Bridges Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday December 14, 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
B. Martinez (remote), C. McCarthy (remote), K. Hans (remote), K. Simon (remote), M. Hartsuyker (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 Monday Dec 14, 2020 at 6:21 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
S. Trowbridge made a motion to move both sets of minutes to consent items.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
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| M. Louderback |
Aye
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| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of Agenda
M. Flaherty made a motion to approve the agenda.
D. Fante seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes November 9, 2020~
The minutes were moved to consent items.
A. Lennon made a motion to approve the minutes from (consent items) Board Meeting on 11-09-20.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
E.
Approval of Special Board Meeting November 13, 2020 Minutes~
The minutes were moved to consent items.
A. Lennon made a motion to approve the minutes from (consent items) Special Board Meeting on 11-13-20.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
Carmen Holder thanked the Board for listening and caring so much about the school and it's community.
III. Reports
A.
Governing Board
Michael Louderback, President- There has some interest in open board positions.
Ozge Heerma Gunday, Vice President
Damian Fante, Chief Financial Officer - Budget meetings will begin soon.
Shannon Trowbridge, Secretary
Michael Flaherty, Parliamentarian
Amanda Lennon, Member
Ozge Heerma Gunday, Vice President
Damian Fante, Chief Financial Officer - Budget meetings will begin soon.
Shannon Trowbridge, Secretary
Michael Flaherty, Parliamentarian
Amanda Lennon, Member
B.
Director Report
Dr. Kelly Simon, Director
Hybrid Re-Opening -- Dr. Simon shared details about the successful first tier of re-opening for hybrid on-site learning.
Enrollment -- Dr. Simon shared current enrollment numbers and strategies for building enrollment for 2021-2022 school year.
Prop 39 -- Dr. Simon shared information about the current status of Prop 39 negotiations with CVUSD for facilities allocation for 2021-2022 school year.
Holiday Travel Guidelines -- Dr. Simon shared holiday travel guidelines that will be required for travel for students and staff traveling internationally or domestically over the holidays.
Hybrid Re-Opening -- Dr. Simon shared details about the successful first tier of re-opening for hybrid on-site learning.
Enrollment -- Dr. Simon shared current enrollment numbers and strategies for building enrollment for 2021-2022 school year.
Prop 39 -- Dr. Simon shared information about the current status of Prop 39 negotiations with CVUSD for facilities allocation for 2021-2022 school year.
Holiday Travel Guidelines -- Dr. Simon shared holiday travel guidelines that will be required for travel for students and staff traveling internationally or domestically over the holidays.
C.
Assistant Director Report
Hybrid Re-Opening: Ms. Cindy shared statistics on the number of students returning to our hybrid program.
Extensions: Ms. Cindy shared statistics on the number of families using our after school extensions program and the number we are anticipating for January.
Picture Day: Picture days were offered to students on 12/09-12/11. Make-up picture days will be scheduled in February.
Extensions: Ms. Cindy shared statistics on the number of families using our after school extensions program and the number we are anticipating for January.
Picture Day: Picture days were offered to students on 12/09-12/11. Make-up picture days will be scheduled in February.
IV. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items~
A. Lennon made a motion to approve the consent items.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
V. Special Projects/Programs
A.
Updates to School Re-opening Plan
Dr. Kelly updated the Board about the re-opening plan.
VI. Charter Policies
A.
Approval of Revised BP 3310, Credit Card~
D. Fante made a motion to approve revised BP 3310, Credit Card.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Retirement of BP 4169.9 Catastrophic Leave
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to Retire BP 4169.9 Catastrophic Leave.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Flaherty made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Hans