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Recap for August 24 BOE Meeting

School District Formal Agenda - PDF Version including Consent Items

1.) Highlighting Alameda Unified Schools: Alameda Science & Technology Institute (ASTI)

Background: In its seventh year, ASTI is an early college high school located on the College of Alameda. Staff will present the accomplishment of its program and its students.

Fiscal Implications: None.

2.) Resolution 10-0091 Regarding Alameda Unified School District School-aged and Toddler Programs

Background: Based on the Board direction from the August 10 meeting staff prepared a resolution to extend the school-aged and toddlers program for 45 days.  The Board voted 4-1 to extend the program for 45 days.

Fiscal Implications: Approximately $100,000

3.) Timeline for Master Plan Scenario B Implementation and Community Engagement Phase I/II

Background: Staff presented a timeline for Master Plan B Scenario B Implementation and Community Engagement.

Fiscal Implications: None at this time

4.)  Approval of Rescission of Layoffs of Woodstock Child Development Center (WCDC) Certificated Staff from Board Resolution 10-0080

Background: If the Board approves F-2, then they will need to approve of rescission of layoff notices issued in June. The Board approved the resolution.

Fiscal Implications: Annual costs are $825,00 for certificated staff.

5.) Approval of Rescission of Layoffs of Woodstock Child Development Center (WCDC) Classified Staff from Board Resolution 10-0078

Background: If the Board approves F-2, then they will need to approve of rescission of layoff notices issued in June. The Board approved the resolution.

Fiscal Implications: Annual cost are $390,000 for classified staff.

6.) Approval of Resolution No. 10-0092 Intent to Dismiss Certificated School Age and Toddler Program Employees Due to Reduction in Lack of Work and/or Lack of Funds for the 2010/11 School Year

Background: If the Board approves F-2, then they will need to approve of new 45 day layoff notices. The Board approved the resolution.

Fiscal Implications: Annual costs are $825,00 for certificated staff.

7.) Approval of Resolution No. 10-0093 Intent to Layoff and/or Reduce School Age and Toddler Program Classified Employees

Background: If the Board approves F-2, then they will need to approve of new 45 day layoff notices. The Board approved the resolution.

Fiscal Implications: Annual cost are $390,000 for classified staff.

8.) Back-to-School Preparation Report - Staffing/Hiring Status, Modernization, Facilities, Technology, Enrollment and Textbooks

Background: Staff made a presentation on the status of faciilties, technology and enrollment prior school opening on August 30.

Fiscal Implications: None

9.) Approval of Revised Board of Education Guiding Principles

Background: In a Board retreat the Board changed the wording on some of the guiding principles. The Board apporved the new wording.

  1. All students have the ability to achieve academic and personal success.
  2. Teachers must challenge and support all students to reach their highest academic and personal potential.
  3. Administrators must have the knowledge, leadership skills and ability to ensure all students succeed.
  4. Parental involvement and community engagement are integral to the success of  all students.
  5. Accountability, transparency and trust are necessary at all levels of the organization.
  6. Allocation of funds must support our vision, mission and guiding principles.