Element Education
Minutes
Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday February 27, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Location
1441 Montiel Road #145
Escondido, CA
.
Directors Present
B. Rohrer, C. Nunley, L. Cavazos, S. Subramanya (remote), T. Breckenridge
Directors Absent
A. Schaner
Guests Present
S. Michaels, T. Novacek
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Public Comment on Closed Session item
D.
Adjourn to Closed Session
Board adjourned to Closed Session at 11:34.
II. Closed Session
A.
Review of Comprehensive Safety Plan
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Cavazos |
Aye
|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| A. Schaner |
Absent
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
III. Public Session
A.
Call to Order and Establishment of Quorom
The Regular Meeting was called to order at 12:03 p.m., and a quorum was established.
B.
Pledge of Allegiance
Board member Nunley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
C.
Approval of Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
| A. Schaner |
Absent
|
| L. Cavazos |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
D.
Disclosure of Board actions from Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code 54957.
Board Member Nunley reported that the Board unanimously approved the confidential section of the Comprehensive Safety Plan.
IV. Recognitions and Presentations
A.
Staff Recognition
Mr. Johnson recognized staff members Carly Haynes, Education Specialist, and Becky Neumann, DCS Regional Manager, for their dedication and hard work.
B.
School Presentation-Community Montessori
Mr. Otte presented updates and activities within CM.
C.
Advisory Council Report-Community Montessori
Ms. Nelson, Educational Facilitator, shared the CM Advisory Council Report with the Governing Board.
D.
School Presentation-Dimensions Collaborative School
Mr. Johnson presented updates and activities within DCS.
E.
Advisory Council Report-Dimensions Collaborative School
Mr. Johnson shared the DCS Advisory Council Report with the Governing Board.
V. Communications- Agenda and Non-Agneda Items
A.
Public
No comments from the public.
B.
Members of the Board
Governing Board Member Breckenridge reported that she recently toured the Oak Hill Learning Center and expressed appreciation for the visit, noting that the staff was exceptional.
VI. Approval of Consent Items
A.
Approval of Regular Board Meeting Minutes on January 30, 2026.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Schaner |
Absent
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| L. Cavazos |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Check Run for January 2026.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Schaner |
Absent
|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| L. Cavazos |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
VII. 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.
VIII. 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.
IX. 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.
X. Executive Director Report
A.
Parent Education Program
Ms. Novacek shared that the Parent Education Program portal is near completion.
XI. Discussion Items
A.
2026-2027 Element Education Calendar
Ms. Novacek shared a draft of the 25-26 Element Education calendar with the Board.
B.
2027-2028 Key Dates
Ms. Novacek shared a draft of the 26-27 Element Education Key Dates with the Board.
XII. Action Items-Element Education
A.
Approval of Agreement with Silva & Silva
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
| L. Cavazos |
Aye
|
| A. Schaner |
Absent
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of the Comprehensive Safety Plan
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| L. Cavazos |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
| A. Schaner |
Absent
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of Response to Immigration Enforcement Policy
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Schaner |
Absent
|
| B. Rohrer |
Aye
|
| L. Cavazos |
Aye
|
| C. Nunley |
Aye
|
| T. Breckenridge |
Aye
|
| S. Subramanya |
Aye
|
XIII. Future Agenda Items
A.
Upcoming Agenda Items
26-27 Calendar
27-28 Key Dates
Student Services SPED Report
XIV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
XV. Next Meeting
A.
Next Meeting
March 27, 2026
Element Education
1441 Montiel Road #145
Escondido, CA 92026
11:30 a.m. Closed Meeting
12:00 p.m. Public Meeting
No comments from the public.