Alpha Public Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting Retreat
Date and Time
Friday March 8, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Location
26870 Moody Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
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. Hendricks, A. Holton, A. Roy, D. Seifert, F. Teso, K. Lemmon, P. Castorena, P. MacDonald, V. Faillace
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Ruiz
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
A. Holton called a meeting of the board of directors of Alpha Public Schools to order on Friday Mar 8, 2019 at 9:50 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Board Business - Discussion/Action Items
A.
Student Speaker
Two Alpha: Cindy Avitia students joined the meeting to talk about their experience at Alpha and the impact it has had on them and their
B.
Sharing Your Most Powerful Learning Experience
Two Alpha: Cindy Avitia students joined the meeting to talk about their experience at Alpha and the impact it has had on them and their families.
Board Member and Senior Team split up into pairs to share a learning experience. All came back together after a few minutes to share as a group.
C.
19-20 Priorities
L. Koehler, E. Magana, & H. Evans introduced our proposed 19-20 priorities and the process and timeline.
D.
Long-Term Strategic Planning
V. Faillace talked about the multi-year frame to show where Alpha currently stands and why priorities are added when they are.
E.
Board Development: Are committees structured to best meet Alpha’s needs?
Board members and Senior Team broke into small groups to discuss proposed new & existing committees.
F.
Board Development: What competencies is the Board missing?
D. Seifert began by sharing about Board Profile Research. The team broke into a work session to begin to extend their networks.
G.
Board Development: Update on Individual Giving
Board began discussions around Fundraising and how it could be improved.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
A. Roy made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
D. Seifert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Castorena |
Aye
|
| V. Faillace |
Aye
|
| P. MacDonald |
Aye
|
| A. Hendricks |
Aye
|
| D. Seifert |
Aye
|
| F. Teso |
Aye
|
| A. Holton |
Aye
|
| K. Lemmon |
Aye
|
| A. Roy |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 3:53 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Holton