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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
Section Number
Topic Number
Details
Purpose
Presenter
Time
I.
Opening Items
9:40 AM
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
William Hall
1 m
B.
Record Attendance
William Hall
1 m
Roll Call:
William Hall, President
Michael Humphrey, Vice President
Steve Fraire, Clerk
Susan Houle, Member
Larry Alvarado, Member
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
9:42 AM
A.
Led by Board President or designee.
William Hall
1 m
III.
Approve/Adopt Agenda
9:43 AM
A.
Agenda
Vote
William Hall
1 m
It is recommended the Board of Directors adopt as presented, the agenda for the Regular Board meeting of March 12, 2026.
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
IV.
Approve Minutes
9:44 AM
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on February 12, 2026
Approve Minutes
William Hall
1 m
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
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VI.
Correspondence/Proposals/Reports
9:45 AM
A.
School Highlights - Presented by Heidi Gasca, Superintendent/CEO
Items listed under Consent are considered routine and will be approved/adopted by a single motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items; however, any item may be removed from the Consent upon the request of any member of the Board, discussed, and acted upon separately.
It is recommended the Board approve the additional Chromebooks purchase for 2026-2027 for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: $466,110.09
Warner (#2053): $275,004.95
Helendale (#2073): $191,105.14
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
Approval of CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Annual Audit Engagement Services between and Tax Enity Compliance Statement of Work
Vote
Joe Sorrera
5 m
It is recommended the Board approve the Annual Audit Engagement Services between CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) and Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053) for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Fiscal Impact: $55,000.00
Warner (#2053): $34,100.00
Helendale (#2073): $20,900.00
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
Approval of the School Pathways LLC Agreement for 2026-27 (Renewal)
Vote
Heidi Gasca
2 m
It is recommended the Board approve School Pathways LLC Agreement renewal for 2026-2027 for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: $138,211.22
Warner (#2053): $78,701.29
Helendale (#2073): $59,509.93
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
Approval of the Curriculum Associates (iReady Assessment) Agreement (Renewal)
Vote
Heidi Gasca
2 m
It is recommended the Board approve the Curriculum Associates (iReady Assessment) Renewal Agreement for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: $34,840.00
Warner (#2053): $21,7600.80
Helendale (#2073): $13,239.20
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
Approval of Educational Leadership Services (ELS) Agreement
Vote
Heidi Gasca
3 m
It is recommended the Board approve the Educational Leadership Services (ELS) Agreement for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: $16,000.00
Warner (#2053): $9,920.00
Helendale (#2073): $6,080.00
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Robert Half
Vote
Heidi Gasca
3 m
It is recommended the Board approve the professional services agreement with Robert Half for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: See attached agreement for payment terms.
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
