The Board of Directors moved into Closed Session at 5:28 pm.

Mr. Romero presented the request for approval for the Redacted School Safety Plan for Delano. The plan is developed in alignment with guidance from local lawn enforcement and educational partners. Recent plan revisions include updates to the mandated reporters definition, procedures for supervision and protection of children from child abuse, neglect, or sex offenses, the personal electronic device policy, and immigration enforcement notifications.

Mr. Romero presented the request for approval for the Redacted School Safety Plan for Lost Hills. The plan is developed in alignment with guidance from local lawn enforcement and educational partners. Recent plan revisions include updates to the mandated reporters definition, procedures for supervision and protection of children from child abuse, neglect, or sex offenses, the personal electronic device policy, and immigration enforcement notifications.

Ms. Palomo presented that due to school cancellations from fog delays and the resulting loss of instructional days, a revision to the school calendar has been requested to convert Friday minimum days in full-day schedules for March and April. Minimum days will resume in April 24,2026.

Mr. Romero presented the fiscal year 2024 - 2025 audit, which concluded with no reported findings for either the Delano or Lost Hills campuses. This audit followed a comprehensive review of the academy's financial statements, functional expense, and cash flow through the year ending June 30, 2025

Mr. Romero presented a request for the Academy to select CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) as the audit firm for the independent financial audit for the 2025–26 school year. CLA previously completed WCPA’s audit for the 2024–25 school year, and the Academy would like to continue utilizing the firm as its independent financial auditor.

Mr. Romero, presented on the Investment Committee will act on behalf of the Board to direct and manage eligible fund investments in accordance with adopted policies and legal requirements. He explained that the committee will oversee investment strategy, monitor performance and liquidity, and ensure compliance with legal, contractual, and ethical standards, with members appointed by the Board in consultation with the Superintendent or Chief Business Officer. Establishing the committee will strengthen oversight, enhance internal controls, and support responsible stewardship of WCPA’s financial resources.

Mr. Romero presented to the Board for approval to authorize and delegate full authority to the Investments Committee to invest or reinvest wonderful College Prep Academy funds and manage its investments. The Investment Committee will develop, approve. and regularly review the investment policy, making updates as necessary. Committee members will also manage WCPA's investments and submit Statements of Economic Interest Code, the Act, and Government Code Section 87200.

Mr. Romero presented updates to the Conflict-of-Interest Code, which now include the addition of Form 87-200 filers for investment activities conducted on behalf of Wonderful College Prep Academy. The Code has also been amended to reflect changes to the job titles of Academy personnel. Once approved by the Academy’s Board, the updated Code will be submitted to the Kern County Board of Supervisors and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools for review.

Ms. Sanchez reported on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the Local Control Funding Formula Budget Overview for Parents (BOP), also referred to as the Mid-Year LCAP Update, which provides information on progress and expenditures for actions identified in the current LCAP. Senate Bill 114 (2023), which added Education Code 47606.5(e), requires charter schools to present this report at a regularly scheduled governing board meeting on or before February 28 each year. The report includes available mid-year outcome data related to LCAP metrics, as well as midyear expenditure and implementation data for actions identified in the current LCAP.

Ms. Sanchez reported on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the Local Control Funding Formula Budget Overview for Parents (BOP), also referred to as the Mid-Year LCAP Update, which provides information on progress and expenditures for actions identified in the current LCAP. Senate Bill 114 (2023), which added Education Code 47606.5(e), requires charter schools to present this report at a regularly scheduled governing board meeting on or before February 28 each year. The report includes available mid-year outcome data related to LCAP metrics, as well as midyear expenditure and implementation data for actions identified in the current LCAP.

Mr. Romero presented on the policy complies with the STAR law, as amended by AB 49 and AB 495, and aligns with the California Attorney General’s December 2025 guidance and model policies for K–12 schools addressing immigration issues. He explained that it establishes clear protocols for protecting student information, managing campus access by immigration enforcement, supporting affected families, and responding to bullying or hate crimes based on national origin or ethnicity.

Ms. Sanchez is requesting for Board approval to revised he 2026-27 enrollment targets for the Delano campus to increase TK capacity. These revisions maintain alignment with current staffing and facilities while following the initial approval set in December 2024.