Alpha Public Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday August 30, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Location
2110 Story Rd. Suite 250, San Jose, CA 95122
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 (remote), A. Holton, D. Seifert, F. Teso, K. Lemmon (remote), P. Castorena, P. MacDonald
Directors Absent
V. Faillace
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
P. Castorena
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 Aug 30, 2019 at 10:12 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comment
No public comment.
II. Board Business - Discussion/Action Items
A.
Welcome + Mission Moment
L. Koehler shared an update on Alpha's Class of '19 first day of college. The board members were able to see a few pictures.
B.
Governance Committee Work on Membership
A. Hendricks lead update on the APS board. He shared an update on the timeline of the current board members and their terms. J. Glover discussed a few pathways recommendations the Governance Committee has.
C.
Board Discusses Scope + Sequence for 19-20
L. Koehler lead the discussion with board members to prioritize conversations for 19-20.
D.
Committees / Working Groups plan work related to Scope + Sequence
E.
Strategic Plan
L. Koehler gave the board an update on the Strategic Planning process. She shared we are close to finalizing who we will be working with.
F.
Charter Petition Renewal Update
P. Castorena left.
C. Kang shared an update on the Charter Petition Renewals. Charter Renewals have been submitted for Alpha: Cornerstone and Alpha: Cindy Avitia. Alpha Public Schools is also working on renewing the lease agreement for Alpha: Blanca Alvarado and Alpha: José Hernández.
III. Closing Items
A.
Approve Consent Agenda
P. MacDonald made a motion to approve consent agenda.
D. Seifert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Seifert |
Aye
|
| A. Hendricks |
Aye
|
| V. Faillace |
Absent
|
| A. Holton |
Aye
|
| K. Lemmon |
Aye
|
| F. Teso |
Aye
|
| P. Castorena |
Absent
|
| P. MacDonald |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Minutes for 6/21/19 Board Meeting
P. MacDonald made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 06-21-19 Board Meeting on 06-21-19.
D. Seifert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. MacDonald |
Aye
|
| D. Seifert |
Aye
|
| A. Holton |
Aye
|
| F. Teso |
Aye
|
| K. Lemmon |
Aye
|
| A. Hendricks |
Aye
|
| V. Faillace |
Absent
|
| P. Castorena |
Absent
|
C.
Adjourn Meeting
D. Seifert made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
P. MacDonald seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. MacDonald |
Aye
|
| A. Holton |
Aye
|
| F. Teso |
Aye
|
| D. Seifert |
Aye
|
| K. Lemmon |
Aye
|
| V. Faillace |
Absent
|
| P. Castorena |
Absent
|
| A. Hendricks |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:16 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Holton