Meeting 
ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, August 13, 2024

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PACKET
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Closed Session: 6:30 PM;  Open Session: 7:00 PM
https://ausdk12-org.zoom.us/j/92912804708
PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES: Albany Unified School District Board meetings conducted in person. 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.

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CLOSED SESSION (6:30 PM)
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
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 (2) minutes per speaker.  
2‑A.
Personnel Matters (Govt. Code Section 54957) 
3.
ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION (6:50PM)
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.
1.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
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.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6.
STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS (7:05 PM)
The Student Board Members will provide reports to the Board on recent and upcoming events and other items of interest related to students.
7.
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. 
8.
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.
8‑A.
Approve Board Meeting Minutes: May 28, 2024
8‑B.
Approve The 2024-2025 Master Contract Between Albany Unified School District And La Cheim School, Inc.
8‑C.
Approve The 2024-2025 Master Contract Between Albany Unified School District And Heritage Schools, Inc.
8‑D.
Approve Amendment #01 to the Master Contract Between Albany Unified School District And Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
8‑E.
Approve The 2024-2025 Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between Albany Unified School District And The Bylund Clinic
8‑F.
Approve Quarterly Report On Williams Uniform Complaints (Q4: April - June 2024)
8‑G.
Approve Resolution No. 2024-25-01: Signature Card – Authorized Agents – Official Documents & Reports
8‑H.
Approve Resolution No. 2024-25-02: Signature Card – Authorized Agents – Payroll Warrants & Disbursements
8‑I.
Approve Amendment #01 To Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between Albany Unified School District And Southern Energy Services Inc. For Thermostat Installation At Albany High And Middle Schools
8‑J.
Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between Albany Unified School District And C and J Painting For Painting Services At Albany Middle School Classrooms
8‑K.
Approve The Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between Albany Unified School District C And J Painting For Painting Services At Albany Aquatic Center
8‑L.
Approve The Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between Albany Unified School District C And J Painting For Painting Services At Marin Elementary School
8‑M.
Approve And Ratify Personnel Report, August 13, 2024
8‑N.
Approve Student Placement Agreement with Saint Mary's College of California
8‑O.
Approve Student Placement Agreement with University of San Francisco
8‑P.
Approve Student Placement Agreement with Western Governors University
8‑Q.
Approve Student Placement Agreement with Moreland University
9.
STAFF REPORTS (7:30 PM)
9‑A.
Staff Report: California School Dashboard Local Indicator 1, Appropriately Assigned Teachers For 2022-2023 School Year (5 mins)
Staff Recommendation: Receive the Staff Report
10.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION (7:35 PM)
10‑A.
Discussion of Board of Education Self-Evaluation Results for 2023-2024 (15 mins)
Staff Recommendation: Discuss the results of the Board’s Self-Evaluation for 2023-2024
11.
REVIEW AND ACTION (7:50 PM)
11‑A.
Albany Unified School District Board Governance Handbook and District Committees (15 mins)
Recommendation: Approve putting the Governance Handbook and District Committees on hold until January 2025
11‑B.
Board of Education Mid-Term Appointment: Review Applications, Interview Candidates, and Vote to Appoint a New Board Member (90 mins)
Recommendation: Review applications, interview candidates, and vote to appoint a new Board Member
12.
SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS (9:35 PM)
The Superintendent and Board Members will provide reports on recent committee meetings, events, and other items of interest related to the school district.
13.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (9:45 PM)
Board Members and Superintendent note upcoming agenda items and items to be placed on a future agenda.
14.
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING (9:55 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:
Special Meeting: Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 6:00 PM, Ocean View Library
Regular Meeting: Tuesday, August 27, 2024; 7:00 PM, Albany City Hall
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 510-558-3750. 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). The Board of Education agenda is posted for public inspection in advance of meetings at the Albany Unified School District Office, 1216 Solano Ave., Albany, CA, and at the Albany City Hall. If the meeting is held at a school site, the agenda will also be posted at that site. Agendas and supporting documents (agenda packet) can also be found online at www.ausdk12.org.  
 
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 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, and speakers will not be permitted to cede their time to others. 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.  
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, then 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.