Excel Academy (CA)
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday November 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Location
The meeting will be held virtually.
Join by telephone or via Zoom conferencing link below:
Dial In: +1 669 444 9171 US
Meeting ID: 854 9583 9969
Join URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85495839969
MISSION STATEMENT
Excel Academy will provide flexible, personalized learning through a customized course of study that will educate, motivate, and instill a love of learning in each individual student. Teachers and parents will join together to maintain high expectations and promote academic excellence for all students creating the next generation of leaders.
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 (remote), L. Hath (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Approve/Adopt Agenda
A.
Agenda
III. Board Governance
A.
Approval of Resolution No. 2022-11-10 Recognizing a State of Emergency and Re-Authorizing Teleconferenced Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
B.
Organizational Structure of the Board
Motion amended for S. Houle and S. Fraire to respectfully withdraw their term renewal that occurred in September in order to renew when their terms expire in 2023.
W. Hall and M. Humphrey will renew their term for 3 years today, Nov. 10, 2022.
C.
Election of Corporation Officers
Motion moved to have Lauren Hansen elected as the Secretary of the Corporation.
IV. Reconvene Regular Meeting
A.
Report out any action taken in closed session.
V. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports
A.
Excel Academy Charter School Staff Evaluation Process - Presented by Megan Anderson, Assistant Director of Human Resources
Megan reviewed the Performance Planners she has designed for management and staff members.
B.
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Presentation - Presented by Maribel Galan, WASC Coordinator
Maribel reviewed the progress she has made on the WASC report and where Excel Academy is on achieving their goals.
C.
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) Governance Entrance Letter - Presented by Heidi Gasca, Executive Director/CEO
VI. Consent
A.
Consent - Business/Financial Services
1. Approval of October 2022 Check Register
B.
Consent - Personnel Services
1. Approval of Certificated Personnel Report
2. Approval of Classified Personnel Report
C.
Consent items listed under A through B are considered routine and will be approved/adopted by a single motion.
VII. Business/Financial Services
A.
Approval of La Casa Del Zorro Booking Proposal
VIII. Education/Student Services
A.
Approval of Additional FlexPoint Education Cloud Licenses
IX. Comments
A.
Board Comments
The Board commended the HR and WASC staff for their hard work and dedication. The Board members highlighted how outstanding the work of the staff on the large projects (for performance management and WASC) and how it reflects so well on the school.
B.
CEO Comments
The Executive Director appreciates the staff members at Excel Academy for their contributions to the group.
The Executive Director touched on AB 361/ AB 2449 for potential in-person board meetings starting in March, and the diligence in making this transition as smooth and flexible as possible for the Board members.
No action was taken.