Ceiba College Preparatory Academy
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting (Updated 6/19/19; 4:15 pm)
Date and Time
Thursday June 20, 2019 at 5:00 PM
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.
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.
Directors Present
G. Davis (remote), L. Gamboa (remote), M. Jones, M. Wall, Y. Parra
Directors Absent
M. Navas, O. Madrigal
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
L. Gamboa
Ex Officio Members Present
A. Millar
Non Voting Members Present
A. Millar
Guests Present
D. Ornelas, Donna LeFever, Joanne Fountain
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Y. Parra called a meeting of the board of directors of Ceiba College Preparatory Academy to order on Thursday Jun 20, 2019 at 5:00 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Welcome and Introductions
D.
Approval of the Agenda
G. Davis made a motion to approve the agenda.
M. Jones seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Public Comment
L. Gamboa arrived.
II. Action Items
A.
19/20 Local Control Accountability Plan
- It is the lesson plan for what Ceiba does for the year and how funds are spent
- It is required of all California schools and must be agendized before budget as it informs the budget
- New requirements
- Federal Addendum: explains how federal categorical funds are spent
- LCAP Summary posted on website
- (Separate from LCAP) Performance Indicator Review
- For indicators that are flagged as red, a school must follow-up and develop a plan for how the school plans to improve
- Ceiba had suspension rate increase from 16/17 to 17/18 for students with disabilities
- Expected to decrease for 18/19
- Ceiba had suspension rate increase from 16/17 to 17/18 for students with disabilities
- For indicators that are flagged as red, a school must follow-up and develop a plan for how the school plans to improve
- How stakeholder input was taken
- Parent leadership
- Teacher leadership
- Surveys for students/staff
- Goals changed a bit this year
- Goal 4 - Positive school climate (added)
- 19/20 Priorities:
- Continue to build positive school culture
- Better prepare students/families for financial impact of attending college
- Continue to improve academic outcomes; focus on HS math and science
- Get to full implementation of Common Core and NGSS (science standards)
G. Davis made a motion to approve the LCAP with the few additions that are needed to complete it.
M. Jones seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
19/20 Budget
Headlines about budget:
- Deficit budget offset by Capital Outlay (Depreciation)
- Factors:
- Conservative ADA projection
- One-time funds (Science and Prop 39 energy) not repeating into next year
- Certificated salaries/benefits increasing
- SB740 funding for 19/20 limited to lease-only; previous budgets had facility repair/maintenance cost reimbursements on top of the lease reimbursement
- Factors:
M. Jones made a motion to approve the initial budget.
G. Davis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Food Service Contract for 19/20
Ryan (School Food Solutions):
- USDA compliant bid process
- Had pre-bid taste test
- Had public bid opening on-site
M. Wall made a motion to approve the contract.
G. Davis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Family Handbook for 19/20
Handbook more or less stayed the same but with some slight changes:
- Uniform policy: Students promoted to wear Ceiba-spirit gear (clubs, etc.) in addition to normal uniform
- Graduation requirements: Requirements from last Board meeting added. It would be "grandfathered" as requirements for the 19/20 9th grade class
M. Jones made a motion to approve the handbook.
M. Wall seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
CharterSafe Insurance Renewal for 19/20
M. Wall made a motion to approve the CharterSAFE renewal.
M. Jones seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Consent Agenda
M. Wall made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
M. Jones seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Reports
A.
Facilities/Operations
Attendance/Enrollment was reviewed.
Loan: Current balance: $44,733.03
Science classroom eye wash faucet was left 'on, water went through drywall and left some work to be done in making sure there is no moisture in the drywall or surrounding fixtures
Loan: Current balance: $44,733.03
Science classroom eye wash faucet was left 'on, water went through drywall and left some work to be done in making sure there is no moisture in the drywall or surrounding fixtures
B.
Finance Committee Report
Budget-wise, things have gone as planned, but cash flow issues seem to still be a factor.
C.
Executive Director/Principal Report
The "End of the Year" events have taken place and the team met today to discuss how things could improve.
IV. Closed Session
A.
Public Comment on Closed Session
No public comment on Closed Session.
B.
Adjourn to Closed Session
C.
Closed Session
D.
Adjourn Closed Session
V. Reconvene Open Session
A.
Report out from Closed Session
The Board ratified the finalized settlement reached between Ceiba Public Schools and North Glass Windows & Doors whereby Ceiba Public Schools agreed to dismiss North Glass Windows & Doors in exchange for the payment to Ceiba of $62,500. The motion was passed by the following vote:
In favor Board members: 4
Against Board members: 0
Abstaining Board members : 0
Absent Board members: 3
VI. Closing Items
A.
Items for July Regular Board Meeting
The Regular July Board meeting scheduled for 7/9 will be cancelled. It will be rescheduled if necessary. Otherwise, the next Regular Board meeting will be Tuesday, August 13, 2019.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
A. Millar
* salary schedule
* professional development for staff in social emotional learning