Bridges Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 14, 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:
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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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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.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Directors Present
D. Fante (remote), M. Flaherty (remote), O. Gunday Heerma (remote), S. Trowbridge (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Lennon, M. Louderback
Guests Present
C. McCarthy (remote), Carmen Holder (remote), K. Hans (remote), K. Simon (remote), M. Hartsuyker (remote), Marsi Gore (remote), R. Calasin (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
O. Gunday Heerma called a meeting of the board of directors of Bridges Charter School to order on Monday Jun 14, 2021 at 6:19 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 | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
D.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from May 10, 2021~
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-10-21.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
E.
Approval of Minutes from May 24 2021~
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-24-21.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
Teacher, Marsi Gore spoke to the Board to consider Board approved healthy food policy.
III. Presentations
A.
Marlo Hartsuyker - VCOE Charter School Oversight~
There was no report.
IV. 2021-2022 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Public Hearing
A.
2021-2022 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Public Hearing~
M. Flaherty made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP).
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
Dr. Kelly Simon led the Board in a discussion about the 2021-2022 Local Control Accountability Plan.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
V. Reports
A.
Governing Board
Board Members / Committee Reports
- President - Mike Louderback - Not present
- Chief Financial Officer - Damian Fante - No report
- Vice President - Ozge Heerma - Well on track to being successfully completing the data analysis
- Parliamentarian - Michael Flaherty - No report
- Secretary - Shannon Trowbridge - No report
- Member - Amanda Lennon - Not present
B.
Director Report
- Enrollment - Dr. Simon shared information about current enrollment.
- Parent Survey -- Dr. Simon shared results from the 2020-2021 Family Survey
- Equity Conference -- Dr. Simon shared key takeaways from teachers who attended the Equity Conference hosted by VCOE
- Community Circles -- Dr. Simon shared about the three community circles held with staff, teachers, parents, and student
C.
Assistant Director Report
- Bridges had several types of year end celebrations. They were more personal and uplifting this year and we are considering carrying them forward to next year.
VI. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items~
M. Flaherty made a motion to approve the consent items.
D. Fante seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
VII. Personnel
A.
Approval of 2021-22 Salary Schedule~
D. Fante made a motion to approve the 2021-22 Salary Schedule.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Employee Handbook 2020-21~
M. Flaherty made a motion to approve the Employee Handbook 2021-22.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators~
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators.
D. Fante seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
D.
Approval of One Time Bonus for Returning Employees~
M. Flaherty made a motion to approve a 3% One Time Bonus for Returning Employees.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
VIII. Business and Operations
A.
Approval of 2021-2022 Budget~
D. Fante made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 Budget.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
B.
Approval of 2021-22 Proposition 30 Report~
M. Flaherty made a motion to approve the 2021-22 Proposition 30.
D. Fante seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of Local Agency Executive Compensation~
M. Flaherty made a motion to approve the Local Agency Executive Compensation.
D. Fante seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of Year End Resolutions from BSA for Fiscal Year 2021-2022~
M. Flaherty made a motion to approve the Year End Resolutions from BSA for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
E.
Approval of Agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen, 2021-2022~
S. Trowbridge made a motion to Agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen, 2021-2022.
D. Fante seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
F.
Approval of Purchase of 30 Chromebooks from STS, NTE $8,419.58~
D. Fante made a motion to approve the Purchase of 30 Chromebooks from STS, NTE $8,419.58.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
G.
Approval of CharterSafe Insurance Agreement for 2021-2022, NTE $84,960~
D. Fante made a motion to approve the CharterSafe Insurance Agreement for 2021-2022, NTE $84,960.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
H.
Approval of CVUSD Child Nutrition Program Agreement 2021-22~
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the CVUSD Child Nutrition Program Agreement 2021-22.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
I.
Approval of Revised 2021-2022 School Calendar~
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the Revised 2021-2022 School Calendar.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
IX. Parents and Community
A.
Approval of Family Handbook 2021-2022~
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the Family Handbook 2021-2022 as amended to remove appendix d and add the current board members.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
X. Governing Board
A.
Election Results~
Director Kelly Simon shared the election results with the Board. The candidates elected for the board term of July 2021 - June 2024 are as follows: Matthew Bleckley, Ozge Gunday Heerma and Keith B. Wheeler.
B.
Approval of Board Meeting Schedule 2021/2022~
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the Board Meeting Schedule 2021/2022 as amended to remove sentence in October.
M. Flaherty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
XI. 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 | |
|---|---|
| D. Fante |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Flaherty |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Absent
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Hans