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