Meeting 
ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Special Meeting
Albany, CA 94706
Tuesday, June 08, 2021

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Via Zoom Webinar: (96977397193)
Tuesday, June 08, 2021, 6:30 PM
 

***COVID-19 UPDATE – PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES**
Consistent with Executive Orders No. N-29-20 from the Executive Department of the State of California and the Alameda County Health Officer’s Shelter in Place Order effective March 17, 2020, the Albany Unified School District Board of Education and appropriate staff will participate in Board meetings via phone/video conference. The public is invited to watch and participate in Open Session as outlined below:
 
TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING:
1. Join the Zoom webinar by video: https://ausdk12-org.zoom.us/j/96977397193 (Webinar ID: 96977397193).
2. Join by telephone: Call 1-669-990-9128, then enter Webinar ID: 96977397193#
3. Regular meetings are streamed live and recorded on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/albanykalb. THIS SPECIAL MEETING WILL NOT BE LIVE-STREAMED.
4. THIS SPECIAL MEETING WILL NOT BE LIVE-STREAMED. The recorded video will be available on the AUSD School Board website within 2-5 business days after the meeting.

HOW TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. On Video Conference: Once you are logged into the webinar, click the “Raise Your Hand” button to request to speak when Public Comment is being taken on the Agenda item. You will then be unmuted when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted. Please remember 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.
2. On Phone: you will be prompted to “Raise Your Hand” by pressing “*9” to request to speak when public comment is being taken on the Agenda item. You will then be unmuted when it is your turn to make your comment. You will be re-muted after the allotted time. Please remember 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.
 

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 view 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. 
 
***COVID-19 UPDATE - PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES***
1. Consistent with Executive Orders No. N-29-20 from the Executive Department of the State of California and the Alameda County Health Officer's Shelter in Place Order effective March 17, 2020, the Albany Unified School District Board of Education and appropriate staff will participate in Board meetings via phone/video conference. The public is invited to watch and participate in Open Session as outlined below:
TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING:
1. Join the Zoom webinar by video: https://ausdk12-org.zoom.us/j/96977397193 (Webinar ID: 96977397193).
2. Join by telephone: Call 1-669-990-9128, then enter Webinar ID: 96977397193#
3. Regular meetings are streamed live and recorded on YouTube at: www.YouTube.com/AlbanyKALB
4. The recorded video will be available on the AUSD School Board website within 5 business days after the meeting: https://www.ausdk12.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=97076&type=d&pREC_ID=1350696
HOW TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT:
1. On Video Conference: Once you are logged into the webinar, click the "Raise Your Hand" button to request to speak when Public Comment is being taken on the Agenda item. You will then be unmuted when it is your turn to make your comment. After the allotted time, you will then be re-muted. Please remember 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.
2. On Phone: you will be prompted to "Raise Your Hand" by pressing "*9" to request to speak when public comment is being taken on the Agenda item. You will then be unmuted when it is your turn to make your comment. You will be re-muted after the allotted time. Please remember 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.
I. CLOSED SESSION The Board will hold Closed Session via phone/video conference and by invitation only. The Board may convene to Closed Session before or after the public meeting 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.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. DISCUSSION OF CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Pursuant to the Government Codes listed above, the Board will discuss the following:
2-1. Potential Litigation (30 mins)
2-2. Negotiations (15 mins)
3.  ADJOURNMENT
II. OPEN SESSION Depending upon completion of Closed Session items, the Board of Education intends to convene to Open Session at 6:30 p.m. to conduct the remainder of its meeting, reserving the right to return to Closed Session at any time.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. READING OF AUSD MISSION & VISION STATEMENT
4. READING OF MEETING NORMS
5. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
7. SPOTLIGHT: Student Board Members Year in Review (15 mins)
8. RECOGNITION: Recognition of Student Board Members (Outgoing and & Incoming) (20 mins)
9. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar includes routine items that may be handled with one action. Board Members may request any item be removed from the Consent Calendar without formal action.
9-1. Certificated Personnel Assignment Order & Classified Personnel Assignment Order
9-2. Sabbatical Leave for Shawn Rusich
9-3. Job Description: Assessment and Accountability - Teacher on Special Assignment
9-4. School Plans for Student Achievement - Secondary Schools
9-5 Memorandum of Understanding with Alameda County Office of Education Regarding Interdistrict Attendance Permits within Alameda County
9-6. Master Contract between the Albany Unified School District and Seneca Family Of Agencies
9-7. Master Contract between the Albany Unified School District and A Better Chance School
9-8. Master Contract between the Albany Unified School District and The Phillips Academy
9-9. Master Contract between the Albany Unified School District and The Speech Pathology Group
9-10. Independent Contractor Services Agreement between the Albany Unified School District and Psyched Services
9-11. Proposal From H.A. Bowen Electric Inc., to Disconnect and Remove Electrical Power, Fire Alarm, and Data Services Infrastructure to Temporary Buildings Located at Marin Elementary School
10. SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS
11. STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS
12. PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Please know that 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. Please see "How to Submit Public Comment" above for instructions.
13. STAFF REPORTS
13-1. Enrollment Update for School Year 2021-22 (15 mins)
14. PUBLIC HEARING
14-1. Local Control and Accountability Plan (30 mins)
14-2. FY 2021-2022 Budget (30 mins)
15. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
15-1. Adoption of Instructional Materials for Albany High School United States History Course (5 mins)
15-2. Adoption of Instructional Materials for Albany High School Economics Course (5 mins)
15-3. Adoption of Instructional Materials for Albany High School Psychology Course (5 mins)
15-4. Albany Middle School Proposed Bell Schedule Change (30 mins)
16. REVIEW AND ACTION
16-1. Board of Education Meeting Schedule for the 2021-2022 School Year (5 mins)
16-2. Board-Appointed Student Achievement Committee (15 mins)
16-3. Albany High School Proposed Bell Schedule Change (15 mins)
16-4. Albany Children's Center Fee Increase (25 mins)
17. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS/MATTERS INTRODUCED BY THE BOARD
18. ADJOURN MEETING