Meeting

ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Closed Session: 6:15 PM; Open Session: 7:00 PM
https://ausdk12-org.zoom.us/j/92912804708

PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES
Albany Unified School District Board meetings are conducted in person. As a courtesy, and technology permitting, members of the public may continue to participate virtually. However, AUSD cannot guarantee that the public’s access to teleconferencing technology will be uninterrupted and technical difficulties may occur from time to time.

CLOSED SESSION (6:15 - 7:00 PM)

1.	CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL (6:15PM)

DISCLOSURE OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION / ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
The Board will adjourn to Closed Session under the authority of the Brown Act including, but not limited to, Government Code sections 11126(a)1; 35146; 54954.4; 54956.8; 54956.9; 54957; and 54957.6. The Board will hear public comment on Closed Session agenda items before adjourning to Closed Session (Govt Code section 54954.3). Comments may be limited to two minutes per speaker.

2‑A.	Superintendent’s Evaluation (2023-24 Goals & Objectives) (30 mins)

2‑B.	Personnel Matters (15 mins)

3.	ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION (7:00 PM)

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION (7:00 PM) Depending upon completion of Closed Session items, the Board of Education intends to reconvene to Open Session at 7:00 p.m., reserving the right to return to Closed Session at any time.

1.	CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL (7:00 PM)

READING OF AUSD MISSION STATEMENT AND MEETING NORMS

MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of Albany Unified School District is to provide excellent public education that empowers all to achieve their fullest potential as productive citizens. AUSD is committed to creating comprehensive learning opportunities in a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, addressing the individual needs of each student.

MEETING NORMS:

1.	Maintain a focus on what is best for our students.
2.	Ensure a safe environment for all views to be expressed, treating each other, staff, and the public respectfully.
3.	Endeavor to find common solutions to issues through collaboration without sacrificing one’s beliefs in what is best for students.
4.	Make a commitment to effective deliberation, each one listening with an open mind while others are allowed to express their own points of view even if one disagrees.

3.	PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.	REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (IF ANY)

5.	APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (7:10 PM)
The Presiding Officer will invite the public to speak on items that are not on the agenda. The Brown Act limits the Board's ability to discuss or act on items which are not on the agenda; therefore, such items may be referred to staff for comment or for consideration on a future agenda. Board practice limits each speaker to no more than two (2) minutes. If there are many speakers, this time may be decreased to allow more to be heard.

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR (7:25 PM)
Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine items by the Board and may handled with one motion. By approval of the Consent Calendar, the staff recommendations will be adopted unless otherwise modified by the Board. Board Members may request any item be removed from the Consent Calendar, without formal action, to be tabled, discussed, and/or voted on separately.

7‑A.

Board of Education Meeting Minutes: August 29, 2023

Recommendation: Approve

7‑B.

Personnel Report

Recommendation: Approve

7‑C.

Job Description: Wellness Specialist

Recommendation: Approve

7‑D.

Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between Albany Unified School District and 10 Points, Inc.

Recommendation: Approve

7‑E.

Master Contract between Albany Unified School District and Every Special Child

Recommendation: Ratify the Master Contract with Every Special Child

7‑F.

Independent Contractor Services Agreement between Albany Unified School District and Discovery Education Specialists

Recommendation: Approve

7‑G.

Resolution No. 2023-24-02: The Adoption of Annual Appropriations Limits (Gann Limit)

Recommendation: Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2023-24-02

7‑H.

Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between Albany Unified School District and AAA Business Solutions

Recommendation: Approve

7‑I.

Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between Albany Unified School District and NV Construction, LLC for Construction Services at 1216 Solano Avenue

Recommendation: Approve

7‑J.

Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between Albany Unified School District and Southern Energy Services Inc.

Recommendation: Approve

7‑K.

Amendment #1 to the Lease-Leaseback Agreement with Marina Mechanical for the Cornell HVAC Improvement Project

Recommendation: Approve

7‑L.

Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between Albany Unified School District and AquaSource

Recommendation: Approve

8.	STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS (7:35 PM) The Student Board Members will provide reports to the Board on recent and upcoming events and other items of interest related to students.

REVIEW AND DISCUSSION (7:45 PM)

9‑A.

Agreement with TeamCivX, LLC. for Parcel Tax Consulting Services
(40 mins)

Recommendation: review and discuss parcel taxes and the agreement with TeamCivX, LLC.

10.

REVIEW AND ACTION (8:25 PM)

10‑A.

2022-2023 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report (25 mins)

Recommendation: approve and accept the 2022-23 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report

10‑B.

Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between Albany Unified School District and the Los Angeles County Office of Education for the TK-5 Grade Literacy Professional Development Program:
Getting Reading Right (30 mins)

Recommendation: review and approve contract with the LA County Office of Education

11.	SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS (9:20 PM) The Superintendent and Board Members will provide reports on recent committee meetings, events, and other items of interest related to the school district.

12.	FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (9:35 PM)

13.	ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING (9:40 PM) The Board believes that late night meetings deter public participation, can affect the Board's decision-making ability, and can be a burden to staff. Regular Board meetings shall be adjourned by 10:00 p.m. unless extended to a specific time determined by a majority of the Board.

FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS:

Sept. 19: Special Workshop, School Plans for Student Achievement, 6pm at Ocean View
Sept. 26: Regular Meeting, 7pm at City Hall

NOTICE: PLEASE READ

The Board of Education agenda is posted for public inspection in advance of meetings at the Albany Unified School District Administration Offices, 819 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, and at the Albany City Hall. If a meeting is held at a school site, that location will be listed at the top of the agenda and the agenda will also be posted at that site. Agendas and supporting documents (agenda packet) can also be found online at www.ausdk12.org.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Office of the Superintendent at 510-558-3766. Notification must be given at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility (28 CFR 35.102.104 ADA Title II).

HOW TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING VIRTUALLY:

1.	Join Zoom webinar by video: https://ausdk12-org.zoom.us/j/92912804708 (Webinar ID: 92912804708)
2.	Join Zoom webinar by phone: call 1-669-444-9171 or 1-669-900-6833 then enter Webinar ID: 92912804708#
3.	Regular Meetings held at City Hall are streamed live and recorded on the City of Albany’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/albanykalb. Recordings of these meetings are available on the AUSD School Board website within 5 business days after the meeting.

HOW TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT:
Members of the public may attend the Board of Education meetings in person and request to speak during “Public Comment on Matters Not on the Agenda” as well as on any item listed on the agenda during the time of that item. Board practice limits each speaker to no more than two (2) minutes. If there are many speakers, this time may be decreased to allow more members to be heard.

1.	In Person: You may approach the podium to comment on items. To ensure accurate information is captured in the Board meeting minutes, you may complete the “Speaker Slip” provided on the table and hand it to the clerk when speaking
2.	On Video Conference: Log in to the webinar and click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when Public Comment is being taken on an Agenda Item. You will be unmuted when it is your turn to comment. After the allotted time, you will be then be re-muted.
3.	On Phone: Join the webinar, you will be prompted to “Raise Your Hand” by pressing *9 to request to speak when public comment is being taken on an Agenda item. You will be unmuted when it is your turn to comment. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted.

Please note: if you provide your name and/or address when speaking before the Board of Education, that information will become a part of the official public record, which will be posted online and subject to disclosure, and the official minutes will be published on the Internet.

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