Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 31, 2018 at 6:30 PM
Location
2060 Cameron Street, Ventura, CA 93003 Room 12
Directors Present
Cecilia Johnston, Deanna Weik, Eva Oxelson, Jane Meyer, Tricia McClain
Directors Absent
Tracey Reineke
Ex Officio Members Present
Lisa Hildebrand, Mary Galvin
Non Voting Members Present
Lisa Hildebrand, Mary Galvin
Guests Present
Adam Meyers, Laura Bingham, Tom McNerney, Tony Biasotti
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Cecilia Johnston called a meeting of the board of directors of Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education to order on Thursday May 31, 2018 at 6:30 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Mission Statement
Read by Eva Oxelson
D.
Approve the Agenda
Tricia McClain made a motion to approve the agenda.
Jane Meyer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Communications
A.
Public Comments
None
B.
Parent Liaison Report
Tony reported on the PAC meeting. The general consensus of parents was that if the teachers believe it's best we should trust them. Others agreed that having math for only one hour a day doesn't work; one parent noted that her family will be sad not having such a diverse age friend group; many were happy to keep looping.
III. Items Scheduled for Information, Discussion and/or Action
A.
Grade Level Discussion
Cece asked about a loss of community; Lisa stated that she believes having whole classes stay together for two years should build a stronger community; it will give better flexibility for big/little buddy groupings; maybe also a plus for parents to work in the classroom for two years in a row; there will still be many opportunities for cross age groupings and activities.
Eva Oxelson made a motion to approve straight grade levels from 1st-4th grades beginning in the 2018-19 school year.
Deanna Weik seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
BOARD ADJOURNS TO CLOSED SESSION-Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Deanna made a motion to adjourn to closed session at 6:47 pm.
Tricia seconded the motion.
The board voted unanimously to adjourn to closed session.
Tricia seconded the motion.
The board voted unanimously to adjourn to closed session.
C.
BOARD Returns to Open Session
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:35 p.m.
D.
Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session
None.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Jane Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Tricia McClain seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cecilia Johnston