W. Hall, Board President, led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

There was no request for public comment.

Krista Woodgrift, Superintendent & CEO, presented the Sage Oak Highlights for September 2025.

Sage Oak Directors/Principals Chelsey Anema, Lana Beshara, and Traci King presented their plans for the 2025-26 school year regarding the Personalized Learning Academy, Virtual Learning Academy, and High School.

Lana Beshara, Director/Principal of the Virtual Learning Academy, and Angela Kim, teacher, presented a student highlight featuring Levi Ortiz.

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 Agenda upon the request of any member of the Board, discussed, and acted upon separately.

1. Check Register - September 2025
2. Report of Investment Activity - August 2025
3. Ratification of CloudHesive Change Order Form
4. Ratification of Alarmco Security Systems, Inc. Standard Commercial Security Agreement
5. Ratification of Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc. Exclusive Authorization to Sublease
6. Ratification of 2025-26 Hatch & Cesario Agreement for Legal Services (Renewal)
7. Ratification of Cvent, Inc. Quote Number: Q-1937229
8. Ratification of Quarles & Brady LLP Engagement Letter (Renewal)
9. Ratification of Skill Struck, Inc. Quote for Professional Development
10. Ratification of Skill Struck, Inc. Quote for Student Licenses (Renewal) 

1. Ratification of Wildwood Women's Center Agreement
2. Ratification of Redlands Pottery Project Group Class Waiver Forms
3. Ratification of True Colors International Facilitator Certification Training and Team Debrief/Online Assessment Review Proposals 
4. Ratification of Segerstrom Center for the Arts Group Sales Order Agreement 
5. Ratification of Foundation for California Community Colleges on behalf of the California College Guidance Initiative Partnership Agreement 
6. Ratification of City of Lakewood Application and Agreement for Use of Recreational Facilities (Living History Social)
7. Ratification of Fullerton Free Church Facilities Use Agreement (Science Fair)
8. Ratification of Fullerton Free Church Facilities Use Agreement (PLC)
9. Ratification of Ayres Hotel Seal Beach Meeting Request Form (PLC)

1. Approval of Certificated Personnel Report
2. Approval of Classified Personnel Report
3. Approval of Job Descriptions
4. Ratification of Vector Solutions Quote ID #Q-461958 (Renewal)

1. Approval of 2026-2027 Sage Oak Charter Schools Academic Calendar
2. Ratification of Fairfield Inn & Suites Riverside Corona/Norco Event Space Rental Agreement

Krista Woodgrift, Superintendent & CEO, administered the Oath of Office to Board Directors Steve Fraire and Susan Houle.  

Brad Bookser, Director of Information Technology, provided an overview of AI's impact on professions such as law, medicine, and accounting, emphasizing its benefits and risks. He highlighted Sage Oak's role in preparing students to adapt, think critically, and embrace lifelong learning in an AI-driven future.

The next scheduled meeting will be a Board of Directors Study Session held on November 13, 2025. 

The Board acknowledged the school's growth, noting enrollment of approximately 5,400 students. They highlighted the dedication of staff, strong communication, effective hiring practices, and a unified focus on supporting students and families. The Board also recognized Superintendent Woodgrift's leadership and vision in cultivating teamwork, organization, and a positive school culture, and expressed pride in being part of Sage Oak.

Superintendent Woodgrift thanked the principals for their leadership and highlighted their unique strengths. Chelsey Anema, Director of Personalized Learning/Principal, was recognized for leading the largest program with 3,500 students and mentoring new assistant principals. Traci King, Director of Secondary Education/Principal, was commended for her innovative leadership with the AI Task Force. Lana Beshara, Director of Virtual Learning/Principal, was acknowledged for expanding the Virtual Learning Academy and leading the Professional Development Passport initiative. Superintendent Woodgrift congratulated Board Directors Steve Fraire and Susan Houle on their reappointment and thanked them for their continued support of Sage Oak.