Scholarship Prep
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 22, 2023 at 12:30 PM
Location
1010 W. 17th St.
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, M. Toan
Directors Absent
C. Madaule, L. Otero, P. Watson
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
Items A and B of the Information Section switched placement. Items C-F of the Information Section were tabled. Closed session was then moved up after Information Section, followed by Consent Calendar and Action Items.
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.
2022-23 Second Interim Presentation
Jason Sitomer from Charter Impact presented the second interim budget and projections for each campus, which were to be voted on later in the agenda.
The Oceanside campus, he reported a $70,000 increase in revenue and $190,000 decrease in expenses, a year-end surplus is projected at $1.1 million.
The Orange County campuses, he reported a $30,000 decrease in revenue and $265,000 decrease in expenses, a year-end surplus is projected at $575,000.
The South Bay campus, he reported a $145,000 decrease in revenue and $180,000 decrease in expenses, a year-end surplus is projected at $760,000.
B.
Clifton, Larson, Allen Audit Presentation
Derrick DeBruyne from Clifton, Larson, Allen, presented on the following: financial highlights, cash reserves, ending net assets and the audit process. He reported a healthy financial position and one finding related to Independent Study.
Charles Friedrichs asked when the report is due to authorizers, which Derrick DeBruyne replied that there is a current extension to the original December 31st deadline of March 31st.
C.
Oceanside Campus Update
D.
Orange County Campus Update
E.
South Bay Campus Update
F.
Organization Update
III. Consent Calendar
A.
February 14th, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
B.
ADA Compliance Certification for Scholarship Prep - South Bay
C.
Transportation Policy
D.
2022-23 Title I Policy
E.
Independent Auditor Selection
F.
Occupational Therapist Job Description
G.
School Operations Manager Job Description
H.
Administration Compensation Plan
I.
Classified Compensation Plan
J.
Executive Assistant Job Description
K.
Contract Extension: Scholarship Prep - Oceanside and TopNCatering, LLC
L.
Contract Extension: Scholarship Prep and Revolution Foods, PBC
M.
Scholarship Prep - Orange County Electronic Fence Policy
N.
Approval of Consent Calendar
IV. Closed Session
A.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Board entered closed session at 1:02pm.
Board resumed open session at 1:40pm.
Charles Friedrichs reported that they have agreed to an evaluation process, which they will implement this month.
B.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (§ 54956.8)
Charles Friedrichs reported that they will continue to do their due diligence on the property located at 2011 N Grand Ave, Santa Ana, 92705.
V. Action Items
A.
Re-election of John Ing to Scholarship Prep's Board of Directors (two-year term - 12/22 - 12/24)
Charles Friedrichs clarified as to why this action item was brought to the Board again after also being on the February 14, 2023 agenda. He stated that since John Ing abstained from voting for himself at that meeting, quorum was not achieved.
Charles Friedrichs mentioned and accepted Leandro Otero's resignation from the Board.