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Bridges Charter School

Board Meeting

Organizational Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday August 17, 2020 at 6:15 PM PDT

Location

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, Chief Financial Officer
Shannon Trowbridge, Secretary
Michael Flaherty, Parliamentarian
Damian Fante, Member
Amanda Lennon, Member

Kelly Simon, Director
Cindy McCarthy, Assistant Director
Kathee Hans, Recording Secretary
  
  C. Approval of Agenda Vote Mike Louderback 1 m
  D. Approve Minutes from 6-15-2020 Board Meeting~ Approve Minutes Mike Louderback 2 m
     
  E. Approve Minutes from 7-17-2020 Board Meeting~ Approve Minutes Mike Louderback 2 m
     
II. Presentations 6:22 PM
  A. Marlo Hartsuyker - VCOE Charter School Oversight~ FYI Marlo Hartsuyker 5 m
III. Public Comments 6:27 PM
  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 
  • CFO - Richard Urias
  • Vice President - Ozge Heerma
  • Parliamentarian - Michael Flaherty
  • Secretary - Shannon Trowbridge 
  • Member -  Damian Fante 
  • Member - Amanda Lennon
  
  B. Director and Assistant Director FYI 15 m
   
Kelly Simon
  • Enrollment Report
  • Professional Development
  • First Week of School
Cindy McCarthy
  • Chromebook and Material Distribution
  •  
  
V. Convene Organizational Meeting 7:02 PM
  A. Election of Officers - President Vote Mike Louderback 4 m
  B. Election of Officers - Vice President Vote Mike Louderback 4 m
  C. Election of Officers - Chief Financial Officer Vote Mike Louderback 4 m
  D. Election of Officers - Parliamentarian Vote Mike Louderback 4 m
  E. Election of Officers - Secretary Vote Mike Louderback 4 m
VI. Personnel 7:22 PM
  A. Approval of Revised Employee Handbook & COVID Addendum 2020-21~ Vote Cindy McCarthy 7 m
   
This handbook was created using a template from CharterSafe, who provides Bridges with insurance, risk management and employee benefits. A section regarding COVID was added as well as a few adjustments on p 37 (highlighted in doc) I recommend approval of this item.
  
  B. Approval of Annual Statement of Need 30 Day Substitute Permits~ Vote Kelly Simon 2 m
   
This statement of need must be filed at the school district office each school year when employing substitute teachers with Emergency 30-Day Substitute Permits.

 

I recommend approval of this item.
  
VII. Consent Items 7:31 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 (Apr & May)
     
6.2        Personnel Report          
           
  
VIII. Business and Operations 7:36 PM
  A. Approval of Consolidated Application – Spring Release~ Vote Benny Martinez 5 m
   
  1. The Consolidated Application (ConApp) is used by the California Department of Education (CDE) to distribute categorical funds from various federal programs to county offices, school districts, and direct-funded charter schools throughout California. Annually, from mid-May to the end of June, each local educational agency (LEA), using the Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS), submits the spring release of the ConApp. The spring release documents participation in these programs and provides assurances that the LEA will comply with the legal requirements of each program.
  
  B. Re-Opening and COVID-19 Mitigation Plan Discuss Kelly Simon 15 m
   
Dr. Simon will provide updates on re-opening plans and receive input from the board to guide decisions.
  
  C. Approval of Revised Bell Schedule, 2020-21~ Vote Cindy McCarthy 5 m
IX. Parents and Community
 
Governance
 
X. Curriculum and Instruction
 
Technology
 
XI. Special Projects/Programs
XII. Special Education 8:01 PM
  A. Special Education Updates during COVID-19 Distance Learning FYI Kelly Simon 5 m
   
Dr. Simon will provide the board with updated information related to Special Education in light of returning to school virtually for the 2020-2021 school year.
  
XIII. Pupil Personnel
XIV. Support Services
XV. Facilities
XVI. Charter Policies
XVII. Governing Board 8:06 PM
  A. Consideration of Second Board Meeting on September 29th Vote Mike Louderback 5 m
  B. Consideration of Board Committees~ Vote Mike Louderback 10 m
XVIII. Pending Agenda Items
XIX. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote