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ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 |
PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES:
Albany Unified School District Board meetings are now conducted in person and the public is invited to attend. Seating is limited, and masking is strongly recommended. 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.
2. | 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.
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Student Matters (15 mins)
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2‑B.
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Negotiations Update (15 mins)
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3. | ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION (6:55 PM)
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OPEN SESSION (7:00 PM)
Depending upon completion of Closed Session items, the Board of Education intends to convene to Open Session at 7:00 p.m., reserving the right to return to Closed Session at any time.
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1. | CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL (7:00 PM)
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2. | READING OF AUSD MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT AND MEETING NORMS
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MISSION AND VISION 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:
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Maintain a focus on what is best for our students. |
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Ensure a safe environment for all views to be expressed, treating each other, staff, and the public respectfully. |
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Endeavor to find common solutions to issues through collaboration without sacrificing one’s beliefs in what is best for students. |
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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. |
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4. | REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (IF ANY)
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6. | SPOTLIGHT: Albany High School Acappella Group
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7. | PUBLIC COMMENT FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (7:15 PM)
The Board 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.
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8. | RECOGNITION AND ACTION (7:30 PM)
The Board recognizes and promotes Awareness Months, Appreciation Weeks, and National Days with Resolutions that encourage the District to observe these occasions with appropriate events and instructional activities.
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Resolution No. 2023-2024-06: Recognizing November as National Native American Heritage Month
Staff Recommendation: Approve and Adopt
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9. | APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR (7:40 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.
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| 9‑A.
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Minutes: August 8, 2023 Board of Education Governance Workshop
Staff Recommendation: Approve
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Minutes: September 12, 2023 Board of Education Regular Meeting
Staff Recommendation: Approve
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Minutes: September 19, 2023 Board of Education Special Workshop on School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSAs)
Staff Recommendation: Approve
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| 9‑D.
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Personnel Report
Staff Recommendation: Approve
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| 9‑E.
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Master Contract Between Albany Unified School District and EdTheory, LLC
Staff Recommendation: Approve
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Overnight Field Trip: Albany High School Environmental Design Science Engineering and Technology (EDSET) Students to Salt Point State Park in Jenner, California
Staff Recommendation: Approve
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Overnight Field Trip: Marin Elementary School to NatureBridge – Golden Gate (AKA Point Bonita) in Sausalito, California
Staff Recommendation: Approve
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Purchase of Lightspeed Technologies Amplification Systems for Albany Middle and Albany High School
Staff Recommendation: Approve
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Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between Albany Unified School District and Holzmueller Productions
Staff Recommendation: Approve
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Release of Surplus Item
Staff Recommendation: Approve
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10. | STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS (7:50 PM)
The Student Board Members will provide reports to the Board on recent and upcoming events and other items of interest related to students.
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Albany High School Physical Education Policy and Practices (45 mins)
Staff Recommendation: Receive the Staff Report
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Budget Corner: Lesson 2 (15 mins)
Staff Recommendation: Receive the Staff Report
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12. | REVIEW AND ACTION (9:00 PM)
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Proceed With Request for Proposals (RFP) for Solar Panel Installation at District School Sites (20 mins)
Staff Recommendation: Approve
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13. | 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.
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14. | FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (9:35 PM)
Board Members and Superintendent note upcoming agenda items and items to be placed on a future agenda.
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15. | 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.
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FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS:
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- November 14: Regular Meeting, 7pm at City Hall
- December 12: Regular Meeting, 7pm at City Hall
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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.
NOTICE: PLEASE READ
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 :
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.
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.