Bridges Charter School
Minutes
Organizational Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 16, 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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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
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71007946378?pwd=dUFPd2FrZ0QveHJ2YzNpUkVTTU1Zdz09
Meeting ID: 710 0794 6378
Password: 012437
Directors Present
A. Lennon (remote), K. Wheeler (remote), M. Bleckley (remote), M. Louderback (remote), O. Gunday Heerma (remote), S. Trowbridge (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
C. McCarthy (remote), K. Hans (remote), K. Simon (remote), M. Hartsuyker (remote), R. Calasin (remote), Shelby Phelan (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 Aug 16, 2021 at 6:17 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of Agenda
A. Lennon 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
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Minutes from 6-14-2021 Board Meeting~
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-14-21.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Wheeler |
Abstain
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Abstain
|
II. Presentations
A.
Marlo Hartsuyker - VCOE Charter School Oversight~
Dr. Hartsuyker introduced herself to the new Board members. She invited the Board to register for the Board Training at the VCOE and answered questions about Covid protocols.
B.
PAC Report
Shelby Phelan , the new PAC President shared a report with the Board. PAC wants to increase camaraderie among the parents and do some good fund raising for the school. There will be an ice cream social this Friday.
III. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
IV. Reports
A.
Governing Board
B.
Director and Assistant Director
Dr. Kelly Simon, Director
- Enrollment Report -- Dr. Simon will present current enrollment numbers for our classroom based program and our homeschool.
- Professional Development Days -- Dr. Simon reported on key topics covered in pre-service days leading up to the first day of school including a significant focus on new health and safety procedures, successfully transitioning students to school, and social-emotional learning supports.
- Vaccination Requirements for School Employees -- The state is now requiring all school employees and classroom volunteers to show proof of vaccination or if unable to show proof of vaccination, the staff members or volunteers can submit a weekly COVID test. Kathee will be coordinating the test results and vaccination records.
- PAC and School Events -- PAC has new enthusiastic leadership; we met with PAC PMC's to outline community events on our school calendar. Dr. Simon will share key events for us to look forward to.
- Extensions Child Care Reopening in phases beginning the first day of school.
- Universal Meals for All - The National Lunch Program is offering free meals to all students.
- First Week of School Staggered Start and Dismissals - We will have aides out front in the morning and someone staffed at the picnic table area. MPR will be open in the afternoon if needed to allow families one pick up time.
- Health and Safety - Will be glad to help with any questions that students of families may have.
V. Convene Organizational Meeting
A.
Election of Officers - President
S. Trowbridge made a motion to nominate Mike Louderback for President.
A. Lennon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
B.
Election of Officers - Vice President
M. Louderback made a motion to nominate as Ozge Heerma as Vice President.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
C.
Election of Officers - Chief Financial Officer
M. Louderback made a motion to nominate as Shannon Trowbridge as Chief Financial Officer.
A. Lennon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
D.
Election of Officers - Parliamentarian
A. Lennon made a motion to nominate Keith B Wheeler as Parliamentarian.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
E.
Election of Officers - Secretary
M. Louderback made a motion to nominate Matt Bleckley as Secretary.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
VI. Governing Board
A.
Consideration of Resignation of Damian Fante~
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve the resignation of Damian Fante.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration of Board Committees~
M. Bleckley made a motion to approve the following sub board committees as proposed:
Governance - Mike Louderback
Facilities - Keith B Wheeler
Budget - Shannon Trowbridge
Safety School Culture and Academic Excellence - Amanda Lennon, Matt Bleckley, Ozge Heerma.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of the Certification of Signatures Effective July 1, 2021
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the Certification of Signatures Effective July 1, 2021.
A. Lennon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
VII. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
A. Lennon made a motion to approve the consent items.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
VIII. Business and Operations
A.
Approval of Consolidated Application – Spring Release~
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve the Consolidated Application – Spring Release~.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration of Laptops from STS for Homeschool Students, NTE $9400~
A. Lennon made a motion to approve the purchase of Laptops from STS for Homeschool Students, NTE $9400~.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
C.
Consideration of Computers for 9 Teachers, NTE $7326~
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve the Computers for 9 Teachers, NTE $7326.
K. Wheeler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration of Kendall-Hunt Math Pilot Program, 2021-2022, NTE 5400~
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the Kendall-Hunt Math Pilot Program, 2021-2022, NTE $5400.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
E.
Consideration of Edlio, 2021-2022, NTE $5265~
A. Lennon made a motion to approve Edlio, 2021-2022, NTE $5265.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
IX. Curriculum and Instruction
A.
Consideration of Curriculum Adoption for 2021~
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve the Curriculum Adoption for 2021-22.
A. Lennon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
X. Charter Policies
A.
Consideration of Revised BP 6158, Independent Study~
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve Replacement BP 6158, Independent Study.
M. Bleckley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
B.
Consideration of Replacement AR 6158 Independent Study Master Agreement~
A. Lennon made a motion to approve Replacement AR 6158 Independent Study Master Agreement.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
XI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Trowbridge made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
M. Bleckley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Hans