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
9:00 AM
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Board President
1 m
B.
Record Attendance
Board President
1 m
Roll Call:
William Hall, President
Michael Humphrey, Vice President
Steve Fraire, Clerk
Susan Houle, Member
Larry Alvarado, Member
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
9:02 AM
A.
Led by Board President or designee
Discuss
William Hall
1 m
III.
Approve/Adopt Agenda
9:03 AM
A.
Agenda
Vote
William Hall
1 m
It is recommended the Board of Directors adopt as presented, the agenda for the Board Study Session of August 8, 2024.
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
IV.
Approve Minutes
9:04 AM
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on June 13, 2024
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.
Consent
9:06 AM
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 a stipend of $450 per month, totaling $5,400 annually for each of the two Board Evaluators for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053). This stipend is for their role in conducting a comprehensive 12-month evaluation of the Executive Director/CEO during the 2024-2025 period.
Fiscal Impact: $10,800 annually (Combined total for two evaluators.)
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 _____
VIII.
Business/Financial Services
9:09 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 _____
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Excel Academy Charter School and the Helendale Elementary School District
Vote
Heidi Gasca
3 m
It is recommended the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Excel Academy Charter School and the Helendale Elementary 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 _____
Approval of the Updated 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 Updated 2024-2025 Local Performance Indicator Self-Reflection Reports 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 _____
Annual Executive Director/CEO Goals, Timeline and Evaluation Plan
Vote
Heidi Gasca
15 m
It is recommended the Board approve the 2024-2025 Executive Director/CEO Goals, Timeline and Evaluation 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 _____
