Principal, Nicholas Sessions, provided the Oceanside campus update. Topics discussed include Scholarship Prep's mission and vision; using the intercom to say the pledge each day, for recognition of students and staff, and improved communication and safety; sports, fine arts, dance, and music electives; STEM spotlight; fourth grade mission projects and field trip; students learning though exploration and collaborative play; and community events. Dr. Sessions also gave a shoutout to the board for approving the new playground. 

Executive Director, Jason Watts, provided the organization update. First he discussed the public hearing for the Oceanside charter renewal. He spoke about how well it went, gave thank you's to those involved, touched on how many staff turned out for the hearing, and said that we will have a decision on December 11th. He will also provide data to the board at the next regularly scheduled meeting. 

Jason also gave an update on the Riverside campus. We are still on track to open in the Fall of 2025 and we are about to start demolition. 

Jason Sitomer at Charter Impact provided the Financial update. This presentation included updates and highlights for the Oceanside, Orange County, and South Bay school sites as well as an update on all bond covenants, which are all projected to be met. Jason also specified that the numbers for the South Bay campus from this presentation are October actuals and will be the same in next month's presentation. 

Jason Watts explained the reason for this revision. He focused on adjusting compensation for principals to account for differences in school enrollment sizes. The goal is to address the challenges faced by principals managing schools with varying student populations and to provide more comparable compensation for all staff, especially principals, who are doing exceptional work. We are also making efforts to align compensation packages with local market standards to ensure the district can attract and retain staff. 

Special recognition was given to Chart Impact for their recent contributions, particularly for their work over the past two weeks, including late nights in support of the initiative. Additionally, Sarah was acknowledged for her ongoing efforts in managing this process.

Scholarship prep is also focusing on improving its hiring process to make it more attractive to potential candidates. Andrew, who oversees the hiring process, is expected to benefit from these adjustments in the future.

The Board entered the closed session at 2:34pm.

Board Chair, Charles Friedrichs, reported out of close session at 2:54 pm.

Charles Friedrichs reported out of closed session that the Board has voted unanimously, 3-0, to authorize Jason Watts to execute the lease with Stewart Group Upland, LLC.