Aurum Preparatory Academy

Minutes

Aurum Preparatory Academy Special Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday June 28, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Directors Present

C. Pehl (remote), J. Huddle (remote), V. Hayes (remote)

Directors Absent

C. Davis, E. Cardona

Guests Present

D. Hardin (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

V. Hayes called a meeting of the board of directors of Aurum Preparatory Academy to order on Wednesday Jun 28, 2023 at 6:10 PM.

B.

Roll Call -- Establish Quorum

C.

Approval of the Agenda

II. Information and Discussion

A.

Public Comment

B.

LCAP Review

David provided the following talking points regarding the LCAP report for Aurum:

  • The student body passed at a rate of 86% and 11% above the goal for the charter.
  • ELA showed growth for the 22-23 school year and tracked ahead of surrounding schools.
  • Math
  • MAP scores show that the students are achieving a year to 1.5 years of growth in one school year during the 6th grade school year.  Most students enter the 6th grade at a 3rd grade level on average.
  • Recommendation:  Implement data driven instruction
  • Understand why chronic absenteeism rates jumped from 21-22 to 22-23.
  • 88% of teachers were credentialed.
  • Need to add at least 2 board members for the next school year.
  • 100% compliant with ACOE reporting, but timeliness should be a priority for delivering reports.

 

C.

Budget Review

Bryan provided the key data points for the proposed budget for 23-24:

  • The school is projected to have a ~$34,000 surplus.
  • The expected enrollment is currently ~148.

III. Action Items

A.

Vote on the LCAP

C. Pehl motioned to approved the LCAP report.

J. Huddle 2nd the motion.

Motion approved unanimously.

B.

Vote on the 23 - 24 Budget

C. Pehl motioned to approved the 23-24 budget.

J. Huddle 2nd the motion.

Motion approved unanimously.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Board Comments

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
V. Hayes