Pacific Coast Academy
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
Pacific Coast Academy Office
13915 Danielson St. #200, Poway, CA 92064
Directors Present
Benjamin Fung, Jessica Ackermann, Kim Gill
Directors Absent
Eric Banatao, Patty Adams
Guests Present
Jennifer Faber, Krystin Demofonte, Shari Erlendson
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Benjamin Fung called a meeting of the board of directors of Pacific Coast Academy to order on Thursday Jan 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
B.
Roll Call of Board Members
C.
Public Comments
D.
Approval of the Agenda
Jessica Ackermann made a motion to Approve the agenda.
Kim Gill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Executive Director Report
F.
Legislative Updates
II. Finance
A.
November Financial Report
Kim Gill made a motion to Approve the November Financial Report.
Jessica Ackermann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Resolution to Open Revolving Line of Credit
Jessica Ackermann made a motion to Approve the Resolution to Open Revolving Line of Credit.
Kim Gill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Resolution to Open Bank Account for PCA School Facilities LLC
Kim Gill made a motion to Approve the Resolution to Open Bank Account for PCA School Facilities LLC.
Jessica Ackermann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Resolution to Transfer of Funds to PCA School Facilities LLC
Kim Gill made a motion to Approve the Resolution to Transfer of Funds to PCA School Facilities LLC.
Jessica Ackermann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Resolution to Appoint Manager for PCA School Facilities, LLC
Kim Gill made a motion to Approve the Resolution to Appoint Manager for PCA School Facilities, LLC.
Jessica Ackermann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
2024-2025 Audit Report
Jessica Ackermann made a motion to Approve the 2024-2025 Audit Report.
Kim Gill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Other Business
A.
2024-2025 School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
Kim Gill made a motion to Approve the 2024-2025 School Accountability Report Card (SARC).
Jessica Ackermann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
2026-2027 School Calendars
Jessica Ackermann made a motion to Approve 2026-2027 School Calendars.
Benjamin Fung seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Continuation of the Facilities Use Agreement for Dehesa Records Office
Kim Gill made a motion to Approve the Continuation of the Facilities Use Agreement for Dehesa Records Office.
Jessica Ackermann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Referral Protocols for Addressing Pupil Behavioral Health Concerns Policy
Jessica Ackermann made a motion to Approve the Referral Protocols for Addressing Pupil Behavioral Health Concerns Policy.
Kim Gill seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Executive Director Evaluation Procedure
IV. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes
Kim Gill made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 12-10-25.
Jessica Ackermann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
C.
Admissions/ Public Random Drawing/Lottery Policy
D.
2025-2026 Employee Handbook
E.
2025-2026 Compensation Policy and Stipend Chart
F.
Comprehensive School Safety Plan
G.
Educational Records Policy
H.
Harassment, Discrimination, Intimidation & Bullying Prevention Policy
I.
Immigration Enforcement Policy
J.
Immigration Enforcement Policy Related to the Detention or Deportation of a Student’s Family Member
K.
Invoices over 100K
L.
Approve Consent Agenda
Kim Gill made a motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
Jessica Ackermann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Closing Items
A.
Announcement of Next Scheduled Meeting- March 12 at 6:00pm
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:23 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Benjamin Fung
There were no public comments.