Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 17, 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), Dominic Aguirre (remote), Laura Bingham (remote), Tony Biasotti (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 Sep 17, 2020 at 6:03 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. Read by Tom
D.
Approve the Agenda
Adam Meyers made a motion to approve the agenda.
Deanna Weik seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
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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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| Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
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| Liz Smiley |
Aye
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| Tricia McClain |
Aye
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E.
Approve Minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 8-20-20
Liz Smiley made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 08-20-20.
Cecilia Johnston 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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| Adam Meyers |
Aye
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| Tricia McClain |
Aye
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| Deanna Weik |
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: $100
--Credit Cards: MGalvin:$4193.36 Lisa Hildebrand: $3723.39
--Personnel:
--Approval of the hiring of Kalie Crayne as a .70 FTE paraeducator
--Approval of the hiring of Nickiah Camacho as a .70 paraeducator
--Gifts to School: $100
--Credit Cards: MGalvin:$4193.36 Lisa Hildebrand: $3723.39
--Personnel:
--Approval of the hiring of Kalie Crayne as a .70 FTE paraeducator
--Approval of the hiring of Nickiah Camacho as a .70 paraeducator
Tom Mc Nerney made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda items.
Liz Smiley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Deanna Weik |
Aye
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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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| Adam Meyers |
Aye
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| Tricia McClain |
Aye
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G.
Upcoming Events
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
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
Dominic Aguirre introduced himself and shared his background and interest in joining the VCS Board of Directors.
B.
President and Board Report
None
C.
Board Committee Reports
Governance Committee: Deanna Weik (Chair), Cecilia Johnston, Tricia McClain: Deanna reported that she is working on Directors' job descriptions.
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
Tony reported on the PAC meetings and budget.
E.
Teacher Report
Laura reported that teachers have all scheduled their parent ed nights and are distributing materials; K teachers are doing one on one assessments in the afternoons. She shared about the all school "Crew" and the exciting plans for our virtual Campout.
F.
Directors' Report
Lisa shared information about benchmark testing and professional development with EL Education.
Mary shared that she is working on a Distance Learning Policy which she'll bring to the Board for the next meeting.
Mary shared that she is working on a Distance Learning Policy which she'll bring to the Board for the next meeting.
G.
VCOE Director of Charter School Support and Oversight Report
Marlo just reminded the Board about the upcoming Brown Act Training and reiterated that other schools are also looking at Distance Learning Policies.
III. Items Scheduled for Information, Discussion, and/or Action
A.
Prop 30 Spending Plan for 2019-20
Benny presented the Prop 30 Spending Plan for 2019-20 and requested Board approval.
Cecilia Johnston made a motion to approve the Prop 30 report for 2019-20 as presented.
Liz Smiley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Deanna Weik |
Aye
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| Liz Smiley |
Aye
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| Adam Meyers |
Aye
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| Cecilia Johnston |
Aye
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| Tricia McClain |
Aye
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| Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
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B.
Pubic Hearing for the 2019-2020 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
Mary and Lisa presented the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan reviewing all components with the Board.
C.
VCS Teacher Salary Schedule
Currently, the VCS salary schedule states that a teacher needs to work .65 FTE to move up a step on the salary schedule the following year. Lisa requested Board approval to revise it to .60 FTE in order for a teacher to move up a step.
Liz Smiley made a motion to approve the revision that teachers need to work .60 FTE to move up a step on the salary schedule.
Tom Mc Nerney seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Deanna Weik |
Aye
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| Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
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| Cecilia Johnston |
Aye
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| Tricia McClain |
Aye
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| Adam Meyers |
Aye
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| Liz Smiley |
Aye
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IV. Other Business
A.
Future Agenda Topics
--Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
--Distance Learning Policy
--Distance Learning Policy
B.
Board Meeting Check In
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cecilia Johnston
Cecilia Johnston made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Deanna Weik seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Liz Smiley |
Aye
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| Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
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| Deanna Weik |
Aye
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| Adam Meyers |
Aye
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| Cecilia Johnston |
Aye
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| Tricia McClain |
Aye
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