Mission Statement read by Eva Oxelson:
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.

Mary and Lisa presented Beth with a clock commemorating her service to VCS. Delicious cake was had by all!

1--Ratification of attached check register, purchase orders, summary of revenue and expenditures for the month of May, 2017.
2--Gifts to School: Recycling Fundraiser $207.12; Escrip $15.07; Microsoft Settlement $940.32; Amazon Smile $237.00
3--Credit Cards:  L.Hildebrand: $307.81 (credit $297.59) ; M.Galvin: $1379.27
4.--Charter Safe Insurance Renewal for 2017-18: $28,843
5.--Expeditionary Learning Agreement for professional development for 2016-17: $16,000 ($24K budgeted)
6--Personnel:  
--Approval of the resignation/termination of Makenna Kuresa (long term sub); V. Frausto (paraeducator); D.Chennault (Kinder para);C.Fuentes (Homeschool Teacher); and the retirement of Beth Tappin (Homeschool Coordinator/Teacher)
----Approval of changing C. Stadtmiller FTE from .838 to .80; Approval  of changing C. Mendez FTE from .75 to .60
--Approval of moving S.Melican on the salary schedule to CL 5 Step 11 from CL 5 Step 10.
--Approval of increasing F.Hansmeier from .45 to 1
--Approval of increasing E.Swanson from .54 FTE to .586 FTE
--Approval of the re-hiring of T.Hooson at .65 FTE
--Approval of the hiring of B. Hynes as paraeducator sub
 

Tracey arrived at 6:46.

There were no public comments.

There was no board correspondence to report.

CEO evaluations for the School's Directors are open on Board on Track.  Board members should complete them before next meeting.

The Governance Committee met to discuss current By-laws.  The Board will revisit their findings and what this means for committee formation on the future.

The Finance Committee did not meet this month.

The Educational Excellence Committee did not meet this month.

The Facility Committee did not meet this month.

CEO Evaluation Committee had nothing to report, but reminded board members to complete and review the Board on Track evaluations.

None

Laura shared the work of classes that received the IMPACT II awards last month.  She presented the 1st and 2nd grade work in researching and developing ways to support our local bee community.

Lisa Hildebrand reported that staff Performance Plans are complete and that professional development will be provided by Expeditionary Learning throughout the upcoming year.  The board expressed appreciation for the detailed written report they were provided.  
Mary Galvin reported there was a break in in the school office, that she arranged for a storage bin for garage items; and that the year-end Parent Survey had a surge in responses over prior years.
 

None

This item is on agenda.

Changes to the Bylaws were discussed including Article VII Section 3 and 7 and 23.   Cece will work on these and bring the revised document back to the board for approval in August.
Item tabled.

Mary presented an updated and revised three year Technology Plan 2016-2019 for Board approval.

Lisa and Mary presented the 2017-18 LCAP to the Board for approval.

Benny presented the projected budget for the 2017-2018 school year for Board approval.
 

--The Board would welcome more frequent visits from teachers sharing their work with students.
--The Board would like to find ways to involve more parents.
--It was suggested to revisit in the future our relationship with Board on Track.

-- The Governance Committee will share job descriptions at the meeting on Aug. 15th.
--Board Nominations/Election will be discussed and/or made on Aug. 5th.

The Board adjourned to closed session convened at 8:54 pm and reconvened to open session at 10:05 pm.  There was nothing to report out.