Bridges Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Date and Time
Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 1:00 PM PDT
Location
ONSITE MEETING LOCATION
Bridges Charter School
1335 Calle Bouganvilla, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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ONSITE MEETING LOCATION
Bridges Charter School
1335 Calle Bouganvilla, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
SATELLITE MEETING LOCATIONS
(required for board members joining remotely)
In Ventura County:
Outside Ventura County"
Community Members may choose to join in-person or via Zoom Meeting at:
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Passcode: 477881
Community members wishing to speak publicly must be present at the board meeting in person.
Directors Present
C. Dapello, K. Yevmenkina, N. Hashemi
Directors Absent
B. Yee, H. Kruse
Guests Present
K. Brown, K. Simon, M. Hartsuyker
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Presentations
A.
LCAP Public Hearing
III. Reports
A.
Directors Report
- Open House and Art Night is tonight
- Welcome new staff
- Ms. Dawn stepping in for Ms. Laura
- Ms. Olivia stepping in for Ms. Jess
- Ms. Nichole stepping in for Ms. Alana Foster
IV. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
V. Governing Board
A.
Candidate Presentations -- Board of Directors Appointment Process (BP 9221)
B.
Certificate of Amendment of Bridges Articles of Incorporation replacing Article VI
VI. Charter Policies
A.
BP 3320: Investments
Will make a few corrections before voting. Will bring it back in June
B.
Replacement Policy: BP 5141.2 Extreme Weather Conditions
C.
Addendum to Comprehensive School Safety Plan — Refuge Shelter Identification Procedure (AB 2968)
VII. Business and Operations
A.
Resolution: Authorization to Open Investment Account with Westlake Private Wealth Management
will table this for next month
B.
SY 26-27 Employee Handbook (Draft)
health and welfare section to be updated and bring back in June. Approved without the H&W
C.
Quote for STS
D.
Rivers of Council-Topa field trip
E.
Local Assignment Option
F.
April Financials and Budget Overview with Preliminary Budget and May Revise Insights
Dr. Simon will present the April financial statements, providing the Board with an updated picture of Bridges' year-to-date revenue and expenditures relative to the adopted budget. This report will include a review of key budget variances and any notable trends as the school approaches fiscal year-end.
In addition, Dr. Simon will share preliminary insights from the Governor's May Revision to the state budget, including any anticipated impacts to charter school funding, Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) allocations, or other revenue streams that may affect our financial position for the upcoming fiscal year.
VIII. Special Projects/Programs
A.
Contract with Burch Music Collective
Table this for next Board meeting with more specifics. Need a contract and not a proposal for the Board to approve.
Pursuant to California Education Code Section 52062, the Board will open a public hearing to receive community input on Bridges Charter School's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). This hearing provides an opportunity for parents, students, staff, and community members to comment on the school's goals, actions, and services prior to Board adoption.
The Board will receive public comment on two related items: (1) the Annual Update to the 2025–26 LCAP, reflecting progress on current year goals and expenditures; and (2) the proposed 2026–27 LCAP, which represents the third and final year of the current three-year cycle.
Both documents reflect Bridges Charter School's commitment to improving outcomes for all students, with targeted support for high-need student groups in alignment with Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) priorities.
All members of the public are encouraged to attend and provide input.