Scholarship Prep
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 11, 2022 at 4:30 PM
Location
Virtual via Zoom
Zoom Meeting Information:
Meeting ID: 826 8631 5896
Passcode: 940801
The meeting will be accessible via teleconference using the information listed above.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The public attending the teleconference are invited to address the Board during the meeting using the teleconference information above. The public in attendance at any of the teleconference locations are also invited to address the Board for comments. 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 4:30pm 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.
Testimony shall be limited in content to matters pertaining to Scholarship Prep. 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), C. Madaule (remote), L. Otero (remote), M. Toan (remote)
Directors Absent
J. Ing, P. Watson
Guests Present
A. Congo
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
F.
Invitation to Address the Board on Items on the Agenda
G.
Invitation to Address the Board on Items Not on the Agenda
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II. Information Section
A.
Oceanside Campus Update
Principal Jessica Leahy shared a video update with the board
B.
Orange County Campus Update
Principal Dennise Allotey shared a video update with the board
C.
South Bay Campus Update
Dean Dr. Gomez and Principal Allison Vann shared an update with the board on academic program updates from the South Bay campus including ELD blocks, interventions, and iReady assessments. They also shared information related to Hispanic Heritage Month events and activities held on campus. Mrs. Vann shared the school has joined a flag football league in the city of Wilmington.
D.
Organization Update
Executive Director Jason Watts shared an organization update with the board which included updated figures on enrollment, staffing, and an event being held on one of the Santa Ana campuses. In partnership with Ednovate and Vista Charter Schools, Scholarship Prep Santa Ana would be hosting the first ever Charter School Candidate Forum for local candidates in the city of Santa Ana. All candidates are invited to participate in a moderated discussion centered around charter schools in Santa Ana. The event will be live-streamed on YouTube and available for families and public distribution.
E.
Homeless Innovative Programs Grant
Deputy Director Andrew Crowe presented information about Scholarship Prep's newly received Homeless Innovative Programs Grant from the state. The total amount received was $450,000 and Scholarship Prep was the only school or LEA in Orange County to receive the grant and one of only twenty in the state. There are 5 significant components of Scholarship Prep's programs that were integral in obtaining the grant: Designated daily meeting time, threshold greetings, classroom resource center, social-emotional learning curriculum, and weekly universal screener.
Mr. Crowe also detailed how Scholarship Prep will be sharing information about its programs through various social media platforms and other mediums in the coming year.
All members of the board commented on the importance of these programs and applauded the staff in obtaining this grant from the state.
III. Consent Calendar
A.
September 13th, 2022 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
B.
August Monthly Financial Package
C.
2nd Amendment to the Oceanside Lease to Include the Construction Project and Costs to Add Additional Space
D.
Agreement Between The Boys and Girls Club of Los Angeles Harbor and Scholarship Prep - South Bay in the amount of $234,888.60.
E.
San Diego County Nonpublic Master Contract Between Scholarship Prep - Oceanside and TERI Inc: The Learning Academy/The County School
F.
Fiscal Policies and Procedures Manual Update (redline version to approve issuing AR/AP Coordinator a credit card with a $12,000 limit on pg 7)
G.
SP - Orange County Excess Furniture Sale to SP - Oceanside in the Amount of $2,580.00
H.
Campus Visitor Policy
I.
Oceanside Comprehensive School Safety Plan
J.
Orange County (Grand Ave) Comprehensive School Safety Plan
K.
Orange County (17th St) Comprehensive School Safety Plan
L.
South Bay Comprehensive School Safety Plan
M.
Oceanside Local Dashboard
N.
Orange County Local Dashboard
O.
South Bay Local Dashboard
P.
Approval of Consent Calendar
IV. Closing Items
A.
Board Comments and Future Agenda Items
The board and staff discussed the possibility of changing the start time of board meetings moving forward as there is a transition back to fully in-person meetings. Chief Academic Officer Taylor Ellis suggested earlier meeting times during the school day as principals usually see a higher level of parent engagement during the day which would be good for board meetings. Vice President Leandro Otero mentioned that he wanted to be mindful of meetings running too late into the evening taking time away from staff's familial commitments. The board will bring up this item for further discussion at a future meeting.
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