Scholarship Prep
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 14, 2023 at 12:30 PM
Location
1010 W 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Zoom Meeting Information:
Meeting ID: 826 8631 5896
Passcode: 940801
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
John Ing, Treasurer, Two-way Teleconference Location - 1091 N. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92867
The meeting will be accessible via teleconference using the information listed above and at the campus locations 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 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.
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, J. Ing (remote), M. Toan, P. Watson
Directors Absent
C. Madaule, L. Otero
Guests Present
A. Masse
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
II. Information Section
A.
Oceanside Campus Update
B.
Orange County Campus Update
Dennise Allotey introduced ASB leadership to support with February updates. ASB leaders updated the Board on: semester awards, SP basketball team, SDCOE equity conference, Junior Achievement, 3rd grade field trip to the Santa Ana Zoo.
Jason Watts added that he met ASB leaders and asked them what their favorite part of SP is. ASB answered that the care the staff provides.
C.
South Bay Campus Update
Principal Allison Vann shared a video that included student activities and events surrounding the school's pillars of scholarship is standard (science lesson and affirmations), equity is essential (daily morning meetings), and partnerships are power (flag football exhibition at Sofi Stadium and eSports after school program).
D.
Organization Update
E.
Riverside County Office of Education Presentation
Dr. Loomis, (title) introduced himself to the governing board and presented on indicators of distress in charter schools and the role of charter school boards in monitoring school performance. Tools and resources from a three year research study were shared. Reminders (AB 1505, LCAP, and teacher credentialing) and resources were also shared.
III. Consent Calendar
A.
January 10th, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
B.
December Monthly Financial Package
C.
Charter Management Organization Education Professional Services Agreement Between Teach for America, Inc. and Scholarship Prep
D.
Credit Application Submission to Softchoice (Microsoft Office)
E.
Scholarship Prep - Orange County School Accountability Report Card
F.
Scholarship Prep - Oceanside School Accountability Report Card
G.
Scholarship Prep - South Bay School Accountability Report Card
H.
Chromebook Disposal Proposal
I.
Opt-Out Notice for CharterSafe
J.
Scholarship Prep - South Bay and Bennett Landscaping Contract
K.
Stipend Policy
L.
Performance-Based Pay Policy
M.
Information Privacy Policy
N.
Approval of Consent Calendar
Adjourned to closed session at 1:14pm.
Resumed to open session at 2:31pm.
IV. Closed Session
A.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (§ 54956.8)
In closed session the Board authorized staff and advisors to go forward with property negotiations at 2011 N Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705.
B.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
In closed session the Board discussed an evaluation process for the Executive Director.
V. Closing Items
A.
Board Comments and Future Agenda Items
Pete Watson reported a good meeting. Charles Friedrichs stated that he would like to discuss the meeting time with Jason Watts, Executive Director.
Jessica Leahy presented on the 100 days of school, small instruction art event, and the 4th grade Mission project.