Final

Bridges Charter School

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday April 6, 2020 at 6:15 PM PDT

Location

Bridges Charter School ,1335 Calle Bouganvilla, Thousand Oaks - Rm 14
 
Due to COVID-19, this meeting will be held via teleconference only. Members of the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment using the information below:
 
NOTICE OF TELECONFERENCE OPTIONS FOR MEETING

This meeting of the Bridges Charter School Board of Directors will be a teleconference meeting where one or more members of the Board will be attending the meeting via teleconference/video conference.
 
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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 March 9, 2020  
II. Presentations 6:19 PM
  A. Marlo Hartsuyker - VCOE Charter School Oversight~ FYI Marlo Hartsuyker 5 m
III. Public Comments 6:24 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 6:29 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 
  • 5 Year Charter Renewal Petition 
  • Cancellation of School Events
  • COVID-19 Emergency Fund Distribution 
  • New Paid Sick Leave and New Paid FMLA Leave
  • Employee Compensation During School Closure 
Cindy McCarthy
  • Material Distribution
  • Technology Support- Chromebook Distribition
  • State Testing - Waived
  • COVID - No J-13 required
  • Recognition of Staff
  • McKinney - Vento Education
  
V. Consent Items 6:59 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

6.2        Personnel Report          
           
 
VI. Business and Operations 7:04 PM
  A. Approval of Agreement for Business Services with Ventura County Schools Business Services Authority July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 Vote Benny Martinez 5 m
   
This agreement authorizes the VCSBSA to continue business services for Bridges Charter School.
Approval of this item is recommended.
  
  B. Approval of Revised Bridges Charter School 2020-2021 Calendar~ Vote Kelly Simon 5 m
   
This calendar has been modified to provide staff development to teachers on August 26th in order to accommodate the SIYLI (Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute) training. This date was switched with December 8th.  Approval of this item is requested.
  
  C. Approval of California Department of Education Form J-13A~ Vote Cindy McCarthy 5 m
   
In order to have the State of California (Department of Education)  reimburse Bridges for monies lost due to school closure related to the fires on 10/30- 10/31/19.   CDE Form J-13A must be completed, and then signed by the majority of the Board.   I recommend approval of this item.
  
VII. Parents and Community 7:19 PM
 
Governance
 
  A. COVID-19 Updates and Distance Learning Plan Discuss Kelly Simon 10 m
   
Dr. Simon will present up to date information to the Board regarding recommendations for schools to prepare for and prevent spread of COVID-19 as well as how Bridges Administration will discuss with the Board of Directors our plans for Distance Learning and preparing for the potential impact to student learning. 
  
VIII. Personnel
IX. Curriculum and Instruction
 
Technology
 
X. Special Projects/Programs
XI. Special Education
XII. Pupil Personnel
XIII. Support Services
XIV. Facilities
XV. Charter Policies
XVI. Governing Board
XVII. Pending Agenda Items 7:29 PM
  A. Next Scheduled Board Meeting is May 11th~ FYI Mike Louderback 1 m
   
The April board meeting is scheduled for the first Monday of the month, April 6th, due to Spring Break.
  
XVIII. Closed Session 7:30 PM
  A. Business Pursuant to Government Code § 54957 (b) Discuss Kelly Simon 30 m
   
Consideration of Appointment, Employment, Evaluation of Performance, Discipline, or Dismissal of an Employee.
(1 Case):   ID 41-100026046
  
  B. Business Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9 15 m
   
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation pursuant to subdivision (d) (2) of Section 54956.9 (1 case)  (SID #1000517)
  
  C. Return to Open Session Vote Mike Louderback 1 m
XIX. Open Session 8:16 PM
  A. Report Taken on Actions in Closed Session~ FYI Mike Louderback 1 m
XX. Closing Items 8:17 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote