Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School

Minutes

Special Session Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday August 14, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Location

Video Conference Link: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85371068909?pwd=TkpjR0dBNFM4bWplZEhRdGRzU2hJQT09
Meeting ID: 853 7106 8909
Password: 1Uzghf
 

Directors Present

C. Billings (remote), E. Hatch (remote), L. Anderson (remote), M. Barron (remote), R. Christopherson (remote), S. Marx (remote), S. Stevens (remote)

Directors Absent

S. Trivedi

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

S. Stevens

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

S. Stevens

Ex Officio Members Present

M. Ston (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

M. Ston (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

C. Billings called a meeting of the board of directors of Arco Iris Spanish Immersion School to order on Friday Aug 14, 2020 at 6:02 PM.

II. New Business

A.

Blueprint Reopening

Executive Director Michelle Herron presented the updated Blueprint for Reopening based upon new guidance from Beaverton Schoo; District.

ACTION ITEM: Executive Director Michelle Herron to determine what other counties students and teachers reside to understand exact return requirements for case rates and test positivity. 
S. Stevens left.
S. Stevens arrived.
R. Christopherson made a motion to adopt the revised 2020-2021 school year calendar as presented.
S. Stevens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Hatch
Aye
S. Marx
Aye
R. Christopherson
Aye
C. Billings
Aye
L. Anderson
Aye
S. Trivedi
Absent
S. Stevens
Aye
M. Barron
Aye
S. Stevens made a motion to approve the comprehensive distance learning Blueprint for Reopening.
M. Barron seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Stevens
Aye
R. Christopherson
Aye
M. Barron
Aye
C. Billings
Aye
S. Marx
Aye
L. Anderson
Aye
S. Trivedi
Absent
E. Hatch
Aye

B.

Employment Agreement

Executive Director Michelle Herron presented the employment agreement for Deirdre Ruiz, who is currently under a sponsored restricted license with the Portland Public Schools. TSPC is opining on transferability. The Board asked about the candidate and ODE requirements and waivers. 

ACTION ITEM: Executive Director Michelle Herron to initiate waiver with ODE.
ACTION ITEM: Executive Director Michelle Herron to notify BSD.
M. Barron made a motion to approve Employment Agreement for Deirdre Ruiz contingent upon successful licensure.
R. Christopherson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Anderson
Aye
S. Marx
Aye
S. Trivedi
Absent
R. Christopherson
Aye
S. Stevens
Aye
C. Billings
Aye
M. Barron
Aye
E. Hatch
Aye

C.

Technology procurement

Executive Director Michelle Herron discussed current technology needs and presented the procurement quote for iPads and Chromebooks, all of which are covered under the grant.
S. Stevens made a motion to support the additional amount for technology purchases by the preferred vendors.
L. Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Stevens
Aye
L. Anderson
Aye
E. Hatch
Aye
C. Billings
Aye
S. Marx
Aye
M. Barron
Aye
R. Christopherson
Aye
S. Trivedi
Absent

D.

IPM and HASS Proposal

Mr. Mario Barron presented the new IPM and HASS proposal for the 2020-21 year. 
M. Barron made a motion to approve the IPM and HASS proposal and give authority to Ms. Christa Billings to sign the formal agreement.
R. Christopherson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Barron
Aye
C. Billings
Aye
E. Hatch
Aye
L. Anderson
Aye
S. Stevens
Aye
R. Christopherson
Aye
S. Trivedi
Absent
S. Marx
Aye

III. Closing Items

A.

Closing Comments and Action Items

Ms. Sara Marx read the Action Items.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:54 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Marx