Excel Academy (CA)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Published on June 14, 2024 at 3:32 PM PDT

Date and Time

Thursday June 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM PDT

Location

Excel Academy Charter School

1 Technology Drive, Ste I-811

Irvine, CA 92618

 

1185 Calle Dulce

Chula Vista, CA 91910

 

1160 Cuyamaca Avenue

Chula Vista, CA 91910

 

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: 890 6045 5778

URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89060455778
 

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

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 20, 2024.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Susan Houle

Larry Alvarado

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
IV. Public Comments/Recognition/Reports
 

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V. Business/Financial Services 10:04 AM
  A. Approval of Excel Academy Charter School Petition for Charter Renewal Vote Heidi Gasca 3 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the Excel Academy Charter School Petition for charter renewal, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2031.


Fiscal Impact: N/A


Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
     
  B. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Excel Academy Charter School and the Warner Unified School District Vote Heidi Gasca 3 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Excel Academy Charter School and the Warner Unified School District, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2031.


Fiscal Impact: N/A


Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
     
  C. Adoption of the 2024-25 Budget for Excel Academy Charter Schools Vote Joe Sorrera 2 m
   

It is recommended the Board adopt the budget for Excel Academy Charter Schools for the 2024-25 school year. 

 

        a. 2024-25 Preliminary Budget 

        b. 2023-24 Education Protection Account (EPA) Plan Actuals (Helendale) 

        c. 2023-24  Education Protection Account (EPA) Plan Actuals (Warner) 

        d. 2024-25 Education Protection Account (EPA) Multi-Year Plan (Helendale) 

        e. 2024-25 Education Protection Account (EPA) Multi-Year Plan (Warner) 

        f. 2024-25 Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents (Helendale) 

        g. 2024-25 Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents (Warner)

 

Fiscal Impact: As presented in the 2024-2025 July Budget.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Susan Houle

Larry Alvarado

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
VI. Education/Student Services 10:12 AM
  A. Adoption of 2024-2025 Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) Vote Heidi Gasca 3 m
   

It is recommended the Board adopt the LCAP for Excel Academy Charter Schools for the 2024-25 school year, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).

 

      a. 2024-25 LCAP Plan (Helendale) 

      b. 2024-25 LCAP Plan (Warner)

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Susan Houle

Larry Alvarado

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
     
     
     
     
     
  B. Approval of 2024-2025 Local Performance Indicator Self-Reflection Reports for Excel Academy Charter Schools Vote Heidi Gasca 3 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the 2024-2025 Local Performance Indicator Self-Reflection Reports as presented for Excel AcademyCharter 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 _____

 
     
     
VII. Personnel Services 10:18 AM
  A. Approval of Extension of Employment Agreement and Salary Schedule for the Executive Director/CEO Vote Heidi Gasca 5 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the extension of the Executive Director/CEO's Employment Agreement through 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, 2024.
 

Fiscal Impact: $203,860.00

Warner (#2053): $126,393.20

Helendale ($2073): $77,466.80

 

Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
     
     
VIII. Calendar
 

The next scheduled Study Session will be held on August 8, 2024.

 
IX. Comments 10:23 AM
  A. Board Comments 3 m
  B. CEO Comments Heidi Gasca 2 m
X. Closing Items 10:28 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote
   

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Susan Houle

Larry Alvarado

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____