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

S. Mohamed called a meeting of the board of directors of Wonderful College Prep Academy to order on Thursday Oct 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM.

B.

Flag Salute

Board Chair Mohamed led in the 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

E. Zamora made a motion to approve the Amended 2025 California School Dashboard Local Indicators Teacher Assignment Monitoring Outcomes (TAMO) - Delano and Lost Hills.
B. Perlado seconded the motion.

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.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

M. Canales made a motion to approve the revised 2025-26 Board of Directors Meeting Calendar.
E. Zamora seconded the motion.

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.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

J. Aguilar made a motion to approve the minutes from September WCPA Board of Directors Meeting on 09-25-25.
M. Canales seconded the motion.

Consent Agenda items VI A-C were presented and approved in one motion.

The board VOTED to approve the 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

J. Aguilar made a motion to Ratification of Delano September 2025 Vendor Payments.
M. Canales seconded the motion.

Consent Agenda items VI A-C were presented and approved in one motion.

The board VOTED to approve the 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

J. Aguilar made a motion to Ratification of Lost Hills September 2025 Vendor Payments.
M. Canales seconded the motion.

Consent Agenda items VI A-C were presented and approved in one motion.

The board VOTED to approve the 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

E. Unruh made a motion to Adjourn the October Board of Directors Meeting.
B. Perlado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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.

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Sanchez