Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday October 22, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Location
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD BY PARENTS AND THE COMMUNITY
The Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education (“School”) welcomes your participation at the School’s Board meetings. The purpose of the public meeting of the Board of Directors (“Board”) is to conduct the affairs of the School in public. We are pleased that you are in attendance and hope that you will visit these meetings often. We honor our partners in education. We recognize that we are a collective group of teachers, parents, students, and community. We encourage written and verbal communication. Your participation is vital to the healthy operation of our school. Our guidelines:
The Ventura Charter School of Arts and Global Education (“School”) welcomes your participation at the School’s Board meetings. The purpose of the public meeting of the Board of Directors (“Board”) is to conduct the affairs of the School in public. We are pleased that you are in attendance and hope that you will visit these meetings often. We honor our partners in education. We recognize that we are a collective group of teachers, parents, students, and community. We encourage written and verbal communication. Your participation is vital to the healthy operation of our school. Our guidelines:
- Agendas are available to all audience members at the door to the meeting.
- “Request to Speak” forms are available to all audience members who wish to speak on any agenda item(s) or under the general category of “Oral Communications”.
- “Public Comments" is set aside for members of the audience to address the Board. However, due to public meeting laws, the Board can only listen to your issue, not respond or take action. These presentations are limited to five (5) minutes each and total time allotted to non-agenda items that will not exceed thirty (30) minutes. The Board may give direction to staff to respond to your concern or you may be offered the opinion of returning with a community-requested item.
- With regard to items that are on the agenda, you may specify that agenda item on your request form and you will be given an opportunity to speak for up to five (5) minutes when the Board discusses that item.
- When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to state their name and affiliation with the School.
- Community members may request that a topic related to School business be placed on future agenda in accordance with the guidelines in Board Governance Policy. Once such an item is properly agendized and publicly noticed, the Board can discuss, respond, and possibly act upon such an item.
- In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request, the School may furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require appropriate alternative modification of the agenda in order to participate in Board meetings are invited to contact the Director’s office. To request assistance contact (805) 648-5503.
- Public requests for agenda and materials should be directed in writing to the Director of Operations at mary@ venturacharterschool.org.
- Board agendas for regular meetings are posted 72 hours in advance at www.venturacharterschool.org and at 2060 Cameron Street, Ventura, CA 93001.
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
Non Voting Members Present
Lisa Hildebrand
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 22, 2020 at 5:02 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
Liz Smiley made a motion to Approve the agenda.
Cecilia Johnston seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Adam Meyers |
Aye
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Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
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Deanna Weik |
Aye
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Tricia McClain |
Aye
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Liz Smiley |
Aye
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Cecilia Johnston |
Aye
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II. Communications
A.
Public Comments
None
III. Items Scheduled for Information, Discussion and/or Action
A.
Approval of Request for Separation from Service Requirement Exemption - STRS Form SR 1897
Tricia McClain made a motion to Approve STRS Form SR 1897.
Adam Meyers seconded the motion.
Lisa presented the Request for Separation from Service Requirement Exemption for school psychologist due to COVID-19.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Liz Smiley |
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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Tricia McClain |
Aye
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Adam Meyers |
Aye
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B.
Approval of the Resolution #2020-21-1
Deanna Weik made a motion to approve the Resolution as read by Cecilia Johnston.
Liz Smiley seconded the motion.
Lisa requested approval of Resolution #2020-21-1 to continue employment of the school psychologist.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Liz Smiley |
Aye
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Adam Meyers |
Aye
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Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
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Deanna Weik |
Aye
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Cecilia Johnston |
Aye
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Tricia McClain |
Aye
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C.
Reopening of Ventura Charter School
Liz Smiley made a motion to reopen to in-person learning at VCS on January 25, 2021.
Cecilia Johnston seconded the motion.
Public Comments: Tony Biasotti shared feedback from parents and his own thoughts as a parent.
Parent Robin Morris shared her thoughts on re-opening to in person learning.
Emails were received from a Kindergarten parent sharing her thoughts as well as a letter from a fourth grade student.
Lisa Hildebrand presented updated survey results from VCS Parents and Teachers.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Parent Robin Morris shared her thoughts on re-opening to in person learning.
Emails were received from a Kindergarten parent sharing her thoughts as well as a letter from a fourth grade student.
Lisa Hildebrand presented updated survey results from VCS Parents and Teachers.
Roll Call | |
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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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Deanna Weik |
Aye
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Tricia McClain |
Aye
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Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
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IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Tom Mc Nerney made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:39 pm.
Liz Smiley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously 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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Tricia McClain |
Aye
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Tom Mc Nerney |
Aye
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Adam Meyers |
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 5:39 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cecilia Johnston