Kevin Davis from Procopio provided an overview of the latest developments in governance and ethics training. He began with a quick review of what topics were covered in the first half of the training at our last meeting on February 20th, which included laws related to personal financial gain, "perks" of office, and transparency laws. Kevin continued the presentation and training covering focusing on government transparency laws and laws relating to fair process.

Board President, Charles Friedrichs, asked if the presentation would be available. Kevin said that he would make sure to send the presentation with the certificates of completion to us. 

Principal Nicholas Sessions presented the Oceanside campus update, covering topics such as the school's mission and vision, an enrollment update, the electives offered at the site, the STEM spotlight at the open house later that afternoon, Wooden Awards, Caught Reading awards, a recent family engagement event to see the San Diego Gulls game, a shout-out to the Pep Squad for providing the coffee and nutrition cart for staff, the San Marcos College tour on April 1st sponsored by the Pep Squad, Donuts and Data on April 2nd for 3rd-8th grade families, Kindness Week in February, College and Career Week next week, Music March Madness, monthly pep rallies, and the Gardening Club.

Executive Director, Jason Watts, provided the organization update and provided information:

• A full team attended the CCSA Conference in Sacramento last week. While the conference was productive, some team members, including Jason Watts, returned with colds. Despite this, the conference provided valuable bonding and learning opportunities for the team.
• Riverside Campus Update:Construction is progressing well, with the campus slated to open in August. There's optimism that the entire campus may be ready for the fall. A meeting with the construction company's CEO (BDI) confirmed that the timeline is still feasible.
• Inland Empire Recruitment: Recruitment efforts have been strong, with canvassing only starting this month. Applications are nearing 100 for each site (South, Upland, and Riverside), showing the effectiveness of neighborhood canvassing. Special recognition was given to the Riverside principal, who is managing both Riverside and Upland campus communications.
• Enrollment Process: The enrollment process has been more streamlined than ever before, thanks to a connected approach between canvassing and the application process. Andrew Crow and Rachel Foy's teams are playing key roles in keeping everything aligned and communicating with families.
• The Charter School Growth Fund will visit all campuses except Oceanside. This due diligence process is expected to last several months and involves gathering a significant amount of documentation. This partnership aims not only for potential funding support but also to assist with organizational growth, both in terms of operations and academic outcomes.

Tracy Haberman from Charter Impact provided the second interim presentation. The second interim report, covering the period ending in January, provides a more accurate financial picture as it occurs halfway through the year. This is one of four main reporting periods:

1. 1st Interim (end of October) – Early in the year, focused on adjusting staffing and other initial budget elements. 
2. 2nd Interim (end of January) – Provides a clearer financial view for the year.  
3. Unaudited Actuals (UAR) – Final financials in June.  
4. Next Year's Budget – Planned budget for the upcoming year. 

This report is presented to authorizers and counties as part of the regular financial reporting process.

Charles Friedrichs asked if a lot of fluctuations in revenue and expenses were related to ADA and enrollment. Tracy confirmed that attendance and enrollment are key drivers in performance.

Board member, Peter Watson, inquired about the impact of the new independent study approach on ADA (Average Daily Attendance). Tracy Haberman from Charter Impact responded that increasing independent study helps boost funding, with $14,000-$16,000 per student/ADA. Jason Watts shared that the focus on independent study had historically yielded positive results but was less emphasized in recent years due to various challenges, including COVID-19. However, with new changes to independent study requirements, efforts have been revitalized, leading to improved outcomes. Chief Operating Officer Sarah Schoenfel-Nakamoto also mentioned that two sites are seeing ADA numbers around 98-99%, with one site at 95-96%, significantly higher than previous figures, which positively impacts funding.

The Board entered the closed session at 3:22 pm.

Board Chair, Charles Friedrichs, reported out of close session at 3:55 pm. There was nothing to report out of closed session.

Jason Watts added that he left one update out of his organization update earlier in the meeting. He spoke about the SDCOE oversight visit at the Oceanside Campus. The SDCOE oversight visit took place last week and was a great success. Dr. Sessions and his team received praise for their efforts. Special Education Director Anarely Sedano was commended by the County Special Ed team for the quality of IEPs, documentation, and organization. The visit resulted in a highly positive report, which aligns with the renewal process. Congratulations to all involved.