Bridges Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday May 10, 2021 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), M. Flaherty (remote), M. Louderback (remote), O. Gunday Heerma (remote), S. Trowbridge (remote)
Directors Absent
D. Fante
Guests Present
C. McCarthy (remote), Carly iphone, Carmen Holder (remote), Erin Hirsch (remote), K. Hans (remote), K. Simon (remote), Keith Wheeler (remote), M. Hartsuyker (remote), Marsi Gore (remote), R. Calasin (remote), Skye Stifel (remote), Stephanie Boyle (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 May 10, 2021 at 6:17 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of Agenda
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the agenda as amended to move public comments after the approval of the minutes.
A. Lennon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Absent
|
D.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from April 20, 2021~
M. Flaherty made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 04-20-21.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Fante |
Absent
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
II. Presentations
A.
Marlo Hartsuyker - VCOE Charter School Oversight~
B.
Literacy Committee Presentation
C.
Universal Monitoring Plan for 2021-2022
Dr. Kelly Simon and Dr. Skye Stifel shared the Universal Monitoring Plan for 2021-2022 and led the Board in a discussion.
III. Reports
A.
Governing Board
There were no reports.
B.
Director Report
Dr. Kelly Simon, Director
- Enrollment - Dr. Simon shared information about current enrollment.
- Art award -- Isabella Puccini won a national award for her photograph submitted to "Tales of Quarantine"
- Teaching vacancies -- Dr. Simon provided an update on open positions and the spring hiring process for open teaching positions.
- WASC Process -- Dr. Simon shared updates on the progress for our upcoming WASC Accredidation
- VCOE Collaborations and Updates -- Dr. Simon shared reflections on the meeting with newly appointed Superintendent, Cesar Morales, and a site visit with Charter Authorizer, Marlo Hartsuyker and newly appointed Associate Superintendent, Dr. Consuelo Williams.
C.
Assistant Director Report
- End of school year celebrations - We are working on a plan for a modified Bridging activity for the students the last week of school. Eighth culmination will be held on campus the evening of Monday, June 7th at 7:30pm
- Fun Run - Ms. Lindsay curated 5 hikes around the local area for the students and families. We have had a great turn out so far raising over $5600.
- State Testing - Third - Fifth grade has completed the first portion of the CAASPP. They will continue testing over the next two weeks. We have opted for grades 6-8 to take the local NWEA MAP Growth Assessment in lieu of the CAASPP.
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 | |
|---|---|
| D. Fante |
Absent
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
V. Personnel
A.
Consideration of Bilingual Stipend for Teachers, 2021-2022~
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the Bilingual Stipend for Teachers, 2021-2022.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
Dr. Kelly led the Board in a discussion about this item.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Absent
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
VI. Business and Operations
A.
Approval of CliftonLarsonAllen Prepared Audits / Federal and State Taxes for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020~
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve the CliftonLarsonAllen Prepared Audits / Federal and State Taxes for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020~.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
Rudy spoke to the Board about the clean audit.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Fante |
Absent
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration of Agreement with BSA, 2021-2022~
A. Lennon made a motion to approve the Agreement with BSA, 2021-2022.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The Board discussed the agreement with Rudy Calasin.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Fante |
Absent
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
VII. 2021-2022 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Public Hearing
A.
2021-2022 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Public Hearing~
Dr. Kelly Simon led the 2021-2022 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Public Hearing.
VIII. Governing Board
A.
Consideration of Second Board Meeting in May~
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to a second board meeting to be held on May 24th at 6:00 p.m.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Absent
|
B.
Consideration of Changing Meeting Date in June~
No change was necessary.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
A. Lennon made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Absent
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Hans
Dr. Hartsuyker also reported that she and Dr. Williams enjoyed their visit at Bridges and we pleased to see many good things going on.