Bridges Charter School
Minutes
Public Meeting of the Governing Board
Date and Time
Monday March 13, 2017 at 6:15 PM
Location
1335 Calle Bouganvilla, Thousand Oaks, 91360 - Room 6
Directors Present
B. O'Patry, E. Morrissey, M. Crawford, M. Flaherty, M. Parker, T. Childs
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
B. Martinez, C. McCarthy, E. Smith, K. Hans, N. Carroll, Ph.D., R. Urias
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
Member Margot Parker arrived at 6:29.
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Crawford called a meeting of the board of directors of Bridges Charter School to order on Monday Mar 13, 2017 at 6:21 PM.
C.
Approval of Agenda
B. O'Patry made a motion to approve the agenda.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Approval of Minutes
A.
Minutes of February 13, 2017
B. O'Patry made a motion to approve the minutes of 2/13/17. Public Meeting of the Governing Board on 02-13-17.
E. Morrissey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Minutes of February 21, 2017
B. O'Patry made a motion to approve the minutes of 3/6/17. Special on 02-21-17.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Minutes of March 6, 2017
E. Morrissey made a motion to approve the minutes of 3/6/17 as amended. [The Board met in room 6.] Special on 03-06-17.
B. O'Patry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Presentations
A.
Phil Ross, Homeschool Director
Homeschool Director Phil Ross gave a presentation regarding the homeschool program.
B.
Dave Britton, BoardOnTrack
Dave Britton presented the Board the results of the Board Assessments.
C.
Richard Urias, Director, Charter School Support and Oversight, VCOE
Spoke to the Board about a change in the Brown Act regarding Executive Compensation. YM&C sent out an email describing the new change.
IV. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
B.
Interim Directors and Curriculum Coordinator
- Nancy Carroll
- Enrollment Report: There are currently 364 students in the traditional track and 45 students in homeschool, with a total of 409 Bridges students.
- VCBE Programmatic Audit: Cindy McCarthy did a wonderful job with her PowerPoint presentation. Thanks to Benny Martinez, Marcy Crawford and Richard Urias for their support, as well as the family members and staff. The board was pleased with progress the school has made, given the challenges this year. They asked Bridges to work harder on enrolling minority students/English Language Learners. The VCBE commended the Bridges Interim Administrators. A PowerPoint presentation of the audit is on the website.
- English Learner Update: The interim Directors have straightened out the English Learner Program. Working with teachers on how to differentiate in the classroom.
- Cindy McCarthy
- Staff Development - Eilene Green from Horizon Hills has offered to have any of our staff visit the school and observe classrooms.
V. Reports
A.
Governing Board
Coffee Chats have begun again to address parental concerns.
The input meetings directed by Kathi Daugherty from Momni Cafe went well. There was consensus amongst the groups as to what Bridges wants in a Director.
The interview panel selection for the Director position has begun. The staff has self-selected and the parent panel selection is underway.
There will be two meetings in April 6th - Zoom meeting, and a Special Board Meeting on April 20, 2017.
Erin Morrissey commended Cindy McCarthy on a job well done.
Bryan O'Patry said that this year there were no greivances at the Budget Committee, but there are some challenges. The process has been very productive.
The input meetings directed by Kathi Daugherty from Momni Cafe went well. There was consensus amongst the groups as to what Bridges wants in a Director.
The interview panel selection for the Director position has begun. The staff has self-selected and the parent panel selection is underway.
There will be two meetings in April 6th - Zoom meeting, and a Special Board Meeting on April 20, 2017.
Erin Morrissey commended Cindy McCarthy on a job well done.
Bryan O'Patry said that this year there were no greivances at the Budget Committee, but there are some challenges. The process has been very productive.
VI. Consent Items
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.
Consideration of Approval for Two (2) Teachers to Attend Lucy Calkins Training in New York 2016/17
B. O'Patry made a motion to approve sending two teachers to attend Lucy Calkins Training in New York, summer of 2017.
E. Morrissey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. Personnel
A.
Consideration of Approval of Five (5) Additional Work Days for Richard Jenkins
B. O'Patry made a motion to to approve 5 additional days for Richard Jenkins.
E. Morrissey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IX. Special Projects/Programs
A.
Consideration of Approval of Empire Theraputic and Creative Services, 2016/17, NTE $10,000
E. Morrissey made a motion to approve the use of Empire Therapeutic and Creative Services, for student counseling services, NTE $10,000.
B. O'Patry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Meeting Extension
M. Flaherty made a motion to extend the meeting by 45 minutes.
T. Childs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
X. Special Education
A.
Consideration of Approval for Special Education Symposium for Norma Delgado, NTE $400
E. Morrissey made a motion to approve Norma Delgado attending the Special Education Symposium, NTE $400.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
XI. Charter Policies
A.
Consideration of Approval of BP 9220 Filling Board Vacancies, Second Reading~
M. Flaherty made a motion to approve BP 9220, Filling Board Vacancies as amended by changing the last word to meeting.
E. Morrissey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B. O'Patry made a motion to amend BP 9220 as follows: The board may decide to waive any of the above procedures and fill the vacancy at the next regular board meeting.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Consideration of Approval of BP 9221, Governing Board Elections, Second Reading~
B. O'Patry made a motion to to approve BP 9221, Governing Board Elections.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Consideration of Approval of AR 9221, Governing Board Elections, Second Reading
T. Childs made a motion to approve AR 9221, Governing Board Elections.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Consideration of Approval BP 6174, Education for English Learners, Second Reading~
B. O'Patry made a motion to approve BP 6174 Education for English Learners.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration and Approval of BP 4161, Personal Illness/Injury Leave, Second Reading~
E. Morrissey made a motion to approve BP 4161 Personal Illness/Injury Leave.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Consideration of Approval of BP 0450, Comprehensive Safety Plan, Second Reading~
M. Flaherty made a motion to approve BP 0450 Comprehensive Safety Plan.
B. O'Patry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
XII. Business and Operations
A.
Consideration of Approval for Vicenti Lloyd Stuzman to Prepare Audits / Federal and State Taxes
B. O'Patry made a motion to approve Vicenti, Lloyd, Stutzman to prepare audits/federal and state tax returns.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Receipt of Ventura County Report of Investments for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2016
Benny Martinez, Director of School Business Services, spoke to the Board about the Ventura County Report of Investments for the quarter ending December 31, 2016.
XIII. Governing Board
A.
Consideration of Nomination for Bill Paules as a Parent Board Member
T. Childs made a motion to appoint Bill Paules to the Board, Office #6, term ending 6/30/18.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
XIV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Flaherty made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
M. Parker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:58 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Hans