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.
Agenda
Section Number
Topic Number
Details
Purpose
Presenter
Time
I.
Opening Items
9:50 AM
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
William Hall
1 m
B.
Record Attendance
William Hall
1 m
Roll Call:
William Hall, President
Michael Humphrey, Vice President
Steve Fraire, Clerk
Susan Houle, Member
Larry Alvarado, Member
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
9:52 AM
A.
Led by Board President or designee
Discuss
William Hall
1 m
III.
Approve/Adopt Agenda
9:53 AM
A.
Agenda
Vote
William Hall
1 m
It is recommended the Board of Directors adopt as presented, the agenda for the Board Study Session of August 14, 2025.
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
IV.
Approve Minutes
9:54 AM
A.
Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on June 12, 2025
Approve Minutes
William Hall
1 m
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
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VI.
Adjourn to Closed Session
9:56 AM
A.
The Board will consider and may act on any of the Closed Session matters.
Vote
William Hall
1 m
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
VII.
Closed Session
9:57 AM
A.
Closed Session
Discuss
William Hall
20 m
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Case no. 30-2024-01430946
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Case no. 2025051015
VIII.
Reconvene Regular Meeting
10:17 AM
A.
Report out any action taken in closed session
Discuss
William Hall
1 m
IX.
Consent
10:18 AM
Items listed under Consent are considered routine and will be approved/adopted by a single motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items; however, any item may be removed from the Consent upon the request of any member of the Board, discussed, and acted upon separately.
A.
Consent - Policy Development
Vote
William Hall
1 m
Approval of existing board policies revised, reviewed, and eliminated by staff for the 2025-2026 school year.
Board Policies: Revised
The following are current policies that have been revised to provide clarity or alignment with changes in law or procedures:
6000 Series - Instruction
6010 - EA Independent Study Policy
6116 - EA Discipline and Involuntary Withdrawal Policy
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
Ratification of Additional Licenses for FlexPoint Education Cloud
Vote
Heidi Gasca
5 m
It is recommended the Board ratify the additional licesnes for FlexPoint Education Cloud for the 2025-26 School Year for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: $65,081.25
Warner (#2053): $40,350.38
Helendale (#2073): $24,730.87
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
It is recommended the Board ratify the 1st Day School Supplies Boxes for the 2025-26 School Year for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: $29,605.06
Warner (#2053): $18,355.14
Helendale (#2073): $11,249.92
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
Annual Superintendent/CEO Evaluation Timeline and Plan
Vote
Heidi Gasca
5 m
It is recommended the Board approve the 2025-2026 Superintendent/CEO Evaluation Timeline and Plan as presented for Excel Academy Charter Schools, Helendale (#2073) and Warner (#2053).
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Roll Call Vote:
William Hall
Michael Humphrey
Steve Fraire
Susan Houle
Larry Alvarado
Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
