Sage Oak Charter Schools
Minutes
Board of Directors Study Session
Date and Time
Thursday November 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Location
Sage Oak Charter Schools
1473 Ford Street, Suite #105
Redlands, CA 92373
ID: 99989756375
Passcode: 728780
Passcode: 728780
Teleconference Locations
1185 Calle Dulce, Chula Vista, CA 91910
39251 Camino Las Hoyas, Indio, CA 92203
16222 Quail Rock Road, Ramona, CA 92065
25 Kingston Court E., Coronado, CA 92118
MISSION STATEMENT
Educating students through a personalized and collaborative learning approach, empowering them to lead purposeful and productive lives.
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.
Directors Present
P. Matz (remote), S. Fraire (remote), S. Houle (remote), W. Hall (remote)
Directors Absent
M. Humphrey
Guests Present
B. Bookser (remote), E. Horta (remote), K. Woodgrift (remote), L. Snee
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
II. Pledge of Allegiance
A.
Led by Board President or designee
III. Approve Agenda
A.
(Action) Approval of Agenda for November 13, 2025 Board of Directors Study Session
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
IV. Public Comment - Closed Session
A.
Public Comment
There was no public comment regarding Closed Session.
V. Adjourn to Closed Session
A.
The Board Will Consider and May Act on Any of the Closed Session Matters
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
VI. Closed Session
A.
Closed Session Agenda
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
Case No. 2025-11-13-03
VII. Reconvene Regular Meeting
A.
Report Out Any Action Taken in Closed Session
The Board of Directors Study Session reconvened at 10:38 a.m.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
VIII. Public Comments/Recognition/Reports
A.
Public Comment
There was no request for public comment.
IX. Oral Presentations
A.
Filling a Board Vacancy
Superintendent Woodgrift reviewed the current guidelines in the Third Amended Bylaws of Sage Oak Charter Schools regarding the filling of a board vacancy. The Board affirmed the use of an advisory committee to identify candidates, ensuring strong alignment and board chemistry. The Board emphasized the need to take the necessary time to find the right person, including inviting candidates to observe a Board meeting. Superintendent Woodgrift will draft guiding principles and process steps to be added to the Board of Directors Manual for review at the December Board meeting.
X. Calendar
A.
Future Meetings
The next scheduled meeting will be a Regular Board of Directors Meeting held on December 11, 2025.
XI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
| S. Fraire |
Aye
|
| S. Houle |
Aye
|
| W. Hall |
Aye
|
| P. Matz |
Aye
|
- Filling a Board Vacancy_11.13.2025.pdf
- Third Amended Bylaws of Sage Oak Charter Schools_11.13.2025.pdf
W. Hall, Board President, led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.