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Scholarship Prep

Regular Board Meeting

Published on June 15, 2026 at 1:33 PM PDT

Date and Time

Thursday June 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM PDT

Location

4070 Mission Ave. 

Oceanside, CA, 92057

Zoom Meeting Information:

Meeting ID: 847 7579 6164 

Passcode: 212359

 

Scholarship Prep Orange County (17th Street) - 1010 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 
Legacy Room

 

Scholarship Prep Orange County (Grand Ave) - 1821 N Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Admin Office

Scholarship Prep Oceanside - 4070 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92057 
Room 233

Scholarship Prep South Bay- 24910 S. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744 
First-floor Kindergarten Classroom

 

Scholarship Prep Riverside County - 9707 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA 92503

Front Office

 

Scholarship Prep San Bernardino County - 20 W. 7th St. Upland, CA 91786

Admin Office

 

Additional Teleconference Location: 800 W. 6th St. Suite 1505 Los Angeles, CA 90017

 

The meeting will be accessible via teleconference using the information listed above and at the locations above.


PUBLIC COMMENT:
The public is invited to address the Board during the meeting using the Zoom meeting information above, or from any of the teleconference locations. Alternatively, public comments can also be submitted via email to comments@scholarshipschools.org with “Public Comment for Board Meeting (on date of the Board Meeting)” in the subject line.  The comment should include the name of the commenter, the Agenda Item number, and the topic that is to be discussed. Comments must be received by 12:30pm of the day before the scheduled Board Meeting and will be read during the meeting based upon time limitations. If the statement is not read online due to time limitations, the comments will be provided to the board members. 

Members of the public may address the Board at regular meetings on agenda or non-agenda items that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board, and at special meetings on agenda items only.  Speakers may be called in the order that requests are received, with speakers attending the meeting called prior to reading written comments submitted by email, or may be grouped by subject area.  Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker with no more than 15 minutes per single topic so that as many people as possible may be heard.  . The Board may not take any action on matters discussed during the public testimony period that are not listed on the agenda.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 2:00 PM
  A. Quorum Check   Charles Friedrichs
   

Charles Friedrichs, President

John Ing, Treasurer

Maribel Toan, Secretary

Barbara George, Member

Steve Thomas, Member

  
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Charles Friedrichs
  C. Pledge of Allegiance   Charles Friedrichs
  D. Reading of the Scholarship Prep Mission Statement   Charles Friedrichs
   

We are committed to creating community change by operating university-inspired, trauma-informed public schools for all students, especially those experiencing homelessness or those in the foster care system.

  
  E. Approval of the Agenda Vote Charles Friedrichs
  F. Invitation to Address the Board on Items on the Agenda Discuss
   

Members of the public attending this meeting are invited to address the Board regarding items listed on the agenda at this time. Comments that were submitted in writing will be read during that agenda item discussion. All comments are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes with no more than 15 minutes per single topic so that as many people as possible may be heard. Commenters should state their name and the Agenda item to which they are speaking.

The Board members may:
(1) Acknowledge receipt of information/report;
(2) Refer to staff; and/or
(3) Refer the matter to the next agenda.

  
  G. Invitation to Address the Board on Items Not on the Agenda Discuss
   

Members of the public attending this meeting are invited to address the Board regarding items not listed on the agenda but within the Board’s jurisdiction. Comments are limited to a maximum of 3 minutes. There shall be no action taken, nor should there be comments on, responses to, or discussion of a topic not on the agenda.

The Board members may:
(1) Acknowledge receipt of information/report;
(2) Refer to staff; and/or
(3) Refer the matter to the next agenda

  
II. Information Section
 

This section typically contains various organizational updates from staff or board trainings.

  
  A. Organization Update Discuss Jason Watts
  B. Charter Impact Presentation - May 2026 Financials, FY2026-27 Operating Budgets, FY2026-27 EPA Spending Plans, and FY2026-27 Consolidated Applications Discuss Jason Sitomer
  C. Scholarship Prep - Orange County LCFF Local Indicators Results Discuss Andrew Crowe
  D. Scholarship Prep - Oceanside LCFF Local Indicators Results Discuss Andrew Crowe
  E. Scholarship Prep - South Bay LCFF Local Indicators Results Discuss Andrew Crowe
  F. Scholarship Prep - Riverside County LCFF Local Indicators Results Discuss Andrew Crowe
  G. Scholarship Prep - San Bernardino County LCFF Local Indicators Results Discuss Andrew Crowe
  H. Scholarship Prep - Orange County LCAP Public Hearing Discuss Andrew Crowe
  I. Scholarship Prep - Oceanside LCAP Public Hearing Discuss Andrew Crowe
  J. Scholarship Prep - South Bay LCAP Public Hearing Discuss Andrew Crowe
  K. Scholarship Prep - Riverside County LCAP Public Hearing Discuss Andrew Crowe
  L. Scholarship Prep - San Bernardino County LCAP Public Hearing Discuss Andrew Crowe
III. Consent Calendar
 

This section contains items that do not require a discussion by the board for approval.

  
  A. Approve the April 16th Special Meeting Minutes
  B. Approve the May 21st Regular Meeting Minutes
  C. Approve the May Financials and Check Register
  D. Approve the Scholarship Prep - Orange County Extended Learning Opportunities Program Contract with Young Men’s Christian Association of Orange County in the amount of $797,000.00
  E. Approve the Scholarship Prep - Oceanside Extended Learning Opportunities Program Contract with YMCA of San Diego County in the amount of $821,052.00
  F. Approve the Scholarship Prep - South Bay Extended Learning Opportunities Program Contract with Arc in the amount of $609,750.00
  G. Approve the Scholarship Prep - Riverside County Extended Learning Opportunities Program Contract with Boys and Girls Club in the amount of $502,299.42
  H. Approve the Scholarship Prep - San Bernardino County Extended Learning Opportunities Program Contract with Boys and Girls Club in the amount of $610,249.14
  I. Approve the 2026-27 Administration Compensation Plan
  J. Approve the Updated Chief Academic Officer Job Description
  K. Approve the Updated Chief Community Officer Job Description
  L. Approve the Updated Chief Operating Officer Job Description
  M. Approve the Updated Principal on Assignment Job Description
  N. Approve the Updated Office Manager Job Description
  O. Approve the Chief Business Officer Job Description
  P. Approve the Superintendent of Schools Job Description
  Q. Approve the Chief Family Officer Job Description
  R. Approve the Chief Executive Officer Job Description
  S. Approve the Compact Policy
  T. Approve the Title I, Parent Involvement Policy
  U. Approve the Revised Fiscal Policies and Procedures Manual
  V. Approve Great Minds PBC Curriculum Purchase for all sites not to exceed $151,250.08
  W. Approve the HMH Education Company curriculum purchase for all sites not to exceed $171,929.41
  X. Approve the 2026-27 Business Insurance Renewal Proposal with Newfront in the amount of not to exceed $675,000.00
  Y. Approve the 2026-27 Board Meeting Calendar
  Z. Approval of CalSTRS-Required Changes
   
  • Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation
  • Approval of Submission of CalSTRS Certification Form by June 30, 2026
  
  AA. Approval of Consent Calendar Vote Charles Friedrichs
   

This vote and action approves and adopts all items listed in the Consent Calendar above, unless stated otherwise.

  
IV. Actions Items
  A. Approve the Scholarship Prep - Orange County Budget Overview for Parents (BOP) and LCAP Vote
  B. Approve the Scholarship Prep - Oceanside Budget Overview for Parents (BOP) and LCAP Vote
  C. Approve the Scholarship Prep - South Bay Budget Overview for Parents (BOP) and LCAP Vote
  D. Approve the Scholarship Prep - Riverside County Budget Overview for Parents (BOP) and LCAP Vote
  E. Approve the Scholarship Prep - San Bernardino County Budget Overview for Parents (BOP) and LCAP Vote
  F. Approve the 2026-27 Scholarship Prep - Orange County Preliminary Budget Vote
  G. Approve the 2026-27 Scholarship Prep - Oceanside Preliminary Budget Vote
  H. Approve the 2026-27 Scholarship Prep - South Bay Preliminary Budget. Vote
  I. Approve the 2026-27 Scholarship Prep - Riverside County Preliminary Budget Vote
  J. Approve the 2026-27 Scholarship Prep - San Bernardino County Preliminary Budget Vote
  K. Approve the 2026-27 Scholarship Prep - Orange County Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan and Resolution Vote
  L. Approve the 2026-27 Scholarship Prep - Oceanside Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan and Resolution Vote
  M. Approve the 2026-27 Scholarship Prep - South Bay Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan and Resolution Vote
  N. Approve the 2026-27 Scholarship Prep - Riverside County Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan and Resolution Vote
  O. Approve the 2026-27 Scholarship Prep - San Bernardino County Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan and Resolution Vote
  P. Approve the Notice of Intent to Exit LAUSD SELPA Effective July 2027 Vote
   

The Board will approve sending notice to the Los Angeles Unified School District and California Department of Education of the school's intent to explore alternative SELPA options effective July 1, 2027. This letter is non-binding, but legally required in order to preserve the ability to make a change in SELPA affiliation as of July 2027.

  
  Q. Approve the 2026-27 Scholarship Prep - Orange County Consolidated Application Vote
  R. Approve the 2026-27 Scholarship Prep - Oceanside Consolidated Application Vote
  S. Approve the 2026-27 Scholarship Prep - South Bay Consolidated Application Vote
  T. Approve the 2026-27 Scholarship Prep - Riverside County Consolidated Application Vote
  U. Approve the 2026-27 Scholarship Prep - San Bernardino Consolidated Application Vote
  V. Acting on behalf of Scholarship Prep and as the sole member of Scholarship Prep Facility Holdings, LLC, approve the distribution of $800,000.00 from Scholarship Prep Facility Holdings, LLC to Scholarship Prep Vote
  W. Resolution of the Board of Directors of Scholarship Prep Authorizing the Submission of a Charter Renewal Petition for Scholarship Prep – South Bay and Other Actions Related Thereto Vote
  X. Approve the Seventh Amendment to Lease Agreement between Mission San Luis Rey Catholic Parish and Scholarship Prep Vote
V. Closed Session
 

This section contains items not open to the public. Item descriptions which satisfy Government Code 54954.5 are listed on the agenda.

  
  A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code § 54957(b)(1)) Title: Chief Executive Officer
VI. Return to Open Session
  A. Report Out of Closed Session, if any Discuss
VII. Action Item
  A. Discussion and Approval of Employment Agreement for Chief Executive Officer Vote
VIII. Closing Items
  A. Board Comments and Future Agenda Items Discuss Charles Friedrichs
   

The Governing Board will take comments/updates from fellow board members for future agenda issues. 

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on July 23rd in Oceanside. 

  
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Charles Friedrichs

THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION MAY BE MADE
Notice is hereby given that, consistent with the requirements of the Brown Act, special presentations not mentioned in the agenda may be made at this meeting.
However, any such presentation will be for information only.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH DISABILITY
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 
 any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting Jason Watts. Email: jwatts@scholarshipschools.org

BOARD DOCUMENTS
Agenda documents that have been distributed to members of the Board are available for inspection online by requesting from Jason Watts at jwatts@scholarshipschools.org  "during normal school business hours Mon- Friday" or at any of the Scholarship Prep School Offices during regular business hours. 

Scholarship Prep Orange County (17th Street) - 1010 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706 
 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

 

Scholarship Prep Orange County (Grand Ave) - 1821 N Grand Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Scholarship Prep  Oceanside - 4070 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92057 
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Scholarship Prep  South Bay- 24910 S. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744 
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

 

Scholarship Prep Riverside County - 9707 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA 92503

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

 

Scholarship Prep San Bernardino County - 20 W. 7th St. Upland, CA 91786

7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information concerning this agenda, please contact Jason Watts at: jwatts@scholarshipschools.org