Scholarship Prep
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday July 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Location
1010 W. 17th St.
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
Counseling Center
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
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
B. George, C. Friedrichs, M. Toan, P. Watson
Directors Absent
J. Ing
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
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Toan |
Aye
|
| P. Watson |
Aye
|
| C. Friedrichs |
Aye
|
| J. Ing |
Absent
|
| B. George |
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. Information Section
A.
Organization Update
B.
Scholarship Prep - Oceanside Campus Update
Principal Nick Sessions shared the following highlights happening at the Oceanside Campus: new asphalt has been poured, a new playground has been installed and new rubber is expected soon, the village area has a new fence and turf, a new intercom system has been installed as a response to parent feedback, and the campus will have 24 full classrooms this school year.
III. Consent Calendar
A.
June 20th Regular Meeting Minutes
B.
June 20th Special Meeting Minutes
C.
May Financials and Check Register
D.
Approve Curriculum Associates Purchase for Scholarship Prep - Orange County in the Amount of $26,650.00
E.
Approve Curriculum Associates Purchase for Scholarship Prep - Oceanside in the Amount of $24,600.00
F.
Approve Curriculum Associates Purchase for Scholarship Prep - South Bay in the Amount of $16,400.00
G.
Updated Independent Study Policy
H.
2024-25 Newfront Business Insurance Renewal Proposal
I.
Approval of Consent Calendar
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Toan |
Aye
|
| C. Friedrichs |
Aye
|
| P. Watson |
Aye
|
| J. Ing |
Absent
|
| B. George |
Aye
|
IV. Action Items
A.
Re-election of Charles Friedrichs to Scholarship Prep's Board of Directors (three-year term - 7/24-7/27)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Toan |
Aye
|
| P. Watson |
Aye
|
| B. George |
Aye
|
| J. Ing |
Absent
|
| C. Friedrichs |
Abstain
|
V. Closed Session
A.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code § 54957) Title: Executive Director
The Board entered the closed session at 2:33pm.
VI. Return to Open Session
A.
Report Out of Closed Session, if any
Board Chair, Charles Friedrichs, reported out of close session at 3:03pm. There was nothing to report out of closed session.
Executive Director, Jason Watts, delivered the organization update.
First, Jason provided a Riverside Project Update. Andrew Crowe, Taylor Ellis, and Jason Watts attended a community forum. Key department personnel were present and could hear how much the council members support the project.
Next, Jason discussed the 2023-24 Annual Oversight Reports, which he sent to the board members this morning.
Orange County Department of Education
Los Angeles Unified School District
San Diego County of Education had no corrective actions and no findings. They have commended Scholarship Prep for Special Education files.
Lastly, Jason provided a Care Solace Update by discussing an impact report and update on the usage of the program.