Final

Bridges Charter School

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday January 14, 2019 at 6:15 PM PST

Location

Bridges Charter School, 1335 Calle Bouganvilla, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 - Rm 14

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:15 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Mike Louderback
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Mike Louderback 1 m
   
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
Kathee Hans, Recording Secretary
 
 
  C. Approval of Agenda Vote Mike Louderback
  D. Approval of Minutes from Board Meeting on 12-3-18 Approve Minutes Mike Louderback 1 m
     
II. Presentations 6:17 PM
 
Academic Excellence
 
  A. PAC Report FYI 3 m
  B. Marlo Hartsuyker - VCOE Charter School Oversight FYI Marlo Hartsuyker 4 m
  C. Board Governance – Fiscal Oversight FYI Benny Martinez 30 m
III. Public Comments 6:54 PM
 
CEO Support And Eval
 
  A. Public Comments FYI 5 m
   

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.

  
IV. Reports 6:59 PM
 
Facility
 
  A. Governing Board FYI Mike Louderback 15 m
   
 
Board Members Committee Reports
  • Mike Louderback - President
    • Charter Renewal Committee
 
  • Budget Richard Urias
  • Culture and Climate - Erin Morrisey
  • Educational Excellence - Bonnie Hodge
  • Facilities - Michael Flaherty
  • Governance - Marcy Crawford
  • Safety -Ozge Heerma  
  
  B. Director and Assistant Director FYI 15 m
   
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
  • Kelly Simon
    • Enrollment Report
    • Acorn Article 
    • Parent Education Series with Shoshana Wheeler
    • Spelling Bee
    • CSDC Charter School Leadership Conference Update
  • Cindy McCarthy
    • Early Release Days for Staff Development
    • Solar Car Donation from Amgen
  
V. Consent Items 7:29 PM
 
Finance
 
  A. Consent Items Vote Mike Louderback 5 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       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

           
 
VI. Business and Operations 7:34 PM
  A. Approval of the 2017-18 Audit Report Vote Benny Martinez 10 m
   
Benny Martinez, VCSBSA Director of School Business Services, will present the information and address any questions you may have.

I recommend approval of the audit as presented.
 
  B. Consideration of Smart Bench Agreement Vote Kelly Simon 10 m
VII. Parents and Community
 
Governance
 
VIII. Personnel
IX. Curriculum and Instruction
 
Technology
 
X. Special Projects/Programs 7:54 PM
  A. CVUSD Lunch Information FYI Kelly Simon 10 m
XI. Special Education
XII. Pupil Personnel
XIII. Support Services
XIV. Facilities
XV. Charter Policies 8:04 PM
  A. Third Reading of Replacement BP 1240 Volunteers Vote Kelly Simon 10 m
   
This is the second reading of a replacement for BP 1240 Volunteers and Visitors.
 
  B. Third Reading of AR 1240 Volunteers Vote Kelly Simon 5 m
   
This AR is the notice of order compelling the volunteer to leave school property immediately. 
 
  C. Third Reading of BP 5253 Staff/Student Professional Boundaries Vote Cindy McCarthy 10 m
   
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.
 
  D. AR 5145.5 - Replacement - Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination & Bullying Vote Cindy McCarthy 10 m
   

The replacement AR is much more comprehensive than the original. Both are attached for your review.  '

I recommend approval of replacement AR 5145.5.

  
XVI. Governing Board
XVII. Pending Agenda Items
XVIII. Closed Session 8:39 PM
  A. Business Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 (b) Discuss Mike Louderback 30 m
   
Consideration of Appointment, Employment, Evaluation of Performance, Discipline, or Dismissal of an Employee.
(2 Cases):  1832000145, 3920000034


 
 
  B. Return to Open Session Vote Mike Louderback 1 m
XIX. Open Session 9:10 PM
  A. REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION FYI Mike Louderback 1 m
XX. Closing Items 9:11 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote