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--Ratification of attached check register, purchase orders, summary of revenue and expenditures for the month of June-July,  2021.
--Gifts to School: $0
--Credit Cards: MGalvin: $84/05; LHildebrand: $812.80
--Personnel: 
--Approval of the resignation of Francine Taran, elective teacher; Para, Christine Snipes--Approval to hire as a substitute teacher/para.
--Ratification of the hiring of Joe Grandados as Counselor (.50 FTE), Jim Forsythe as Special Education teacher (1.0 FTE), Rebeca De Los Santos, Office Assistant (1.0) FTE,  Briana Bocanegra K para .63 FTE.

--First Day of School: 8/25
--Brown Act Training:  9/22: 5:30-7:30 pm  by YMC on Zoom
-Regular Board Meeting: 9/23  6:30pm  (Last Virtual Board meeting)
 

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Governance Committee:  Cecilia Johnston (Chair), Deanna Weik, Tricia McClain
Finance Committee:  Tom McNerney (Chair), Tricia McClain
CEO Support and Evaluation Committee: Tricia McClain (Chair), Liz Smiley, Cecilia Johnston
Development Committee: Adam Meyers (Chair), Liz Smiley

No Committee Reports.

Tony stated that there will be a PAC meeting on September 9th.

Laura reported that the teachers returned today and we had Chumash elder, Julie Tumamait start our day of meetings with a blessing.  All are getting ready for school to begin and for welcoming our students back to campus.

Lisa provided an update of staff development, EL, and preparations for the beginning of school.

Mary reported that she attended a charter leader meeting last week with Marlo where student COVID testing was discussed.  Since distance learning is no longer an option, students who have been exposed to COVID now need to "modify quarantine" which means if student can attend school if s/he has no symptoms but must test twice a week.  She stated that she and Lisa are monitoring local conditions and will update policies as necessary.

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Sarah Purdy, from EL Education gave a presentation to the Board with a Crew activity; and explained the EL strategic planning cycle, dimensions of student achievement, and promoting shared leadership.

Rudy presented the Consolidated Application for 2021-22 and requested Board approval.

Mary presented revised admin job descriptions: Office Assistant, Administrative Coordinator, and Admin Assistant/Enrollment Coordinator and asked for board approval.

Board approval was requested for a revised Homeschool (Independent Study) policy.  This policy was drafted by YMC to comply with AB 130.

Board approval of the revised short-term Independent Study policy was requested.  The policy was drafted by YMC to comply with AB 130.

Mary provided an updated parent handbook for the 2021-22 school year and requested board approval.

Board Approval was requested for the revision of the 2021-22 salary schedule:
Full Day Elective Specialist Substitutes:  $204.36

--Certificated Hourly: $44.53

 2021-22 Annual Goals:
Goal 1: Develop a well-governed organization.-Governance Committee (Recruit diverse board members from the community, review policy for board member fundraising, review/revise annual board survey.)
Goal 2: Students progressing towards the highest level of achievement.
Goal 3. Build financial capacity for a sustainable organization. (Fundraising/Marketing Plan)—Development Committee