Sage Oak Charter Schools

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Virtual/Zoom Conferencing
Published on February 3, 2023 at 1:36 PM PST

Date and Time

Thursday February 9, 2023 at 11:30 AM PST

Location

The meeting will be held virtually.

 

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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

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 11:30 AM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order Board President 1 m
  B. Record Attendance Board President 1 m
   

Roll Call:

William Hall, President

Michael Humphrey, Vice President

Steve Fraire, Clerk

Susan Houle, Member

Peter Matz, Member

 
II. Pledge of Allegiance 11:32 AM
  A. Led by Board President or designee. Board President 3 m
III. Board Governance 11:35 AM
  A. Approval of Resolution No. 2023-02-09 Recognizing a State of Emergency and Re-Authorizing Teleconferenced Meetings Pursuant to AB 361 Vote Board President 5 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve Resolution No. 2023-02-09 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 _____

 
  B. Review Plan for In-person Meetings of the Board Discuss Kevin Davis 10 m
   

No action is required. This is an informational-only item to present the plan for board meetings and participation by teleconference due to the end of the COVID state of emergency and return to in-person meetings starting March 1, 2023.

 
IV. Approve/Adopt Agenda 11:50 AM
  A. February 9, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors Vote Board President 2 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the agenda, as presented.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Susan Houle

Peter Matz

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
V. Approve Minutes 11:52 AM
  A. January 12, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors Approve Minutes Board President 2 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the minutes as presented.

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Susan Houle

Peter Matz

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
     
VI. Public Comments/Recognition/Reports
 

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.

 
VII. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports 11:54 AM
  A. School Highlights - Presented by Krista Woodgrift, Superintendent of Schools and CEO Krista Woodgrift 8 m
  B. Student Showcase - Presented by Lana Beshara, Virtual Learning Academy Principal Lana Beshara 10 m
   

Student Name: Sonja Allen

 
  C. State Budget Overview - Presented by Tim O'Brien, Director of Business Services Tim O'Brien 10 m
  D. 2023-2024 Sage Oak Charter Schools Board Meeting Calendar and Schedule - First Reading, Presented by Krista Woodgrift, Superintendent of Schools and CEO Krista Woodgrift 5 m
  E. Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)2022-2023 Update, Presented by Jamee Block, Director of Education Services, and Carrie Gerry, Assistant Director of Educational Planning and Reporting Jamee Block 10 m
VIII. Consent 12:37 PM
 

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.  

 
  A. Consent- Business Financial/Services 1 m
   

1. Check Register- January 2023

2. Ratification of Charter School Consulting Services Contract

3. Ratification of All Covered Project Services Proposal for Chromebook Deployment Services

 
  B. Consent- Education/Student Services 1 m
   

1. Approval of 2023-2024 Sage Oak Charter Schools Academic Calendar

2. Approval of Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) Revisions, February 2023

 
  C. Consent- Personnel Services 1 m
   

1. Approval of Certificated Personnel Report

2. Approval of Classified Personnel Report

 
  D. Consent Items A through C Vote Board President 1 m
   

Consent Items listed under A through C 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 _____

 
IX. Business Services 12:41 PM
  A. Approval of Mari and Gold Sage Oak Website Proposal Vote Courtney Gibson 8 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the Mari and Gold Sage Oak Website Proposal as presented for Sage Oak Charter Schools, Helendale (#1885), Keppel (#1886), and Warner (#2051). 

 

Fiscal Impact: $35,425

Sage Oak Charter Schools - Helendale (#1885) $27,632

Sage Oak Charter Schools - Keppel (#1886)      $3,897

Sage Oak Charter Schools - Warner (#2051)     $3,897

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Susan Houle

Peter Matz

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
  B. Approval of Parsec Education Service Agreement Vote Lisa Thompson 2 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the Parsec Education Service Agreement to provide data support that aligns with the new charter renewal requirements for Sage Oak Charter School, Keppel (#1886), which will be up for renewal in the 2023-2024 school year. 

 

Fiscal Impact: Sage Oak Charter Schools - Keppel (#1886) $7,500

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Susan Houle

Peter Matz

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____

 
X. Calendar 12:51 PM
  A. The next scheduled Board of Directors Study Session will be held on March 9, 2023 Board President 5 m
  B. The next scheduled Regular Board of Directors Meeting will be held on March 9, 2023 Board President 1 m
XI. Comments 12:57 PM
  A. Board Comments Discuss Board President 5 m
  B. Superintendent Comments Discuss Krista Woodgrift 5 m
XII. Closing Items 1:07 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Board President 1 m
   

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Susan Houle

Peter Matz

Moved by ______ Seconded by ______ Ayes _____ Nays _____ Absent _____