Opening Items

Michael Louderback, President
Erin Morrissey, Vice President
Michael Flaherty, Parliamentarian
Richard Urias, Treasurer
Ozge Heerma Gunday, Secretary
Bonnie Hodge, member
Marcy Crawford, member

Kelly Simon, Director
Cindy McCarthy, Assistant Director
 

Academic Excellence

CEO Support And Eval

Persons wishing to address the Board may do so at this time upon recognition from the President. 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.

Facility

 
Board Members

• Board President - Michael Louderback 
  • Charter Renewal Committee

Committee Reports

• ​​​​​​​Budget Richard Urias
• Culture and Climate - Erin Morrisey
• Educational Excellence - Bonnie Hodge
• Facilities - Michael Flaherty
• Governance - Marcy Crawford
• Safety -Ozge Heerma  

AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

• Kelly Simon
  • Enrollment Report
  • Director's Meeting at VCOE
  • Hot Lunch Program
  • WASC Report
  • Safety Officer
  • PAC Meeting Report
  • Committee Meetings
• Cindy McCarthy
  • Drills
  • Conferences

Finance

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       Personnel Report

6.2       Financial Reports
            6.2.1    Approval of Checks
            6.2.2    Approval of Financial Statements
            6.2.3    Approval of Purchase Orders
            6.2.4    Approval of Credit Card Purchases

6.3       Obsolete Items

           

Governance

 
The 2018-19 Family Handbook has been modified to reflect current staff, changes in bell schedule and updates to policies and procedures.  I recommend ratification of the Family Handbook for the year 2018-2019. Because this handbook has already been disseminated, other than names and dates, the items that were red-lined are attached to a separate document.
Approval of this item is recommended.

It is requested that Ellen Smith continue to provide support for WASC and LCAP during the 2018-19 school year.  It is proposed that she work a maximum of 5 days at $600 per day.  This expense has already been budgeted.

The Employee Handbook has been revised for the 2018-19 school year.  I recommend approval of this item so that we may disseminate this informative handbook to all Bridges employees.

For any approved overnight trip expected by Bridges, the staff member will be compensated $100 per night, with the exception of competitive events.  For teachers, a stipend will be payable in the next regular monthly payroll following the month of the overnight field trip.  Example: field trip in October, payment in November. Classified employees will be paid  in the next regular monthly payroll following the month of the overnight field trip. 
I recommend approval of this item.

Technology

In accordance with Board policies regarding field trips (BP 3541 and BP 6153), we are requesting Board approval for several overnight trips planned for spring 2019. The trips directly support each grade level’s social studies and science curricula.

4th grade:      By the Great Horn Spoon- Dana Pt., CA (4/2/19 - 4/3/19)  Role playing and simulating the Gold Rush
5th grade:      Astro Camp - IIdyllwild, CA (4/5/19-4/7/19) Connecting to the space unit - simulations of micro-gravity and being on the surface of Mars
6th grade:      Yosemite, CA (2/24/19- 3/1/19) Studying environmental science, life science and ecology water shed studies in a natural outdoor environment; experiencing team building
7th grade:      Catalina, CA (4/3/19 -4/5/19) Hands-on science experiences with natural land and sea environments
8th grade:      Washington, D.C. (May 2019) In depth US History and Government study of the three branches of national government

Bridges Charter School participated in the California Healthy Kids Survey last spring. The Healthy Kids Survey is designed to provide schools with quality local data which can be used to improve student academic performance and social-emotional, behavioral, and physical health of all youth. It assesses key indicators linked to success in school, career, and life. Our results have been returned, and we have analyzed the results as a staff.

This is the first reading of a replacement for BP 1240 Volunteers.  The original policy is attached as well.

This transportation policy is being implemented to reflect current recommendations for drivers from our insurance company. Approval is recommended.

Ed Code Section 44050 requires Districts to provide a written copy of their student interaction policy to parents/guardians. However, this mandate can be met by posting it for viewing on our website.  
Approval of this policy is recommended.

This replacement includes all of the current requirements which are now mandated by law. Approval is recommended.

Consideration of Appointment, Employment, Evaluation of Performance, Discipline, or Dismissal of an Employee. (1 Case):
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