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Element Education

Minutes

Governing Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday June 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Location

1441 Montiel Road
#145

Escondido, CA 92026

Location:

 

1441 Montiel Road #145  

Escondido, CA 92026

 

Directors Present

A. Hopps, B. Rohrer, L. Cavazos, S. Subramanya, T. Breckenridge

Directors Absent

C. Nunley

Guests Present

S. Michaels, T. Novacek

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

B. Rohrer called a meeting of the board of directors of Element Education to order on Friday Jun 26, 2026 at 11:33 AM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Oath of Office-Adam Hopps

Ms. Novacek administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Board Member Adam Hopps.

D.

Public Comment on Closed Session Item

There were no public comments on the closed session item. 

E.

Recess to Closed Session

The Board recessed to Closed Session at 11:36 a.m.

II. Closed Session

A.

Existing Litigation (§ 54956.9(d)(1))

The Governing Board convened in closed session to discuss existing litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1).

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

Ms. Breckenridge led the Pledge of Allegiance.

C.

Approval of Agenda

S. Subramanya made a motion to approve the agenda.
T. Breckenridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Breckenridge
Aye
A. Hopps
Aye
B. Rohrer
Aye
C. Nunley
Absent
S. Subramanya
Aye
L. Cavazos
Aye

D.

Disclosure of Board Actions Taken in Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code §54957.1.

Ms. Rohrer reported the Board took action to approve a Settle Agreement with conditions. 

IV. Recognitions and Presentations

A.

School Presentation-Community Montessori

Mr. Otte presented updates and activities within CM.

B.

School Presentation-Dimensions Collaborative School

Mr. Johnson presented updates and activities within DCS.

C.

California Department Office of Education (CDE) Local Indicators Report

Ms. Ades presented the California Department of Education (CDE) Local Indicators Report for Community Montessori and Dimensions Collaborative School.

V. Communications- Agenda and Non-Agneda Items

A.

Public

There were no public comments.

B.

Members of the Board

There were no comments from the Governing Board. 

VI. Approval of Consent Items

A.

Approval of the Regular Board Meeting Minutes on May 22, 2026.

T. Breckenridge made a motion to approve the minutes from Governing Board Meeting on 05-22-26.
S. Subramanya seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Rohrer
Aye
L. Cavazos
Aye
A. Hopps
Aye
T. Breckenridge
Aye
C. Nunley
Absent
S. Subramanya
Aye

B.

Approval of Check Run for May 2026.

T. Breckenridge made a motion to approve the Check Run for May 2026.
S. Subramanya seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Cavazos
Aye
T. Breckenridge
Aye
S. Subramanya
Aye
A. Hopps
Aye
C. Nunley
Absent
B. Rohrer
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.

Authorizer Relations

Ms. Novacek shared the San Diego County Office of Education's fiscal review letters for the 2025–26 Second Interim Reports for Community Montessori and Dimensions Collaborative School. She reported that SDCOE determined both schools are projected to meet their financial obligations for the current fiscal year and the following two fiscal years.

XI. Action Item(s) for Element Education

A.

Approval of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation.

L. Cavazos made a motion to approve the Amendment of Articles of Incorporation.
T. Breckenridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Nunley
Absent
L. Cavazos
Aye
A. Hopps
Aye
S. Subramanya
Aye
T. Breckenridge
Aye
B. Rohrer
Aye

B.

Approval of Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submission of Charter Renewal Petitions for Community Montessori and Dimensions Collaborative School.

A. Hopps made a motion to approve the Resolution Authorizing Preparation and Submission of Charter Renewal Petitions for Community Montessori and Dimensions Collaborative School.
S. Subramanya seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Rohrer
Aye
L. Cavazos
Aye
C. Nunley
Absent
T. Breckenridge
Aye
S. Subramanya
Aye
A. Hopps
Aye

C.

Approval of the 26-27 Employment Manual.

T. Breckenridge made a motion to approve the 26-27 Employment Manual.
L. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Cavazos
Aye
S. Subramanya
Aye
T. Breckenridge
Aye
A. Hopps
Aye
B. Rohrer
Aye
C. Nunley
Absent

XII. Action Items for Community Montessori

A.

Approval of Proposition 28 Annual Report.

S. Subramanya made a motion to approve the Proposition 28 Annual Report.
A. Hopps seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Nunley
Absent
A. Hopps
Aye
L. Cavazos
Aye
B. Rohrer
Aye
T. Breckenridge
Aye
S. Subramanya
Aye

B.

Approval of FY25-26 EPA Resolution.

B. Rohrer made a motion to approve the FY25-26 EPA Resolution.
T. Breckenridge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Nunley
Absent
L. Cavazos
Aye
S. Subramanya
Aye
A. Hopps
Aye
B. Rohrer
Aye
T. Breckenridge
Aye

C.

Approval of the 26-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

S. Subramanya made a motion to approve the 26-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
L. Cavazos seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Subramanya
Aye
A. Hopps
Aye
T. Breckenridge
Aye
B. Rohrer
Aye
C. Nunley
Absent
L. Cavazos
Aye

D.

Approval of FY26-27 Adopted Budget.

T. Breckenridge made a motion to approve the FY 26-27 Adopted Budget.
S. Subramanya seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Hopps
Aye
S. Subramanya
Aye
C. Nunley
Absent
B. Rohrer
Aye
L. Cavazos
Aye
T. Breckenridge
Aye

XIII. Action Items for Dimensions Collaborative School

A.

Approval of Propositon 28 Annual Report.

A. Hopps made a motion to approve Items XIII A-D.
S. Subramanya seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Breckenridge
Aye
S. Subramanya
Aye
C. Nunley
Absent
B. Rohrer
Aye
L. Cavazos
Aye
A. Hopps
Aye

B.

Approval of FY25-26 EPA Resolution.

A. Hopps made a motion to approve Items XIII A-D.
S. Subramanya seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Subramanya
Aye
B. Rohrer
Aye
C. Nunley
Absent
T. Breckenridge
Aye
L. Cavazos
Aye
A. Hopps
Aye

C.

Approval of the 26-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

A. Hopps made a motion to approve Items XIII A-D.
S. Subramanya seconded the motion.

approve Items XIII A-D.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Subramanya
Aye
T. Breckenridge
Aye
A. Hopps
Aye
L. Cavazos
Aye
B. Rohrer
Aye
C. Nunley
Absent

D.

Approval of FY26-27 Adopted Budget.

A. Hopps made a motion to approve Items XIII A-D.
S. Subramanya seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Hopps
Aye
T. Breckenridge
Aye
L. Cavazos
Aye
B. Rohrer
Aye
S. Subramanya
Aye
C. Nunley
Absent

XIV. Future Agenda Items

A.

Suggested Agenda Items for 7.24.26 Board Meeting.

  • Security
  • Lighting
  • Whiteboards

XV. Next Meeting:

A.

Next Meeting

July 24, 2026

12 p.m.

1441 Montiel Road #145

Escondido, CA

XVI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:43 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
B. Rohrer