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Bridges Charter School

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August Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday August 8, 2022 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

K. Yevmenkina (remote), M. Bleckley (remote), M. Louderback (remote), O. Gunday Heerma (remote)

Directors Absent

A. Lennon, K. Wheeler, S. Trowbridge

Guests Present

C. McCarthy (remote), K. Simon (remote), Lacey Powers (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 8, 2022 at 6:15 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Board Finding of State of Emergency

M. Bleckley made a motion to Approve State of Emergency.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of Agenda

M. Bleckley made a motion to Approve the agenda.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Approve Minutes from 5-9-2021 Board Meeting

M. Bleckley made a motion to approve the minutes from 5-9-21 Board Meeting on 05-09-22.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Minutes from 6-13-22

M. Bleckley made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-13-22.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

G.

Approve Special Board Minutes from 5-23-22

O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 05-23-22.
M. Bleckley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Public Comments

A.

Public Comments

The PAC president joined the board to share upcoming events and fundraising strategies. 

III. Reports

A.

Governing Board

B.

Director and Assistant Director

Enrollment Report -- Dr. Simon presented current enrollment numbers for our classroom based program and our homeschool. 

 

ELO-P Plan Update -- Dr. Simon provided a brief update on executing the Expanded Learning Opportunity Plan

 

Marketing Strategies -- Dr. Simon shared new strategies for marketing and enrollment 

 

Universal Meals for All -- Ms. McCarthy reported on progress implementing universal meal program

 

PikMyKid -- Ms. McCarthy reported on progress for implementing a new pick-up app

IV. Governing Board

A.

Consideration of Resignation of Amanda Lennon~

O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to Resign Amanda Lennon.
M. Bleckley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Consideration of Appointment of Katerina Yevmenkina

M. Bleckley made a motion to Appoint Katerina Yevmenkina.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Convene Organizational Meeting

A.

Election of Officers - President

M. Bleckley made a motion to approve Mike Louderback as President.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Election of Officers - Vice President

Motion to approve Ozge Heerma as Vice President.
M. Bleckley seconded the motion.

Katerina Y. was a voting member 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Election of Officers - Chief Financial Officer

M. Louderback made a motion to approve Katerin Yevmenkina as CFO.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Election of Officers - Parliamentarian

M. Bleckley made a motion to approve Keith Wheeler as Parliamentarian.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Election of Officers - Secretary

O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to approve Matt Bleckleyas Secretary.

This was seconded by Katerina Y. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. Curriculum and Instruction

A.

Consideration of Curriculum Adoption for 2021~

M. Bleckley made a motion to Approve.
O. Gunday Heerma seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VII. Special Projects/Programs

A.

2022-2023 Administrative Goals

Dr. Simon shared administrative goals in alignment with the WASC, LCAP, and Charter for 2022-2023 to be discussed and reviewed by the board. 

VIII. Charter Policies

A.

Consideration of Revised BP 6158, Independent Study~

The 2022 Trailer Bill made adjustments to timing for tiered re-engagement and signatures for master agreements which are reflected in this board policy. 

O. Gunday Heerma made a motion to Approve.
M. Bleckley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Revision to BP 1240: Volunteer and Visitation Policy

Public speaker, Marsi Gore, shared concerns about withdrawing the requirement for volunteers to test weekly. 

 

Public speaker, Carmen Holder, shared concerns about withdrawing the requirement for volunteers to test weekly. 

 

 

This policy eliminates the requirement for all parent volunteers to engage in weekly COVID testing and instead considers parent volunteers comparably to employees. Employees and volunteers instead must submit proof of full vaccination or engage in weekly testing in alignment with guidance from CalOsha. 

 

After hearing public concerns, the board opted to table the vote. 

IX. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

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,
M. Louderback