Excel Academy (CA)
Board of Directors Study Session
Date and Time
Location
Excel Academy Charter School
1 Technology Drive, Ste I-811
Irvine, CA 92618
Regus- Gateway Chula Vista
333 H Street, Suite 5000
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Zoom Meeting Information:
Dial In: +1 669 444 9171
Meeting ID: 893 6138 1348
Zoom URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89361381348
MISSION STATEMENT
Excel Academy will provide flexible, personalized learning through a customized course of study that will educate, motivate, and instill a love of learning in each individual student. Teachers and parents will join together to maintain high expectations and promote academic excellence for all students creating the next generation of leaders.
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
| Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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| I. | Opening Items | 2:45 PM | |||
| 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 | 2:47 PM | |||
| A. | Led by Board President or Designee | 1 m | |||
| III. | Approve/Adopt Agenda | 2:48 PM | |||
| 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 Board Study Session of August 17, 2023.
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 Comment - Closed Session | ||||
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The public has a right to comment on any items of the closed session agenda. Members of the public will be permitted to comment on any other item within the Board’s jurisdiction under Public Comments/Recognition/Reports.
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| V. | Adjourn To Closed Session | 2:49 PM | |||
| A. | A. The Board will consider and may act on any of the Closed Session matters. | Vote | 1 m | ||
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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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| VI. | Closed Session | 2:50 PM | |||
| A. | Closed Session Agenda | 10 m | |||
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1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
a. TR v. The Collaborative Charter Services Organization, et al b. YL v. The Collaborative Charter Services Organization, et al
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| VII. | Reconvene Regular Meeting | 3:00 PM | |||
| A. | Report out any action taken in closed session. | Discuss | 1 m | ||
| VIII. | 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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| IX. | Board Governance | 3:01 PM | |||
| A. | Approval of Excel Academy Charter Schools 2023-2024 Board Meeting Calendar Revision | Vote | Heidi Gasca | 5 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve the 2023-2024 Board Meeting Calendar Revision 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 _____ |
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| B. | Approval of Increased Frequency for the 2023-2024 Board Evaluator Stipend | Vote | Heidi Gasca | 5 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. This stipend is for their role in conducting a comprehensive 12-month evaluation of the Executive Director/CEO during the 2023-2024 period.
Fiscal Impact: $10,800.00 Warner (#2053): $7,128.00 Helendale (#2073): $3,672.00
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| X. | Personnel | 3:11 PM | |||
| A. | Approval of the One-time Bonus for Staff and Rectification of 2021/22 Furlough Days | Vote | Joe Sorrera | 5 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve the One-time Bonus for Staff and Rectification of Furlough Days for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: $909,000 Warner (#2053): $0 Helendale (#2073): $909,000
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Larry Alvarado Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| XI. | Oral Presentations | 3:16 PM | |||
| A. | Annual Board of Directors Evaluation | Discuss | William Hall | 10 m | |
| B. | Annual Executive Director/CEO Goals and Evaluation Planning | Discuss | Heidi Gasca | 20 m | |
| XII. | Calendar | ||||
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The next Regular Board meeting will be held on September 14, 2023.
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| XIII. | Closing Items | 3:46 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | William Hall | 1 m | |
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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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