Element Education
Minutes
Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday December 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Location
Element Education
1441 Montiel #145
Escondido, CA
92026
Location:
1441 Montiel Road #145
Escondido, CA 92026
Directors Present
A. Schaner, B. Rohrer, C. Nunley, S. Subramanya (remote), T. Breckenridge
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
S. Michaels, T. Novacek
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Approval of Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
| A. Schaner |
Aye
|
II. Recognitions and Presentations
A.
Staff Recognition
Ms. Sihota introduced Samantha Krumenacker, Administrative Assistant for Operations and Human Resources, to the Board.
B.
School Presentation-Community Montessori
Mr. Otte presented updates and activities within CM.
C.
Advisory Council Report-Community Montessori
Community Montessori students, Nicolas Lozano and Emma Meziere, shared Advisory Council report with the Board.
D.
School Presentation-Dimensions Collaborative School
Mr. Johnson presented updates and activities within DCS.
E.
Advisory Council Report-Dimensions Collaborative School
Danielle Stubbs shared the DCS Advisory Council report with the Board.
F.
Student Performance Report
Ms. Tori Ades shared the Student Performance Report with the Board.
III. Communications- Agenda and Non-Agneda Items
A.
Public
No comments from the public.
B.
Members of the Board
No comments from the Governing Board.
IV. Approval of Consent Items
A.
Approval of September 26, 2025, Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
| A. Schaner |
Aye
|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of September Check Run
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Schaner |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of October Check Run
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| A. Schaner |
Aye
|
D.
Ratification of Marketing Services Contract with Revvia
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
| A. Schaner |
Aye
|
E.
Ratification of Contract with Board on Track
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
| A. Schaner |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
V. Information Item-Chief Business Officer Report
A.
Financial Position of Schools
Mr. Miller presented current financial information for Community Montessori and Dimensions Collaborative School.
B.
Technology Report
Mr. Miller reported on recent technology projects and updates.
VI. Information Item-Director of Human Resources Report
A.
Employment Activity
Ms. Sihota reviewed her written report on recent hires and current openings.
B.
Professional Learning Activity (external)
Ms. Sihota reviewed her written report on employees who engaged in formal professional learning since the last board meeting.
VII. Information Item-Chief Operations Officer Report
A.
Facilities Update
Mr. Yung reported on the status of recent facility improvements.
B.
Resource Management
Mr. Yung shared a report on resource management projects and improvements.
VIII. Information Item-Executive Director Report
A.
Authorizer Relations
Ms. Novacek shared that SDCOE Board Member Dr. Erin Evans visited the Santee Learning Center School, where she received a tour and had a very positive experience.
B.
Public Relations
Ms. Novacek shared that Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel visited the Broadway Learning Center to present DCS with a check from the Barona Education Grant. Additionally, Ms. Novacek attended a Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce event on AI and participated in a CSUSM Business Department event, where she worked with students on mock interviews.
C.
Conference Reports
Ms. Novacek reported that she attended the Charter School Development Center conference, where she participated in workshops on AI and succession planning, as well as a conference with the Aurora Institute focused on competency-based learning supported by AI.
IX. BOARD ELECTIONS
A.
Approval of Board Membership
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| A. Schaner |
Aye
|
X. Action Items-Element Education
A.
Approval of Audit Report
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| A. Schaner |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Amended Conflict of Interest Resolution
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
| A. Schaner |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of Contract with the Stepping Stones Group
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
| A. Schaner |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of Contract with Verbal Behavoir Associates (VBA)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| A. Schaner |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
E.
Approval of Lease with MRC Smart Technology Solutions
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Schaner |
Aye
|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
XI. Action Items-Community Montessori
A.
Approval of Replacement of two HVAC systems (Poway)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
| A. Schaner |
Aye
|
XII. Determination of Date for January Board Training and Strategic Planning
A.
Determination of Date for January Board Training and Strategic Planning
Ms. Novacek will coordinate with the Board to establish a date for the January Board Training and Strategic Planning meeting.
XIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Receiving no opposition, President Nunley adjourned the meeting.
Mr. Nunley lead the Pledge of Allegiance.