Excel Academy (CA)
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday January 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Location
The meeting will be held virtually.
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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), S. Fraire (remote), S. Houle (remote), W. Hall (remote)
Directors Absent
M. Humphrey
Guests Present
L. Hansen (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
II. Board Governance
A.
Approval of Resolution No. 2023-1-12 Recognizing a State of Emergency and Re-Authorizing Teleconferenced Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
III. Approve/Adopt Agenda
A.
Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
IV. Approve Minutes
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on December 8, 2022
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
V. Organizational Structure - Annual Meeting of the Board
A.
Approval of Third Amended Bylaws
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
B.
Approval of Excel Academy Charter Schools Board of Directors Manual
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
C.
Election of the Excel Academy Charter Schools Board of Directors
William Hall has been nominated to hold the office Board President
Michael Humphrey has been nominated to hold the office of Board Vice President
Steve Fraire as been nominated to hold the office of Board Clerk
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
VI. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports
A.
School Highlights - Presented by Heidi Gasca, Executive Director/CEO
B.
Special Education Update - Presented by Lara Ulmer, Director of Special Education
Director of Special Education Lara Ulmer shared a presentation of the Special Education Department at Excel Academy, including student data, program improvements, and overall updates.
VII. Consent
A.
Consent - Business/Financial Services
B.
Consent - Education Student/Services
C.
Consent - Personnel Services
D.
Consent - Policy Development
E.
Consent items listed under A through D are considered routine and will be approved/adopted by a single motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
VIII. Business/Financial Services
A.
Approval to Reinstate San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) Treasury Bank Account
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Final Annual Audit Report - Year Ended June 30, 2022
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of DocuSign Contract Renewal
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of Art, Music, and Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant Spending Plan
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Absent
|
IX. Education/Services
A.
Approval of 2021-22 School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
Director of Assessment & Accountability Jenny Craig presented the SARC for the 2021-2022 school year.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
X. Comments
A.
Board Comments
The Board congratulated Excel Academy on their California Distinguished School award, and thanked the staff for their hard work. They remarked that programs that achieve reflect the work of the staff, and make it very evident. The Board loved the school highlights, seeing all the learning opportunities for students, and commended Lara Ulmer for her hard work on the Special Education department.
B.
CEO Comments
Heidi remarked that it is such a representation of the team when achieving such honors. Heidi is excited to celebrate her staff at their Professional Development meeting in February. Heidi spoke on the Arts & Music grant and how much importance Excel Academy places on such programs.
XI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
Executive Director Heidi Gasca played the interview from the HD Daily News, who interviewed Heidi regarding the recent honor of Excel Academy being recognized as a 2023 California Distinguished School.