Alpha Public Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday July 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Location
Alpha: Cindy Avitia High School- 1881 Cunningham Ave, 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 Angelica Ruiz at aruiz@alphapublicschools.org or
408)780-1550 x 102.
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. Flores (remote), A. Hendricks, A. Santillan, C. Wang, E. Retuta, J. Ramirez, J. Wallner, L. Alvarez, M. Rosas, N. Guevera, P. MacDonald
Directors Absent
C. Funches, M. Cazarez, S. Mahan
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
A. Flores, J. Ramirez
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 Jul 24, 2024 at 6:02 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Discussion and/or Modification(s) of the Agenda
J. Wallner made a motion to approve Board Meeting agenda.
E. Retuta seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
C. Funches |
Absent
|
A. Hendricks |
Aye
|
A. Santillan |
Aye
|
M. Rosas |
Aye
|
N. Guevera |
Aye
|
P. MacDonald |
Aye
|
E. Retuta |
Aye
|
A. Flores |
Absent
|
M. Cazarez |
Absent
|
S. Mahan |
Absent
|
J. Wallner |
Aye
|
J. Ramirez |
Absent
|
L. Alvarez |
Aye
|
C. Wang |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comment
E.
Mission Moment: Summer PD
A. Flores arrived at 6:09 PM.
Alpha's summer PDs kicked-off July 15th with Leader Week. Alpha has now welcomed new staff and they are actively participating in PDs since last week.
II. Board Business - Discussion/Action Items
A.
Consent Agenda
J. Wallner made a motion to approve items on consent agenda.
A. Santillan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Rosas |
Aye
|
J. Wallner |
Aye
|
P. MacDonald |
Aye
|
N. Guevera |
Aye
|
C. Funches |
Absent
|
A. Hendricks |
Aye
|
A. Santillan |
Aye
|
M. Cazarez |
Absent
|
C. Wang |
Aye
|
A. Flores |
Aye
|
E. Retuta |
Aye
|
L. Alvarez |
Aye
|
J. Ramirez |
Absent
|
S. Mahan |
Absent
|
B.
6/18/24 Board Meeting: Approval of Minutes
E. Retuta made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 06-18-24.
A. Santillan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
N. Guevera |
Aye
|
C. Funches |
Absent
|
P. MacDonald |
Aye
|
M. Rosas |
Abstain
|
J. Wallner |
Abstain
|
C. Wang |
Aye
|
M. Cazarez |
Absent
|
L. Alvarez |
Abstain
|
S. Mahan |
Absent
|
A. Hendricks |
Aye
|
A. Santillan |
Aye
|
J. Ramirez |
Absent
|
A. Flores |
Aye
|
E. Retuta |
Aye
|
C.
6/28/24 Board Meeting: Approval of Minutes
A. Hendricks made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-28-24.
E. Retuta seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
E. Retuta |
Aye
|
A. Flores |
Aye
|
C. Wang |
Aye
|
P. MacDonald |
Aye
|
A. Santillan |
Aye
|
N. Guevera |
Abstain
|
L. Alvarez |
Abstain
|
A. Hendricks |
Aye
|
M. Rosas |
Aye
|
J. Ramirez |
Absent
|
C. Funches |
Absent
|
S. Mahan |
Absent
|
J. Wallner |
Abstain
|
M. Cazarez |
Absent
|
D.
6/28/24 Special Board Meeting: Approval of Minutes
M. Rosas made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 06-28-24.
C. Wang seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
L. Alvarez |
Abstain
|
C. Funches |
Absent
|
P. MacDonald |
Aye
|
E. Retuta |
Aye
|
A. Hendricks |
Aye
|
J. Ramirez |
Absent
|
M. Rosas |
Aye
|
S. Mahan |
Absent
|
A. Flores |
Aye
|
C. Wang |
Aye
|
M. Cazarez |
Absent
|
N. Guevera |
Abstain
|
J. Wallner |
Abstain
|
A. Santillan |
Aye
|
E.
24-25 Permit and/or Waiver Applications
A. Hendricks made a motion to approve 24-25 Permit and/or Waiver Applications.
E. Retuta seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
A. Santillan |
Aye
|
M. Cazarez |
Absent
|
N. Guevera |
Aye
|
C. Funches |
Absent
|
P. MacDonald |
Aye
|
A. Hendricks |
Aye
|
S. Mahan |
Absent
|
A. Flores |
Aye
|
J. Wallner |
Aye
|
E. Retuta |
Aye
|
M. Rosas |
Aye
|
J. Ramirez |
Absent
|
L. Alvarez |
Aye
|
C. Wang |
Aye
|
F.
24-25 Board Goal Setting
Alpha's board is ready to kick-off the 24-25 Board Goal Setting. Template for committees will be shared soon.
G.
Renewals Update and AJH Improvement Plan
J. Wallner made a motion to approve Alpha: José Hernández Improvement Plan.
E. Retuta seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
P. MacDonald |
Aye
|
E. Retuta |
Aye
|
J. Wallner |
Aye
|
L. Alvarez |
Aye
|
M. Rosas |
Aye
|
S. Mahan |
Absent
|
J. Ramirez |
Absent
|
N. Guevera |
Aye
|
A. Flores |
Aye
|
A. Hendricks |
Aye
|
C. Funches |
Absent
|
C. Wang |
Aye
|
M. Cazarez |
Absent
|
A. Santillan |
Aye
|
H.
BREAK
7-7:10pm
III. Closed Session
A.
CEO Evaluation
Board members began closed session at 7:10pm
J. Ramirez arrived at 7:10 PM.
IV. Reconvene Open Session
A.
Report Action Taken During Closed Session
Open session reconvened at 7:57pm.
No actions taken during closed session
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Wallner made a motion to adjourn meeting.
A. Santillan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
C. Funches |
Absent
|
M. Rosas |
Aye
|
A. Flores |
Aye
|
N. Guevera |
Aye
|
J. Wallner |
Aye
|
L. Alvarez |
Aye
|
C. Wang |
Aye
|
E. Retuta |
Aye
|
J. Ramirez |
Aye
|
A. Hendricks |
Aye
|
A. Santillan |
Aye
|
M. Cazarez |
Absent
|
P. MacDonald |
Aye
|
S. Mahan |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:58 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. MacDonald
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