Bridges Charter School

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday October 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM PDT

Location

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Bridges Charter School

1335 Calle Bouganvilla, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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ONSITE MEETING LOCATION

Bridges Charter School

1335 Calle Bouganvilla, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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Community members wishing to speak publicly must be present at the board meeting in person.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:15 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Katerina Yevmenkina 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Katerina Yevmenkina 1 m
  C. Approval of Agenda Vote Katerina Yevmenkina 2 m
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Katerina Yevmenkina 5 m
    Minutes for Board Meeting on September 8, 2025  
II. Presentations 6:24 PM
  A. Report from Marlo Hartsuyker, VCOE Director of Charter School Support and Oversite FYI Marlo Hartsuyker 2 m
  B. Reports from the Directors Discuss Kelly Simon 15 m
   

Executive Director Report

  • CSDC Conference Report 
  • Athens Recycling Award -- Presentation at City Council Meeting October 21st @ 6pm

 

Director of Daily Operations Report

  • Great Shake Out Drill 

 

Director of Student Success Report

  • Rite of Passage
  • Bullying Awareness Month
 
  C. Ad Hoc Committee Report Discuss Kelly Simon 10 m
   

The Teacher Salary Schedule Ad Hoc Committee will present a report. 

 
III. Public Comments
 
Persons wishing to address the Board may do so at this time upon recognition from the President, or when the President requests comments from the Public as the Board is considering the item. Please state your name, community or organization you represent, and the topic you wish to share with the Board. You will be given 3 minutes to make your presentation. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Board cannot enter into formal discussion with individuals making public comments to the Board. The Board cannot take action on any issues raised during public comments that are not on the meeting agenda. Individual members may respond to public comments during the individual Board Members section.
 
IV. Governing Board 6:51 PM
  A. BP 4033: Lactation Policy Vote Kelly Simon 5 m
   

Updates to the Lactation Policy have been made by the Governance committee. Your approval is recommended. 

 
     
     
  B. New CEU Policy Discuss Kelly Simon 8 m
   

The Board is asked to consider and provide feedback on a Credit Equivalency Policy for teachers to advance columns on the salary schedule by earning professional learning units in addition to college credits. 

 

This policy has been discussed on the Governance committee and is recommended for further discussion by the Board. 

 
     
  C. School Sponsored Trips Policy Vote Kelly Simon 5 m
   

The Governance Committee has reviewed the School Sponsored Trips policy and has made recommended changes to align with our handbook and practices. 

 

Approval of this policy is recommended. 

 
     
     
V. Reports
VI. Consent Items 7:09 PM
  A. Consent Items Vote Katerina Yevmenkina 2 m
   

Consent Items: Items proposed for the consent calendar are noted on the posted agenda and are considered by the Director to be of a routine nature.  Any item may be removed from the consent calendar at the request of any Board member and placed under the appropriate action category.  A vote will be taken for the consent calendar so that any items requiring a vote can be properly addressed.  It is recommended that all consent items be approved.

6.1       Financial Reports
            6.1.1    Checks
            6.1.2    Financial Statements
            6.1.3    Purchase Orders
            6.1.4    Amazon Purchases
                 
6.2        Personnel Report

6.3        Admin Calendar 

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
VII. Business and Operations 7:11 PM
  A. Field Trip Proposal: Santa Barbara Adventure Company Vote Kelly Simon 3 m
   

In lieu of the overnight Astrocamp field trip, 4th and 5th grade teachers have opted for a day trip to Goleta with the Santa Barbara Adventure Company where the students take a bus and participate in a ropes course as well as challenge-games on the beach. Parents will be donating funds to cover the expense of this field trip in April. 

 

Approval of this item is recommended. 

 
     
  B. Field trip Proposal for Astrocamp Vote Cindy McCarthy 3 m
   

Approval of this item is recommended. 

 
     
  C. Remote Deposits into CCU Vote Kelly Simon 5 m
   

Upon approval, Dr. Simon will have the ability to make deposits remotely into the school's bank, California Credit Union.

 

Approval is recommended. 

 
     
  D. Changes to Access for US Bank Account 5 m
   

Upon termination of the contract with BSA, changes to Bridges' access to the US Bank account need to be made. Dr. Simon recommends the following changes for the US Bank Account: 

 

Change mailing address to: 

 

1335 Calle Bouganvilla

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360


 

Ownership code: Business 


 

Remove IVR and Web Restrictions


 

Update Signers: Dr. Kelly Simon, Ms. Cindy McCarthy, Ms. Katerina Yevmenkina 



 

 
     
  E. Fiscal Overview from ExEd FYI Lisa Boulos 10 m
   

Lisa Boulos will present the monthly fiscal reports for the Board's review. 

 
VIII. Parents and Community
IX. Curriculum and Instruction 7:37 PM
  A. Administrative Goals Vote Kelly Simon 5 m
   

Presented to the Board is a final draft of Leadership Goals for the 2025-2026 school year in alignment with the LCAP, WASC, and our Charter. The goals have been reviewed by the Board , and this version takes into account Board feedback.

 

Approval of this item is recommended.

 
X. Special Projects/Programs
XI. Special Education
XII. Pupil Personnel
XIII. Support Services
XIV. Facilities
XV. Charter Policies
XVI. Closed Session 7:42 PM
  A. Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Government Code § 54957(b)(1)) FYI Kelly Simon 5 m
   

Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Government Code § 54957(b)(1))

 
XVII. Personnel
XVIII. Closing Items 7:47 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Katerina Yevmenkina 1 m