New Hope Charter School
Minutes
New Hope Charter Board
Date and Time
Monday June 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Location
201 Jessie Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95838
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Directors Present
Kim Howard (remote), Lisa Fong (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Anjam Khan, Casey Jower (remote), Herinder Pegany
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Agenda
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes from May 12, 2025
III. Reports
A.
Fiscal Team Leader's Report: Proposed NHCS Budget for 2025-26
B.
Executive Director's Report
Good close to the school year, dedicated staff, grateful student and families, successful Promotion Ceremony.
IV. Discussion Items
A.
Consideration and approval of 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan, Budget Overview for Parents and Local Indicators for New Hope Charter School.
5:01 pm
B.
Consideration and approval of 2025-26 Budget for New Hope Charter School.
5:02 pm
C.
Consideration and approval of 2025-26 Application for Federal Funds for New Hope Charter School.
HP - Annual approval Titles I-IV, description of funds shared.
5:04 pm
D.
Consideration and approval of updated NHCS Fiscal Policies and Procedures
HP & CJ - updated from 23-24: Debit card usage (HP and Bookkeeper Lisa Martucci), Cash receipts, cash management protocols
5:08 pm
E.
Consideration and approval of Instructional Continuity Plan (as part of NHCS Comprehensive School Safety Plan)
HP - Board approved in March, but Dept. of Ed. added a new requirement: Instructional Continuity Plan.
5:10 pm
F.
Consideration and approval of Artificial Intelligence Usage Policy for 2025-26 NHCS Student-Parent Handbook
HP - in consultation with legal team. Board members had suggested policy and shared resources.
5:12 pm
G.
Consideration and approval of 2025-26 NHCS Board Meeting Calendar
HP - eliminated July 2026 meeting, which can be consolidated to June 2026 meeting.
5:14 pm
H.
Consideration and approval of 2025-26 NHCS Academic Calendar
HP - aligned to Robla District 25-26 calendar. Changes included two minimum days/professional learning days in November and March. Still meeting/exceeding required instructional minutes.
5:18 pm
I.
Consideration and approval of 2025-26 NHCS Independent Study Policy
HP - no changes made.
5:19 pm
J.
Consideration and approval of 2025-26 Lease Agreement between New Hope Charter School, LLC and New Hope Charter School.
HP - new amortization schedule, Robla extended four years. LLC pays $38K instead of $36K to stay on track to 2030.
5:22 pm
K.
Consideration and approval of 2025-26 NHCS Executive Director Employment Agreement.
HP & CJ - no change to ED salary.
5:24 pm
Presented by Casey Jower
Revised based on Governor's May Revise
Based on 164 enrolled students, a 6% increase from 24-25
Volleyball and street soccer may drawn in more students
No K-6 students projected, yet
KH - June 2026 possibly federal deferred payments
Included revenue assumptions:
Charter Schools Facilities Grant Program (lease costs)
SPED funding through new EDCOE SELPA partnership
Prop 28 Arts and Music
Grants and fundraising
Excluded revenue assumptions:
Attendance Recovery (new 25-26)
CA Community Schools Partnership Program
Student Support and Professional Development Block Grants
SPED Federal Funding (assume 1 year missed, based on start date)
Expenditure assumptions
LF - 8% reduction in personnel costs, HP paraprofessionals/administrative staff
Included Net Asset assumptions
Excluded Net Asset assumptions
Infographics:
Revenue by Source and Restrictions
Total Expenditures
Budget Summary
Driven by quality instruction and student success
Student: Teacher ratio low at 21:1
Multi-year projection focuses on additional reductions to increase net assets and decrease deficits