Bridges Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday January 9, 2017 at 6:15 PM
Location
BRIDGES Campus, 1335 Calle Bouganvilla, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 - Room 6
Our vision is to create a K-8 learning community in which all teachers, parents and students partner to support the cognitive, emotional and social success of our students; where there exists positive, respectful and peaceful collaboration, and where children are enabled and empowered to become lifelong learners and compassionate global citizens.
Directors Present
B. O'Patry, E. Morrissey, M. Crawford, M. Flaherty, T. Childs
Directors Absent
M. Parker
Guests Present
Benny Martinez, C. McCarthy, Carmen Holder, E. Smith, Jason Moore, K. Hans, N. Carroll, Ph.D., Richard Urias
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Crawford called a meeting of the board of directors of Bridges Charter School to order on Monday Jan 9, 2017 at 6:18 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of Agenda
E. Morrissey made a motion to approve the agenda.
B. O'Patry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Minutes
A.
Approve Minutes
T. Childs made a motion to approve minutes from December 12, 2016.
E. Morrissey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Minutes
B. O'Patry made a motion to approve minutes from December 19, 2016 as amended. (See below.).
T. Childs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Amended to include the attendance of Terri Childs and public speakers. Dee Goldberg, Resource Aide and P.E. Specialist, said that the Executive Director made no attempt to know our charter and that things quickly started falling apart during the last year because of him.
Theresa Hanson, Health/Attendance Clerk and parent, reported a dramatic unraveling of employee solidarity because of Jay. She said she was sworn at by him and also said that attention to attendance and discipline had gone by the wayside.
Marsi Gore, First Grade Teacher, felt that Jay did not understand or support whole child education even though he was able to write about the topic. Ms. Gore felt there was no conflict resolution support for teachers. She also stated that he did not follow the panels' recommendations on hiring staff.
C.
Approve Minutes
B. O'Patry made a motion to approve minutes of December 27, 2016.
T. Childs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
Teacher Jason Moore shared data regarding reading and writing scores as well as some student work from CORE Academy English.
IV. Presentations
A.
Richard Urias ~ Director, Charter School Support and Oversight, VCOE
The Bridges Programmatic Audit will be held on Monday, February 27th at the VCBE meeting.
V. Reports
A.
Governing Board — INFORMATION
President Marcy Crawford spoke with the Board about upcoming Board Elections and possible hiring process for Director and the importance of being slow and methodical and communicating well with the stakeholders.
Vice President Erin Morrissey talked about the BoardOnTrack dashboard and data driven governance. She also spoke about the upcoming PINs.
Treasurer Bryan O'Patry is working on dates for the budget committee meetings.
Vice President Erin Morrissey talked about the BoardOnTrack dashboard and data driven governance. She also spoke about the upcoming PINs.
Treasurer Bryan O'Patry is working on dates for the budget committee meetings.
B.
Substitute Administrators & Curriculum Coordinator— INFORMATION
Dr. Nancy Carroll
- Thanked Jason Moore for his presentation
- Shared the enrollment report
- Spoke about the conflict resolution training that was led by Tina Lorch
- Reviewed the new custodial responsibilities form and expectations of efficiency in the future
- Gave a summary of WASC action plans
- Received CVUSD approval for placement of the new Bridges sign being created as an Eagle Scout project
- Ninety percent of the staff has completed the Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- All of the Absence and Tardy meetings are set
- Shared the new Playground Handbook which will be posted in various places on campus
VI. Consent Agenda
A.
Consent Items
B. O'Patry made a motion to approve the consent items.
T. Childs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Curriculum and Instruction
A.
Report on California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)
Cindy McCarthy reported on the student progress and performance on the CAASPP Spring 2016 State testing results. Data and charts were submitted showing growth from 14-15 to 15-16.
VIII. Charter Policies
A.
Consideration of Approval of BP 3513.3 and AR 3513.3 Tobacco-FreeSchools
B. O'Patry made a motion to approve BP 3514.3 and AR 3513.3 Tobacco-Free Schools as amended to remove first paragraph of policy.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IX. Business and Operations
A.
2015/16 Financial Audit Report from Vicenti, Lloyd, Stutzman
Treasurer Bryan O'Patry led a discussion regarding the audit findings.
B. O'Patry made a motion to approve the audit findings.
T. Childs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Hans
B. O'Patry made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
E. Morrissey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.