Alpha Public Schools
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday November 2, 2017 at 9:00 AM
Location
2110 Story Rd, San Jose, CA 95122 - Dial US: +1 408 638 0968 Meeting ID: 332 084 5827
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 (remote), A. Roy, D. Garrett, P. Castorena (remote), V. Faillace (remote)
Directors Absent
F. Teso
Guests Present
A. Ruiz, C. Kang, H. Evans, J. Glover, M. Arechiga
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
A. Elliott called a meeting of the board of directors of Alpha Public Schools to order on Thursday Nov 2, 2017 at 9:02 AM.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
Public comment: Danny Noriega, Gladys Dimas
III. Board Business - Discussion/Action Items
A.
Culture Priority Re-Boot
Evans presented on the progress of Alpha's current culture priority and what the focus is going forward. This includes the performance indicators we will be looking at, implementation plans, and next steps. Garret requested quarterly updates.
Roy asked about current strategies that schools are using. Elliot asked about the timeline of surveys and when we would have results.
Roy asked about current strategies that schools are using. Elliot asked about the timeline of surveys and when we would have results.
B.
TK/K Expansion Alternatives
Kang presented on the recommendation to delay on the TK/K expansion. Roy led a discussion with the board in which board members asked clarifying questions, discussed next steps for successful implementation in 2019-20. Garrett talked about financial implications, but board overall agreed with the recommendation.
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 | |
|---|---|
| F. Teso |
Absent
|
| V. Faillace |
Aye
|
| A. Holton |
Aye
|
| A. Roy |
Aye
|
| D. Garrett |
Aye
|
| P. Castorena |
Aye
|
| A. Elliott |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Elliott