Wonderful College Prep Academy
Minutes
October WCPA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday October 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Location
Lost Hills Campus
14848 Lamberson Ave
Lost Hills, CA 93249
Room: College Center
Location
Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills
Room: College Center (High School Campus Entrance)
14848 Lamberson Ave, Lost Hills, CA 93249
Teleconference Location (Ed. Code § 47604.1)
Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano Campus)
Room: Conference Room #1 (Main Office)
2070 Veneto Street, Delano, CA 93215
Virtual Meeting Information:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89186670282?pwd=Q29X1qgVCVfRnFKecvuIIXSLptGcPh.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 891 8667 0282
Passcode: 112771
Dial-in Information:
(669) 444-9171
Meeting ID: 891 8667 0282
Passcode: 112771
Directors Present
B. Perlado, E. Unruh, E. Zamora, J. Aguilar, M. Canales, S. Mohamed
Directors Absent
D. Barreto
Guests Present
D. Felix, Eric Rodriguez, J. Aguilar, J. Guzman, J. Vergara, L. Balbuena, L. Sanchez, M. Macias, M. Mejia, M. Palomo, M. Romero, M. Simpson, R. Navejas, R. Phillips, Stephanie Hartfield
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Flag Salute
C.
Record Attendance
D.
Changes to Agenda
No Changes made to the meeting agenda.
E.
Public Comments
Wendy Castaneda Leal, parent of a WCPA-Lost Hills student, expressed concern regarding the level of support provided to her child with special needs. Ms. Leal requested additional assistance and resources for her student. Board Chair Samer Mohamed thanked Ms. Leal for her comments and asked the staff follow-up with Ms. Leal.
II. Regular Agenda - Academics
A.
Information Item: WCPA - Lost Hills Students at Resnick Aspen Action Forum
Chief Engagement and Partnerships Officer, Lupe Sanchez, introduced the WCPA-Lost Hills students to share their experience related to attending the Resnick Youth Aspen Action Forum at the Aspen Institute this past summer, sponsored by The Resnick Action Forum. The students shared how participants engaged in deep dialogue on equity, climate, and community leadership—building confidence, broadening perspectives, and amplifying their voices globally to advance WCPA’s mission of developing future leaders and lifelong learners.
Board Chair Samer Mohamed called for a recess at 5:35pm
Board Chair Samer Mohamed reconvened the meeting at 5:46 p.m.
B.
Information Item: Academic Program Update - Math Strategies Overview
Chief Academic Officer, Megan Palomo, reported on targeted math interventions for students below grade level, focusing on structured placement, instructional quality, and progress monitoring. Efforts include professional development, coaching, and data-driven student placement. Progress is tracked through regular assessments, with metrics on student growth, proficiency, and intervention participation.
Board Chair Samer Mohamed called for a recess at 6:28pm
Board Chair Samer Mohamed reconvened the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
III. Regular Agenda - Business, Finance & Operations
A.
Information Item: Review of Monthly Business Report for September 2025 - Delano
Chief Business Officer Mike Romero presented the updated monthly business report for the Delano Campus.
B.
Information Item: Review of Monthly Business Report for September 2025 - Lost Hills
Mr. Romero presented the updated monthly business report for the Lost Hills Campus.
C.
Information Item: Allspring - Money Market Account
Mr. Romero presented to the board the potential for a Money Market account for WCPA. The fund’s administrative structure provides oversight and compliance management, making it suitable for institutional investors such as school districts.
D.
Information Item: Transportation Office - Modular Project
Senior Transportation Manager, Eric Rodriguez and Mr. Romero presented to the Board regarding facility limitations and the need for an expanded space to accommodate the growing Transportation Department. The proposed improvements aim to provide adequate work areas for the team of 12 drivers, Route Manager, Office Clerk, and Transportation Manager, ensure proper storage for compliance materials, and enhance overall morale and working conditions.
IV. Regular Agenda - Policies & Compliance
A.
Action Item: Approval of Amended 2025 California School Dashboard Local Indicators Teacher Assignment Monitoring Outcomes (TAMO) - Delano and Lost Hills
Ms. Sanchez presented the amended 2023–24 California School Dashboard Local Indicator – Teacher Assignment Monitoring Outcomes (TAMO) for Board approval. The California Department of Education recently released the 2023–24 TAMO data, which was unavailable when the Academy reported its local indicators in June 2025.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Perlado |
Aye
|
| J. Aguilar |
Aye
|
| D. Barreto |
Absent
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| E. Zamora |
Aye
|
| M. Canales |
Aye
|
B.
Action Item: Approval of Revised 2025-26 Board of Directors Meeting Calendar
Ms. Sanchez presented to the Board a proposed change to the 2025–26 Board of Directors meeting calendar, moving the February 26, 2025 meeting to February 19, 2025.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| M. Canales |
Aye
|
| E. Zamora |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| J. Aguilar |
Aye
|
| B. Perlado |
Aye
|
| D. Barreto |
Absent
|
V. Communications
A.
Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Jorge Aguilar presented a brief update on recent and upcoming student and schoolwide events.
VI. Consent Agenda
A.
Review and Approve: Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of September 25, 2025
Consent Agenda items VI A-C were presented and approved in one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Barreto |
Absent
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| E. Zamora |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| M. Canales |
Aye
|
| B. Perlado |
Aye
|
| J. Aguilar |
Aye
|
B.
Action Item: Ratification of Delano September 2025 Vendor Payments
Consent Agenda items VI A-C were presented and approved in one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| M. Canales |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| J. Aguilar |
Aye
|
| B. Perlado |
Aye
|
| D. Barreto |
Absent
|
| E. Zamora |
Aye
|
C.
Action Item: Ratification of Lost Hills September 2025 Vendor Payments
Consent Agenda items VI A-C were presented and approved in one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Zamora |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| D. Barreto |
Absent
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| B. Perlado |
Aye
|
| M. Canales |
Aye
|
| J. Aguilar |
Aye
|
VII. Future Meetings
A.
Future Meeting
Thursday, December 11, 2025; 5:00pm | Delano Campus
Thursday, January 29, 2026; 5:00pm | Delano Campus
Thursday, February 19, 2025; 5:00pm | Lost Hills Campus
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| E. Zamora |
Aye
|
| J. Aguilar |
Aye
|
| B. Perlado |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| M. Canales |
Aye
|
| D. Barreto |
Absent
|
***CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY***
I certify that I am the Board Secretary of Wonderful College Prep Academy, a California non-profit public benefit corporation; that these are the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors held on October 23, 2025.
Board Chair Mohamed led in the flag salute.