Excel Academy (CA)
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday June 22, 2023 at 9:30 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
39251 Camino Las Hoyas
Indio, CA 92203
Zoom Meeting Information:
Dial In: +1 669 444 9171
Meeting ID: 844 2497 6804
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84424976804
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
L. Alvarado, M. Humphrey, S. Fraire (remote), W. Hall
Directors Absent
S. Houle
Guests Present
H. Gasca (remote), L. Hansen (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
II. Approve/Adopt Agenda
A.
Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Absent
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
III. Approve Minutes
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on June 15, 2023
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Houle |
Absent
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Abstain
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
IV. Consent
A.
Consent - Business/Financial Services
1. Approval of the Cash Payments - June 2023
B.
Consent - Personnel Services
- Approval of Certificated Personnel Report
- Approval of Classified Personnel Report
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Absent
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Abstain
|
V. Business/Financial Services
A.
Budget Adoption 2023-24
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Fraire |
Abstain
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Absent
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Board of Directors Stipend Increase
The Board would like to review this annually.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Abstain
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
VI. Education/Student Services
A.
Approval of the Local Indicators and Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) 2023-24
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Abstain
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Absent
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
VII. Organizational Structure of the Board
A.
Approval of the revisions to the Board of Directors Manual
The Board, in the future, would like to add a section to the Board Manual to regarding removal of Board members for anything that is inappropriate in terms of behavior that would jeopardize the mission of the organization. The Executive director noted that this procedure is outlined in the Bylaws, but will be added to the Board Manual as well at the next review.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Abstain
|
VIII. Personnel Services
A.
Approval of Employment Agreement for Heidi Gasca, Executive Director/CEO, July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025
The Board believes this contract is well deserved for Heidi's exemplary leadership.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Houle |
Absent
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Abstain
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
IX. Comments
A.
Board Comments
The Board commended Heidi and the staff for a wonderful job this school year. They believe everything Excel does is top notch. They appreciate how smoothly the Board meetings run.
B.
CEO Comments
Heidi remarked on how incredible the year has been, and thanked the Board for their support.
The Agenda for the June 22 meeting will be amended: Closed Session will be removed.