Bridges Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 8, 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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Meeting ID: 710 0794 6378
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Directors Present
K. Wheeler (remote), M. Bleckley (remote), M. Louderback (remote), O. Gunday Heerma (remote), S. Trowbridge (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Lennon
Guests Present
Aaron Ramirez (remote), Alexis Daniels (remote), Amy Lyden (remote), Anthony Doko (remote), April Sutton (remote), C. McCarthy (remote), Carly Tededski (remote), Carmen Holder (remote), Emily (remote), Jacob Goldman (remote), Jamie Regan (remote), Jason Moore (remote), Jennifer Knight (remote), Jennifer Lew (remote), Jennifer Van Laar (remote), K. Hans (remote), K. Simon (remote), Kailey Holder (remote), M. Hartsuyker (remote), Marsi Gore (remote), Mathew Smurda (remote), R. Calasin (remote), Rachel Radebaugh (remote), Renee Fly (remote), Rochelle Bombardier (remote), Sandee Engelbrecht (remote), Sara Bombardier (remote), Sophia Harvey (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 Nov 8, 2021 at 6:20 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approval of Agenda
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the agenda.
M. Bleckley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Absent
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of Minutes from 9-29-2021
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 09-29-21.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| M. Bleckley |
Abstain
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
E.
Approval of Minutes from 10-4-2021
M. Bleckley made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 10-04-21.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
F.
Approval of Minutes from 11-4-21
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 11-04-21.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
II. Presentations
A.
Presentation from 8th Grade Students: This I Believe Speeches
The 8th Grade Students presented a sampling of their "This I Believe Speeches."
B.
Presentation from Dr. Skye Stifel on Social Emotional Health Surveys
Dr. Skye Stifel summarized and shared the Social Emotional Health Survey information.
III. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
- Jennifer Lew - Would like to move forward doing polls about masks - dishartening to see thata parents involved in CVUSD schools. All schools allow unvaxed parents. Outside with distance and masks.
- Aaron Ramirez - Shared vaccination rates. Contnued lack of supervision during lunches and recesses.Children being negativley affected.
- Carly Tedeski - Proposed vaccine mandate by Governor most schools are asking to recind. Covid deaths for children is low.Will forward resolutions from other schools. Requesting that the board use the samples and asks that this be made an item during the next meeting. For many parents there's not enough safety data.
- Rachel Radebaugh - Keep showing up because she has a unique ability to speak up and this is not normal. Kids enjoy school and teachers are going above and beyond but wants to advocate for things to change and stop the division. Wants inclusivity and to volunteer at school indoors. Sad we've aligned our policies with what might happen and not what's happening.
- Anthony Doko - Would like to commend the board for requiring vaccines and best practicies. Wants to remind people that unvax are 6 more times to get it and 12 more times to be hospitalized. I know it's hard for some of the parents and sympathize with them but we don't have a good handle on the pandemic. Thank you for your sound actions.
IV. Reports
A.
Governing Board
- President - Mike Louderback - Received email regarding silent auction stating the gross was over $16K - Commended PAC -on an awesome night. Telethon brought in $7500. Fundraiser 11/30 at Valentinos and Harvest festival on the 19th. Asking teachers if they want to be on committees.
- There were no other reports.
B.
Director and Assistant Director Reports
Director
- WASC Update -- The WASC Self-Study Visit will be a virtual visit with a combination of interviews with our dedicated WASC Focus Groups, Leadership, Board, Students, and Parents along with live and recorded videos.
- Prop 39 Update --Our request for facilities for the 2022-2023 school year was submitted to CVUSD before the November 1st deadline.
Assistant Director
- Supporting Student Behavior through Positive Behavior Interventions -- Year to date school discipline data will be presented to the board. Further, we will present data on yard and classroom staffing that demonstrates significant increases to the adult to student ratio in classrooms and on the yard.
- Safety Drills -- A summary of upcoming safety drills will be presented to the staff.
V. Business and Operations
A.
Educator Effectiveness Grant
Dr. Kelly Simon led the Board in a discussion about the Educator Effectiveness Grant.
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to to extend the meeting.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
VI. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve the consent items.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
VII. Charter Policies
A.
BP 6158 Revised Independent Study Policy
M. Bleckley made a motion to approve the BP 6158 Revised Independent Study Policy.
K. Wheeler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
B.
AR 6158 Revised Independent Study Master Agreement
M. Bleckley made a motion to approve AR 6158 Revised Independent Study Master Agreement as revised to parent guardian co educutaor verbage.
K. Wheeler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Absent
|
| K. Wheeler |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
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 8:26 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Hans