Sage Oak Charter Schools

Minutes

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Date and Time

Thursday June 22, 2023 at 9:45 AM

Location

Sage Oak Charter Schools

1473 Ford Street, Suite #105

Redlands, CA 92373

 

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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.
 

Directors Present

M. Humphrey, P. Matz, S. Fraire (remote), W. Hall

Directors Absent

S. Houle

Guests Present

E. Horta, K. Woodgrift, L. Hath (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

W. Hall called a meeting of the board of directors of Sage Oak Charter Schools to order on Thursday Jun 22, 2023 at 10:04 AM.

B.

Record Attendance

II. Pledge of Allegiance

A.

Led by Board President or designee.

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

III. Approve/Adopt Agenda

A.

June 22, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

M. Humphrey made a motion to W. Hall, Board President, to approve the June 22, 2023 Regular Meeting agenda with an amendment to remove Closed Session.
P. Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Humphrey
Aye
S. Houle
Absent
W. Hall
Aye
P. Matz
Aye
S. Fraire
Abstain

IV. Public Comment - Closed Session

A.

Public Comment

Closed Session was removed from the agenda.

V. Adjourn to Closed Session

A.

The Board will consider and may act on any of the Closed Session matters

Closed Session was removed from the agenda.

VI. Public Comments/Recognition/Reports

A.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

VII. Business/Financial Services

A.

Budget Adoption 2023-2024

P. Matz made a motion to W. Hall, Board President, to adopt the 2023-2024 Budget as presented.
M. Humphrey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Humphrey
Aye
S. Houle
Absent
S. Fraire
Abstain
W. Hall
Aye
P. Matz
Aye

B.

Approval of Board of Directors Monthly Stipend Increase

M. Humphrey made a motion to W. Hall, Board President, to approve the Board of Directors monthly stipend increase as presented.
P. Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Houle
Absent
P. Matz
Aye
W. Hall
Aye
S. Fraire
Abstain
M. Humphrey
Aye

VIII. Education/Student Services

A.

Approval of Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) 2023-2024

M. Humphrey made a motion to W. Hall, Board President, to approve the LCAP 2023-2024 as presented.
P. Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Matz
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye
S. Houle
Absent
W. Hall
Aye
S. Fraire
Abstain

B.

Approval of Sage Oak Charter Schools Local Performance Indicator Self-Reflection Reports

P. Matz made a motion to W. Hall, Board President, to approve the Sage Oak Charter Schools Local Performance Indicator self-reflection reports as presented.
M. Humphrey seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Hall
Aye
S. Houle
Absent
P. Matz
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye
S. Fraire
Abstain

IX. Organizational Structure of the Board

A.

Approval of Revisions to Sage Oak Charter Schools Board of Directors Manual

M. Humphrey made a motion to W. Hall, Board President, to approve the revisions to the Sage Oak Charter Schools Board of Directors Manual as presented.
P. Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Houle
Absent
S. Fraire
Abstain
W. Hall
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye
P. Matz
Aye

X. Calendar

A.

Future Meetings

The next scheduled meeting will be a Study Session on August 10, 2023. 

The next scheduled Regular Board Meeting will be on September 14, 2023. 

XI. Comments

A.

Board Comments

The board members congratulated and recognized the leadership team for their hard work and dedication. They conveyed their pride in being part of Sage Oak Charter Schools as board members. Superintendent Woodgrift and her team captured the vision, student focus, pursuit of excellence, and fiscal responsibility, all aligning with the mission of Sage Oak Charter Schools. 

B.

Superintendent Comments

Superintendent Woodgrift expressed her gratitude for such a supportive board, emphasizing that they have something truly special in their collaboration. Ms. Woodgrift informed the Board that she and the high school principal, Traci King, would participate in the Small School Districts Association Leadership Summit during the upcoming summer. In addition, she will be preparing for the Study Session scheduled for August 10, 2023, and will have the board evaluation tool distributed, with more details to follow. 

XII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

M. Humphrey made a motion to W. Hall, Board President, to adjourn the meeting at 10:16 am.
P. Matz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Hall
Aye
M. Humphrey
Aye
P. Matz
Aye
S. Houle
Absent
S. Fraire
Abstain
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:16 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
W. Hall