Sheri Johnson shared a video with the Board of a current HSHMC student who is part of the school's HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) team who will be competing for a spot at the State level next month. Several board members shared positive comments about the video.

Javier Vaca shared the plans to be be submitted for an A-G Grant application that would provide a higher level of supplemental services designed to address the unique needs and barriers facing foster youth, low income students and English learners. 

Javier Vaca shared and discussed a required one-time mid-year report to the Board related to engagement on, and implementation of, funding to support students, teachers, staff, and our community in recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic and to address the impact of distance learning on students.

Javier Vaca reviewed and discussed the mid-year outcome data related to metrics in HSHMC's 2021-2022 LCAP.

Staff recommends approval of HSHMC's 2021-2022 2nd Interims. Ian Pumpian shared that the 2nd Interims show no major variances from the approved budget. Liabilities include lower ADA due to Covid-19 and increased technology purchases. Waiting to see if state holds harmless Covid-19 related absences. If not, Board will need to consider redistribution of multi-year grant allocations . 

The original expenditure plan approved by the board was in the amount of $1,164,921. Actual amount awarded was increased to 1,167,021. Staff recommends that the board approve allocation of the $2100 difference be added to Strategies for Continuous and Safe In-person Learning.

Ian Pumpian asked for approval to extend a one-year contract with HSHMC's independent auditor. Our current Independent Auditor, Eide Bailey, has presented a significant rate increase. If Pumpian seeks to change firms, members of the financial advisory will be pulled for discussion prior to signing of one-year contract.  

Staff recommending board approval of the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). Javier Vaca shared that HSHMC is a single school LEA (charter) who generally uses our LCAP as the SPSA. Due to the lack of an LCAP in 2020-21 (due to COVID-19 based requirement changes) HSHMC created this SPSA using the same goals as the LCAP, and the same LCAP community engagement activities to inform the development of the SPSA. The LCAP goals support the entire school program and provide the focus and priorities for the allocation of resources of the school. 

Staff recommending approval for submission of the CalSHAPE Grant Application. Ian Pumpian shared that this grant is seeking $155,000 from a State energy company to provide additional upgrades to our HVAC equipment.

Sheri Johnson informed the board that a meeting will be scheduled prior to our next meeting in May for any action items that are needed.

Hold the Date: Graduation will be held on Monday, June 13 at 5:00 pm at SDSU's Open Air Theatre.