Excel Academy (CA)
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday February 9, 2023 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: 839 8437 5400
Join URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83984375400
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, S. Houle (remote), W. Hall (remote)
Directors Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
II. Board Governance
A.
Approval of Resolution No. 2023-2-9 Recognizing a State of Emergency and Re-Authorizing Teleconferenced Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Fraire |
Absent
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B.
Review Plan for In-Person Meetings of the Board
III. Approve/Adopt Agenda
A.
Agenda
IV. Approve Minutes
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on January 12, 2023
V. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports
A.
School Highlights - Presented by Heidi Gasca, Executive Director/CEO
Executive Director Heidi Gasca gave a brief overview of Excel Academy from the month of January.
B.
Student Showcase - Cast Members from Excel Academy's Theater Program
A group of students shared their experience of being in the theater program at Excel Academy.
C.
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Update - Presented by Heidi Gasca, Executive Director/CEO
Executive Director Heidi Gasca gave a review of the recent WASC visit and evaluation.
D.
State Budget Overview - Presented by Joe Sorrera, Director of Business Services
Director of Business Services Joe Sorrera gave an update of the State Budget.
E.
2023-2024 Board Meeting Calendar - First Reading - Presented by Heidi Gasca, Executive Director/CEO
VI. Consent
A.
Consent - Business/Financial Services
B.
Consent - Education Student/Services
C.
Consent - Personnel Services
D.
Consent items listed under A through C are considered routine and will be approved/adopted by a single motion.
VII. Business/Financial Services
A.
Approval of Independent Contractor Services Agreement for Special Education
VIII. Calendar
A.
Calendar
The next meeting will be held on March 9, 2023.
There will NOT be a study session.
IX. Comments
A.
Board Comments
The Board remarked on hearing from the students from the theater program, as well as the parents. The Board congratulated Heidi on the WASC review, as well as the California Distinguished School recognition, and commended Joe on his presentation.
B.
CEO Comments
Heidi recognized her staff on the meeting and reflected on Excel's All Staff meeting the day prior, and how much passion the staff has for the students and the school.
Kevin Davis discussed the updates on the teleconferencing law according to SB 361, and informed the board of their options moving forward.