Sage Oak Charter Schools
Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Date and Time
Thursday January 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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
ID: 93487911935
Passcode: 420089
Passcode: 420089
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, S. Fraire, S. Houle, W. Hall
Directors Absent
M. Humphrey
Guests Present
B. Bookser, D. Ruiz, E. Horta, K. Prins, K. Woodgrift, L. Snee (remote), T. King
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/Adopt Agenda
A.
(Action) Approval of Agenda for January 9, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Roll Call | |
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P. Matz |
Aye
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M. Humphrey |
Absent
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S. Houle |
Aye
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W. Hall |
Aye
|
S. Fraire |
Aye
|
IV. Approve Minutes
A.
(Action) Approval of Minutes for December 12, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Roll Call | |
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S. Fraire |
Aye
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S. Houle |
Aye
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P. Matz |
Aye
|
W. Hall |
Aye
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M. Humphrey |
Absent
|
V. Public Comment - Closed Session
A.
Public Comment
There was no public comment regarding Closed Session.
VI. Adjourn to Closed Session
A.
The Board Will Consider and May Act on Any of the Closed Session Matters
Roll Call | |
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M. Humphrey |
Absent
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W. Hall |
Aye
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S. Houle |
Aye
|
S. Fraire |
Aye
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P. Matz |
Aye
|
VII. Closed Session
A.
Closed Session Agenda
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
a. YL v. The Collaborative Charter Services Organization, et al.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): 1 matter
3. CONSIDERATION OF PREVIOUSLY EXPELLED STUDENT'S REQUEST TO
ENROLL
VIII. Reconvene Regular Meeting
A.
Report Out Any Action Taken in Closed Session
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors reconvened at 9:37 a.m.
Roll Call | |
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M. Humphrey |
Absent
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S. Houle |
Aye
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W. Hall |
Aye
|
P. Matz |
Aye
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S. Fraire |
Aye
|
IX. Public Comments/Recognition/Reports
A.
Public Comment
There was no request for public comment.
X. Correspondence/Proposals/Reports
A.
Special Education Update
Kelly Prins, Senior Director of Special Education, and Danielle Ruiz, Assistant Director of Special Education, presented the Special Education department update.
B.
Student Highlight
The student highlight was canceled.
C.
2023-2024 California Dashboard Presentation
Poppy Perfect, Data & Educational Reporting Coordinator, presented the 2023-2024 California Dashboard results.
D.
AI Update - Enhanced College & Career Readiness & AI-Powered Personalized Learning
Traci King, high school Director/Principal, presented an Artificial Intelligence (AI) update on enhanced college and career readiness and AI-powered personalized learning.
XI. Consent Agenda
A.
Consent - Business Services
- Check Register - December 2024
- Report of Investment Activity - November 2024
- Ratification of City of Lakewood Permit #R14897
- Ratification of CloudHesive, LLC Change Order Form
- Ratification of L-Rod Entertainment Contract
- Ratification of Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Contract
- Ratification of Fullerton Free Church Facility Use Agreement
- Ratification of The Grand Long Beach Banquet Event Order
- Ratification of The Grand Long Beach Refund Agreement
- Ratification of DoubleTree by Hilton, Claremont, Reservation Agreement
- Ratification of City of Upland Permit #R13064
- Ratification of AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) Funding Service Order
- Ratification of Colony Labs, Inc. (Scribe) Master Services Agreement
- Ratification of CloudHesive, LLC. Independent Consulting Agreement
B.
Consent - Human Resources
- Approval of Certificated Personnel Report
- Approval of Classified Personnel Report
- Approval of Job Descriptions
- Approval of 2025 IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate
C.
(Action) Approval of Consent Agenda
Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered routine and will be approved/adopted by a single motion.
Roll Call | |
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W. Hall |
Aye
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S. Fraire |
Aye
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P. Matz |
Aye
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S. Houle |
Aye
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M. Humphrey |
Absent
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XII. Operations and Accountability Services
A.
(Action) Approval of 2023-2024 School Accountability Report Cards (SARC), Presented by Poppy Perfect, Data & Educational Reporting Coordinator
Roll Call | |
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P. Matz |
Aye
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S. Houle |
Aye
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W. Hall |
Aye
|
M. Humphrey |
Absent
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S. Fraire |
Aye
|
XIII. Human Resources
A.
(Action) Approval of Revised 2024-2025 Salary Schedule
Roll Call | |
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S. Fraire |
Aye
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P. Matz |
Aye
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M. Humphrey |
Absent
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S. Houle |
Aye
|
W. Hall |
Aye
|
XIV. Calendar
A.
Future Meetings
The next scheduled meeting will be a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors held on February 13, 2025.
XV. Comments
A.
Board Comments
The Board expressed their appreciation for the well-structured Sage Oak Board meetings, emphasizing the organization, productivity, and energizing atmosphere, which creates excitement about the school's success and future plans. They also conveyed gratitude for the team's hard work and pride in Sage Oak's advancements in special education and AI integration.
B.
Superintendent Comments
Superintendent Woodgrift thanked Traci King, high school Director/Principal, and Brad Bookser, Director of Information Technology, for their commitment to advancing AI and personalized learning, emphasizing their effective collaboration and recognition by the Computer-Using Educators (CUE) organization. She also recognized the Special Education administrative team, led by Kelly Prins, Senior Director of Special Education, and Danielle Ruiz, Assistant Director of Special Education, for their efforts in improving the department's processes, procedures, and student support. Superintendent Woodgrift invited the Board to attend the Sage Oak High School graduation ceremony on June 4, 2025, at the Fullerton High School Auditorium in Fullerton, CA.
XVI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Roll Call | |
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M. Humphrey |
Absent
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S. Houle |
Aye
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W. Hall |
Aye
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P. Matz |
Aye
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S. Fraire |
Aye
|
- Special Education Update_1.9.2025.pdf
- 2023-2024 California Dashboard Presentation_1.9.2025.pdf
- AI Update_1.9.2025.pdf
- BUS Consent - Business Services_1.9.2025.pdf
- BUS Consent - Human Resources_1.9.2025.pdf
- 2023-2024 School Accountability Report Cards_Presentation_1.9.2025.pdf
- 2023-2024 School Accountability Report Card_Sage Oak Charter School (#1885)_1.9.2025.pdf
- 2023-2024 School Accountability Report Card_ Sage Oak Charter School - Keppel (#1886)_1.9.2025.pdf
- 2023-2024 School Accountability Report Card_Sage Oak Charter School - South (#2051)_1.9.2025.pdf
- Revised 2024-2025 Salary Schedule_Presentation_1.9.2025.pdf
- Revised 2024-2025 Salary Schedule_1.9.2025.pdf
W. Hall, Board President, led the meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance.