Final

Bridges Charter School

November 12th

Date and Time

Tuesday November 12, 2019 at 6:15 PM PST

Location

Bridges Charter School

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 1 m
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Mike Louderback 1 m
   
Michael Louderback, President
Ozge Heerma Gunday, Vice President
Richard Urias, Treasurer
Shannon Trowbridge, Secretary
Michael Flaherty, Parliamentarian
Damian Fante, Member
Allison Geld, Member


Kelly Simon, Director
Cindy McCarthy, Assistant Director
Kathee Hans, Recording Secretary
 
 
  C. Approval of Agenda Vote Mike Louderback 1 m
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Mike Louderback 1 m
    Approve minutes for Board Meeting on October 14, 2019  
II. Presentations 6:19 PM
 
Academic Excellence
 
  A. PAC Report FYI 3 m
  B. Marlo Hartsuyker - VCOE Charter School Oversight~ FYI Marlo Hartsuyker 5 m
III. Public Comments 6:27 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 6:32 PM
 
Facility
 
  A. Governing Board FYI Mike Louderback 15 m
   
 
Board Members / Committee Reports
  • President - Mike Louderback 
  • Budget - Richard Urias
  • Safety School Culture and Academic Excellence - Ozge Heerma & Shannon Trowbridge 
  • Facilities  - Michael Flaherty & Damian Fante 
  • Governance -  Allison Geld and Mike Louderback 
  
  B. Director and Assistant Director FYI 15 m
   
Kelly Simon
  • Enrollment Report
  • Prop 39 Update
  • Participation in NIC - County Math Network
  • LCAP Update
Cindy McCarthy
  • Student Senate
  • Parent / Teacher Conference Week
  • Lunch Program Update
  • SARC
  
V. Consent Items 7:02 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       Financial Reports
            6.1.1    Approval of Checks
            6.1.2    Approval of Financial Statements
            6.1.3    Approval of Purchase Orders
            6.1.4    Approval of Credit Card Purchases
           
 
VI. Business and Operations 7:07 PM
  A. Consideration of Agreement with BoardOnTrack, January 1 2020-December 31, 2020~ Vote Kelly Simon 5 m
   

BoardOnTrack is the online board management platform that we use to maintain board meeting business.  Approval of this item is recommended.

  
VII. Parents and Community
 
Governance
 
VIII. Personnel
IX. Curriculum and Instruction 7:12 PM
 
Technology
 
  A. Consideration of Approval of Overnight Field Trips 2019-20 Vote Cindy McCarthy 9 m
   
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 2020. The trips directly support each grade level’s social studies and science curricula.

4th/5th grade:      Astro Camp - IIdyllwild, CA (2/10/20-2/12/20) Connecting to the space unit - simulations of micro-gravity and being on the surface of Mars
6th grade:      Yosemite, CA (2/23/20- 2/28/20) Studying environmental science, life science and ecology water shed studies in a natural outdoor environment; experiencing team building
7th grade:      Catalina, CA (4/1/20 -4/3/20) Hands-on science experiences with natural land and sea environments
8th grade:      Washington, D.C. (May 2020) In depth US History and Government study of the three branches of national government
 
X. Special Projects/Programs 7:21 PM
  A. CAASPP Scores FYI Kelly Simon 20 m
  B. Charter Renewal Updates Discuss Kelly Simon 10 m
   
Our Charter Renewal Petition will be submitted to the Ventura County Board of Education in February. Dr. Simon will share some updates on the Charter Renewal Petition with the board and invite feedback. 
 
XI. Special Education
XII. Pupil Personnel
XIII. Support Services
XIV. Facilities
XV. Charter Policies 7:51 PM
  A. Grade Level Fundraising Discuss Kelly Simon 10 m
   
Dr. Simon will gather board feedback and ideas for the formation of a new board policy for grade level fundraising primarily for overnight field trips.
 
  B. First Reading of BP 5330 Food Service/Child Nutrition Program ~ Vote Cindy McCarthy 5 m
   

For your review is the first reading of a new board policy outlining our commitment to our new food service program that not only meets federal guidelines but is also mindful of healthy choices for our students. Recommendation for approval is requested.

  
  C. First Reading of BP 3551 Meal Counting and Claiming Procedures ~ Vote Cindy McCarthy 5 m
   
For your review is the first reading of a new board policy outlining meal count accuracy, student payment and account balance. Recommendation for approval is requested. 
 
  D. First Reading of BP 3553 Free and Reduced Price Meals ~ Vote Cindy McCarthy 5 m
   

For your review is the first reading of a new board policy outlining Bridges Charter School's commitment to participate in the National School Lunch Program while protecting the confidentiality of family and student records. Recommendation of approval is requested. 

  
XVI. Governing Board
XVII. Pending Agenda Items
XVIII. Closed Session 8:16 PM
  A. Business Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 Discuss Kelly Simon 10 m
   
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to subdivision (d) (2) of Section 54956.9 (1 case)

 
 
  B. Business Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 (b) Discuss Mike Louderback 20 m
   
Consideration of Appointment, Employment, Evaluation of Performance, Discipline, or Dismissal of an Employee.
(1 Case):  Director Goals
 
  C. Return to Open Session Vote Mike Louderback 1 m
XIX. Open Session 8:47 PM
  A. REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION FYI Mike Louderback 1 m
XX. Closing Items 8:48 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote