Scholarship Prep
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday August 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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
Conference Room (Room 1)
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
Additional Teleconference Location: 3040 Fillmore Way #159, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
The meeting will be accessible via teleconference using the information listed above and at the campus 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.orgwith “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.
Directors Present
C. Friedrichs (remote), J. Ing (remote), M. Toan (remote), P. Watson (remote)
Directors Absent
B. George
Guests Present
C. Nichols
I. Opening Items
A.
Quorum Check
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Reading of the Scholarship Prep Mission Statement
E.
Approval of the Agenda
Jason Watts explained to the board that we could pull item B of the action items off of the agenda as it was put on the agenda as a precautionary action, but is not necessary.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. George |
Absent
|
| C. Friedrichs |
Aye
|
| J. Ing |
Aye
|
| M. Toan |
Aye
|
| P. Watson |
Aye
|
F.
Invitation to Address the Board on Items on the Agenda
G.
Invitation to Address the Board on Items Not on the Agenda
II. Action Items
A.
Approve the Scholarship Prep - Riverside County Revised Master Calendar
Executive Director Jason Watts presented a proposal to move the school start date back by one week. The adjustment is intended to allow the full Riverside campus to be completed, enabling enrollment of more students, particularly families with multiple children, and ensuring the facility is fully ready for opening. The additional week will also provide time for campus readiness activities, such as “Meet Your Teacher” events.
Board President Charles Friedrichs asked if the readiness projection was confirmed by Red Hook or if it is based solely on internal observations. Jason Watts explained that the timeline was confirmed through daily updates with Red Hook and the contractor.
Board member Pete Watson asked how pushing back the start date a week will affect the ending date of the school year. Jason Watts confirmed the new end date will be June 5. Deputy Director, Andrew Crowe, added that the change preserves a 3-week winter break, something families had requested, which means the school year extends further into June rather than reducing winter break.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Toan |
Aye
|
| J. Ing |
Aye
|
| C. Friedrichs |
Aye
|
| P. Watson |
Aye
|
| B. George |
Absent
|
This item was pulled from the board agenda and was not voted on.