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

There was no public comment regarding Closed Session.

S. Houle, Board Member, joined the meeting at 9:02 a.m.

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION 

    (Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)): Case No. 2025-03-13-02 

The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors reconvened at 9:10 a.m.

There was no request for public comment. 

Krista Woodgrift, Superintendent & CEO, presented the Sage Oak highlights for February 2025.

Traci King, Director of Secondary Education/High School Principal, and Tracie Fearing, Educational Advisor/Visual Arts teacher, presented a student highlight featuring Petra Sullivan.

1. Check Register - February 2025
2. Report of Investment Activity - January 2025
3. Ratification of Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Facility Use Permit
4. Ratification of Calvary Chapel Pacific Coast Commercial Lease Agreement
5. Ratification of City of Yucaipa Community Services Permit #R7224
6. Ratification of ClickUp Service Order Form
7. Ratification of Mobile Beacon Terms of Service and Invoice
8. Ratification of Fleming Research International, LLC Professional Services Agreement
9. Ratification of Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center Agreement
10. Ratification of Sage Oak Charter Schools Statement of Information

1. Approval of Catalina Island Marine Institute Overnight Field Trip Request Form (Grades 9-12) and the CIMI Toyon Bay Agreement
2. Approval of Pali Institute Outdoor Science Camp Overnight Field Trip Request Form (Grades 4-12) and Site Reservation Agreement
3. Ratification of TPR Education, LLC Amendment and Service Order

1. Approval of Certificated Personnel Report
2. Approval of Classified Personnel Report
3. Approval of Job Descriptions
4. Ratification of Screen Vision Media Proposal and Terms & Conditions
5. Ratification of Educational Management Solutions LLC Contract Agreement & Proposal- Job Compensation (Market) Study
6. Ratification of Educational Leadership Services Letter of Agreement
7. Ratification of Educational Management Solutions LLC Contract Agreement & Proposal- Job Classification and Compensation Study

1. Approval of 2025-2026 Master Agreement for Independent Study and Acknowledgement of Responsibilities

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 Approval of Changes to Revised Existing Board Policies Revised/Reviewed/Rescinded

      3000 Series - Business/Non-Instructional

      3010-SO Fiscal Control Policy and Procedures

      3125-SO Intra-Organizational Loan Policy

      3130-SO Document Retention Policy

      3145-SO Disposal of Surplus, Obsolete, or Unneeded Books, Equipment, & 

      Supplies Policy

      3150-SO Authorization to Hire Policy

      4000 Series - Human Resources

      4000-SO Personnel Concepts and Roles

      4015-SO Equal Employment Opportunity

      4025-SO Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and Examination Policy

      4045-SO Professional Boundaries Policy

      4055-SO Internal Complaint Policy and Form

      4060-SO Prohibiting Unlawful Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Policy

      4070-SO Lactation Accommodation Policy

      4000 Series- Human Resources: Rescinded 

      4125-SO Victims of Crime Policy

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.

The next scheduled meeting will be a Board of Directors Study Session held on April 10, 2025.

The Board appreciated the meeting's thoughtful discussions and highlighted the school's strategic investments in staff as a reflection of its commitment and values. They commended the innovative thinking and high-quality presentations, especially the inspiring student success stories and strong financial outlook. Board Clerk Fraire shared insights from his recent visit to the Sage Oak office, emphasizing its positive atmosphere and a strong sense of community.

Superintendent Woodgrift thanked Tim O'Brien, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, and Habib Tahmas, Director of Fiscal Services, for their hard work and collaboration in preparing the budget reports presented. She commended Tim for his innovative, business-minded approach that supports both finance and educational programs and recognized Habib for his intentional leadership and dedication to team development. She also appreciated Board President Hall and Board Clerk Fraire's visit to the Sage Oak office, acknowledging their meaningful engagement with parents and staff and the inspiration they bring to the Sage Oak community.