Excel Academy (CA)
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday December 8, 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: 878 7735 4374
Join URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87877354374
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
II. Approve/Adopt Agenda
A.
Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Absent
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
III. Approve Minutes
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on November 10, 2022
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Absent
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
IV. Board Governance
A.
Approval of Resolution No. 2022-10-13 Recognizing a State of Emergency and Re-Authorizing Teleconferenced Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Absent
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
B.
Full Board Audit Committee, Fiscal Year 2022-23
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
V. Adjourn to Closed Session
A.
The Board will consider and may act on any of the Closed Session matters.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Absent
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
VI. Reconvene Regular Meeting
A.
Report out any action taken in closed session.
No action taken.
VII. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports
A.
School Highlights Presentation - Presented by Heidi Gasca, Executive Director/CEO
Heidi Gasca presented highlights from the month of November at Excel Academy.
B.
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Presentation - Presented by April Saade, Assistant Director of Intervention
April Saade gave an update on her Intervention Department and the programs that are in place, and will be implemented in the Spring.
VIII. Consent
A.
Consent - Business/Financial Services
1. Approval of the November Check Register
B.
Consent - Education Student/Services
1. Approval of School-Parent Compact
C.
Consent - Personnel Services
- Approval of Certificated Personnel Report
- Approval of Classified Personnel Report
- Approval of Employee Handbook Mid-Year Update
- Approval of Travel Manual
D.
Policy Development
1. Approval of existing board policies revised, reviewed, and eliminated by staff for the 2022-2023 school year.
Board Policies: Revised
The following are current policies that have been revised to provide clarity or alignment with changes in law or procedures:
5000 Series - Student Services
5050 - EA Academic Integrity Policy
5075 - EA Transcripts from Non-Accredited Schools Policy
5095 - EA Retention & Acceleration Policy
6000 Series - Instruction
6005 - EA Parent and Family Engagement Policy
6040 - EA Local Assessment Policy
6125 - EA TK-12th Grade Report Card Policy
Board Policies: Reviewed
The following policies are being brought to the Board without changes for annual review.
1000 Series - Community Relations
1020 - School Sponsored Field Trips & Cultural Excursions Policy
5000 Series - Student Services
5055 - EA Self-Administration of Medication Policy
5065 - EA Lottery Policy
5115 - EA Pregnant & Parenting Policy
6000 Series - Instruction
6050 - EA Virtual Proctoring Policy
6055 - EA Educational Activity Policy
6095 - EA Repeated Course Policy
6115 - EA Attendance Policy
6120 - EA Virtual Learning Period Meeting Policy
E.
Consent items listed under A through D are considered routine and will be approved/adopted by a single motion.
IX. Business/Financial Services
A.
Approval of 2022-2023 EACS First Interim Financial Report
B.
Approval of CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Draft Annual Audit Report - Year Ended June 30, 2022
X. Education/Services
A.
Approval of School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
B.
Approval of Panorama Education Service
XI. Comments
A.
Board Comments
The board congratulated the board on their hard work in their work in mental health, academic excellence, and fiscal responsibilities. They commented on how Excel's students are well served and the team shows much compassion in their work; Excel is the epitome of professionalism.
B.
CEO Comments
The Executive Director/CEO thanked the staff members that contribute to the school, and is so thankful to enjoy what she does. She's in awe of the team, is inspired by them, challenges her, and she's grateful for what they bring to the team.
Larry Alvarado joined at 10:27am.