Final

Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday April 19, 2018 at 6:30 PM PDT

Location

2060 Cameron Street, Ventura, CA 93001 Room 12
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD BY PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY
 
The Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education (“School”) welcomes your participation at the School’s Board meetings.  The purpose of the public meeting of the Board of Directors (“Board”) is to conduct the affairs of the School in public.  We are pleased that you are in attendance and hope that you will visit these meetings often.  We honor our partners in education.  We recognize that we are a collective group of teachers, parents, students, and community.  We encourage written and verbal communication.  Your participation is vital to the healthy operation of our school.  Our guidelines:
  1. Agendas are available to all audience members at the door to the meeting.
  2. “Request to Speak” forms are available to all audience members who wish to speak on any agenda item(s) or under the general category of “Communications”.
  3. “Public Comments" is set aside for members of the audience to address the Board.  However, due to public meeting laws, the Board can only listen to your issue, not respond or take action.  These presentations are limited to five (5) minutes each and total time allotted to non-agenda items that will not exceed thirty (30) minutes.  The Board may give direction to staff to respond to your concern or you may be offered the option of returning with a community-requested item.
  4. With regard to items that are on the agenda, you may specify that agenda item on your request form and you will be given an opportunity to speak for up to five (5) minutes when the Board discusses that item.
  5. When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to state their name and affiliation with the School.
  6. Community members may request that a topic related to School business be placed on future agenda in accordance with the guidelines in Board Governance Policy.  If such an item is properly agendized and publicly noticed, the Board can discuss, respond, and possibly act upon such an item.
  7. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request, the School may furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Individuals who require appropriate alternative modification of the agenda in order to participate in Board meetings are invited to contact the Director’s office.  To request assistance contact (805) 648-5503.
  8. Public requests for agenda and materials should be directed in writing to the Director of Operations at mary@ venturacharterschool.org. 
  9. Board agendas for regular meetings are posted 72 hours in advance at www.venturacharterschool.org and at 2060 Cameron Street, Ventura, CA  93001.

Agenda

     
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Call the Meeting to Order
  B. Record Attendance and Guests
  C. Mission Statement
   

As a progressive school, we educate the "whole child" by addressing the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical needs of K-8 students.  We enable students to flourish through the use of innovative curriculum and instruction that empowers them to reach their innate intellectual, creative, and leadership potentials.
  D. Approve the Agenda
  E. Approve Minutes March 15, 2018
   
Board approval of the Regular Board Meeting Minutes of March 15, 2018 is requested.
   
  F. Consent Agenda
   
1--Ratification of attached check register, purchase orders, summary of revenue and expenditures for the month of March, 2018.
2--Gifts to School:  $604.76-Skating Plus
3--Credit Cards:  MGalvin: $512.95 ; LHildebrand: $348.97
4-Personnel:  
--Approval of the extension of  a leave for Bethany Ellis from her full time position for the 2018-19 school year.
--Approval of the hiring of Gwen Boden as substitute teacher
 
  G. Upcoming Events
   
Earth Day Ecofest: April 21st: Plaza Park 10am-4pm
PHD Panel Presentations: April 20th, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 27th 1pm-3pm Room 12
PHD Reception:  April 27th:  6:30pm-8:30 pm  DATA Cafeteria
PAC Meeting:  May 10th- 6:30-8:30 pm Room 12
Strategic Planning Committee Retreat:  May 19th 9am-3pm
Regular Board Meeting: May 17th-6:30 pm  Room 12




 
II. Communications
 
CEO Support And Eval
  A. Public Comments
  B. Board Correspondence
  C. President and Board Report
  D. Board Committee Reports
   

Governance Committee:  Jane Meyer, Cece Johnston, Deanna Weik
Finance Committee:  Tricia McClain, Jane Meyer
Educational Excellence Committee: Eva Oxelson, Tricia McClain
Facility Committee:  Tracey Reineke, Cecilia Johnston
CEO Evaluation Committee:  Deanna Weik, Cecilia Johnston, Tracey Reineke
  E. Parent Liaison Report
  F. Teacher Report
  G. Directors' Reports
  H. VCOE Director of Charter School Support and Oversight Report
  I. Local Control Action Plan (LCAP) Update
   
2017-18 Goals
Goal 1: Improve student achievement for all VCS students.
Goal 2: Implement California State Standards through Project Based Learning
Goal 3:  Create a safe welcoming inclusive climate for all students and their families.
III. Items Scheduled for Information, Discussion and/or Action
 
Development
  A. Expeditionary Learning Presentation
   
The Board will hear a presentation on Expeditionary Learning.
  B. Mid-year Benchmark Assessment Results
   

The Board will hear a presentation of the mid-year benchmark assessment results.
  C. LCAP Survey Results
   

The Board will hear a report of the LCAP Survey results.
  D. BSA Agreement 2018-19
   
Board approval is requested for the attached agreement for BSA's back office services for the 2018-19 school year.
  E. Suspension Expulsion Policy
   
Board approval is requested for the attached revisions to  Suspension Expulsion Policy's "Written Notice to Expel" on page 10.
 
  F. School Safety Plan
   

Board approval is requested for the attached  revised School Safety plan.
  G. Revised VCS Dress Code
   

Board approval is requested for the attached VCS Dress Code:
 
  H. Strategic Planning Contract
   

Board approval is requested for the attached contract with Annie Crangle Consulting for Strategic Planning.  The contract was reviewed by both VCS Counsel and insurance provider.
  I. J-13 Form
   

Board approval is requested for the J-13 form for March 21st and 22nd due to rains.
  J. Stipends for Strategic Planning
   

Board approval is requested for a $500 stipend for each staff member serving on the core strategic planning team .
  K. Board Meeting Check-in
   
The Board will discuss the meeting/procedures.
  L. Future Agenda Items
IV. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting