Alpha Public Schools

Minutes

Board Retreat

Date and Time

Wednesday February 8, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Location

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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 Angelica Ruiz at aruiz@alphapublicschools.org or
408)780-1550 x 102.

Directors Present

A. Hendricks, C. Funches, C. Wang, E. Retuta, J. Ramirez, M. Rosas, P. MacDonald

Directors Absent

A. Santillan, J. Mejia, J. Wallner, L. Alvarez, S. Mahan

Guests Present

A. Ruiz

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

P. MacDonald called a meeting of the board of directors of Alpha Public Schools to order on Wednesday Feb 8, 2023 at 1:22 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Board Finding Re:Health & Safety Measures

A. Hendricks made a motion to Approve Board Finding Re:Health & Safety Measures.
C. Wang seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Mahan
Absent
C. Wang
Aye
J. Wallner
Absent
J. Ramirez
Aye
L. Alvarez
Absent
E. Retuta
Aye
A. Hendricks
Aye
C. Funches
Aye
M. Rosas
Aye
A. Santillan
Absent
P. MacDonald
Aye
J. Mejia
Absent

D.

Discussion and/or Modification(s) of the Agenda

J. Ramirez made a motion to approve the agenda for the meeting.
A. Hendricks seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Hendricks
Aye
P. MacDonald
Aye
M. Rosas
Aye
A. Santillan
Absent
E. Retuta
Aye
C. Funches
Aye
J. Wallner
Absent
C. Wang
Aye
S. Mahan
Absent
J. Mejia
Absent
L. Alvarez
Absent
J. Ramirez
Aye

E.

Public Comment

No public comment 

F.

Strategy and Annual Planning 23-24

S. Hegde and K. Wisniewski introduced the strategic planning process for the year. 

 

E. Bryan and the board engaged in a consultancy protocol facilitated by V. Portillo. 

G.

Advocacy and Renewals - Part 1

Guest, Gregory McGinity joined the board and staff for a CCSA presentation. 

H.

BREAK

Break from 3-3:10pm

I.

Advocacy and Renewal - Part 2

J. Arellano and S. Hegde co-facilitated an update on renewals and advocacy. 

J.

Development and Fundraising

S. Michael joined the board for a Development & Fundraising update + next steps and Board member expectation. 

II. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

J. Ramirez made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
C. Wang seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Santillan
Absent
J. Ramirez
Aye
S. Mahan
Absent
L. Alvarez
Absent
C. Funches
Aye
J. Wallner
Absent
A. Hendricks
Aye
P. MacDonald
Aye
M. Rosas
Aye
E. Retuta
Aye
J. Mejia
Absent
C. Wang
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
P. MacDonald