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
11:20 AM
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Board Clerk
1 m
B.
Record Attendance
Board Clerk
1 m
Roll Call:
William Hall, President
Michael Humphrey, Vice President
Steve Fraire, Clerk
Susan Houle, Member
Larry Alvarado, Member
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Approve/Adopt Agenda
11:22 AM
A.
Agenda
Vote
Board Clerk
1 m
It is recommended the Board of Directors adopt as presented, the agenda for the Regular Board meeting of September 12, 2024.
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
IV.
Approve Minutes
11:23 AM
A.
Approve Minutes
Approve Minutes
Board Clerk
1 m
Minutes of the Board Study Session that was held on August 8, 2024.
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
11:24 AM
A.
The Board will consider and may act on any of the Closed Session matters.
Vote
Steve Fraire
1 m
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
VII.
Closed Session
11:25 AM
A.
Closed Session
Discuss
Steve Fraire
20 m
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
YL v. The Collaborative Charter Services Organization, et al
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
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.
Approval of Unaudited Actuals for the 2023-2024 School Year
Vote
Joe Sorrera
8 m
It is recommended the Board approve the Unaudited Actuals for the 2023-2024 School Year for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
Approval of 2024-25 Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS)
Vote
Joe Sorrera
3 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 2024-25 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 2023/24 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 _____
Approval of the Proposition 28 Arts & Music Grant Annual Report
Vote
Joe Sorrera
5 m
It is recommended the Board approve the Proposition 28 Arts & Music Grant Annual Report 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 Proposal to Open a Checking Account for Associated Student Body (ASB)
Vote
Joe Sorrera
5 m
It is recommended the Board approve the Proposal to Open a Checking Account for Associated Student Body (ASB) 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 _____
XIII.
Personnel Services
12:31 PM
A.
Approval of Executive Director/CEO Strategic Plan for 2024-2025
Vote
Heidi Gasca
3 m
It is recommended that the Board approve the Executive Director/CEO Strategic Plan for 2024-2025 presented during the study session which was held on August 8, 2024.
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 ClassPass for Excel Academy Charter School Staff
Vote
Megan Anderson
5 m
It is recommended that the Board approve ClassPass for Excel Academy Charter School Staff, for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: $36,720.00
Warner (#2053): $24,235.20
Helendale (#2073): $12,484.80
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
