The meeting will be called to order at 8:00 am.

Board Chair, Mr. Jesse Gaona will call out the name of each Board Member it attendance will state "present".

Mr. Jesse Gaona - 

Mr. Jonathan Mendez - 

Mr. Gilberto Rivera Jr.

Guidelines for Public Comment 

This is an opportunity for citizens to address the school board on any item that is on the agenda and other school related matters, or suggest topics for future agendas. With regards to items not on the agenda, the Board cannot discuss or take action per state law. 

Speakers who wish to address the Board must fill out and return a Speaker’s Card prior to the beginning of the meeting. Speakers shall limit their comments to three minutes or less. Charges or complaints against employees should be submitted first to the Superintendent and then to the Governing Board under the provisions of the Governing Board Policy (BP 1312.1 Complaints Concerning School Employees). Speakers are cautioned that under California Law, no person is immune from liability for making intentionally false or defamatory comments regarding any person simply because those comments are made at a public meeting.

 PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER INDIVIDUAL. TOTAL TIME FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON EACH ITEM IS LIMITED TO TWELVE (12) MINUTES.

1.        Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
2.        Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation
3.        Pupil Personnel - Consideration of Student Discipline
4.        Public Employee Assignment/ Discipline/ Dismissal/ Release/ Reassignment/ Transfer for Employee -  Government Code section 54957: Ed Code 44932(a): Section (a), Section (c), and Section (g)
5.        Acquisition of Land, Facilities, and Real Estate 
6.        Student Discipline - Student ID - 116090

              Stiplulated Expulsion Student 116090 - Scott Heitman.pdf

Reconvene in Open Session. This is the tentative time to begin Open Session: however, this could be delayed due to length of time necessary to discuss issues in Closed Session.

Pledge will be led by Jesse Gaona.

Board Chair, Mr. Jesse Gaona will report out any action taken in Closed Session and the votes of the Board.

Authorized Representative

Board Member Comments by Board Members can be made at this time.

Guidelines for Public Comment 

This is an opportunity for citizens to address the school board on any item that is on the agenda and other school related matters, or suggest topics for future agendas. With regards to items not on the agenda, the Board cannot discuss or take action per state law. Speakers who wish to address the Board must fill out and return a Speaker’s Card prior to the beginning of the meeting. 

Speakers shall limit their comments to three minutes or less. Charges or complaints against employees should be submitted first to the Superintendent and then to the Governing Board under the provisions of the Governing Board Policy (BP 1312.1 Complaints Concerning School Employees). Speakers are cautioned that under California Law, no person is immune from liability for making intentionally false or defamatory comments regarding any person simply because those comments are made at a public meeting.

PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER INDIVIDUAL. TOTAL TIME FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON EACH ITEM IS LIMITED TO TWELVE (12) MINUTES.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the minutes of the March 26, 2026 regular board meeting.

The Board of Directors will conduct an enrollment lottery for grades TK through 12th for Mojave River Academy Schools for the month of April 2026. The attendance of Parent/Legal Guardian during the lottery is not mandatory nor required. The school sites will be contacting Parent/Legal Guardian if a spot is available for their student. Parent/Legal Guardians are encouraged to make sure to keep their contact information updated with the school sites.

Learning Centers listed by Charter:

Charter: Gold Canyon 

Fontana Learning Center 

Desert Hot Springs Learning Center 

Charter: Marble City 

Phelan Learning Center 

Desert Hot Springs Learning Center 

Charter: National Trails 

Colton Learning Center 

Beaumont Learning Center 

Charter: Oro Grande 

West Victorville Learning Center 

Bakersfield Learning Center 

Charter: Rockview Park 

Hesperia Learning Center 

Desert Hot Springs Learning Center 

Charter: Route 66 

Victorville Learning Center

Palm Springs Learning Center

Charter: Silver Mountain 

Barstow Learning Center 

Tehachapi Learning Center

Consent Items may be moved to the ACTION ITEM(s) - MOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - MOJAVE RIVER ACADEMY SCHOOLS category for separate action and discussion at the request of the Board of Directors. 

*A consent agenda groups routine meeting discussion points into a single agenda item. In so doing, the grouped items can be approved in one action, rather than through the filing of multiple motions.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the following Contracts/Agreements:

1. Agreement with Advanced Exercise for the purchase and installation of sports flooring and related materials in the amount of $123,897.29, based on Proposal #095187-R1 dated March 30, 2026, and executed April 2, 2026.
2. Agreement with Advanced Exercise for the purchase and installation of fitness equipment and related materials in the amount of $247,321.59, based on Proposal #095211-R0 dated March 27, 2026, and executed April 2, 2026.
3. Agreement with Swedlows Distributors Inc. for furniture, delivery, and assembly services in an amount not to exceed $41,034.52 for a term of March 23, 2026 through June 30, 2026, executed April 2, 2026.
4. Agreement with Spectrum Business for enterprise internet services in an estimated amount of $185,400 annually for a term of March 18, 2026 through March 17, 2029, executed March 18, 2026.
5. Agreement amendment with Margaret Williams to increase the not to exceed amount to $22,300, executed March 5, 2026.
6. Agreement with M&D Artificial Turf & Landscaping LLC for artificial turf installation services in an amount not to exceed $46,465 for a term of March 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026.
7. Intent to Award to California Tool & Welding Supply for the purchase of welding supplies and materials in an amount not to exceed $13,679.78, based on Quote #083590 dated January 27, 2026.
8. Agreement with Swedlows Distributors Inc. for furniture, delivery, and assembly services for Mojave River Academy in an amount not to exceed $39,035.86 for a term of April 3, 2026 through June 30, 2026, executed April 10, 2026.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the purchase of student and chaperone tickets for the overnight Grad Bash 2026 event at Universal Studios Hollywood for all Mojave River Academy sites. The total cost for all participating sites is not to exceed $60,000, which includes student and chaperone tickets.

The Board of Directors will consider approving individual GoGo Speech memberships for new Speech-Language Pathologists Maral Gezalyan and Gina Tashijan for a six-month term, not to exceed $100.

The Board of Directors will consider approving an Agreement for Consulting Services between Mojave River Academy and Jensen School Business Consulting, Inc. to provide professional business and financial consulting services for the 2025–2026 school year, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the purchase of Health and Ethnic Studies curriculum, including digital access and paper textbooks, for an annual implementation fee of $1,500, digital access in the amount of $12,000, and paper textbooks for Ethnic Studies in the amount of $27,096, for a total cost not to exceed $40,596.

The Board of Directors will consider approving an overnight out of state conference for Caleb Gray to attend National Alliance for Public Charter Schools in New Orleans, LA from 6/23/26 to 6/27/26.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the purchase of 1,000 Lenovo Chromebooks, including Google Chrome Education upgrades, protective cases, installation services, device services, and recycling fees, as well as 500 Lenovo USB-C 65W power adapters through CDW-G for Mojave River Academy. The total combined cost will not exceed $571,576.01, inclusive of taxes and fees. This purchase supports student technology access, device management, and ongoing device functionality across school sites.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the designation of Kari Hemsley, Joshua Garcia, and MaryLou Cusino as authorized officers for Mojave River Academy bank accounts, with the authority to execute documents, agreements, and conduct other official banking matters on behalf of the organization.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the following:

• Phase 1 of the preliminary project vision and budget estimate for the Mojave River Academy Esports & Technology Flagship, as presented by GameSync Consulting, in an amount not to exceed $760,000 for technology, furniture, and integration
• The Master Services Agreement with GameSync Esports & Gaming Centers, LLC, doing business as GameSync Consulting, in the total amount of $11,500.00 for consulting services, with additional scope, deliverables, and fees to be defined in future Statements of Work.

The Board of Directors is recommended to approve the selection of Advanced Healthstyles Fitness Equipment, Inc, dba: Advanced Exercise, encompassing the procurement and installation of fitness equipment and sports flooring for Mojave River Sports Academy, in total amount of $371,218.88, with prevailing wage costs excluded and paid by Advanced Exercise (DIR #1000842654).

The Board of Directors will consider approving all Board Policies and Administrative Regulations.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the amended 2026–2027 Mojave River Academy MRA School Calendar.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the amended Mojave River Academy Organizational Chart.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the following salary schedules to support staffing and compensation for the upcoming school years:

• 25/26 Certificated Virtual Teachers
• 26/27 Certificated Virtual Teachers
• 26/27 Certificated Teachers
• 26/27 Certificated CWA/Counselors and Teachers on Assignment
• 26/27 Classified Hourly
• 26/27 Classified Management
• 26/27 Certificated Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers

The Board of Directors will consider approving the distribution of Chromebooks to graduating seniors, including the associated total value and number of devices. 

The Board of Directors will consider approving an overnight field trip for students from West Victorville, Barstow, and Tehachapi to attend the Directing Change Film Festival Award Ceremony. The trip will include appropriate supervision by assigned staff and compliance with all school policies and procedures for overnight travel.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle for operational use. The total cost of the vehicle is not to exceed $63,000, which includes applicable taxes, fees, and rebates.

The Board of Directors will consider approving an agreement with Parchment for records management and transcript services to support student records requests, processing, and secure fulfillment for Mojave River Academy. The agreement will begin July 1 and is not to exceed $63,000 for a three-year term.

The next board meeting of the Mojave River Academy Schools Board of Directors will be held on May 21, 2026 at 8:00am at Mojave River Academy, 13911 Park Ave Suite 108, Victorville, CA 92392.