Cindy spoke about the additional seating for indoor spaces on rainy days.

Cafeteria tables were worn and out of shape. 

Rebekah offered to open the library during lunch time for all students. This new furniture purchase went into the library for additional flexible seating.

Rudy presented the 2022–23 Title II, Part A Fiscal Year Expenditure Report, 12 Months
A report of year-to-date expenditures by activity. Activity period covered is July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

Unaudited Actuals are an annual statement reporting the financial activities of Bridges in which the data are not yet formally audited. Unaudited Actuals are presented to the Board each September, reflecting Bridges' final year end closing from the previous June. These are the foundational reports for the auditors to perform their review.

Proposition 30, The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012, approved by the voters on November 6, 2012, temporarily increases the states sales tax rate for all taxpayers and the personal income tax rates for upper-income taxpayers.  Proposition 30 added Article XIII, Section 36 to the California Constitution which not only impacts cash flow patterns in school districts but also has an accountability component.

The revenues generated from Proposition 30 are deposited into a newly created state account called the Education Protection Account (EPA). School districts, county offices of education, and charter schools (LEAs) will receive funds from the EPA based on their proportionate share of the statewide revenue limit amount.

EPA is a component of an LEA's total revenue limit. Accordingly, a corresponding reduction is made to an LEA's revenue limit equal to the amount of their EPA entitlement.

Pursuant to Article XIII, Section 36 of the California Constitution, school districts, county offices of education, and community college districts are required to determine how the moneys received from the Education Protection Account (EPA) are spent in the school or schools within its jurisdiction, but with the following provisions:

1. The spending plan must be approved by the governing board during a public meeting
2. EPA funds cannot be used for the salaries or benefits of administrators or any other administrative costs (as determined through the account code structure)
3. Each year, the local agency must publish on its website an accounting of how much money was received from the EPA and how the funds were expended

In accordance with Proposition 30, districts are required to report (annually) Education Protection Account (EPA) funds received and how those funds are spent. 

The Board will table the SEO campaign for now. Work on landing pages, and website. 

Our newly adopted marketing platform has led to tangible increases in enrollment. For a monthly fee of $1500, Slater Strategies provides website updates and design, the zenrollment platform, SEO campaigns and google analytics, School Influencers, and unlimited technical support and assistance. 

The flat marketing fee is $1500 per month as well as an additional fee for running targeted campaigns.  Approving $25,000 annually will cover not only the $1500 monthly fee, but it will also give us the flexibility of running targeted campaigns throughout the year. 

Dr. Kelly presented the Board with the schedule for Board Committee meetings. 

Governance Committee 9/26, 10am 10/24, 10am 12/05, 10am 2/06, 10am 3/26, 10am 4/30, 10am 

Finance Committee 11/15, 3pm 2/05, 3pm 5/27, 3pm 

Charter Excellence Committee 11/2, 3pm 2/7, 3pm 5/15, 3pm

In accordance with Board policies regarding field trips (BP 3541 and BP 6153), we are requesting Board approval for an overnight trip planned for 2023. The trip directly support each grade level’s social studies and science curricula.

Catalina

Astrocamp

Yosemite 

Attached is an invoice for Creative Curriculum, a TK Curriculum that is inquiry based and grounded in whole child learning. The invoice includes both a digital subscription as well as all classroom materials including manipulatives. The quote provided is for two years. 

NTE $15,000