Bridges Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 29, 2020 at 6:15 PM
Location
Due to COVID-19, this meeting will be held via teleconference only. Members of the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment using the information below:
NOTICE OF TELECONFERENCE OPTIONS FOR MEETING
This meeting of the Bridges Charter School Board of Directors will be a teleconference meeting where one or more members of the Board will be attending the meeting via teleconference/video conference.
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Directors Present
A. Lennon (remote), D. Fante (remote), M. Flaherty (remote), M. Louderback (remote), O. Gunday Heerma (remote), S. Trowbridge (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Alanna Pecchi (remote), B. Martinez (remote), C. McCarthy (remote), Carmen Holder (remote), Colby Lyden (remote), Erin Hirsch (remote), Erin Slack (remote), Heather Newberry (remote), Jeff Harris (remote), K. Hans (remote), K. Simon (remote), Katerina Yevmenkina (remote), Luka (remote), Marsi Gore (remote), Melissa Ruiz (remote), Norma Delgado (remote), Pat Nagel (remote), Rebekah Schletewitz (remote), Seleta Dobrosky (remote), Taylor Madden (remote), Tina Lorch (remote), Tisha Nagel (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Louderback called a meeting of the board of directors of Bridges Charter School to order on Tuesday Sep 29, 2020 at 6:17 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of Agenda
M. Flaherty made a motion to approve the agenda.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of Minutes~
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 09-14-20.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| R. Urias |
Absent
|
II. Presentations
A.
Seleta Dobrosky - Ventura County Public Health Department~
Seleta Dobrosky Infectious Disease Administrator, Ventura County Public Health Department, (accompanied by Dr. Melissa Ruis, and associates Luka and Erin) spoke to the Board about COVID in Ventura County and how to return to school safely in our community.
B.
Marlo Hartsuyker - VCOE Charter School Oversight~
III. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
- Katerina Yevmenkina - Spoke to the board about filling the empty Board seat.
- Carmen Holder - Shared her concerns about safely returning to school.
- Tisha Nagel - Spoke to the Board about scheduling and childcare.
- Pat Nagel - Spoke to the Board about childcare.
- Tina Lorch - Shared her concerns about students returning to school safely.
- Heather Newberry- Echoed the concerns returning to school safely and thanked the board for their support.
- Norma Delgado - Spoke to the board about childcare and scheduling upon returning to school.
IV. Business and Operations
A.
Approval of 2020-2021 Learning Continuity Plan
M. Flaherty made a motion to approve the 2020-2021 Learning Continuity Plan.
A. Lennon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| R. Urias |
Absent
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Final 2019-20 Proposition 30 Spending Report~
D. Fante made a motion to approve the Final 2019-20 Proposition 30 Spending Report.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
Benny spoke to the board about this item.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| R. Urias |
Absent
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of Unity Day and Bullying Prevention Resolutions 2020-21~
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the Unity Day and Bullying Prevention Resolutions 2020-21.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| R. Urias |
Absent
|
D.
Approval of Inclusive Schools Week Proclamation 20-21-01~
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve the Inclusive Schools Week Proclamation 20-21-01.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| R. Urias |
Absent
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
V. Charter Policies
A.
Approval of Revised BP 5141.6 Health and Safety~
M. Flaherty made a motion to approve revised BP 5141.6 Health and Safety.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| R. Urias |
Absent
|
B.
Approval of Revised AR 5141.6 Health and Safety
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve Revised AR 5141.6 Health and Safety.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| R. Urias |
Absent
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
M. Flaherty made a motion to extend the meeting.
D. Fante seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| R. Urias |
Absent
|
VI. Governing Board
A.
Status of open Board Position~
The Board discussed filling the open position.
VII. Closed Session
A.
Business Pursuant to Government Code ยง 54957 (b)~
At 8:03 the Board went into closed session.
B.
Return to Open Session
M. Flaherty made a motion to return to open session at 8:51.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| R. Urias |
Absent
|
VIII. Open Session
A.
Report Taken on Actions in Closed Session~
There was no report.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
A. Lennon made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
D. Fante seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| R. Urias |
Absent
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Hans