SOAR Charter Academy

Minutes

SOAR Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM

THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice. REASONABLE LIMITATIONS MAY BE PLACED ON PUBLIC TESTIMONY The Governing Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting SOAR Charter Academy during normal business hours at (909) 888-3300 as far in advance as possible, but no later than 24 hours before the meeting. FOR MORE INFORMATION For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact SOAR Charter Academy, 198 W. Mill St., San Bernardino, CA 92408; telephone, (909) 888-3300; fax (909)888-3310; www.soarcharteracademy.org

 

 

Zoom Link for Public Access

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Directors Present

D. Williams, J. Valenzuela, J. Wilson, L. Guzman, N. Baird

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

K. Hadden, T. Lancaster, T. Martinez

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Valenzuela called a meeting of the board of directors of SOAR Charter Academy to order on Wednesday May 29, 2024 at 5:04 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

D. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from SOAR Board Meeting on 03-20-24.
N. Baird seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Valenzuela
Aye
J. Wilson
Aye
N. Baird
Aye
D. Williams
Aye
L. Guzman
Aye

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Hearing for 2024/25 LCAP

Trisha Lancaster did a presentation on the LCAP data along with the goals and actions for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. 

III. Discussion Items

A.

Directors' Updates

Board members get the opportunity to ask questions on the directors updates to clarify on the monthly updates and activities. 

B.

Financial Update

This item will be updated and presented on our June 18th meeting. 

C.

Williams Third Quarter Report

D.

Board Terms

Jason has termed out an we truly appreciate his service and dedication to SOAR. 

 

Nicole will look into a second term after her term expires in August 2024. 

 

Dakira will consider a second term after her term expires in Sept 2024

E.

CEO Evaluation 2023/24

The CEO evaluation will be presented on the next board meeting June 18th. 

IV. Action Items

A.

Approval of 2024/25 School Calendar

L. Guzman made a motion to Approve the 2024/25 School Calendar.
D. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Wilson
Aye
D. Williams
Aye
L. Guzman
Aye
J. Valenzuela
Aye
N. Baird
Aye

B.

Approval of 2024/25 Instructional Minutes

N. Baird made a motion to Approve the 2024/25 Instructional Minutes.
J. Wilson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Williams
Aye
J. Valenzuela
Aye
L. Guzman
Aye
J. Wilson
Aye
N. Baird
Aye

C.

Approval of ELOP

D. Williams made a motion to Approve the updated ELOP plan.
L. Guzman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Valenzuela
Aye
D. Williams
Aye
J. Wilson
Aye
N. Baird
Aye
L. Guzman
Aye

D.

Approval of UPK

Kristin explained there has been no expenditures so far.

E.

Approval of Arts, Music, and Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant Plan

N. Baird made a motion to approve the Arts, Music, and Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant Plan.
J. Wilson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Guzman
Aye
N. Baird
Aye
D. Williams
Aye
J. Wilson
Aye
J. Valenzuela
Aye

V. 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 6:42 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Valenzuela