Bridges Charter School

August Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday August 8, 2022 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

      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
Matt Bleckley, Member

Amanda Lennon, Member
Keith B. Wheeler, Member


Kelly Simon, Director
Cindy McCarthy, Assistant Director
Kami Brown, Recording Secretary

 
  C. Board Finding of State of Emergency Vote Mike Louderback 2 m
   

Given AB361, The Governing Board must make a finding every 30 days on the continuation of the State of Emergency in order to continue holding board meetings virtually. The Board will consider the circumstances of the State of Emergency and determine if the current State of Emergency continues to directly impact the ability of members to meet safely in person. A State of Emergency can be declared if the officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.

 
  D. Approval of Agenda Vote Mike Louderback 1 m
  E. Approve Minutes from 5-9-2021 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Mike Louderback 2 m
     
  F. Minutes from 6-13-22 Approve Minutes 5 m
     
  G. Approve Special Board Minutes from 5-23-22 Approve Minutes
     
II. Presentations 6:27 PM
  A. Marlo Hartsuyker - VCOE Charter School Oversight~ FYI Marlo Hartsuyker 5 m
  B. PAC Report FYI Kelly Simon 5 m
   
Representatives from our PAC will share news and updates. 
 
III. Public Comments 6:37 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 6:42 PM
  A. Governing Board FYI Mike Louderback 15 m
   

 
Board Member Reports

  • President - Mike Louderback 
    • Brown Act Training, Board of Director's Training for 2022-2023
    • Board Committees
 
  B. Director and Assistant Director FYI 15 m
   

Dr. Kelly Simon, Director

  • Enrollment Report -- Dr. Simon will present current enrollment numbers for our classroom based program and our homeschool. 
  • ELO-P Plan Update -- Dr. Simon will provide a brief update on executing the Expanded Learning Opportunity Plan
  • Marketing Strategies -- Dr. Simon will share new strategies for marketing and enrollment 

Cindy McCarthy

  • Universal Meals for All
  • PikMyKid
 
V. Governing Board 7:12 PM
  A. Consideration of Resignation of Amanda Lennon~ Vote Mike Louderback 5 m
   

The board will consider accepting the resignation of Amanda Lennon as a community board member. Amanda has one year left of her three year term.

 
  B. Consideration of Appointment of Katerina Yevmenkina Vote Mike Louderback 5 m
   

The board will consider the appointment of Katerina Yevmenkina as a community board member to fill a vacant board seat. The board will vote to appoint Katerina in to serve the remaining term of one year, expiring in June 2023. 

 

Ms. Yevmenkina will present her interest in serving as a Director. 

 
VI. Convene Organizational Meeting 7:22 PM
  A. Election of Officers - President Vote Mike Louderback 5 m
  B. Election of Officers - Vice President Vote Mike Louderback 3 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
VII. Return to Regular Board Meeting
VIII. Consent Items 7:42 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    Checks - Will report in September
            6.1.2    Financial Statements - Will report in September
            6.1.3    Purchase Orders - Will report in September
            6.1.4    Credit Card Purchases  - Will report in September
            6.1.5    Amazon Purchases
            6.1.6    Contracts Report - Will report in September

     
6.2        Personnel Report - Will report in September
            
6.3        Stipends Report - Will report in September
           

 
IX. Personnel
X. Business and Operations 7:47 PM
  A. Revised 2022-2023 Bell Schedule Vote Cindy McCarthy 5 m
XI. Parents and Community
XII. Curriculum and Instruction 7:52 PM
  A. Consideration of Curriculum Adoption for 2021~ Vote Cindy McCarthy 5 m
   
Each year as a school we compile a list of adopted curriculum across the grade spans which is brought to the Board for review.

Approval of this item is recommended. 
 
XIII. Special Projects/Programs 7:57 PM
  A. 2022-2023 Administrative Goals Discuss Kelly Simon 10 m
   

Dr. Simon will present administrative goals for the 2022-2023 school year in alignment with the LCAP, WASC, and constructed with feedback from stakeholders. 

 

The Board will be invited to provide feedback on the goals to be voted on at the September board meeting. 

 
XIV. Special Education
XV. Pupil Personnel
XVI. Support Services
XVII. Facilities
XVIII. Charter Policies 8:07 PM
  A. Consideration of Revised BP 6158, Independent Study~ Vote Kelly Simon 10 m
   

The 2022 Trailer Bill made adjustments to timing for tiered re-engagement and signatures for master agreements which are reflected in this board policy. 

 

Approval is recommended.

 
  B. Revision to BP 1240: Volunteer and Visitation Policy Vote Kelly Simon 5 m
   

This policy eliminates the requirement for all parent volunteers to engage in weekly COVID testing and instead considers parent volunteers comparably to employees. Employees and volunteers must submit proof of full vaccination or engage in weekly testing. 

 

 

 
XIX. Pending Agenda Items
XX. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote