Meeting 
ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION

Regular Meeting
Albany, CA 94706

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

AGENDA PACKET
Via Zoom Webinar:
https://ausdk12-org.zoom.us/j/92912804708 (Webinar ID 9291284708)

Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 7:00 PM
 

**COVID-19 UPDATE – PUBLIC MEETING GUIDELINES**
Consistent with Assembly Bill 361, effective October 1, 2021, and the continued state of emergency (COVID), the Albany Unified School District Board of Education and appropriate staff will participate in Board meetings via phone/video conference until further notice. The public is invited to watch and participate in Open Session via the methods below:
 
TO WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING:
1. Join the Zoom webinar by video: https://ausdk12-org.zoom.us/j/92912804708 (Webinar ID: 929 1280 4708).
2. Join by Telephone: Dial : 16694449171 or +16699006833 (Webinar ID: 9291280 4708)
3. Regular meetings are streamed live and recorded on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/albanykalb. This will NOT be live-streamed.
4. The recorded video will be available on the AUSD School Board website within 5 business days after the meeting.

HOW TO SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT:
The public is encouraged to address the Board on any topic on the Agenda. The public will also be invited to speak on items that are NOT on the agenda under the section “Persons to Address the Board on Matters Not on the Agenda” if that section is included in the agenda. Special meetings do not normally include that section. Instructions on how to submit public comment are as follows: 
 
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 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. 
 
CLOSED SESSION (5:30-7:00PM)
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‑A.
Conference with Labor Negotiator:
Agency Designated Representative: Marina Gonzalez, Chief Human Resources Officer
Employee Organization: Albany Teachers Association (ATA)
(60 mins) 
2‑B.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: One (1) potential case.
(30 mins) 
3.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION (7:00PM)
OPEN SESSION (7:00PM)
Depending upon completion of Closed Session items, the Board of Education intends to convene to Open Session at 7:00 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 AND VISION STATEMENT AND MEETING NORMS
4.
REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (IF ANY)
5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
6.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR (7:10pm)
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.
6‑A.
Approve Amendment to Master Contract Agreement between AUSD and Heritage Schools Inc.
6‑B.
Approve Amendment to Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between AUSD and Ellen Hoke Corp.
6‑C.
AUSD Resolution No. 2022-23-02: Signatures (Official Documents)
6‑D.
AUSD Resolution No. 2022-23-03: Signatures (Payroll Documents)
6‑I.
Independent Contractor Services Agreement Between Albany Unified School District and Future Flooring Group
7.
BOARD AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS (7:10-7:25PM)
7‑A.
Superintendent’s Report to the Board, August 16, 2022 
8.
STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS (7:25-7:35PM)
9.
PERSONS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON MATTERS NOT IN THE AGENDA (7:35-7:50PM)
While the public is encouraged to address the Board on any topic on the agenda, the President will invite the public to speak on items that are NOT agendized during this section. 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.
10.
STAFF REPORTS (7:50PM)
11.
REVIEW AND ACTION (8:35PM)
11‑A.
Certificated Personnel Assignment Order & Classified Personnel Assignment Order
(10 mins)
11‑B.
Provisional Internship Permit
(10 mins)
11‑C.
Amendment # 06 to Agreement for Design-Build Services for the Marin Elementary Re-Build Project by and between Albany Unified School District and Alten Construction Inc.  
(10 mins)
11‑D.
School Site Assignments for Board of Education Members, 2022-2023 School Year (August-December 2022)
(10 mins)
11‑E.
Committee Assignments for Board of Education Members, 2022-2023 School Year (August-December 2022)
(10 mins)
12.
UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS/MATTERS INTRODUCED BY THE BOARD (9:25PM)
13.
ADJOURNMENT (9:30PM)

NOTICE: Please Read
  • The Board of Education meeting packet is available for public inspection at the Albany Unified School District Administration Offices, 819 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710 and on the AUSD website: www.ausdk12.org.
  • If you provide your name and/or address when speaking before the Board of Education, it may become a part of the official public record and the official minutes will be published on the Internet.
  • 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 forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility (28 CFR 35.102.104 ADA Title II).
  • Live streaming of meetings can be found on AlbanyKALB at: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlbanyKALB or https://www.albanyca.org/KALB
  • To watch the recordings of Regular Meetings online, please visit www.ausdk12.org