Persons wishing to address the Board may do so at this time upon recognition from the President, or when the President requests comments from the Public as the Board is considering the item. 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
6:21 PM
A.
Director's Reports
Discuss
Kelly Simon
8 m
Executive Director
Programmatic Audit
Equity Conference at VCOE
Bridges Edible Education Program
Enrollment and Lottery Update
Director of Daily Operations
Director of Student Support
V.
Consent Items
6:29 PM
A.
Consent Items
Vote
Nikki Hashemi
2 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.
Presented for your consideration is the 2025-2026 School Calendar. The calendar has been aligned closely with the Conejo Valley School District while also giving consideration to local holidays and the needs of our staff in terms of professional development. In order to move forward with our process and required timeline for next year, we ask for your support and recommend approval of this item.
We have reviewed instructional minutes required by the state for each grade level to make sure we are meeting the compliance at each grade level. In order to move forward with the next steps in planning for next year, an approved bell schedule is required.
Extension of Contract with BSA to Close the Fiscal Year, NTE $45,000
Vote
Kelly Simon
5 m
The fiscal year concludes June 30, 2025. Our contract with BSA ends June 30th, 2025. Therefore, in order to have a seamless transition between ExEd and BSA, we will need to contract with BSA for an additional three months to fully close out the books for the fiscal year. The quoted contracted rate is 1/8th of our 2024-2025 fees and is NTE $45,000.
This contract will also allow Bridges to consult with BSA with questions regarding all prior years of operation without an additional fee.
Renewal of Abel Business Solutions Contract $1550/month
Vote
Kelly Simon
2 m
Abel Business Solutions has been effectively managing our social media accounts and providing marketing advice and advertising.
Approval of this item is recommended.
VIII.
Parents and Community
IX.
Curriculum and Instruction
6:48 PM
A.
Mid-Year LCAP Public Hearing
Vote
Kelly Simon
5 m
The mid-year LCAP is a report of our progress in meeting LCAP goals and an update on affiliated expenditures. Approval of the Mid-year LCAP is recommended.
Charter schools in California have an obligation to follow state and federal public education standards. We are held to the same standards as traditional public schools. We have the privilege of tailoring our curriculum and academic focus to meet the needs of our student body. In line with public schools in California we as a staff compile a list of curriculum that we have adopted and post it to our website making is accessible to parents and community for review.
The Board will review and discuss the Comprehensive School Safety Plan as presented by the School Safety Committee. The safety committee will revise the document using the feedback during this public hearing. The Comprehensive School Safety plan must be formally adopted by March 1st annually with a final approval deadline of October 15th.
Approval of this adoption is recommended.
X.
Special Projects/Programs
7:08 PM
A.
Report on Leadership Goals
Discuss
Kelly Simon
5 m
Dr. Simon will present a mid-year report on the progress of the leadership goals.
XI.
Special Education
XII.
Pupil Personnel
XIII.
Support Services
XIV.
Facilities
XV.
Charter Policies
7:13 PM
A.
Revision of BP Search and Seizure Policy
Vote
Kelly Simon
5 m
As part of our policy review cycle, the Search and Seizure Policy has been reviewed by our Governance Committee. Minor updates were made to the policy to include procedure for searching cell phones and electronic devices.
Given that the Bridges Board of Directors is committed to fostering a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students, staff, and families. It is recommended that the Board adopts a policy for the school regarding the display of flags that represents the school’s mission, vision, and values, which include respect for all cultural, social, and individual identities.
This policy has been reviewed by the Governance Committee and is recommended for approval.
Board Resolution -- Bridges is a Welcoming District for All Students
Vote
Kelly Simon
5 m
A Board Resolution is a formal written document that states the official position of a school board on a particular issue, essentially signifying a stance on a matter, often used to express support or opposition to a policy or action within the community; it is a way for the board to communicate their sentiment on an issue to the community and stakeholders. Therefore, in order to articulate the values that Bridges Charter School as a welcoming District for all students, the Governance Committee wrote, reviewed, and recommends approval of the attached resolution.
