Sage Oak Charter Schools

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Published on March 3, 2023 at 11:25 AM PST
Amended on March 7, 2023 at 4:44 PM PST

Date and Time

Thursday March 9, 2023 at 12:30 PM PST

Location

Sage Oak Charter Schools

1473 Ford Street, Suite #105

Redlands, CA 92373

 

Regus- Gateway Chula Vista

333 H Street, Suite 5000

Chula Vista, CA 91910


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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 12:30 PM
  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 12:32 PM
  A. Led by Board President or designee. Board President 3 m
III. Approve/Adopt Agenda 12:35 PM
  A. March 9, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors Vote Board President 2 m
IV. Approve Minutes 12:37 PM
  A. February 9, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors Approve Minutes Board President 1 m
     
V. Board Governance 12:38 PM
  A. Approval of 2023-2024 Sage Oak Charter Schools Board Meeting Calendar and Schedule Krista Woodgrift 3 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the 2023-2024 Sage Oak Charter Schools Board Meeting calendar and schedule as presented. 

 

Fiscal Impact: None

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Susan Houle

Peter Matz

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

 
VI. Public Comment - Closed Session
 

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.

 
VII. Adjourn to Closed Session
 

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 _____

 
VIII. Closed Session 12:41 PM
  A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)) 10 m
   

TR v. The Collaborative Charter Services Organization, et al.

 

 
  B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation/Initiation of Litigation (Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4)). 8 m
  C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code section 54956.9, OAH Case No. 2022120479) 8 m
IX. Reconvene Regular Meeting 1:07 PM
  A. Report Out from Closed Session Board President 5 m
X. Public Comments/Recognition/Reports
 

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XI. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports 1:12 PM
  A. School Highlights - Presented by Krista Woodgrift, Superintendent of Schools and CEO Krista Woodgrift 5 m
  B. Student Showcase - Presented by Traci King, High School Principal Traci King 8 m
   

Student Name: Azharian Flagg

 
XII. Consent 1:25 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- February 2023

2. Ratification of Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport, Newport Beach Group Sales Agreement

3. Ratification of Thrive Agreement for Consulting Services

4. Ratification of Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Group Sales Agreement 

5. Ratification of College and Career Access Pathways Partnership Agreement (CCAP) 2022-2025

6. Approval of Educator Effectiveness Block Grant (EEBG) Allocations Plan Revisions

 

 
  B. Consent- Education/Student Services 1 m
   

1. Approval of 2023-2024 Sage Oak Charter Schools Master Agreement for Independent Study and Acknowledgement of Responsibilities

 

 
  C. Consent- Personnel Services 1 m
   

1. Approval of Certificated Personnel Report

2. Approval of Classified Personnel Report

3. Approval of Job Descriptions

4. Approval of Revised Injury and Illness Prevention Plan

 

 
  D. Consent- Policy Development 1 m
   

1. Approval of Changes to Existing Board Policies Revised/Rescinded
 

3000 Series - Business/Non-instructional: Revised 

3010-SO Fiscal Control Policy

3120-SO Name & Logo Use Policy

3125-SO Intra-Organizational Loan Policy

3145-SO Disposal of Surplus, Obsolete, or Unneeded Books, Equipment, and Supplies Policy

 

4000 Series - Personnel Services: Revised 

4000-SO Personnel Concepts and Roles Policies

4015-SO Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

4055-SO Internal Complaint Policy

4060-SO Prohibiting Unlawful Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation

4070-SO Lactation Accommodation Policy

4075-SO Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco-Free Workplace Policy

4080-SO Acceptable Use of Technology Policy

4085-SO Payroll Withholdings

4130-SO Remote Work Policy

4175-SO Salary Advancement Policy

 

6000 Series - Instruction: Revised 

6040-SO Local Assessment Policy

 

4000 Series - Personnel Services: Rescinded (Integrated into Sage Oak Charter Schools Staff Handbook)

4090-SO Cobra Benefits Policy

4110-SO Pregnancy Disability Leave Policy

4115-SO Family Care and Medical Leave Policy

 

Other: Rescinded (Integrated into Illness and Injury Prevention Plan)

Covid-19 Prevention Plan

 
  E. Consent Items A through D Vote Board President 2 m
   

Consent Items listed under A through D 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 _____

 
XIII. Business/Financial Services 1:31 PM
  A. Approval of Lending Library Expansion Plan for Sage Oak Charter Schools Vote Tim O'Brien 5 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the Lending Library Expansion Plan for Sage Oak Charter Schools, Helendale (#1885), Keppel (#1886), and Warner (#2051). 

 

Fiscal Impact: The lease amount will be approximately $120,000 annually. 

Sage Oak Charter Schools - Helendale (#1885) $92,400

Sage Oak Charter Schools - Keppel (#1886)      $18,000

Sage Oak Charter Schools - Warner (#2051)     $9,600

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Susan Houle

Peter Matz

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

 
  B. Approval of 2022-2023 Second Interim Budget (SIB) Financial Report for Sage Oak Charter Schools Vote Tim O'Brien 10 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the 2022-2023 Second Interim Budget (SIB) Financial Report for Sage Oak Charter Schools, Helendale (#1885), Keppel (#1886), and Warner (#2051).

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Susan Houle

Peter Matz

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

 
  C. Approval of 2023-2024 Strategic Budget, Staffing Plan, and Salary Schedules for Sage Oak Charter Schools Vote Tim O'Brien 10 m
   

It is recommended the Board approve the 2023-2024 Strategic Budget, Staffing Plan, and Salary Schedules for Sage Oak Charter Schools, Helendale (#1885), Keppel (#1886), and Warner (#2051).

 

Roll Call Vote:

William Hall

Michael Humphrey

Steve Fraire

Susan Houle

Peter Matz

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

 
XIV. Calendar
 

The next scheduled Board Study Session will be held on April 6, 2023.

The next scheduled Regular Board Meeting will be held on May 11, 2023. 

 
XV. Comments 1:56 PM
  A. Board Comments Discuss 5 m
  B. Superintendent Comments Discuss Krista Woodgrift 5 m
XVI. Closing Items 2:06 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 _____