Excel Academy (CA)

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Date and Time

Thursday August 13, 2026 at 11:15 AM

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

 

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MISSION STATEMENT

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.

Directors Present

L. Alvarado, S. Houle, W. Hall

Directors Absent

M. Humphrey, S. Fraire

Guests Present

L. Hansen

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

W. Hall called a meeting of the board of directors of Excel Academy (CA) to order on Thursday Aug 13, 2026 at 11:18 AM.

B.

Record Attendance

II. Approve/Adopt Agenda

A.

Agenda

S. Houle made a motion to Bill Hall.
L. Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Approve Minutes

A.

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on June 11, 2026

S. Houle made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on 06-11-26.
L. Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on June 18, 2026

S. Houle made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on 06-18-26.
L. Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Adjourn to Closed Session

A.

The Board will consider and may act on any of the Closed Session matters.

S. Houle made a motion to Bill Hall.
W. Hall seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Closed Session

A.

Closed Session Agenda

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - LITIGATION

               Case No. 30-2024-01430946

VI. Reconvene Regular Meeting

A.

Report out any action taken in closed session.

Consensus was reached regarding case number 30-2024-01430946.

VII. Oral Presentations

A.

Annual Board of Directors' Self-Evaluation

The Board of Directors reviewed the results of their self-evaluation and discussed goals for the coming school year.

B.

Annual Superintendent/CEO Goals

Heidi reviewed her four goals for the 2026-2027 school year.

VIII. Consent

A.

Consent - Business/Financial Services

B.

Consent - Education Student/Services

C.

Consent - Personnel Services

D.

Consent - Policy Development

L. Alvarado made a motion to Bill Hall.
S. Houle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IX. Business Services

A.

Approval of Harbottle Law Group Retainer Agreement

S. Houle made a motion to Bill Hall.
L. Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

X. Charter Affairs

A.

Approval of Excel Academy Charter School - Irvine Appeal Petition

L. Alvarado made a motion to Bill Hall.
S. Houle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

XI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:52 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
W. Hall