Governing Board:

The Governing Board is in the process of reviewing policies and making revisions. Recommending these for Board approval

Finance committee mtg on Thursday

Prop 28 Arta and Music Grant:

Must supplement, not supplant current programing 

1% cap on administrative expenses

Funds available for up to 3 years

Subject to audit, guideline not released

Plan will need to be approved by the Board

Artists in Residence Program:

Fund music programming elective and specialist classes

Partially fund art program

Assembly and workshops with Westlake Village Symphony

Artist in Classroom program with Ventura County Arts Council 

Bridges Bash:

PAC generated $17,000 at our Bridges Bash.

Parking spot was highest bid at $7,500.

CSDC Conference:

Take-aways-

Charter school sector continues to grow, though at much slower rate

Enrollment in charter is growing whilst district enrollment continues to decline

High-stakes renewals are on the horizon – important to have data ready

First year in recent memory without “charter killer” bills in state legislature

Title XI:

Important to have as many staff members trained in Title IX as possible

Claims can be retroactive 

Any mention of sexual harassment; student to student or adult to student should be considered as a potential Title IX claim

Know different complaint forms and be responsive

Maintain updated board policies 

Farm to Table Program:

Khanh has offered programs after school and to homeschool students

Each is culminating in a fundraiser through PAC

Applying for grants

Outdoor classroom updates

Speaker on health and nutrition 

Parent Education night

Charter Directors Meeting:

Abuse and Molestation Nuclear verdicts in California

CalSpra and Safety Training 

Crisis Communication Plan

Prop 39 Facilities Request:

Request for facilities was submitted on October 31st

Showing growth in enrollment

Expect continued challenges with negotiations