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Scholarship Prep

Regular Board Meeting

Published on August 12, 2024 at 12:56 PM PDT

Date and Time

Thursday August 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM PDT

Location

1010 W. 17th St. 

Santa Ana, CA 92706

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 
Admin Office

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

 

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

Pete Watson, Member

Barbara George, 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. Scholarship Prep - Orange County Grand Campus Update Discuss Chantel Van Pool
  B. Organization Update Discuss Jason Watts
III. Consent Calendar
 

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

  
  A. July 18th Regular Meeting Minutes
  B. July 18th Special Meeting Minutes
  C. 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. Action Items
 

This section contains items for discussion and action by the Scholarship Prep Board of Directors.

  
  A. Scholarship Prep - South Bay contract with MBA Mechanical Inc in the amount of $217,266.00. Vote
  B. Approve the redemption of approximately $1,300,000 principal amount of the California School Finance Authority Charter School Revenue Bonds (Scholarship Prep Public Schools – Obligated Group) Series 2020A from amounts transferred from the Project Fund. Vote
  C. Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Charter School Oversight and Operations by and between San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and Scholarship Prep operating Scholarship Prep-San Bernardino County (47605.6) 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. Conference with Real Property Negotiators (§ 54956.8)
   

Property: 313 N Birch St, Suite 103, Santa Ana, CA 92701 

Agency Negotiator: Jason Watts, Executive Director 

Negotiating Parties: Liennette Chung, Bouquet Property Management

Under Negotiation: Lease Terms

  
VI. Return to Open Session
  A. Report Out of Closed Session, if any Discuss Charles Friedrichs
VII. 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 September 19, 2024 in Santa Ana.

  
  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


FOR MORE INFORMATION

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