--Ratification of attached check register, purchase orders, summary of revenue and expenditures for the month of May, 2020
--Gifts to School: Parent/Foundation: $4,000
--Credit Cards: MGalvin:$1831.15 Lisa Hildebrand: $502.17
--Personnel:  --Approval of the termination of Cassie Messer.
                      --Approval of the termination of Francine Freund
                       --Approval of the termination of Ashley Johnson
                       --Approval of the termination of Danny Bolanos
                       --Approval of the resignation of Fidelity Ballmer

June 30th:  School Office Closes
July 9th:  Board meeting 6pm
August ?:  Annual Board Retreat
August 13, 14, 17, 18:  Teacher Inservice
August 19:  First Day of School
August 20: Regular Board Meeting

None

Tricia reported that she attended the 8th grade Promotion ceremony that went very well.
Adam reported that he had several calls regarding the Board's written statement that went out to the community on June 4th condemning discrimination and racism in the U.S.

Educational Excellence Committee:  Eva Oxelson (Chair), Tom McNerney
Governance Committee:  Deanna Weik (Chair), Cecilia Johnston, Tricia McClain
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

Committees did not meet. But the Nominating Task Force met to consider the extension of three board members' terms: Tom McNerney, Adam Meyers, and Liz Smiley.

Tony reported that the PAC did not meet.

Laura reported that the staff discussed proposed budget cuts; that distance learning report cards went out; that the staff appreciated the Board's letter to the community on June 4th; and that they had a productive inservice meeting on June 11th with Sarah from EL and worked to establish staff norms.

-Mary reported that she is making plans necessary in the event we are allowed to reopen the school in August.  
-Lisa discussed the work teachers did on establishing group norms; reported on the 8th grade Promotion; and discussed work being done and plans being made for next year's instructional programs.

None

Mary provided and update regarding the Committee's first meeting: Liz and Tony also weighed in.  Mary stated that she and Lisa are drafting a Return to School plan for the Committee's next meeting on July 1st and noted the plan must be approved by the Board and turned into VCOE by July 15th.

Mary presented the COVID-19 Operations Report describing how VCS responded to the pandemic and closure of schools.

Benny presented the budget which represented $362,000 in cuts based on the Governor's proposal to cut LCFF funding by 10% and includes a freeze in step and column salary increases.  Mary requested that if cuts are not as deep as expected or if additional federal funding becomes available that the Board put salary step and column increases back into the budget.

In accordance with SB 1436, the legislative body shall orally report a summary of a recommendation for a final action on the salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of a local agency executive, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 3511.1, during the open meeting in which the final action is to be taken.  Tricia reported that the Director's salary schedule remains the same  ($117,734); that it includes $16,241 for Health and Welfare benefits and $1100 per year as a cell phone stipend.

Lisa requested Board for a $250 stipend for teachers who work on the EL Work Plan Team and who work on Distance Learning/Assessment/Scheduling Committees during the summer.  Total cost: $1,500 from this year's budget and $6,000 from next year's Professional Development Budget.

Mary presented a Progressive Discipline Policy and requested Board approval for it to be added to the Employee Handbook.

Mary presented updated Employment Agreements with COVID-19 and Telework language added and requested Board approval.

Mary presented the 2020-21 CharterSafe Renewal proposal which represents a 28% increase in premiums.  She reported that she will be seeking a reduction in this rate and will seek quotes from alternative providers.

In order to comply with AB 329, Board approval was requested for a policy outlining our Sexual Health Instruction plan.  Lisa answered some questions regarding the curriculum used.

Mary suggested that the Board retreat be held the week of August 3rd and will confirm all Board members' availability for that week.

Tricia announced there was no need for the Board to adjourn into Closed Session.

--Plan to reopen school.
--Board member term extensions.
--Injury Illness Prevention Plan
--Parent Handbook
--Cell Phone Policy

Tricia announced that Eva Oxelson's term on the Board will expire on June 30th and all thanked her for her service.