Ceiba College Preparatory Academy

Regular Board Meeting (revised: 5/14: 8:00am)

Date and Time

Tuesday May 14, 2019 at 5:00 PM PDT

Location

260 W. Riverside Drive, Watsonville
TO DIAL INTO THE MEETING
831-707-2114
Conference ID: 410015

PARA LLAMAR / UNIRSE POR TELÉFONO A UNA REUNIÓN
831-707-2114
ID de la Conferencia: 410015

HOW TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Ceiba Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of disability and no person shall, by reason of a disability, be denied the benefits of its services, programs, or activities. This meeting location is an accessible facility. If you wish to attend this meeting and require special assistance in order to participate, please contact Raquel Arenas-Humphreys at 831-740-8769 at least three working days in advance of this meeting to make arrangements. People with disabilities may request a copy of the agenda in an alternative format. As a courtesy to those persons affected, please attend the meeting smoke and scent-free.
 
CÓMO SOLICITAR ACOMODACIONES PARA LAS PERSONAS CON DISCAPACIDADES
Las Escuelas Públicas Ceiba no discriminan en base a la discapacidad y a ninguna persona se le debe negar, por motivo de una discapacidad, los beneficios de sus servicios, programas o actividades. Este lugar de reunión es una instalación accesible. Si usted desea asistir a esta junta y requiere asistencia especial para poder participar, por favor contacte a Raquel Arenas-Humphreys al 831-740-8769 por lo menos tres días laborales antes de esta junta para hacer los arreglos necesarios. Las personas con discapacidad pueden solicitar una copia de la agenda en un formato alterno. Como cortesía a esas personas afectadas, por favor asista a la junta sin olor a cualquier aroma o a cigarro.  

SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN
Si gusta estar presente o participar en una junta de la mesa directiva de ‘Ceiba Public Schools’, hay servicios de traducción al español disponibles. Por favor contacte a Raquel Arenas-Humphreys al 831-740-8769 por lo menos tres días laborales antes de esta junta para hacer los arreglos necesarios.
 
TRANSLATION SERVICES
If you would like to attend or participate in the meeting of the Board of Ceiba Public Schools, Spanish language translation is available. Please make advance arrangements at least three business days in advance by calling Raquel Arenas-Humphreys at 831-740-8769.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Call the Meeting to Order
  B. Record Attendance and Guests
  C. Welcome and Introductions
   
1. Introduction of Guests/Attendees 
  D. Approval of the Agenda
  E. Public Comment
   
At this time, any person may address the Board on any item not listed on the agenda. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Board can not consider issues or take action on requests during this comment period. Time is limited to 3 minutes per person. The length of Public Comment can be extended by the Board. 
  F. Consent Agenda
   

1. Minutes
* Regular Board Meeting 4/9/19

2. Warrants
* Warrants for March 2019

3. Delta Monthly Update: as of 3/31/19

4. Overnight/Water-based Field Trip Approval
* June 24 -27: Southwest Airlines Summer Camp, Dallas, Texas
* July 14-16: GenHERation Discovery Days, San Francisco/Millbrae
* March 2020: Costa Rica or Belize

5. Staffing
* The monthly update will be provided to the Board on 5/14/19

6. Contracts for 19/20
a. School Food Solutions: food service administration at Ceiba
b. Santa Cruz/Silicon Valley New Teacher Project Memorandum of Understanding: new teacher induction
c. TPX Service Agreement: telecomm services

7. Policies
* Graduation Requirements: Revised to include language from the former policy which was omitted in the version approved 4/9/19

 
II. Reports
  A. Student Voice and Leadership
   
At each meeting, one or more student leadership groups will give brief presentations to the Board on their current activities, school culture and their Ceiba experience. Examples student leadership groups include Associated Student Body, Student Government, Young Men of Color, MEChA and Women's Empowerment.

May Report: MEChA Report of 18/19 Activities and Plans for 19/20
 
  B. Facilities/Operations
   

1. Enrollment/Attendance
2. Principal Apportionment Attendance Report (P-2): attendance through 4/12/19
3. Building Update: general maintenance and repairs, cleaning, Prop 39e plans, repair plans, water intrusion update
4. Loan Update: new monthly item on the status of the building credit line
5. Food Service Update
  C. Academic Excellence Committee Report
  D. Finance Committee Report
  E. Executive Director/Principal Report
   
Quarter 4 Key Activities: state testing, preparation for end of year, athletics
  F. 19/20 LCAP Preparation
   

Review of the 18/19 activities completed to date and of the draft goals for the 19/20 school year. Data from surveys will be shared at the meeting as available. 

III. Action Items
  A. Prop 39 Energy Project
   

Recommend approval of contract with Absolute Electric for the construction of solar panels in the parking lot. Putting the contract into place will be contingent on landlord approval. 

Attached documents:
1) Contract including edits from Greg Forest, attorney, Young, Minney and Corr
2) Memo from Greg Forest
3) Back up documentation from Lumeo regarding bidding process

  B. Form 990: Taxes
   
This is the Form 990 which is the filing of Ceiba Public Schools' taxes for the period covering 7/1/17 - 6/30/18. With changes to the tax laws, CPS will owe taxes this year. Finance Committee Board members will discuss the returns at the meeting. 

Prior year tax returns can be provided upon request for comparison. 
IV. Closed Session
  A. Public Comment on Closed Session
   
At this time, any person may address the Board on any Closed Session item. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Board can not consider issues or take action on requests during this comment period. 

Following Closed Session, a public report will be made to acknowledge action taken on confidential issues without reference in regards to individuals or worksites. 
  B. Adjourn to Closed Session
   
The Closed Session agenda may include items to consider and/or take action on issues regarding personnel, litigation, property and/or student discipline. Examples include:

* Personnel Issues
* Litigation 
* Property
* Student Discipline
  C. Closed Session
   
I. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9)

Ceiba Public Schools v. Green Valley Corp. dba Barry Swenson Builders, et al

 
  D. Adjourn Closed Session
V. Reconvene Open Session
  A. Report out from Closed Session
VI. Closing Items
  A. Items for June Regular Board Meeting
   
1. Enrollment Policy Draft: Review
2. LCAP: Action
3. 19/20 Budget: Action
4. Board Committee Reports: Academic Excellence, Finance
5. Executive Director Evaluation: Postpone to July 2019
 
  B. Adjourn Meeting