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
11:15 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
11:17 AM
A.
Led by Board President or designee
Discuss
William Hall
1 m
III.
Approve/Adopt Agenda
11:18 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 August 13, 2026.
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
IV.
Approve Minutes
11:19 AM
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on June 11, 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.
Adjourn to Closed Session
11:21 AM
A.
The Board will consider and may act on any of the Closed Session matters.
Vote
William Hall
1 m
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
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 - June 2026
Check Register - July 2026
Cash Payments - June 2026
Cash Payments - July 2026
Approval of Chromebook Donations
Approval of School Pathways Subscription for Excel Academy Charter - OC
Approval of Harbottle Law Group Retainer Agreement
Vote
Heidi Gasca
5 m
It is recommended the Board approve the Harbottle Law Group Retainer Agreement, as presented for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Harbottle Law Group (HLG) is a California law firm that exclusively represents public schools, including charter schools, with a focus on special education. HLG provides responsive legal counsel and offers extensive litigation experience in due process hearings, appeals, and general counsel services for public schools.
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
Approval of Excel Academy Charter School - Irvine Appeal Petition
Vote
Heidi Gasca
5 m
It is recommended the Board approve the Excel Academy Charter School - Irvine Appeal Petition, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, as presented.
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
