Sage Oak Charter Schools
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
MISSION STATEMENT
Sage Oak, in collaboration with parents, teachers, students, and the school’s leadership team, cultivates lifelong learners by recognizing students’ and parents’ needs for educational options. Sage Oak balances flexibility with accountability and high academic excellence for families seeking a non-traditional, personalized educational experience. Sage Oak understands the need for partnership in order for students to attain their personal academic goals.
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 Sage Oak Charter Schools.
Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | 1:30 PM | |||
| A. | Record Attendance | Board President | 1 m | ||
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Roll Call: William Hall, President Michael Humphrey, Vice President Steve Fraire, Clerk Susan Houle, Member Peter Matz, Member |
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| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Board President | 1 m | ||
| C. | Approve Minutes | Approve Minutes | Board President | 1 m | |
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Minutes of the Regular Board meeting that was held on June 23, 2022 Minutes of the Special Board meeting that was held on July 21, 2022
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Peter Matz Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| II. | Approve/Adopt Agenda | ||||
| III. | Board Governance | 1:33 PM | |||
| A. | Approval of Resolution No. 2022-8-8 Recognizing a State of Emergency and Re-Authorizing Teleconferenced Meetings Pursuant to AB 361 | Vote | Board President | 1 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve Resolution No. 2022-8-8 authorizing continued use of remote teleconferencing provisions pursuant to AB 361 and Government Code section 54953.
Option 1 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the governing board has reconsidered the circumstances of the State of Emergency and finds that COVID-19 continues to pose an imminent threat to the health and safety of the community and directly impacts the ability of the members to meet safety in person.
Option 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the governing board has reconsidered the circumstances of the State of Emergency and finds that state or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Peter Matz Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| IV. | Public Comment - Closed Session | ||||
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The public has a right to comment on any items of the closed session agenda. Members of the public will be permitted to comment on any other item within the Board’s jurisdiction under section Public Comments/Recognition/Reports. |
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| V. | Adjourn to Closed Session | ||||
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The Board will consider and may act on any of the Closed Session matters.
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Peter Matz Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| VI. | Closed Session | ||||
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Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)). One Case. Case Name: Student v. Sage Oak, Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) Case No. 2021090160 - Amendment to Settlement Agreement
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Reassignment/Resignation/Nonreelection Pursuant to Government Codes 54954.5(e), and 54957 |
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| VII. | Reconvene Regular Meeting | ||||
| VIII. | Pledge of Allegiance | ||||
| IX. | Public Comments/Regconition/Reports | ||||
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Please submit a Request to Speak to the Board of Directors using the chat feature on the right hand side of the Zoom platform. Please state the agenda item number that you wish to address prior to the agenda item being called by the Board President. Not more than three (3) minutes are to be allotted to any one (1) speaker, and no more than twenty (20) minutes on the same subject. This portion of the agenda is for comments, recognitions and reports to the Board and is not intended to be a question and answer period. If you have questions for the Board, please provide the Board President with a written statement and an administrator will provide answers at a later date. |
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| X. | Correspondence/Proposals/Reports | 1:34 PM | |||
| A. | School Highlights, Presented by Krista Woodgrift, Superintendent of Schools and CEO | Discuss | Krista Woodgrift | 5 m | |
| B. | Board Meeting Start Times for 2022-23, Presented by Kurt Madden, Board Consultant | Discuss | Kurt Madden | 5 m | |
| XI. | Consent | 1:44 PM | |||
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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.
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| A. | Consent - Business Financial/Services | Vote | 1 m | ||
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| B. | Consent - Education Student/Services | Vote | 1 m | ||
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| C. | Consent - Personnel Services | Vote | 1 m | ||
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| D. | Consent - Policy Development | Vote | Board President | 1 m | |
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Approval of existing board policies revised, reviewed, and eliminated by staff for the 2022-23 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. 1000 Series - Educational Services SO-1010 Civility Policy SO-1020 Field Trip Policy SO-1035 Access to Public Records
5000 Series - Student Services SO-5015 Title IX, Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination, and Bullying Policy
6000 Series - Instruction SO-6005 Parent and Family Engagement Policy SO-6010 Independent Study Policy SO-6025 504 Policy SO-6030 Education for Foster and Mobile Youth Policy SO-6040 Local Assessment Policy SO-6050 Virtual Proctoring Policy SO-6055 Educational Activity Policy SO-6060 Formal Assessments Policy SO-6070 SPED Independent Educational Evaluations SO-6075 SPED Certificate of Completion SO-6115 Attendance, Support, and Involuntary Removal Policy SO-6120 Virtual Meeting Policy SO-6125 Report Card Policy SO-6150 Intervention Policy
Board Policies: Revoked The following are current policies which are no longer applicable and should therefore be revoked.
6000 Series - Instruction SO-6065 SPED Pin Process for Missed Services
Items listed under Consent are considered routine and will be approved/adopted by a single motion.
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Peter Matz Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| XII. | Education Student/Services | 1:48 PM | |||
| A. | Approval of Sage Oak Charter Schools English Learner (EL) Master Plan 2022-23 | Vote | Kristin Aschbrenner | 5 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve the Sage Oak Charter Schools English Learner (EL) Master Plan 2022-23 for Sage Oak Charter Schools, Helendale (#1885), Keppel (#1886), and Warner (#2051).
Fiscal Impact: None.
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Peter Matz Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| B. | Approval of Sage Oak Charter Schools Local Indicator Reports | Vote | Carrie Gerry | 5 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve the Sage Oak Charter Schools Local Indicator Reports for Sage Oak Charter Schools, Helendale (#1885), Keppel (#1886), and Warner (#2051).
Fiscal Impact: None.
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Peter Matz Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| XIII. | Personnel Services | 1:58 PM | |||
| A. | Approval of Revision to Salary Schedules for 2022-23 | Vote | Candice Coffey | 5 m | |
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It is recommended the Board approve the revisions to the Salary Schedules for 2022-23 for Sage Oak Charter Schools, Helendale (#1885), Keppel (#1886), and Warner (#2051).
Fiscal Impact: Sage Oak Charter Schools - Helendale (#1885) $477,402 Sage Oak Charter Schools - Keppel (#1886) $32,396 Sage Oak Charter Schools - Warner (#2051) $53,337
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Peter Matz Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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| XIV. | Policy Development | 2:03 PM | |||
| A. | Approval to Amend Board Policy 9250-SO Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits - Monthly Compensation Rate for 2022-23 | Vote | Kurt Madden | 5 m | |
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It is recommended the Board take action to establish the compensation rate for the 2022-23 school year.
Fiscal Impact: Amount not to exceed $6000.00
Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Peter Matz Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____
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| XV. | Calendar | ||||
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The next scheduled meeting will be held virtually on September 8, 2022. |
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| XVI. | Board Comments | ||||
| XVII. | CEO Comments | ||||
| XVIII. | Closing Items | 2:08 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Board President | 1 m | |
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Roll Call Vote: William Hall Michael Humphrey Steve Fraire Susan Houle Peter Matz Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____ |
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