At Excel Academy, we invest in each student by providing a personalized and engaging learning experience centered on a collaborative partnership between school and home that creates unmatched opportunities for excellence and future success.
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
10:00 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
10:02 AM
A.
Led by Board President or designee.
William Hall
1 m
III.
Approve/Adopt Agenda
10:03 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 June 11, 2026.
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
IV.
Approve Minutes
10:04 AM
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on May 14, 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
10:05 AM
A.
Excel Academy Year in Review - Presented by Heidi Gasca, Superintendent
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.
A.
Consent - Business/Financial Services
Check Register - May 2026
Cash Payments - May 2026
Approval of McDougal Boehmer Foley Lyon Mitchell & Erickson Agreement for Legal Services for 2026-2027
Approval of the School Pathways LLC Agreement for 2026-27 (Renewal)
Vote
Heidi Gasca
3 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 2026-27 Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS)
Vote
Joe Sorrera
2 m
Excel Academy Charter School (EACS) submits the Consolidated Application to the California Department of Education (CDE) under the Consolidated Reporting System (CARS). There are two data collections for Consolidated Application each year (winter and spring). The Consolidated Application Spring Data collection is from May 15 through June 30.
Data collected in this report includes EACS 2026-27 Application for Funding for Title I, Title II, Title III, and Title IV, Certification of Assurances, Protected Prayer Certification, and LCAP Federal Addendum Certification.
It is recommended the Board of Directors approve the 2025/26 Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) for Excel Academy Charter School, Helendale (#2073), Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact:N/A
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
E.
Approval of the Proposition 28 Arts & Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Vote
Joe Sorrera
3 m
It is recommended the Board approve the Proposition 28 Arts & Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Annual Report - Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
Approval of MarshMcLennan Agency Insurance Proposal
Vote
Tahj Haywood
5 m
It is recommended the Board approve the MarshMcLennan Agency Insurance Proposal 2026-2027 for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: See attached premium rates.
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
Approval of MarshMcLennan Agency Health & Welfare Benefits
Vote
Reese O'Neil
5 m
It is recommended the Board approve the MarshMcLennan Agency Health & Welfare Benefits 2026-2027 for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: See attached premium rates.
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
Approval of Annual Superintendent/CEO Evaluation Timeline and Plan
Vote
Heidi Gasca
3 m
It is recommended the Board approve the 2026-2027 Superintendent/CEO Evaluation Timeline and Plan as presented for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
Approval of Superintendent of Schools' Employment Agreement and Salary Placement
Vote
Heidi Gasca
3 m
It is recommended the Board approve the Superintendent of Schools' Employment Agreement and Salary Placement for Excel Academy Charter School, and place the Superintendent/CEO on Range 1 Step 12 of the proposed salary schedule, effective July 1, 2026.
Fiscal Impact: $243,473.00
Warner (#2053): $150,953.26
Helendale ($2073): $92,519.74
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
Local Indicators and Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) 2026-27
Discuss
Jenny Craig
10 m
Education Code Section 47606.5, states that the Governing Board of a charter school shall hold a public hearing as part of the process to adopt the 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) for Excel Academy Charter School. The first reading of the 2026-27 LCAPs and the Local Performance Indicator Self-Reflection reports for the California School Dashboard will be presented during the hearing. It is recommended the Board enter into a public hearing regarding the LCAP for 2026-27. During the hearing there will be a presentation on the LCAP for 2026-27.
It is recommended the Board enter into a public hearing regarding the Proposed Budget for the 2025-26 school year. During the hearing there will be a presentation on the Proposed Budget for the 2025-26 school year.
a. 2026-27 Preliminary Budget
b. 2025-26 Education Protection Account (EPA) Plan Actuals (Helendale)
c. 2025-26 Education Protection Account (EPA) Plan Actuals (Warner)
d. 2026-27 Education Protection Account (EPA) Multi-Year Plan (Helendale)
e. 2026-27 Education Protection Account (EPA) Multi-Year Plan (Warner)
f. 2026-27 Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents (Helendale)
g. 2026-27 Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents (Warner)
