Albany Unified School District Meeting Notice

Press release from Albany Unified School District:

June 3, 2021

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.

1. Endeavor to find common solutions to issues through collaboration without sacrificing one’s beliefs in what is best for students.
2. Make a commitment to effective deliberation, each one listening with an open mind while others are allowed to express their points of view even if one disagrees.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

The public is encouraged to address the Board on any topic on the agenda. During "Regular" meetings, the President will also invite the public to speak on items that are NOT on the agenda during the section titled “Persons to Address the Board on Matters Not on the Agenda.” Instructions on how to submit public comment for meetings are listed in the agenda below.

***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/... (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/p...

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.
5:30pm

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. ADJOURMENT

6:15pm

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.

6:30pm

1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

6:30pm

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)

6:35pm

8. RECOGNITION: Recognition of Student Board Members (Outgoing and & Incoming) (20 mins)

6:50pm

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.

7:10-7:15pm

9-1. Certificated Personnel Assignment Order & Classified Personnel Assignment Order

Certificated Personnel Assignment Order & Classified Personnel Assignment Order

9-2. Sabbatical Leave for Shawn Rusich

Backup Information for Sabbatical Leave for Shawn Rusich

Sabbatical Leave for Shawn Rusich

9-3. Job Description: Assessment and Accountability - Teacher on Special Assignment

Backup Information for Job Description: Assessment and Accountability - Teacher on Special Assignment

9-4. School Plans for Student Achievement - Secondary Schools

Backup Information for School Plans for Student Achievement: Secondary Schools

Albany Middle School SPSA (2021-2022)

Albany High School SPSA (2021-2022)

MacGregor High School SPSA (2021-2022)

9-5 Memorandum of Understanding with Alameda County Office of Education Regarding Interdistrict Attendance Permits within Alameda County

Backup Information for Memorandum of Understanding with Alameda County Office of Education Regarding Interdistrict Attendance Permits within Alameda County

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

Backup Information between Albany Unified School District and Seneca Family Of Agencies

Master Contract between Albany Unified School District and Seneca Family Of Agencies

9-7. Master Contract between the Albany Unified School District and A Better Chance School

Backup Information for the Master Contract between Albany Unified School District and A Better Chance School

Master Contract between Albany Unified School District and A Better Chance School

9-8. Master Contract between the Albany Unified School District and The Phillips Academy

Backup information between Albany Unified School District and The Phillips Academy

Master Contract between Albany Unified School District and The Phillips Academy

9-9. Master Contract between the Albany Unified School District and The Speech Pathology Group

Backup Information for the Master Contract between Albany Unified School District and The Speech Pathology Group

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

Backup Information for the Independent Contractor Services Agreement between Albany Unified School District and Psyched Services

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

Backup Information for 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

Proposal From H.A. Bowen Electric Inc.,

10. SUPERINTENDENT AND BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS

7:15-7:30pm

11. STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS

7:30-7:40pm

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.

7:40-7:55pm

13. STAFF REPORTS

7:55pm

13-1. Enrollment Update for School Year 2021-22 (15 mins) 7:55pm

Back-Up Enrollment Update

Enrollment Update Presentation

14. PUBLIC HEARING

14-1. Local Control and Accountability Plan (30 mins) 8:10pm

Backup Information for Local Control and Accountability Plan

DRAFT Local Control and Accountability Plan

14-2. FY 2021-2022 Budget (30 mins) 8:40pm

Backup Information for Public Hearing of the FY 2021-22 Budget

Executive Summary for 2021-22 Proposed Budget Report

State Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS) Report

15. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION

15-1. Adoption of Instructional Materials for Albany High School United States History Course (5 mins) 9:10pm

Backup Information for Adoption of Instructional Materials for Albany High School United States History Course

15-2. Adoption of Instructional Materials for Albany High School Economics Course (5 mins) 9:15pm

Draft Backup Information for Adoption of Instructional Materials for Albany High School Economics Course

15-3. Adoption of Instructional Materials for Albany High School Psychology Course (5 mins) 9:20pm

Draft Backup Information for Adoption of Instructional Materials for Albany High School Psychology Course

15-2. Albany Middle School Proposed Bell Schedule Change (30 mins) 9:25pm

Backup Information for Albany Middle School Proposed Bell Schedule Change

Albany Middle School Proposed Bell Schedule Change (Community Feedback)

Albany Middle School Proposed Bell Schedule

16. REVIEW AND ACTION

16-1. Board of Education Meeting Schedule for the 2021-2022 School Year (5 mins) 9:55pm

Backup Information for Board of Education Schedule of Regular Meetings for 2021-2022

Board of Education Schedule of Regular Meetings for 2021-2022

16-2. Board-Appointed Student Achievement Committee (15 mins) 10:00pm

Backup Information for AUSD Board-Appointed Student Achievement Committee

Maddy Act Notice: AUSD Board-Appointed Student Achievement Committee

AUSD Board-Appointed Student Achievement Committee Application

16-3. Albany High School Bell Schedule Change (15 mins) 10:15pm

Backup Information for Albany High School Bell Schedule Change

Albany High School Proposed Bell Schedule

16-4. Albany Children’s Center Fee Increase (25 mins) 10:30pm

Backup Information for Albany Children’s Center Fee Increase

Exhibit A - Preschool Fees

Exhibit B - FY 2021-22 Preschool Budget

17. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS/MATTERS INTRODUCED BY THE BOARD

10:55pm

18. ADJOURN MEETING

11:00pm

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. It is also available 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 held at City Hall 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.

This press release was produced by Albany Unified School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.