Meeting 
ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PACKET
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Open Session: 6:00 PM
https://ausdk12-org.zoom.us/j/92912804708
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.
 
OPEN SESSION (6:00pm)
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL (6:00pm)
2.
READING OF AUSD MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT AND MEETING NORMS
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: 
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.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION (6:05pm)
5‑A.
Community Survey Results for the Potential Parcel Tax Measure and Tax Ballot Language (60 mins)
Staff Recommendation: Review and discuss the Community Survey Results for the Potential Parcel Tax Measure and Tax Ballot Language
6.
SPOTLIGHT (7:05pm)
6‑A.
Spotlight on Albany Aquatic Center Spotlight (15 mins)
7.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (7:20pm)
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. 
8.
STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS (7:35pm)
The Student Board Members will provide reports to the Board on recent and upcoming events and other items of interest related to students.
9.
STAFF REPORTS (7:40pm)
9‑A.
Albany Aquatic Center Financial Report (20 mins)
Staff Recommendation: Receive the Aquatic Center Financial Report 
9‑B.
Communications Update (20 mins)
Staff Recommendation: Receive the Communications Update
10.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR (8:20pm)
Consent Calendar items are considered to be routine items by the Board and may be 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.
10‑A.
Approve Minutes of September 26, 2023 Board of Education Meeting
10‑B.
Approve Agreement for Professional Services Between Albany Unified School District and Dannis Woliver Kelly, Attorneys at Law, for Parcel Tax Ballot Language and Requirements
10‑C.
Approve Personnel Report 11.14.2023
10‑D.
Approve Resolution for Approval of the Intent to Submit California State Preschool Program Continued Funding Application for Fiscal Year 2024-25
10‑E.
Approve Master Contract between Albany Unified School District and VocoVision, LLC dba Blazerworks
10‑F.
Approve Amendment to Master Contract between Albany Unified School District and Ro Health
10‑G.
Approve Change Order #7 to Independent Contractor Services Agreement with NV Construction for Improvements at 1216 Solano Avenue 
10‑H.
Approve Renewal Agreement with JAMF for Apple Device Management
10‑I.
Approve Amendment #1 to Independent Contractor Services Agreement with F and G Design/Drafting Services
10‑J.
Approve Renewal of Amendment #2 to Contract with Fulcrum Management Solutions, Inc. (“ThoughtExchange”) for 2023-24
10‑K.
Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement with LCA Architects for a District Facilities Needs Assessment 
11.
SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS (8:30pm)
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 (8:40pm)
Board Members and Superintendent note upcoming agenda items and items to be placed on a future agenda.
13.
ADJOURN MEETING (8:45pm)
FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS:
  • Special Meeting: November 28, 2023; 6:00 PM, Albany City Hall
  • Regular Meeting: December 12, 2023; 7:00 PM, Albany City Hall
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:
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.