Bridges Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday December 13, 2021 at 6:15 PM
Location
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
A. Lennon (remote), M. Bleckley (remote), M. Louderback (remote), O. Gunday Heerma (remote), S. Trowbridge (remote)
Directors Absent
K. Wheeler
Guests Present
Aaron Ramirez (remote), April Sutton (remote), Bahar Fata (remote), C. McCarthy (remote), Carly Tedeski (remote), Emily (remote), Jamie Regan (remote), Jean Fontayne (remote), Jim May (remote), Jon Boyle (remote), K. Hans (remote), K. Simon (remote), Kate McDuffee (remote), Lida F (remote), M. Hartsuyker (remote), Magi (remote), Nathan Boyle (remote), R. Calasin (remote), Rach (remote), Sara Bombardier (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 13, 2021 at 6:22 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Board Finding of Finding of State of Emergency
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the finding of state of emergency.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Wheeler |
Absent
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of Agenda
A. Lennon made a motion to approve the agenda as amended to add a first grade presentation and correct BP # to 3300.10.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Absent
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
E.
Approval of Minutes
M. Bleckley made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 11-08-21.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Absent
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
II. Presentations
A.
Organizational Renewal and Student Recruitment
Dr. Simon and Jim May (Educational Consultant) presented a draft proposal for a scope of work focused on Organizational renewal and Student recruitment.
B.
WASC Presentation
Dr. Simon presented key findings reported by the Visiting Committee from our accreditation visit from November 15th-18th. The findings will be embedded into our school action plans including the LCAP.
C.
Presentation by Ms. Marsi's First Grade Class about their How To Writing
III. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
Jennifer Lew spoke to the Board about current Covid protocols and parent rights.
Anthony Doko commended the Board for continuing to observe Public Health guidance.
Emily Smurda spoke to the Board about current Covid protocols and parent rights.
Rachael Radebaugh spoke to the Board about current Covid protocols and parent rights.
Carly Tedeski spoke to the Board about changing Covid policies.
IV. Reports
A.
Governing Board
There were no reports.
B.
Director and Assistant Director Reports
Director
- Prop 39 -- Bridges submitted the annual request for facilities to CVUSD. Dr. Simon shared CVUSD's response
- Parent Information Nights -- We have scheduled parent information nights for kindergarten, middle school, and a general information session beginning in January. The team has also been working on strategies to bolster enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Board Training in January -- Marlo Hartsuyker will join the board during the January meeting to provide annual governance training.
- Bridges Programmatic Audit -- Bridges will be submitting its' programmatic audit to the county board on January 3rd.
Assistant Director
- Harvest Festival -- The Harvest Festival was a wonderful event for students and their families to celebrate gratitude and engage in connecting activities facilitated by Bridges parents.
- Toy Drive -- Bridges parents have organized a toy drive for families to drop off new, unwrapped gifts to deliver to children at Children's Hospital LA.
V. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items
S. Trowbridge made a motion to approve the consent items.
M. Bleckley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Wheeler |
Absent
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
VI. Personnel
A.
Consideration of Increase in Substitute Teacher Pay
M. Bleckley made a motion to approve the increase in substitute teacher pay from $130 to $200 daily and from $150 to $220 over 11 days, effective immediately.
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 |
Absent
|
VII. Business and Operations
A.
Educator Effectiveness Block Grant
A. Lennon made a motion to approve the Educator Effectiveness Block Grant.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Wheeler |
Absent
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of the 2021-22 First Interim Budget Report
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve the 2021-22 First Interim Budget.
S. Trowbridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Absent
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
VIII. Charter Policies
A.
First Reading of BP 3310 Procurement and Contract Bidding
A. Lennon made a motion to approve BP 3300.10 Procurement and Contract Bidding.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
Ms. Cindy McCarthy led the Board in a discussion about this policy.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Absent
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
B.
Revised BP 3541 Transportation for School Related Trips
O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve BP 3541 Transportation for School Related Trips with strike out of "Any travel in the city of Los Angeles will require a bus as well. ".
A. Lennon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Wheeler |
Absent
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
IX. 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 | |
|---|---|
| S. Trowbridge |
Aye
|
| M. Bleckley |
Aye
|
| O. Gunday Heerma |
Aye
|
| K. Wheeler |
Absent
|
| M. Louderback |
Aye
|
| A. Lennon |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Hans