Executive Director Report

• Sprouts Grant Award
• Facilities Update
• AB 126
• After School Enrichment Classes

Director of Daily Operations Report

• Great Shake Out Drill 

Director of Student Support Report

• Status of Special Ed. and Staffing

Dr. Simon will share an overview of the Fall Assessment data. 

Board Member Heather Kruse joined the Bridges Charter School Board of Directors in November 2023 to fill a seat vacated as permitted under Board Policy 9221. With that term now concluding, Ms. Kruse has expressed her interest in continuing her service. Under BP 9221, directors serve three-year terms and may serve no more than three consecutive terms; Ms. Kruse is therefore eligible for re-appointment.

Ms. Kruse addressed the Board publicly at its August 10th meeting to state her interest in continuing her service.

It is recommended that the Board approve the re-appointment of Heather Kruse to the Board of Directors for a partial three year term with the expiration to align with our Board re-election window. With approval, her term will be effective 10/12/2026 through 06/30/2029.

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

Resolution No. [2026-03] Authorizing Closure of U.S. Bank Checking Accounts

Recommended Action: Approve Resolution No. [2026-03] authorizing the closure of the School's U.S. Bank accounts and the transfer of all remaining funds.

Resolution No. [2026-03]

WHEREAS, Bridges Charter School, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation operating Bridges Charter School (the "School"), Federal Tax ID No. 27-0706178, maintains two Savings accounts with U.S. Bank, account numbers ending in 9280 and 6770 (the "Accounts"); and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that the Account is no longer needed for the operations of the School;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors authorizes the closure of the Account effective on or after 10/12/2026;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all remaining funds in the Account, including any accrued interest, shall be transferred to the School's account at California Credit Union, account number ending in 8734, held in the name of Bridges Charter School (Dr. KELLY SIMON, Executive Director);

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Kelly Simon, Executive Director, and Katerina Yevmenkina, Board President, are each authorized to execute any documents, sign any forms, and take any actions U.S. Bank requires to close the Account and complete the transfer of funds;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any outstanding checks, scheduled ACH transactions, or automatic payments associated with the Account shall be cleared or redirected prior to closure, and all unused checks shall be destroyed;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Board or the Vice President of the Board is authorized to certify this resolution to U.S. Bank.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of Bridges Charter School on ____________ by the following vote:

After a significant delay in the review process, Westlake Private Wealth Investment Management has determined that it is unable to establish an account for Bridges Charter School due to the school’s status as a municipal government entity. As a result, the proposed investment account will not move forward. The Board will consider alternative options for the investment of school reserves at a future meeting.

Presented to the Board is a final draft of Leadership Goals for the 2026-2027 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.

To protect students and limit the school’s liability, Bridges requires any volunteer who works alone with students to complete a Live Scan background check through the California Department of Justice and the FBI. Because these results are confidential, organizations cannot share them with one another. As a result, student teachers who must complete hours at more than one site often pay Live Scan fees several times in a single year.

In support of our partnership with California Lutheran University, Bridges administrators request that the Board approve up to $1,000 annually to reimburse Live Scan fees for CLU student teachers placed at Bridges. 

Approval is recommended.

The Board is asked to approve revisions to Administrative Regulation 6158, the Master Agreement for Independent Study. The revisions update the agreement to reflect current program operations for the 2026–27 school year. 

All other provisions remain consistent with Education Code Sections 51747 and 51749.5. 

Staff recommends approval as presented.

The Board will consider and may take action on an employee’s appeal of an administrative determination regarding eligibility for the Catastrophic Leave Program. Supporting materials have been provided to Board members confidentially.