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Bridges Charter School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday December 3, 2018 at 6:15 PM

Location

Bridges Charter School 1335 Calle Bouganvilla, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 - Room 14

Directors Present

B. Hodge, E. Morrissey, M. Crawford, M. Flaherty, O. Gunday Heerma

Directors Absent

M. Louderback, R. Urias

Guests Present

B. Martinez, C. McCarthy, K. Hans, K. Simon, M. Hartsuyker, R. Calasin, S. Milano, sam and karen from choice

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

E. Morrissey called a meeting of the board of directors of Bridges Charter School to order on Monday Dec 3, 2018 at 6:15 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Approval of Agenda

M. Flaherty made a motion to approve the agenda.
B. Hodge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of Minutes from Board Meeting on 10-15-18

B. Hodge made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 10-15-18 Board Meeting on 10-15-18.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approve Minutes from Emergency Board Meeting on 11-12-18

M. Crawford made a motion to approve minutes from the Emergency Board Meeting on 11-12-18 Emergency Board Meeting on 11-12-18.
B. Hodge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Presentations

A.

PAC Report

Sara Milano reported that the PAC fundraiser was successful and the talent show auditions are going well.  The community gathering at the Tipsy Goat was wonderful and meaningful.

B.

Marlo Hartsuyker - VCOE Charter School Oversight

Bridges presentation to the VCBE is scheduled on February 25, 2019. Charter renewal is next year and Ms. Hartsuyker is happy to attend community meeting. Will be meeting with Director Kelly Simon in the new year regarding several updates, i.e., school lunch programs, California Healthy Youth Act and other items.

C.

Choice Lunch Presentation

Sam from Choice School Lunches spoke to the board about a possible lunch program at Bridges next year.
 

III. Public Comments

A.

Public Comments

No public comments.

IV. Reports

A.

Governing Board

  • Culture and Climate - Erin Morrissey - No report.
  • Budget - Richard Urias - Meeting with Benny Martinez, BSA in the near future.
  • Educational Excellence - Bonnie Hodge - No report.
  • Facilities - Michael Flaherty - Hoping to have new water fountains installed during winter break.
  • Governance - Marcy Crawford - No report.
  • Safety -Ozge Heerma  - Spoke about the 3 areas of focus for this school year; 1) safe physical environment,  2) providing each student with resiliency skills, 3) safe respectful nurturing environment.  Two police  officers  visited the school and made suggestions about safety/security changes.
  • Charter Renewal Committee - Next meeting will be held on December 17th.

B.

Director and Assistant Director

  • Kelly Simon
    • Enrollment Report - Working on marketing and increasing visibility in the community. 
    • Hot Lunch Program - Spoke with County Representative regarding the RFP process.  Also in touch with CVUSD to gather information about their hot lunch program. 
    • WASC Mid-Cycle Visit - Dr. Simon thanked everyone for their participation.  All of the feedback was positive and we are on track for a successful cycle.
    • UCLA Lab School Visit -- Director Kelly Simon, Megan Chism and Alanna Pecchi, went to the UCLA workshop and observed cognitively guided instruction.
    • LCAP Training at VCOE - Attended training with Benny Martinez and our team and got some good information about changes in LCAP for the coming year and we were able to collaborate with other charter directors as they move forward into the LCAP season.
  • Cindy McCarthy
    • School Resource Officer Visit - Did campus inspection with 2 officers who suggested security cameras and building numbers on roof as well as other ideas to increase campus security.  This visit was very productive and the school can implement changes in a timely manner.
    • J-13 Report for Fire Days - Bridges was closed for 5 emergency/fire days.  Administration has already prepared paperwork to submit to the County regarding this situation.

V. Consent Items

A.

Consent Items

M. Crawford made a motion to approve the consent items.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. Business and Operations

A.

Local Indicators for Bridges' Dashboard 2018-19

Dr. Kelly Simon led a discussion regarding the dashboard in relation to how Bridges Charter School is doing compared to other schools in the state.  Here are the Local Indicators for Bridges for 2018-19:
    Basic Services
    Implementation of Sate Academic Standards
    Parent Engagement
    School Climate
    College and Career Readiness (new for 2018)

B.

First Interim Budget Report – Benny Martinez, VCSBSA Director of School Business Services~

Benny spoke to the board about about the First Interim Budget report.  Adopted budget in June, which changed by the time governor approved it. 2 were 2.7 cost of living in lcff and one time discretionary spending. January is a good time to start budget meetings.
M. Crawford made a motion to approve the First Interim Budget 2018-19.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Personnel

A.

Payment of Employee Compensation for School Closure Days due to the November Fires

O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve payment of Employee Compensation for School Closure Days due to the November Fires.
B. Hodge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VIII. Charter Policies

A.

Second Reading of Replacement BP 1240 Volunteers

This item was tabled until January.

B.

Second Reading of AR 1240 Volunteers

This item was tabled until January.

C.

Second Reading of BP 5253 Staff/Student Professional Boundaries

This item was tabled until January.

D.

First Reading of Replacement BP 6163.4 Acceptable Use and Internet Safety

B. Hodge made a motion to approve replacement BP 6163.4 Acceptable Use and Internet Safety.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

First Reading of Replacement AR 6163.4 Acceptable Use and Internet Safety - Student Agreement

M. Crawford made a motion to Replacement AR 6163.4 Acceptable Use and Internet Safety - Student Agreement.
B. Hodge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
On the motion of Parliamentarian, Mike Flaherty, and seconded by Member Marcy Crawford, a motion to extend the meeting by 20  minutes was unanimously approved.

F.

First Reading of AR 6158 Independent Study - Long Term

M. Crawford made a motion to approve AR 6158 Independent Study - Long Term.
B. Hodge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IX. Closed Session

A.

Business Pursuant to Government Code § 54957

The board went into closed session at 8:25 p.m.

B.

Return to Open Session

M. Flaherty made a motion to return to open session at 8:41 pm.
B. Hodge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

X. Open Session

A.

Report on Actions Taken in Closed Session

There was no report.

XI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

M. Flaherty made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
B. Hodge 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 8:42 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Hans