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New Hope Charter School

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board

Date and Time

Monday May 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Location

201 Jessie Avenue

Sacramento, CA 95838

Instructions for Presentations to the Board by Parents and Citizens

Agendas are available to all audience members at the meeting.

Any public records relating to an agenda item for an open session of the Board which are distributed to

all, or majority of all, of the Board members shall be available for public inspection at 201Jessie

Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95838.

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Directors Present

Kim Howard (remote), Lisa Fong (remote), Ruben Reyes (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Herinder Pegany

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Kim Howard called a meeting of the board of directors of New Hope Charter School to order on Monday May 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approval of Agenda

Lisa Fong made a motion to approve.
Ruben Reyes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Prior Meeting Minutes: March 9, 2026

Lisa Fong made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the Governing Board on 03-09-26.
Ruben Reyes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Reports

A.

Executive Director Report

Herinder Pegany

 

LCAP

  • Updated with language to increase parent engagement with goals via Parent Square (district communication app)
  • Parent Connect app for grades
  • Positive/favorable responses from Parent Climate Survey
  • Goal 3 Key Action: Parent Training for Students with Disabilities
    • Aug - Understanding IEP, supports and home and at school (in collaboration with SpEd staff)
    • Oct - Follow up, supporting scholar at home, build on what is happening at school
    • High school choice and transition
      • HS Family info night has Q&A booth format

 

Student Enrollment

  • Incoming 7th graders:
    • Last spring 37 enrolled, now end of April, 52 enrolled. Getting closer to 90
  • May 14 - Open House for current and prospective new families, student ambassadors tour
  • Robla 6th grade presentations have occurred, NHCS also present for their Open Houses and 6th promotion ceremonies

 

8th Grade Promotion

June 10, 3 pm, North Natomas Community Center

 

24-25 Tax Filing Return

Auditors completed, nothing out of the ordinary, aligns with budget updates that had been shared

NHCS and NHCS, LLC

IV. Discussion Items

A.

Public Hearing: Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) 2026-27

B.

Consideration and Approval of 2026-27 Lease Agreement between New Hope Charter School, LLC and New Hope Charter School

Ruben Reyes made a motion to approve.
Lisa Fong seconded the motion.

4:45 pm

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Consideration and Approval of 2026-27 NHCS Student-Parent Handbook

Only change is updated to cell phone policy (Phone-Free School Act: AB3216)

Ruben Reyes made a motion to approve.
Kim Howard seconded the motion.

4:56 pm

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Consideration and Approval of NHCS Employee Handbook for 2026-27

  • Board got clarification around Evaluation Process and Salary Determination/Advancement
  • More time requested to review; Will table vote for June Board Meeting
  • Considered vehicles for staff climate to be surveyed and feedback for handbook, but focus on the document; administrative role in authoring policies

E.

Consideration and Approval of New Hope Charter School Fiscal Policies and Procedures

Establish system for fiscal policies and procedures

Auditors' reports reflect these practices

Lisa Fong made a motion to approve.
Ruben Reyes seconded the motion.

5:24 pm

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Future Business

A.

Requests from Board Members

Board requested 26-27 Staff update:

  • All returning except for C. Bermudez, connected with previous school, budgeted opportunity
  • Much evidence of staff satisfaction and growth in practices, dedication to student learning

VI. 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 5:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Lisa Fong