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Excel Academy (CA)

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Date and Time

Thursday June 15, 2023 at 11:10 AM

Location

Excel Academy Charter School

1 Technology Drive, Ste I-811

Irvine, CA 92618

 

Regus- Gateway Chula Vista

333 H Street, Suite 5000

Chula Vista, CA 91910

 

 

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MISSION STATEMENT

Excel Academy will provide a flexible, personalized learning experience where teachers and parents collaborate to provide academic excellence and social and emotional foundations to instill a love for learning in each individual student.

 

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

M. Humphrey, S. Fraire, S. Houle, W. Hall

Directors Absent

L. Alvarado

Guests Present

H. Gasca (remote), L. Hansen (remote)

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 Jun 15, 2023 at 11:10 AM.

B.

Record Attendance

II. Approve/Adopt Agenda

A.

Agenda

M. Humphrey made a motion to Bill Hall.
S. Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Houle
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye
W. Hall
Aye
L. Alvarado
Absent
S. Fraire
Aye

III. Approve Minutes

A.

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on May 11, 2023

S. Houle made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors on 05-11-23.
S. Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Hall
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye
S. Houle
Aye
L. Alvarado
Absent

IV. Adjourn to Closed Session

A.

The Board will consider and may act on any of the Closed Session matters.

S. Houle made a motion to Bill Hall.
S. Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Hall
Aye
L. Alvarado
Absent
S. Fraire
Aye
S. Houle
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye

V. Reconvene Regular Meeting

A.

Report out any action taken in closed session.

No actions were taken during closed session.

VI. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports

A.

School Highlights - Presented by Heidi Gasca, Executive Director/CEO

Heidi shared highlights from the month of May.

B.

Year in Review - Video

VII. Consent

A.

Consent - Business/Financial Services

  1. Approved the Check Register - May 2023
  2. Approved the Cash Payments - May 2023
  3. Approved the increased agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)
  4. Approved theHatch & Cesario Agreement for Legal Services for 2023-2024 

B.

Consent - Education Student/Services

1. Approved the English Learner Master Plan

C.

Consent - Personnel Services

  1. Approved the Certificated Personnel Report
  2. Approved the Classified Personnel Report
  3. Approved the Job Descriptions
  4. Approved the Teacher of Record Manual for 2023-2024
  5. Approved the Virtual Teacher of Record Manual for 2023-2024

D.

Consent Items - Policy Development

M. Humphrey made a motion to Bill Hall.
S. Fraire seconded the motion.

Approved the revised and reviewed board policies.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Humphrey
Aye
L. Alvarado
Absent
W. Hall
Aye
S. Houle
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye

VIII. Business/Financial Services

A.

Approval of Additional Chromebooks Purchase

S. Houle made a motion to Bill Hall.
S. Fraire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Alvarado
Absent
S. Houle
Aye
W. Hall
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye

B.

Approval of Macbook Laptop Purchase for Staff

S. Houle made a motion to Bill Hall.
M. Humphrey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Alvarado
Absent
S. Houle
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye
W. Hall
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye

IX. Personnel Services

A.

Approval of the One-Time Bonus for Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Teachers for 2023-24

M. Humphrey made a motion to Bill Hall.
S. Houle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Alvarado
Absent
M. Humphrey
Aye
S. Houle
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye
W. Hall
Aye

B.

Approval of CharterLIFE Benefits (Renewal)

S. Fraire made a motion to Bill Hall.
S. Houle seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Alvarado
Absent
M. Humphrey
Aye
S. Fraire
Aye
W. Hall
Aye
S. Houle
Aye

X. Public Hearing

A.

Local Indicators and Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) 2023-24

Hearing Opened at 12:03pm

 

Hearing Closed at 12:15pm

B.

Proposed Budget 2023-2024

Hearing Opened at 12:16pm 

 

Hearing Closed at 12:32pm

XI. Comments

A.

Board Comments

The Board complimented the school on all its successes, all of the staff and parent survey ratings, and the 10 year staff awardees. They remarked on how positive the school year was and appreciate the effort that went into the opportunities for students, such as prom and theater arts. 

B.

CEO Comments

Heidi took a moment to appreciate each member of the Board and thank them for all they have done to impact the school and her as a leader.

XII. 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 12:39 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
W. Hall

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 Excel Academy Charter School.