Health Sciences High and Middle College

Minutes

HSHMC Board Meeting

March 3, 2023

Date and Time

Friday March 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Location

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

5555 Grossmont Center Dr.

La Mesa, CA 91942

 

Room: Sharp Experience Center

Directors Present

D. Gross, D. White, F. Johnson, J. Kramer (remote), M. Hayden-Cook (remote), S. Evans

Directors Absent

F. McFarlane

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

M. Hayden-Cook

Ex Officio Members Present

I. Pumpian, S. Johnson

Non Voting Members Present

I. Pumpian, S. Johnson

Guests Present

J. Vaca, T. Tedford

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

F. Johnson called a meeting of the board of directors of Health Sciences High and Middle College to order on Friday Mar 3, 2023 at 10:07 AM.

Fred Johnson recognized the need for Janie Kramer to be present via Zoom due to her physical inability to drive. Melissa Hayden Cook was present via Zoom given an emergency time restraint.

C.

Approve Minutes

D. Gross made a motion to approve the minutes from HSHMC Board Meeting on 11-28-22.
M. Hayden-Cook seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
F. Johnson
Aye
D. Gross
Aye
J. Kramer
Aye
M. Hayden-Cook
Aye
S. Evans
Aye
D. White
Aye
F. McFarlane
Absent

D.

Public Comment

No public comment.

II. Information Items

A.

Student Presentation

As part of student board representative, Tiara Tedfords' presentation a video was shared with the board highlighting student pathway programs. Tedford reported that these videos are student led and will be used to help incoming students choose their desired pathway.

B.

WASC Accreditation

Sheri Johnson shared with the board that HSHMC received a 6-year WASC accreditation. This is the maximum length of accreditation given to any one school. 

C.

HSHMC Renewal

Ian Pumpian shared information with the board in regards to HSHMC's plan to submit its renewal application prior to July 1. A collaborative effort is currently being organized to address the 16 elements of the application noted by the District.

M. Hayden-Cook left.

III. Action Items - Consent Agenda

A.

2022 -2023 2nd Interims

Dan Gross reviewed the 2nd Interim report with the Board.

B.

Auditor Engagement Letter - Eide Bailly

Ian Pumpian asked the board to approve the 1-year agreement with the audit firm Eide Bailly for the 2022-2023 school year.

C.

Arts, Music, and Instructional Materials Block Grant Plan

Ian Pumpian reviewed the Arts, Music and Instructional Materials Block Grant Plan with the board and asked for approval.

D.

EL Master Plan

Javier Vaca reviewed the EL Master Plan with the board for approval and noted that it can be located on our website as well.

E.

School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

Sheri Johnson reviewed HSHMC's School Accountability Report Card (SARC) with the board for approval. Dan Gross mentioned how impressive HSHMC is given the challenges faced by the student body demographics.

F.

Enrollment Process

Sheri Johnson noted the amendments made in the enrollment process for approval by the board.

G.

Admissions Policy

Sheri Johnson noted the amendments made in the Admissions Policy for approval by the board.

H.

Consent Agenda Vote

D. Gross made a motion to approve the consent agenda items A-G.
D. White seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Hayden-Cook
Absent
F. Johnson
Aye
J. Kramer
Aye
D. Gross
Aye
S. Evans
Aye
D. White
Aye
F. McFarlane
Absent

IV. 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 11:00 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Johnson
Documents used during the meeting
  • 2022-23 2nd Interims.xlsx
  • Engagment Letter - Eide Bailly.pdf
  • Arts.xlsx
  • English Learner Master Plan 12.13.22.pdf - Pending Board Approval 3-3-2022.pdf
  • 2022 SARC.pdf
  • Enrollment Process 2023 - Updated - Needs Approval copy.docx
  • Admissions Policy 2023 - Updated - Needs Approval copy.docx