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

Board Chair, Mr. Jesse Gaona, will call the name of each Board Member, and each member in 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 Cod section 54957: Ed Code 44932(a): Section (a), Section (c), and Section (g)
5.        Acquisition of Land, Facilities, and Real Estate 

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.

CEO Report

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 April 16, 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 Memorandum of Understanding between Mojave River Academy and Victor Valley College for the College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) Partnership Agreement for the 2026–2027 school year, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, to provide dual enrollment opportunities and college pathway courses for eligible high school students.

The Board of Directors will consider ratifying approval for Brandy Martinez to attend the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) 2026 Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, from June 28, 2026 through July 2, 2026.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the high-volume scanning proposal from Corodata for CUME records, including scanning, indexing, and optical character recognition (OCR) services, for an estimated total cost range of $178,963.75 to $202,693.75, plus applicable pickup and transportation fees.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the following 2026–2027 salary schedules for Mojave River Academy:

• MFT/Social Worker Salary Schedule
• Classified Exempt Salary Schedule
• Stipend Schedule

The Board of Directors will consider approving Proposal #119878 from Sierra School Equipment Company for furniture and classroom equipment for the Mojave River Academy Regional Complex, including collaborative learning, open learning, and small group learning spaces with tables, seating, storage, desks, markerboards, and related classroom furnishings for a total cost of $611,608.75, including applicable sales tax.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the Williams 2025–2026 third quarter findings report for visits to Mojave River Academy – Oro Grande, Route 66, and Silver Mountain charters.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the 2026–2027 regular board meeting schedule for Mojave River Academy.

The Board will consider approving an agreement with GigaKom for the MRA E-Rate MX Appliance Project (Project E2025-R1054SDC; FRN 251041817) for the term of April 16, 2026 through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $246,518.56.

The Board will consider approving an agreement with Pali Institute for Mojave River Academy students and staff to participate in the Outdoor Education Program at Pali Mountain in Running Springs, California, for the period of May 24, 2027 through May 26, 2027, in the amount of $93,000.00.

The Board will consider approving a Practicum Site Agreement between Mojave River Academy and National University to provide supervised clinical practicum opportunities for students enrolled in the National University Counseling Psychology Program.

The Board of Directors will review and give consideration to a request from Employee #486 for an extension of unpaid medical leave. This extension would remain in effect through the conclusion of the 2026-2027 school contract year. The Board’s consideration will include a review of the request’s alignment with district policy, operational needs, and the documentation provided regarding the employee's status.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the CalSTRS activation application for Mojave River Academy

The Board of Directors will consider approving Acellus for use as a teacher-supervised digital instructional resource within the Charter School’s nonclassroom-based independent study and fully online instructional programs. Approval is subject to independent study compliance requirements, accessibility and accommodations review, and student data privacy review.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the agreement with Goalbook for Goalbook Toolkit Membership and Services for up to 60 educators and administrators for the 2026–2029 school years in the amount of $35,700 annually, for a total cost of $107,100. Services will be provided from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.

The next board meeting of the Mojave River Academy Schools Board of Directors will be held on June 11, 2026 at 8:00am at Mojave River Academy, 13911 Park Ave Suite 108, Victorville, CA 92392.