Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Location
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Directors Present
Adam Meyers (remote), Cecilia Johnston (remote), Deanna Weik (remote), Liz Smiley (remote), Tom Mc Nerney (remote), Tricia McClain (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
Lisa Hildebrand (remote), Mary Galvin (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
Lisa Hildebrand (remote), Mary Galvin (remote)
Guests Present
Benny Martinez (remote), Laura Bingham (remote)
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 Aug 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Mission Statement
VCS engages every student in meaningful and supportive learning experiences to grow resilient, educated, and socially intelligent human beings.
D.
Approve the Agenda
Cecilia Johnston made a motion to approve the agenda.
Adam Meyers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Tricia McClain |
Aye
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Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
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Cecilia Johnston |
Aye
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Deanna Weik |
Aye
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Adam Meyers |
Aye
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Liz Smiley |
Aye
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E.
Approve Minutes from 7-16-20
Tom Mc Nerney made a motion to approve the Minutes from 7-16-20.
Adam Meyers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Adam Meyers |
Aye
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Cecilia Johnston |
Aye
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Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
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Liz Smiley |
Aye
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Deanna Weik |
Aye
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Tricia McClain |
Aye
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F.
Consent Agenda
--Ratification of attached check register, purchase orders, summary of revenue and expenditures for the month of August, 2020
--Gifts to School: Parent/Foundation:
--Credit Cards: MGalvin:$1831.15 Lisa Hildebrand: $502.17
--Personnel: --Approval of the resignation of Allan Viscarra
--Approval of the hiring of Hannah Allen for 1.0 FTE Teacher
--Approval of the hiring of Annie Kate Barnes for .50 Homeschool Teacher.
--Approval of the hiring of Justine Medeiros for .50 Homeschool Teacher.
--Approval of the resignation of Mary Neathery
--Approval of the resignation of Angelica Norton
--Approval of the resignation of Jeannine Poles
--Approval of the resignation of Dana Peralta
--Approval of the change from equalized pay to hourly pay
for lead custodian.
--Approval of the hiring of Christine Snipes as .70 FTE paraeducator
--Gifts to School: Parent/Foundation:
--Credit Cards: MGalvin:$1831.15 Lisa Hildebrand: $502.17
--Personnel: --Approval of the resignation of Allan Viscarra
--Approval of the hiring of Hannah Allen for 1.0 FTE Teacher
--Approval of the hiring of Annie Kate Barnes for .50 Homeschool Teacher.
--Approval of the hiring of Justine Medeiros for .50 Homeschool Teacher.
--Approval of the resignation of Mary Neathery
--Approval of the resignation of Angelica Norton
--Approval of the resignation of Jeannine Poles
--Approval of the resignation of Dana Peralta
--Approval of the change from equalized pay to hourly pay
for lead custodian.
--Approval of the hiring of Christine Snipes as .70 FTE paraeducator
Cecilia Johnston made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items.
Liz Smiley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Cecilia Johnston |
Aye
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Adam Meyers |
Aye
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Deanna Weik |
Aye
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Liz Smiley |
Aye
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Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
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Tricia McClain |
Aye
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G.
Upcoming Events
August 27: PAC Budget Meeting
September 17: Board Meeting 6pm
September 24-25: Virtual Campout
October 8: PAC Meeting
October 14: Board Governance/Brown Act Training 5:30-8:30
October 15: Board Meeting 6pm
October 26-30: Fall Break
September 17: Board Meeting 6pm
September 24-25: Virtual Campout
October 8: PAC Meeting
October 14: Board Governance/Brown Act Training 5:30-8:30
October 15: Board Meeting 6pm
October 26-30: Fall Break
II. Communications
A.
Public Comments
None
B.
President and Board Report
None
C.
Board Committee Reports
Governance Committee: Deanna Weik (Chair), Cecilia Johnston, Tricia McClain: Deanna reported that there is someone interested in joining the board.
Finance Committee: Tom McNerney (Chair), Tricia McClain: Did not meet
CEO Support and Evaluation Committee: Tricia McClain (Chair), Deanna Weik, Cecilia Johnston: Did not meet.
Development Committee: Adam Meyers (Chair), Liz Smiley: Did not meet.
Finance Committee: Tom McNerney (Chair), Tricia McClain: Did not meet
CEO Support and Evaluation Committee: Tricia McClain (Chair), Deanna Weik, Cecilia Johnston: Did not meet.
Development Committee: Adam Meyers (Chair), Liz Smiley: Did not meet.
D.
Parent Liaison Report
None
E.
Teacher Report
Laura reported that teachers began school by calling each family. Teachers are getting materials out to their students and have been busy preparing for the year to start.
F.
Directors' Report
Lisa gave an update regarding EL Education and staff Crew. Mary updated the board on enrollment, device distribution and the PAC meeting/budget. The County Brown Act training will be on October 14th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
G.
VCOE Director of Charter School Support and Oversight Report
None
III. Items Scheduled for Information, Discussion, and/or Action
A.
Unaudited Acutals 2019-20
Benny reviewed the Unaudited Actuals report for 2019-20.
Deanna Weik made a motion to approve the Unaudited Actuals Report for 2019-20 as presented.
Adam Meyers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Deanna Weik |
Aye
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Tricia McClain |
Aye
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Adam Meyers |
Aye
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Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
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Cecilia Johnston |
Aye
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Liz Smiley |
Aye
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B.
Board Resolution Concerning Measures to Address Existing Students who Temporarily Disenroll
Mary presented a Resolution stipulating:
--Parents/Guardians of Students who wish to temporarily disenroll pursuant to this Resolution, must notify VCS by September 1, 2020 of their intent to disenroll and the intent to re-enroll for the 2021-22 school year; If no such timely notification is received by VCS, the Student’s “existing student” status will be forfeited; and
--Temporarily disenrolled students must notify VCS no later than May 28, 2021 confirming their intent to re-enroll for the 2021-22 school year. If no such notification is received by VCS, the Student’s “existing student” status will be forfeited; and
--During the 2020-21 school year, any vacancies which arise as a result of student disenrollment (temporary or otherwise) shall not be filled from the waitlist to limit the number of students who must be accommodated safely at the school site under the state and local public health orders.
--Parents/Guardians of Students who wish to temporarily disenroll pursuant to this Resolution, must notify VCS by September 1, 2020 of their intent to disenroll and the intent to re-enroll for the 2021-22 school year; If no such timely notification is received by VCS, the Student’s “existing student” status will be forfeited; and
--Temporarily disenrolled students must notify VCS no later than May 28, 2021 confirming their intent to re-enroll for the 2021-22 school year. If no such notification is received by VCS, the Student’s “existing student” status will be forfeited; and
--During the 2020-21 school year, any vacancies which arise as a result of student disenrollment (temporary or otherwise) shall not be filled from the waitlist to limit the number of students who must be accommodated safely at the school site under the state and local public health orders.
Adam Meyers made a motion to approve the Resolution as presented.
Tom Mc Nerney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
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Liz Smiley |
Aye
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Cecilia Johnston |
Aye
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Deanna Weik |
Aye
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Tricia McClain |
Aye
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Adam Meyers |
Aye
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C.
Homeschool Coordinator Job Description and Stipend
Lisa presented a revised job description for the Homeschool Coordinator and asked the Board to approve an additional stipend of $2,000 per year.
Tom Mc Nerney made a motion to approve the job description and stipend as discussed.
Liz Smiley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
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Cecilia Johnston |
Aye
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Liz Smiley |
Aye
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Tricia McClain |
Aye
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Adam Meyers |
Aye
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Deanna Weik |
Aye
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IV. Other Business
A.
Future Agenda Topics
B.
Board Meeting Check In
2020-21 Annual Goals:
Goal 1: Develop a well-governed organization.-Governance Committee (Recruit diverse board members from the community)
Goal 2: Students progressing towards the highest level of achievement.
Goal 3: Develop a CEO Succession plan.--Governance Committee
Goal 4. Build financial capacity for a sustainable organization. (Fundraising/Marketing Plan)—Development Committee
Goal 1: Develop a well-governed organization.-Governance Committee (Recruit diverse board members from the community)
Goal 2: Students progressing towards the highest level of achievement.
Goal 3: Develop a CEO Succession plan.--Governance Committee
Goal 4. Build financial capacity for a sustainable organization. (Fundraising/Marketing Plan)—Development Committee
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Deanna Weik made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Liz Smiley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Deanna Weik |
Aye
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Liz Smiley |
Aye
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Cecilia Johnston |
Aye
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Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
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Adam Meyers |
Aye
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Tricia McClain |
Aye
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There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:21 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cecilia Johnston