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Clarksville Charter School

Minutes

Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/96568347400

Meeting ID: 965 6834 7400
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Clarksville Mission Statement
Clarksville Charter School provides a flexible personalized learning experience, empowering families to tailor a program designed around the specific needs of each student. In collaboration with highly qualified credentialed teachers, students engage in diverse and dynamic learning pathways and unparalleled enrichment opportunities to achieve personal and academic success. 

Directors Present

Emily Allen (remote), Kathleen Burwell-Callero (remote), Keri Dalebout (remote), Lisa Jobe (remote)

Directors Absent

Kelley Laliberte

Guests Present

Darcy Belleza (remote), Jenell Sherman (remote), Julie Haycock-Cavender (remote), Katie Royer (remote), Kimmi Buzzard (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Emily Allen called a meeting of the board of directors of Clarksville Charter School to order on Tuesday Apr 13, 2021 at 6:03 PM.

C.

Approval of the Agenda

Lisa Jobe made a motion to approve the agenda.
Kathleen Burwell-Callero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kelley Laliberte
Absent
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye

D.

Public Comments

No public coments were made.

II. Finance

A.

School Counselor Salary Schedule

Jenell Sherman explained that the salary schedule for High School Counselors was adjusted to 200 work days.
Keri Dalebout made a motion to approve the updated School Counselor Salary Schedule.
Lisa Jobe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Absent
Emily Allen
Aye

B.

Discussion and Potential Action on the Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) Application for Funding

Jenell Sherman explained that this application allows the school to attempt to attain additional funding. The school plans to apply for Title 1 (Low SES), Title II (Professional Development), and Title III (EL Students) federal funds.

 

Emily Allen asked if there is additional testing required for students with the acceptance of this funding. Jenell Sherman shared that student progress and growth will need to be monitored.

 

Keri Dalebout asked if students are required to attain a certain threshold of achievement. Jenell Sherman shared that student progress will need to be documented.

 

Lisa Jobe asked if the funds are competitive. Jenell Sherman shared that schools qualify based on student populations.

 

Emily Allen asked what the downside would be for these funds. Jenell Sherman shared that the amount of documentation and additional clerical work is significant. 

 

Emily Allen asked if the amount of funding was specified. Jenell Sherman shared the anticipated amounts for Title 1 and ESSER II funding for Clarksville.

 

Katie Burwell asked for more specificity regarding the type and frequency of testing to comply with the funding requirements. Jenell Sherman shared that internal testing assessment data and ELPAC test scores that are already being conducted can be used.

 

Emily Allen asked for more information about what types of programs the funds will be used for. Jenell Sherman shared that the programs are outlined in the LCAP addendum and program assurances.

 

Emily Allen asked when the application is due. Jenell Sherman shared that April 16, 2021 is the extended deadline.
Lisa Jobe made a motion to approve the Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) Application for Funding.
Kathleen Burwell-Callero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Absent

C.

Discussion and Potential Action on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum for Title 1

Jenell Sherman shared the LCAP Addendum. 
Keri Dalebout made a motion to approve the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum for Title 1.
Lisa Jobe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Emily Allen
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Absent
Lisa Jobe
Aye

D.

Discussion and Potential Action on the ESSER II Assurances

Janell Sherman shared that the ESSER II Assurances are the school's agreement to use the funds the way they are intended and that the funds are not being used to fund programs that are already in existence.
Kathleen Burwell-Callero made a motion to approve the ESSER II Assurances.
Lisa Jobe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Absent

E.

Discussion and Potential Action on the Approval of Software License Purchase

Emily Allen confirmed that all Board members received an email that was sent that included a confidential legal memo. 
Keri Dalebout made a motion to allow Jenell Sherman to move forward with the Software License Purchase.
Lisa Jobe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Absent
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye

III. Closing Items

A.

Board of Director's Comments & Requests

Lisa Jobe shared that she may not be able to attend the next board meeting due to travel.

 

Emily Allen requested that the Board review the Executive Director Evaluation prior to the next meeting

 

The Board will continue with the Governance Academy.

B.

Announcement of Next Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

April 29, 2021 at 6:30 pm.

C.

Adjourn Meeting

Kathleen Burwell-Callero made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:39 pm.
Lisa Jobe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Absent
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:39 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Emily Allen
Prepared By
Kathy Fagundo

Noted By


Board Secretary
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