Alpha Public Schools
Minutes
Quarterly Board Meeting - Alpha Public Schools
Date and Time
Wednesday September 27, 2017 at 9:30 AM
Location
2110 Story Road, San Jose, California
Instructions for Presentation to the Board by Parents and Citizens
Alpha Public Schools (“Alpha”) welcomes your participation at the Alpha Board meetings.
The purpose of a public meeting of the Board of Directors (“Board”) is to conduct the affairs
of Alpha in public. We are pleased that you are in attendance and hope that you will visit
these meetings often. Your participation assures us of continuing community interest in
Alpha. To assist you in the ease of speaking/participating in our meetings, the following
guidelines are provided:
1. Agendas are available to all audience members at the door to the meeting.
2. “Request to Speak” forms are available to all audience members who wish to speak
on any agenda item(s) or under the general category of “Public Comment.” All
“Request to Speak” forms must be submitted prior to the agendized item.
3. “Public Comment” is set aside for members of the audience to raise issues that are not
specifically on the agenda. However, due to public meeting laws, the Board can only
listen to your issue, not respond or take action. These presentations are limited to three
(3) minutes each and total time allotted to non-agenda items will not exceed fifteen
(15) minutes. The Board may give direction to staff to respond to your concern.
4. With regard to items that are on the agenda, you may specify that agenda item on
your request form and you will be given an opportunity to speak for up to three (3)
minutes when the Board discusses that item.
5. When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to state their name and address
and adhere to the time limits set forth.
6. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request, Alpha
may furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals with
disabilities. Individuals who require appropriate alternative modification of the agenda
in order to participate in Board meetings are invited to contact the Board Secretary’s
office.
7. If you have any questions or need any assistance in participating in the Alpha Board
meeting, please contact Maria Arechiga at marechiga@alphapublicschools.org or
(408) 780-0831 x 103.
Alpha Public Schools (“Alpha”) welcomes your participation at the Alpha Board meetings.
The purpose of a public meeting of the Board of Directors (“Board”) is to conduct the affairs
of Alpha in public. We are pleased that you are in attendance and hope that you will visit
these meetings often. Your participation assures us of continuing community interest in
Alpha. To assist you in the ease of speaking/participating in our meetings, the following
guidelines are provided:
1. Agendas are available to all audience members at the door to the meeting.
2. “Request to Speak” forms are available to all audience members who wish to speak
on any agenda item(s) or under the general category of “Public Comment.” All
“Request to Speak” forms must be submitted prior to the agendized item.
3. “Public Comment” is set aside for members of the audience to raise issues that are not
specifically on the agenda. However, due to public meeting laws, the Board can only
listen to your issue, not respond or take action. These presentations are limited to three
(3) minutes each and total time allotted to non-agenda items will not exceed fifteen
(15) minutes. The Board may give direction to staff to respond to your concern.
4. With regard to items that are on the agenda, you may specify that agenda item on
your request form and you will be given an opportunity to speak for up to three (3)
minutes when the Board discusses that item.
5. When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to state their name and address
and adhere to the time limits set forth.
6. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request, Alpha
may furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals with
disabilities. Individuals who require appropriate alternative modification of the agenda
in order to participate in Board meetings are invited to contact the Board Secretary’s
office.
7. If you have any questions or need any assistance in participating in the Alpha Board
meeting, please contact Maria Arechiga at marechiga@alphapublicschools.org or
(408) 780-0831 x 103.
Directors Present
A. Elliott, A. Holton, A. Roy, D. Garrett, F. Teso, P. Castorena, V. Faillace
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
C. Kang, E. Barrera, Grisel Maldonado, J. Glover, M. Arechiga, S. Hegde, T. Ceyan
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
A. Elliott called a meeting of the board of directors of Alpha Public Schools to order on Wednesday Sep 27, 2017 at 9:38 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comment
No Public Comment
II. Board Business - Discussion/Action Items
A.
College success program introduction/presentation
Maldonado presented to the board and made recommendations on the college success program. This included looking at the current needs of the program and looking at long term metrics, staffing and programming tools.
B.
College success program discussion
The board discussed the recommendation for the college success program. Faillace asked about current juniors and progress on creating lists of schools they want to apply to. Teso asked about budgeting implications of the college program. Faillace about what is going to be used to track students once they are in college and beyond. Castorena asked if current students are conducting college visits.
C.
Academic Excellence Committee 1
Faillace facilitated conversation around scorecard key elements. Board requested annual school card for full board with mid year narrative.
D.
Academic Excellence Committee 2
Glover presented SBAC data for the 16-17 school year for all sites and highlighted successes and areas of growth.
E.
Q&A on Written Board Updates
Board has the opportunity to ask questions about the board update that was shared in the board packet including: leadership pipeline, teacher residency program, and attrition.
III. Board Business: Discussion/Action Items
A.
CEO Employment Agreement 1
A. Roy made a motion to approve CEO compensation.
P. Castorena seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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D. Garrett |
Aye
|
A. Holton |
Aye
|
F. Teso |
Aye
|
V. Faillace |
Aye
|
P. Castorena |
Aye
|
A. Elliott |
Aye
|
A. Roy |
Aye
|
B.
CEO Employment Agreement 2
D. Garrett made a motion to Approve CEO Employment Agreement.
A. Holton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
A. Elliott |
Aye
|
F. Teso |
Aye
|
A. Holton |
Aye
|
A. Roy |
Aye
|
V. Faillace |
Aye
|
P. Castorena |
Aye
|
D. Garrett |
Aye
|
C.
Unaudited Actuals
D. Garrett made a motion to Approve unaudited actuals.
A. Roy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
A. Elliott |
Aye
|
A. Roy |
Aye
|
F. Teso |
Aye
|
D. Garrett |
Aye
|
V. Faillace |
Aye
|
A. Holton |
Aye
|
P. Castorena |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Minutes - 06/08/2017
A. Roy made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 06-08-17 Board Meeting on 06-08-17.
D. Garrett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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F. Teso |
Aye
|
V. Faillace |
Aye
|
A. Elliott |
Aye
|
A. Holton |
Aye
|
P. Castorena |
Abstain
|
D. Garrett |
Aye
|
A. Roy |
Aye
|
E.
Consent Agenda
A. Roy made a motion to Approve consent agenda.
D. Garrett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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A. Elliott |
Aye
|
A. Holton |
Aye
|
A. Roy |
Aye
|
D. Garrett |
Aye
|
V. Faillace |
Aye
|
P. Castorena |
Abstain
|
F. Teso |
Aye
|
F.
Board Chair Approval
A. Roy made a motion to Approve Elliott as board chair.
V. Faillace seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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V. Faillace |
Aye
|
A. Holton |
Aye
|
A. Elliott |
Aye
|
A. Roy |
Aye
|
P. Castorena |
Aye
|
F. Teso |
Aye
|
D. Garrett |
Aye
|
G.
Board Vice Chair Approval
A. Roy made a motion to Approve Putnam as board vice chair.
V. Faillace seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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A. Elliott |
Aye
|
P. Castorena |
Aye
|
A. Holton |
Aye
|
V. Faillace |
Aye
|
A. Roy |
Aye
|
D. Garrett |
Aye
|
F. Teso |
Aye
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
D. Garrett made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
A. Roy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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F. Teso |
Aye
|
A. Elliott |
Aye
|
D. Garrett |
Aye
|
P. Castorena |
Aye
|
A. Holton |
Aye
|
A. Roy |
Aye
|
V. Faillace |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:34 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Elliott