Scholarship Prep
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Location
1010 West 17th Street
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
Additional Teleconference Location: 2871 Pullman St., Santa Ana, CA 92705
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.
Directors Present
C. Friedrichs, J. Ing (remote), M. Toan, P. Watson
Directors Absent
B. George
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.
Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Presentation from Procopio
B.
Scholarship Prep - Orange County Grand Campus Update
Principal Chantel Van Pool, along with a few students, provided the Grand campus update. Topics covered include the second grade showcase, spring intersession activities, and a Library update.
C.
Organization Update
Executive Director, Jason Watts, provided an organization update that covered the following topics: approval for a countywide TK through 12 charter in San Bernardino County, SDCBOE member Dr. Gregg Robinson visiting the Oceanside Campus, the LAUSD Oversight visit, and a interim CAASPP update for each school site.
Board member Watson asked about comparing CAASPP results to surrounding counties, if we can attribute any changes made by the organization to the positive trend in interim test results. Chief academic officer, Taylor Ellis, confirmed that CAASPP results will be compared to surrounding counties and that the implemented changes by the organization have a positive effect on the trends in the CAASPP scores.
III. Consent Calendar
A.
March 29, 2024 Special Meeting Minutes
B.
February Financials and Check Register
C.
Fiscal Policies and Procedures Manual Revision
D.
Approval of Consent Calendar
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. George |
Absent
|
| M. Toan |
Aye
|
| C. Friedrichs |
Aye
|
| P. Watson |
Aye
|
| J. Ing |
Aye
|
IV. Closed Session
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov Code 54956.9(d)(2): one matter)
The Board entered the closed session at 3:17pm.
B.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code § 54957) Title: Executive Director
V. Return to Open Session
A.
Report Out of Closed Session, if any
Board Chair, Charles Friedrichs, reported out of close session at 4:02pm. There was nothing to report out of closed session.
Merrick Wadsworth provided the Charter School Governance Training covering the Brown Act, fiduciary duties, and avoiding conflicts of interest.