Excel Academy (CA)

Minutes

Special Meeting of the Board of Directors

Date and Time

Thursday August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Location

Excel Academy Charter School

1 Technology Drive, Ste I-811

Irvine, CA 92618

 

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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 (remote), M. Humphrey (remote), S. Fraire (remote), S. Houle (remote), W. Hall (remote)

Directors Absent

None

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 20, 2026 at 10:01 AM.

B.

Record Attendance

All board members were present.

II. Approve/Adopt Agenda

A.

Approval of Agenda for August 20, 2026 Special Meeting of the Board of Directors

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

III. Consent

A.

Consent Items - Business Services

B.

Consent Items - Charter Affairs

C.

Consent Items - Education/Student Services

D.

Consent Items - Minutes

E.

Consent Items - Personnel Services

F.

Consent Items - Policy Development

M. Humphrey made a motion to Bill Hall.
S. Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Board Governance

A.

Approval of the Excel Academy Charter School Revised Board Calendar

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

V. Business Services

A.

Approval of the Updated Budget Allocations

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

B.

Approval of Additional Chromebooks Purchase

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

VI. Personnel Services

A.

Approval of the Excel Academy Supplemental Retirement Plans - 403b and 457b

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

B.

Approval of Election to Participate in the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)

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

VII. 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 10:22 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
W. Hall