Excel Academy (CA)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Location
Excel Academy Charter School
1 Technology Drive, Ste I-811
Irvine, CA 92618
1185 Calle Dulce, Chula Vista, CA 91910
1545 Apache Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910
1420 E. Palomar St, Chula Vista 91913 (Teleconference location will not be utilized.)
16222 Quail Rock Road, Ramona, CA 92065
39251 Camino Las Hoyas, Indio, CA 92203
Zoom Meeting Information:
Dial In: 1-669-444-9171
Meeting ID: 864 0979 1619
URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86409791619
MISSION STATEMENT
Excel Academy will provide a flexible, personalized learning experience where teachers and parents collaborate to provide academic excellence and social and emotional foundations to instill a love for learning in each individual student.
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.
REASONABLE LIMITATIONS MAY BE PLACED ON PUBLIC TESTIMONY
The Governing Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting Excel Academy Charter Schools.
Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | 9:55 AM | |||
| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | William Hall | 1 m | ||
| B. | Record Attendance | William Hall | 1 m | ||
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Roll Call: William Hall, President Michael Humphrey, Vice President Steve Fraire, Clerk Susan Houle, Member Larry Alvarado, Member
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| II. | Pledge of Allegiance | 9:57 AM | |||
| A. | Led by Board President or designee. | William Hall | 1 m | ||
| III. | Approve/Adopt Agenda | 9:58 AM | |||
| A. | Agenda | Vote | William Hall | 1 m | |
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It is recommended the Board of Directors adopt as presented, the agenda for the Regular Board meeting of June 18, 2025.
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| IV. | Public Comments/Recognition/Reports | ||||
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Please submit a Request to Speak to the Board of Directors using the chat feature on the right hand side of the Zoom platform. Please state the agenda item number that you wish to address prior to the agenda item being called by the Board President. Not more than three (3) minutes are to be allotted to any one (1) speaker, and no more than twenty (20) minutes on the same subject. This portion of the agenda is for comments, recognitions and reports to the Board and is not intended to be a question and answer period. If you have questions for the Board, please provide the Board President with a written statement and an administrator will provide answers at a later date.
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| V. | Board Governance | 9:59 AM | |||
| A. | Approval of 2025-2026 Board Evaluator Stipend | Vote | Heidi Gasca | 3 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve a stipend of $450 per month, totaling $5,400 annually for each of the two designated Board Evaluators for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053). This stipend is for their role in conducting a comprehensive 12-month evaluation of the Superintendent/CEO during the 2025-2026 period.
Fiscal Impact: $10,800 annually (Combined total for two evaluators) Warner (#2053): $7,128.00 Helendale (#2073): $3,672.00
Roll Call Vote: Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| VI. | Education/Student Services | 10:02 AM | |||
| A. | Adoption of 2025-2026 Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) | Vote | Heidi Gasca | 3 m | |
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It is recommended the Board adopt the LCAP for Excel Academy Charter Schools for the 2025-26 school year, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
a. 2025-26 LCAP Plan (Helendale) b. 2025-26 LCAP Plan (Warner)
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| B. | Approval of 2025-2026 Local Performance Indicator Self-Reflection Reports for Excel Academy Charter Schools | Vote | Heidi Gasca | 3 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Local Performance Indicator Self-Reflection Reports as presented for Excel AcademyCharter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Roll Call Vote: Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| VII. | Business/Financial Services | 10:08 AM | |||
| A. | Approval of the School Pathways LLC Agreement for 2025-26 (Renewal) | Vote | Heidi Gasca | 3 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve School Pathways LLC Agreement renewal for 2025-2026 for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: $120,006.18 Warner (#2053): $71,046.93 Helendale (#2073): $48,959.25
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| B. | Adoption of the 2025-26 Budget for Excel Academy Charter Schools | Vote | Joe Sorrera | 2 m | |
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It is recommended the Board adopt the budget for Excel Academy Charter Schools for the 2024-25 school year.
a. 2025-26 Preliminary Budget b. 2024-25 Education Protection Account (EPA) Plan Actuals (Helendale) c. 2024-25 Education Protection Account (EPA) Plan Actuals (Warner) d. 2025-26 Education Protection Account (EPA) Multi-Year Plan (Helendale) e. 2025-26 Education Protection Account (EPA) Multi-Year Plan (Warner) f. 2025-26 Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents (Helendale) g. 2025-26 Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents (Warner)
Fiscal Impact: As presented in the 2025-2026 July Budget.
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| VIII. | Personnel Services | 10:13 AM | |||
| A. | Approval of Superintendent of Schools' Employment Agreement and Salary Placement | Vote | Heidi Gasca | 5 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve the Superintendent of Schools' Employment Agreement and Salary Placement June 30, 2027, for Excel Academy Charter School, and place the Executive Director/CEO on Step 7 of the proposed salary schedule, effective July 1, 2025. Fiscal Impact: $209,976.00 Warner (#2053): $138,584.16 Helendale ($2073): $71,391.84
Roll Call Vote: Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| IX. | Calendar | ||||
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The next scheduled meeting will be a Study Session on August 14, 2025. |
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| X. | Closing Items | ||||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | |||
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Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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