Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday October 17, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Location
2060 Cameron Street, Ventura, CA 93001 Room 20
Directors Present
Adam Meyers, Cecilia Johnston, Deanna Weik, Eva Oxelson, Tom Mc Nerney, Tricia McClain
Directors Absent
Liz Smiley
Ex Officio Members Present
Mary Galvin
Non Voting Members Present
Mary Galvin
Guests Present
Benny Martinez, Ken Maryanski, Laura Bingham, Marlo Hartsuyker, Tony Biasotti
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Tricia McClain called a meeting of the board of directors of Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education to order on Thursday Oct 17, 2019 at 6:33 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Mission Statement
D.
Approve the Agenda
Deanna Weik made a motion to approve the agenda.
Tom Mc Nerney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes
Tom Mc Nerney made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 09-19-19 Board Meeting on 09-19-19.
Cecilia Johnston seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Consent Agenda
--Ratification of attached check register, purchase orders, summary of revenue and expenditures for the month of September, 2019
--Gifts to School: $1,000 from Nordson Medical Group
--Credit Cards: MGalvin: $534.37 Lisa Hildebrand: $714.31
--Personnel:
--Approval of the hiring of Adrienne Muriilo as substitute teacher
--Approval of the hiring of Kristin Billings as substitute teacher
--Approval of the hiring of Eo Reveles for part time homeschool teacher
--Gifts to School: $1,000 from Nordson Medical Group
--Credit Cards: MGalvin: $534.37 Lisa Hildebrand: $714.31
--Personnel:
--Approval of the hiring of Adrienne Muriilo as substitute teacher
--Approval of the hiring of Kristin Billings as substitute teacher
--Approval of the hiring of Eo Reveles for part time homeschool teacher
Eva Oxelson made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items as presented.
Adam Meyers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Upcoming Events
--Garden Work Day 10/20 9am
--Fall Break 10/28-11/1
--Trash-a-Thon 11/6
--PAC: 11/14 6:30p Room 20
--Board Meeting: 11/21 6:30 Room 20
--Thanksgiving Feast: 11/22 Camp Comfort
--Annual VCOE Programmatic Audit: 6pm Camarillo
--Fall Break 10/28-11/1
--Trash-a-Thon 11/6
--PAC: 11/14 6:30p Room 20
--Board Meeting: 11/21 6:30 Room 20
--Thanksgiving Feast: 11/22 Camp Comfort
--Annual VCOE Programmatic Audit: 6pm Camarillo
II. Communications
A.
Public Comments
None
B.
President and Board Report
Deanna thanked Mary and Lisa for being proactive in planning for possible blackouts.
C.
Board Committee Reports
Educational Excellence Committee: Eva Oxelson (Chair), Tom McNerney
Governance Committee: Deanna Weik (Chair), Cecilia Johnston, Tricia McClain: Deann reported that the Committee will be researching school leadership models and will keep all stakeholders informed of their process.
Finance Committee: Liz Smiley (Chair), Tricia McClain
CEO Support and Evaluation Committee: Tricia McClain (Chair), Deanna Weik, Cecilia Johnston
Development Committee: Adam Meyers (Chair), Liz Smiley: Adam reported that he is looking at previous years' annual donations to determine realistic goals moving forward.
Governance Committee: Deanna Weik (Chair), Cecilia Johnston, Tricia McClain: Deann reported that the Committee will be researching school leadership models and will keep all stakeholders informed of their process.
Finance Committee: Liz Smiley (Chair), Tricia McClain
CEO Support and Evaluation Committee: Tricia McClain (Chair), Deanna Weik, Cecilia Johnston
Development Committee: Adam Meyers (Chair), Liz Smiley: Adam reported that he is looking at previous years' annual donations to determine realistic goals moving forward.
D.
Parent Liaison Report
Tony reported that there was no PAC meeting in October due to a lack of agenda topics.
E.
Teacher Report
Laura reported that the Teachers met with Nate from EL to get an introduction to the Partner Development process. Five teachers and Lisa are attending the EL conference this week in Atlanta; we had the first round of parent conferences this week; Kindergartners will have their first field trip next week to Underwood Farms in Moorpark.
F.
Directors' Report
Mary reported that attendance was down due to recent Highway closures and wind/fire event on 10/11. The Earth Day Committee met and is planning another great event for 4/25/20 and have a goal of $40K net profit.
G.
VCOE Director of Charter School Support and Oversight Report
Marlo reported that she and Dr. Morales recently visited the VCS campus and both she and Dr. Morales were very impressed with all they saw.
III. Items Scheduled for Information, Discussion, and/or Action
A.
Census Partnership Resolution
The Board heard a presentation by Ken Maryanski regarding a 2020 Census Partnership and was asked to pass a Resolution in support.
Cecilia Johnston made a motion to approve the Resolution to support the Census Partnership as presented.
Eva Oxelson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Tricia McClain |
Aye
|
| Cecilia Johnston |
Aye
|
| Eva Oxelson |
Aye
|
| Liz Smiley |
Absent
|
| Deanna Weik |
Aye
|
| Adam Meyers |
Aye
|
| Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
|
B.
CDE Dashboard Local Indicators
Schools are required to share the results of its local indicators of the state's seven priorities with its local governing board at a regularly scheduled meeting of the local governing board.
Mary reviewed the Local Indicators for VCS on the CA Dashboard.
Mary reviewed the Local Indicators for VCS on the CA Dashboard.
C.
Recent Legislation Update
Mary shared a presentation of all the recent legislation affecting charter schools in California.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Deanna Weik made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Cecilia Johnston seconded the motion.
The motion did not carry.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tom Mc Nerney
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