Meeting
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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, February 11, 2025 |
PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES: Albany Unified School District Board meetings are 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.
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| 1. | CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
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| 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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Potential Litigation (Govt. Code § 54956.9)
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2‑B.
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Personnel Matters (Govt. Code §54957)
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2‑C.
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Negotiations: Albany Teachers Association (ATA)
(Govt. Code §54957.6)
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2‑D.
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Discussion of Appointment of a Public Employee
Position: Chief Business Official (Govt. Code §54957)
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| 3. | ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
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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
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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
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| 6. | RECOGNITION
The Board recognizes and promotes Awareness Months, Appreciation Weeks, and National Days with Proclamations and Resolutions that encourage the District to observe these occasions with appropriate events and instructional activities.
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Proclamation No. 2024-25-05: Recognizing March 2025 As Women’s Herstory Month
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6‑B.
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Recognition of Vonnie Davidson, Former Board President
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| 7. | STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS
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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| 8. | PUBLIC COMMENT FOR MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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.
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Resolution No. 2024-25-13: Naming The Albany High School Library “The Dr. Frank Wells Library”
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| 10. | APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
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Approve Adoption of Albany Unified School District Board Policy Updates
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| 10‑B.
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Approve 2024-25 Independent Contractor Services Agreement between Albany Unified School District and Discovery Education Specialists
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Approve Amendment to 2024-25 Independent Contractor Services Agreement between Albany Unified School District and Maya D. Greenberg, Orientation & Mobility Specialist
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Approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) for Access Plus Connection Service to the K12 High Speed Network, July 1, 2025 -June 30, 2028
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Approve Release of Surplus Material: Storage Container at Albany Middle School
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Approve Purchase Of Chromebooks For One-To-One Student Device Refresh For 2025-26 School Year
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Approve Donation Report: January 2025
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Approve Warrant Report: January 2025
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Approve Job Description: Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
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Approve Job Description: Administrator on Special Assignment - State, Federal, and Special Programs
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Approve Job Description: Teacher on Special Assignment - Assessment and Data Analyst
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Approve Job Description: Substitute Administrator (Principal)
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2024-2025 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Mid-Year Update
Recommendation: Receive the 2024-2025 LCAP Mid-Year Update
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Resolution No. 2024-25-14: Reduction or Discontinuance of Certain Certificated Particular Kinds of Services for the 2025-26 School Year
Recommendation: Approve and Adopt Resolution No. 2024-25-14
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Appointments To AUSD Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
Recommendation: Appoint New Members to the AUSD Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee
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| 13. | SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS
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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Superintendent’s Report to the Board
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| 14. | MATTERS INTRODUCED BY THE BOARD / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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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Tuesday, March 11, 2025; 7:00 PM, Albany City Hall |
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Tuesday, March 25, 2025; 7:00 PM, Albany City Hall |
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NOTICE: PLEASE READ
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 location of the meeting as indicated on the agenda. 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:
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.