B. Pazdel opened the meeting with prayer.

D. Martian recorded the attendance.

Administration/Staff present:
G. Allen, M. Gomez*, D. Huntley*, K. Kempton, D. Lynch, R. Martin, R. McGriff, B. Mendoza, E. Renick, M. Ripley, J. Rowland and F. Shipley

Guests present for Open Session:
L. Gorton, R. Myska, P. Petnicki and S. Tucker

*D. Huntley joined the meeting 7:00 p.m.; M. Gomez joined the meeting at 8:25 p.m.

A. Kennedy presented tonight's devotion, "Father's Letter of Love".
Scripture reference Jeremiah 29:11

L. Gorton, R. Myska and S. Tucker voiced their displeasure with the Board's decisions regarding the former Head of School.  Scripture referenced: Ephesians 4:32, Isaiah 30:8-13 and Matthew 18.

All guests present for the Open Session left the meeting at 6:55 p.m.

R. Martin reported:

• Reno Jazz Festival
• Movies at the Empress Theater, Vallejo
• Work continues on film project to be premiered in August.

R. Martin left the meeting at 7:10 p.m.

R. McGriff reported:

• Early Education is celebrating a redesigned Heritage Day this coming Thursday.
• Several upcoming fieldtrips.
• Continue working on end of the year promotions, etc.

D. Lynch reported:

• Morning with Mom was held today
• Reviewed and discussed disciplinary decision with the Elementary Department.
• Reviewed and discussed re-enrollment and marketing ideas.
• The pilot program for Excellerated Math has begun. This will be a great opportunity that will be extended to all classes in the 2018-2019 school year and will work well with our existing Excellerated Reading program.
• Homeschooling cooperation research - this will be continued with the newly appointed Head of School during the 2018-2019 school year.

J. Rowland reported:

• Re-enrollment statistics
• Football Coach has generated great enthusiasm
• Discussed options for 2017-2018 High School Diplomas 

M. Ripley reported:

• Continue to work on specific areas of focus for enrollment.  Requested updated enrollment information from B. Mendoza.
• A lot of activity during and following Spring Break.
• Reviewed recruiting trip to the Ukraine.
• Discussed options to communicate with Alumni - e-tapestry, alumni Facebook page, etc.

F. Shipley reported:

• Reviewed the social media tools we continue to work with.
• Will work to institute on-going communication with our new Head of School and our families.
• Continue to work on ESPY awards - May 22, 2018.
• Contine to work on Summer School
• Designing and producing Graduation materials
• Financial Aid policies - suggested entire policy be refined.

M. Gomez reported:

• Publicity and press release for the new Football coach.
• Spring sports are going very well.
• ESPY Awards, May 22, 2018 - tickets are almost sold out.
• All Sports Open House April 24, 2018.
• Sport clinics will be begin soon.

Continued to Finance Committee report.

D. Huntley reported:

• National Day of Prayer, May 3, 2018 - great participation anticipated this year.
• Work continues on securing the venue for the 2018-2019 Crab Feed.
• Will work with the new Head of School on calendar items.
• Administrator's lunch and Meet and Greet with the New Head of School scheduled for May 29, 2018.

G. Allen reported:

• Continue to work with all departments for facility utilization.
• Working with vendors for security and janitorial service bids.

All Administrators except B. Mendoza left the meeting at 8:30 p.m.

B. Craig and B. Mendoza reported:

• Reviewed financial reports
• Discussed financial decisions
• Discussed meeting with main large churches - will coordinate with D. Huntley.
• Reviewed the draft budget for 2018-2019 - draft budget based on 665 enrollment. Work will continue on budget prior to being presented for approval.
• Finance Committee will continue to review potential policy revisions

B. Mendoza left the meeting at 10:25 p.m.

A. Kennedy reported:

• Discussed creating an enrollment deadline - will continue to work with M. Ripley and F. Shipley to implement
• Due to circumstances in declining enrollment, the Board is waiving the International Student ratio policy for the 2018-2019 school year. 
• The decision documented in the March 20, 2018 Board meeting regarding International Student Tuition discounts will be clarified with M. Ripley as soon as possible.

No report.

B. Pazdel reported:

• Provided Board Application from Jason Smotherman.  Committee recommends Jason for consideration.

Motion to invite Jason Smotherman for an interview on May 15, 2018.
Motion by T. Grafals; Second by B. Pazdel
Motion approved unanimously
 

S. Jacobs reported:

• Reviewed items of discussion at the March 30, 2018 Committee meeting.
• Reviewed and encouraged Board participation in the upcoming events: National Day of Prayer, ESPY Awards, Baccalaureate Service, Middle and High School Graduation.

A. Grafals left the room for this portion of the meeting to allow for open discussion if needed.

A. Grafals was presented by ballot for approval of his second subsequent term, May 2018 - April 2021.

Subsequent second term of May 2018 - April 2021 approved unanimously.

D. Martian called the Board to a time of prayer.  Officer nominations will be placed on the May 2018 Board Meeting agenda.  Please begin praying and considering nominations.

The Board discussed the lease terms for the property at 1075 Davis St., Vacaville.

Motion to not extend the current lease as requested.
Motion by A. Grafals; 2nd by B. Pazdel
Motion approved unanimously

Tuesday, May 15, 2018 6:00 p.m.
Devotion: D. Martian