Excel Academy (CA)
Minutes
Board of Directors Study Session
Date and Time
Thursday August 17, 2023 at 2:45 PM
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
Zoom Meeting Information:
Dial In: +1 669 444 9171
Meeting ID: 893 6138 1348
Zoom URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89361381348
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, M. Humphrey, W. Hall
Directors Absent
S. Fraire, S. Houle
Guests Present
L. Hansen
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
II. Approve/Adopt Agenda
A.
Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Fraire |
Absent
|
| S. Houle |
Absent
|
III. Adjourn To Closed Session
A.
A. The Board will consider and may act on any of the Closed Session matters.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Absent
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
IV. Reconvene Regular Meeting
A.
Report out any action taken in closed session.
V. Board Governance
A.
Approval of Excel Academy Charter Schools 2023-2024 Board Meeting Calendar Revision
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Houle |
Absent
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Absent
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Increased Frequency for the 2023-2024 Board Evaluator Stipend
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Houle |
Absent
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Absent
|
VI. Personnel
A.
Approval of the One-time Bonus for Staff and Rectification of 2021/22 Furlough Days
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Fraire |
Absent
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Absent
|
| M. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
VII. Oral Presentations
A.
Annual Board of Directors Evaluation
The Board of Directors went through their evaluation and commented on areas of improvement and areas of strength.
The main areas of improvement were: proficiency in technology, onboarding of new Board Members, and the CEO succession plan.
B.
Annual Executive Director/CEO Goals and Evaluation Planning
The Executive Director reviewed her evaluation timeline, her three goals based on the CPSEL standards, her evaluation template (with linked evidence), and the evaluator selection of a two-person committee.
No action was taken.