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
6:20 PM
A.
Director's Reports
Discuss
Kelly Simon
8 m
Executive Director
Ethics Training -- Required Annually for Board Members
CBO Training Update
Director of Daily Operations
Director of Student Support
V.
Consent Items
6:28 PM
A.
Consent Items
Vote
Katerina Yevmenkina
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.
CARS (Consolidated Application and Reporting System) Report
Vote
Rudy Calasin
5 m
The Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) is a data collection system to apply for Categorical Program Funding and to report on the use of those funds. Bridges accepts some categorical funds that are reported through CARS.
Approval of this item is recommended.
B.
Approval of California Department of Education Form J-13A
Vote
Kelly Simon
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 Nov. 6, 2024 and Jan 8th, 2025. CDE Form J-13A must be completed, and then signed by the majority of the Board. I recommend approval of this item.
We ask the Board to approve an Annual Statement of Need so that we can hire substitutes on a 30-day emergency sub teaching permit. This is important to approve because there is a sub shortage in Ventura County.
Though we expect to begin the school year fully staffed, we file the Declaration of Need annually to have the ability to recruit and hire teachers without appropriate credentials in areas of need. Areas of need may include teachers without the BCLAD/CLAD add-on, Special Education Teachers, Math Teachers, and TK Teachers.
This declaration of needs allows us to hire teachers after a suitable search was conducted to find a fully prepared teacher.
We request that the board approve a salary schedule for more highly qualified para-professionals. This salary schedule will help us attract paraprofessionals with more advanced training, experience, and education.
Provide Authorization for Dr. Simon to Open Account at California Credit Union
Vote
Kelly Simon
5 m
With the transition to ExEd, we request the Board's authorization for Dr. Simon to open a banking account at California Credit Union.
Approval of this item is recommended.
VIII.
Parents and Community
IX.
Curriculum and Instruction
X.
Special Education
7:00 PM
A.
Increase Vitalize Occupational Therapy Contract from 20,000-30,000K
Vote
Skye Stifel
5 m
Our Occupational Therapist anticipates needing additional hours to complete assessments and services with the students assigned to her caseload. The Board initially approved a $20,000 contract, but we ask that the Board approve an additional $10,000 to finish the school year.
Approval of this item is recommended.
XI.
Pupil Personnel
XII.
Support Services
XIII.
Facilities
7:05 PM
A.
Prop 39 Offer of Facilities
Discuss
Kelly Simon
5 m
Following negotiations, CVUSD submitted a final offer of facilities to Bridges for the 2025-2026 school year. In order to occupy the facility for next school year, the offer must be signed by May 1st.
The Board will discuss the offer and provide recommendations.
Board Resolution -- Bridges is a Welcoming District for All Students
Vote
Skye Stifel
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.
