Meeting 
ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Meeting
City Hall Council Chambers
1000 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, April 08, 2025

AGENDA PACKET
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
Closed Session: 6:00 PM;  Open Session: 7:00 PM
https://ausdk12-org.zoom.us/j/92912804708
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CLOSED SESSION (6:00 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 minutes per speaker.  
2‑A.
Personnel Matters (Govt. Code §54957)
2‑B.
Potential Litigation (Govt. Code § 54956.9)
2‑C.
Negotiations Update (Govt. Code §54956.6)
3.
ADJOURNMENT OF CLOSED SESSION
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.
SPOTLIGHT: Ocean View Elementary School
7.
RECOGNITION
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.
7‑A.
Proclamation No. 2024-25-07 Recognizing May 2025 As Mental Health Awareness Month
8.
STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS
9.
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. 
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.
10‑A.
Approve Board Of Education Meeting Minutes: February 11, 2025
10‑B.
Approve Board Of Education Meeting Minutes: March 11, 2025 
10‑C.
Approve Board Of Education Meeting Minutes: March 25, 2025 
10‑D.
Approve Adoption of Albany Unified School District Board Policy Updates
10‑E.
Approve 2024-2025 Master Contract And Master Contract Amendment Between Albany Unified School District And Center For Early Intervention On Deafness 
10‑F.
Approve Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints Q3: January - March 2025
10‑G.
Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement With Architechnica For Architectural Services For Cornell Elementary School Restroom Renovations
10‑H.
Approve Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between Albany Unified School District And Golden State Steel And Stair For Metal Fabrication At Ocean View Elementary
10‑I.
Approve The Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between Albany Unified School District And NV Construction For Construction Services At The Albany Aquatic Center
10‑J.
Approve Purchase Of Copy Machine For District Office
10‑K.
Approve Resolution No. 2024-25-18: Signature Card – Authorized Agents Payroll Warrants & Disbursements (Amended)
10‑L.
Approve Resolution No. 2024-25-19: Signature Card – Authorized Agents Official Documents & Reports (Amended)
10‑M.
Ratify Personnel Report
11.
REVIEW AND ACTION
11‑A.
2023-24 Albany Unified School District Bond Measure B and E Financial and Performance Audit Reports
Recommendation: Receive the Bond Measure B and E Audit Reports
11‑B.
Declaration Of Need For Fully Qualified Educators
Recommendation: Approve
11‑C.
Resolution No. 2024-25-20: Certificated Assignments Outside Credential Authorization
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2024-25-20
11‑D.
Transitional Kindergarten Equivalent Work Experience
Recommendation: Approve
11‑E.
Contract Agreement With Schoolytics
Recommendation: Approve the contract with Schoolytics
12.
STAFF REPORTS
12‑A.
Superintendent’s 90-Day Plan Report
Recommendation: Receive the Superintendent’s 90-Day Plan Report
13.
SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS
14.
MATTERS INTRODUCED BY THE BOARD / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
15.
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
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:  Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 7:00 PM
 
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:
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 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 be re-muted.