Excel Academy (CA)
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday September 14, 2023 at 10:20 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
Zoom Meeting Information:
Dial In: +1 669 444 9171
Meeting ID: 851 1607 6691
Zoom URL: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85116076691
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, S. Fraire, S. Houle, W. Hall
Directors Absent
M. Humphrey
Guests Present
L. Hansen
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
II. Approve/Adopt Agenda
A.
Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
III. Approve Minutes
A.
Approve Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
IV. Adjourn to Closed Session
A.
The Board will consider and may act on any of the Closed Session matters.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
V. Closed Session
A.
Closed Session
VI. Reconvene Regular Meeting
A.
Report out any action taken in closed session.
No action was taken.
VII. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports
A.
School Highlights - Presented by Heidi Gasca, Executive Director/CEO
Heidi Gasca presented updates from the month of August, including highlights from EACS' All Staff PD, Special Education and General Education updates, and Community initiatives.
B.
Student Achievement Data - Presented by Jenny Craig, Director of Assessment & Accountability
Jenny Craig presented on Student Achievement Data and the growth that EACS students had in reading and math over the course of the 22/23 school year, new assessment programs, and ELPAC celebrations.
C.
Teacher Testimonials
Elementary Teacher Chiara Hawley shared on Excel Academy's TK Cohort, and Secondary Teacher Kimberly Platler shared on her science background and her work in selecting science curriculum, reviewing samples from students, and her work in teaching two marine biology classes.
VIII. Consent
A.
Consent - Business/Financial Services
B.
Consent - Education Student/Services
C.
Consent - Personnel Services
D.
Policy Development
E.
Approve Consent Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
IX. Board Governance
A.
Approval of Board of Directors Reappointment and Terms of Office
Lauren reminded the Board that this item must be voted on before moving to the next item to perform the Oath of Office.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
B.
Administer Oath of Office
Steve Fraire and Susan Houle were sworn into office for their final three year term.
C.
Approval of the 2023-2024 Annual Board Evaluation
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
X. Business/Financial Services
A.
Approval of Unaudited Actuals for the 2022-2023 School Year
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of 2023-24 Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
XI. Personnel Services
A.
Approval of 2023-2024 Excel Academy Board of Directors and Executive Director/CEO Goals
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
B.
Approve 2023-24 Executive Director/CEO Evaluation Process, Timeline, Evaluators, Evaluator Compensation, and Evaluation Template
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| L. Alvarado |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
XII. Board Comments
A.
Board Comments
The Board commended the school on the financial standing, and the tracking system for expenditures. They welcomed the new staff to the school. Board Member Larry Alvarado suggested hourly staff to support special education students, as the sped staff had to be reduced. Board President Bill Hall agreed. The Board thanked the presenters and Excel staff in the room.
XIII. CEO Comments
A.
CEO Comments
Heidi applauded her team for starting the school year and setting it up for success.
No action was taken.