Minutes

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 May 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM.

B. Flag Salute

Board Chair Mohamed led in the flag salute.

C. Record Attendance

D. Changes to Agenda

M. Canales made a motion to approve the changes made to the Board of Directors' agenda.

E. Zamora seconded the motion.

Removing agenda V-E

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Aguilar	Aye
D. Barreto	Absent
E. Unruh	Aye
M. Canales	Aye
B. Perlado	Aye
S. Mohamed	Aye
E. Zamora	Aye

E. Public Comments

Aspen Students presented information about the Resnick Aspen Action Forum during public comments

II. Public Hearing

A. Draft of 2026-2027 Local Control Accountability Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano)

Chief Engagement and Partnerships Officer Lupe Sanchez presented at the board meeting on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), a school district planning tool that outlines how resources are invested to improve student outcomes. It sets goals for student success, focuses on equity and supporting high-need students, guides funding for staff and programs, and incorporates input from parents, staff, and students for the Delano campus.

B. Draft of 2026-2027 Local Control Accountability Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills

Chief Engagement and Partnerships Officer Lupe Sanchez presented at the board meeting on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), a school district planning tool that outlines how resources are invested to improve student outcomes. It sets goals for student success, focuses on equity and supporting high-need students, guides funding for staff and programs, and incorporates input from parents, staff, and students for the Lost Hills campus.

C. Draft of 2026-2027 Operating Budget for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano)

Chief Business Officer Mike Romero presented the district’s priorities aligned with the HQIF and LCAP, including pursuing academic excellence through curriculum, professional learning, technology, and improved data use; advancing educational equity through targeted supports and closing opportunity gaps; and committing to transparency by providing regular LCAP and budget updates while seeking input from students, staff, and the community for the Delano campus

D. Draft of 2026-2027 Operating Budget for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills

Chief Business Officer Mike Romero presented the district’s priorities aligned with the HQIF and LCAP, including pursuing academic excellence through curriculum, professional learning, technology, and improved data use; advancing educational equity through targeted supports and closing opportunity gaps; and committing to transparency by providing regular LCAP and budget updates while seeking input from students, staff, and the community for the Lost Hills campus.

III. Regular Agenda - Academics

A. Information Item: Academic Update - End of Year Testing (SBAC and NWEA) and Summer Program

Chief Academic Officer Megan Palomo presented updates on End-of-Year assessments, including the SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) and NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) results, as well as outcomes for the summer program.

B. Information Item: Board of Directors Student Graduation Award

Ms. Palomo presented that the Wonderful College Prep Academy Board of Directors will present a Distinguished Scholar Award, which recognizes one outstanding student from each of the Delano and Lost Hills campuses. Selections should be submitted directly to Megan by Monday, May 31st.

IV. Regular Agenda - Business, Finance & Operations

A. Information Item: Review of Monthly Business Report for April 2026 - Delano

Mr. Romero presented the updated monthly business report for the April 2026 Delano Campus

B. Information Item: Review of Monthly Business Report for April 2026 - Lost Hills

Mr. Romero presented the updated monthly business report for the April 2026 Lost Hills Campus

C. Action Item: Approval for Wonderful College Prep Academy to Transition to a Self-Funded Health Benefits Model for 2026-27

E. Unruh made a motion to approve Wonderful College Prep Academy to Transition to a Self-Funded Health Benefits Model for 2026-27.

M. Canales seconded the motion.

Mr. Romero presented a proposal for WCPA to transition employee health benefits from a fully insured model to a self-funded model beginning in FY 26–27. A feasibility analysis indicates the approach is fiscally sound, offering improved cost transparency, plan flexibility, and potential long-term savings. The plan would be administered by Marsh McLennan and include stop-loss coverage for high-cost claims, operating under ERISA regulations, with costs expected to remain favorable compared to current premiums and regular reporting provided to the Board.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Aguilar	Aye
S. Mohamed	Aye
E. Zamora	Aye
E. Unruh	Aye
B. Perlado	Aye
D. Barreto	Absent
M. Canales	Aye

D. Action Item: Ratification of Year End IRS Tax Forms 990 and California Form 199

M. Canales made a motion to approve the Ratification of Year End IRS Tax Forms 990 and California Form 199.

E. Zamora seconded the motion.

Mr. Romero presented the Wonderful College Prep Academy tax returns (Forms 990 and 199) for the 2024–25 fiscal year. These returns were prepared using information from the annual audit previously reviewed and approved by the Board.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
M. Canales	Aye
E. Unruh	Aye
S. Mohamed	Aye
B. Perlado	Aye
J. Aguilar	Aye
D. Barreto	Absent
E. Zamora	Aye

V. Regular Agenda - Policies & Compliance

A. Information Item: Update on Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Progress Report - Delano

Ms. Sanchez presented the Update on Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Progress Report for Delano.

B. Action Item: Approval of Amended 2025-2026 Student and Family Handbook - Delano and Lost Hills

E. Unruh made a motion to approve the Amended 2025-2026 Student and Family Handbook - Delano and Lost Hills.

B. Perlado seconded the motion.

Ms. Sanchez presented the amended 2025–2026 Student and Family Handbook for the Delano and Lost Hills campuses. The updates align the handbook with current California Education Code requirements and recent legislation related to student discipline, suspension and expulsion procedures, and student supports.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
S. Mohamed	Aye
D. Barreto	Absent
E. Unruh	Aye
B. Perlado	Aye
E. Zamora	Aye
J. Aguilar	Aye
M. Canales	Aye

C. Action Item: Approval of Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators - Delano and Lost Hills

B. Perlado made a motion to approve the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators - Delano and Lost Hills.

J. Aguilar seconded the motion.

Ms. Sanchez presented the annual Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators submitted to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, which allows the Academy to employ educators who are not yet fully credentialed due to statewide shortages in hard-to-fill subject areas such as math, English, and science. The Academy continues recruitment through May and June with the goal of completing hiring by the end of June, and the declaration also confirms WCPA’s participation in University Intern Credential Programs.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
S. Mohamed	Aye
J. Aguilar	Aye
E. Zamora	Aye
B. Perlado	Aye
E. Unruh	Aye
D. Barreto	Absent
M. Canales	Aye

D. Action Item: Approval of Substitute Annual Statement of Need - Delano and Lost Hills

M. Canales made a motion to approve the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators - Delano and Lost Hills.

E. Zamora seconded the motion.

Ms. Sanchez presented the Annual Statement of Need for 30-day substitutes and CTE substitute permits submitted to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, authorizing the use of emergency substitute teachers when fully credentialed staff are unavailable or not qualified.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
E. Unruh	Aye
M. Canales	Aye
S. Mohamed	Aye
E. Zamora	Aye
D. Barreto	Absent
B. Perlado	Aye
J. Aguilar	Aye

E. Action Item: Approval of Resolution Approving Ninth Amended and Restated Bylaws and Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation

Per changes to agenda, V. E Action Item was removed.

F. Action Item: Approval of School Wellness Policies - Delano and Lost Hills

E. Zamora made a motion to approve the School Wellness Policies - Delano and Lost Hills.

M. Canales seconded the motion.

Ms. Sanchez presented the annual review and approval of the Local School Wellness Policies for Wonderful College Prep Academy Delano and Lost Hills Campuses. Updates to the policies included revised titles for School Wellness Committee members and other non-substantive changes.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
E. Unruh	Aye
S. Mohamed	Aye
M. Canales	Aye
J. Aguilar	Aye
E. Zamora	Aye
B. Perlado	Aye
D. Barreto	Absent

G. Action Item: Approval of WCPA Procurement Procedures - Delano and Lost Hills

E. Unruh made a motion to approve the WCPA Procurement Procedures - Delano and Lost Hills.

B. Perlado seconded the motion.

Ms. Sanchez presented the review and approval of Wonderful College Prep Academy Nutrition Services Procurement Procedures for the Delano and Lost Hills campuses. The procedures were updated to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for Child Nutrition Program (CNP) operators.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
D. Barreto	Absent
E. Unruh	Aye
M. Canales	Aye
S. Mohamed	Aye
J. Aguilar	Aye
E. Zamora	Aye
B. Perlado	Aye

H. Action Item: Approval of WCPA Nutrition Services Code of Conduct - Delano and Lost Hills

M. Canales made a motion to approve the WCPA Nutrition Services Code of Conduct - Delano and Lost Hills.

J. Aguilar seconded the motion.

Ms. Sanchez presented the review and approval of Wonderful College Prep Academy Nutrition Services Procurement Code of Conduct for the Delano and Lost Hills campuses. The Code of Conduct was updated to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements for Child Nutrition Program (CNP) operators.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
B. Perlado	Aye
E. Zamora	Aye
M. Canales	Aye
D. Barreto	Absent
E. Unruh	Aye
S. Mohamed	Aye
J. Aguilar	Aye

VI. Communications

A. Superintendent's Report

Superintendent Jorge Aguilar shared updates and information with the Board.

VII. Consent Agenda

A. Review and Approve: Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of April 23, 2026

M. Canales made a motion to approve the minutes from April WCPA Board of Directors Meeting on 04-23-26.

E. Zamora seconded the motion.

Consent Agenda Items VII A - D were approved in one motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
D. Barreto	Absent
E. Unruh	Aye
B. Perlado	Aye
J. Aguilar	Aye
E. Zamora	Aye
S. Mohamed	Aye
M. Canales	Aye

B. Action Item: Ratification of Delano April 2026 Vendor Payments

M. Canales made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items A through D as presented.

E. Zamora seconded the motion.

Consent Agenda Items VII A through D were approved in one motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Aguilar	Aye
E. Unruh	Aye
S. Mohamed	Aye
D. Barreto	Absent
M. Canales	Aye
B. Perlado	Aye
E. Zamora	Aye

C. Action Item: Ratification of Lost Hills April 2026 Vendor Payments

M. Canales made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items A through D as presented.

E. Zamora seconded the motion.

Consent Agenda Items VII A through D were approved in one motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
B. Perlado	Aye
E. Unruh	Aye
J. Aguilar	Aye
E. Zamora	Aye
D. Barreto	Absent
S. Mohamed	Aye
M. Canales	Aye

D. Action Item: Approval of School Representatives to Leagues for the 2026-2027 School Year - Delano and Lost Hills

M. Canales made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items A through D as presented.

E. Zamora seconded the motion.

Consent Agenda Items VII A through D were approved in one motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
E. Zamora	Aye
D. Barreto	Absent
E. Unruh	Aye
B. Perlado	Aye
J. Aguilar	Aye
S. Mohamed	Aye
M. Canales	Aye

E. Unruh made a motion to move to close session at 7:17PM.

M. Canales seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
E. Unruh	Aye
J. Aguilar	Aye
S. Mohamed	Aye
M. Canales	Aye
B. Perlado	Aye
E. Zamora	Aye
D. Barreto	Absent

VIII. Closed Session

A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Superintendent, Gov’t. Code § 54957(b) (1)

The Board of Directors returned from Closed Session at 8:03PM

IX. Future Meetings

A. Future Meetings

Thursday, June 18, 2026; 5:00pm | Delano Campus

Thursday, July 23, 2026; 5:00pm | Lost Hills Campus

Thursday, August 20, 2026; 5:00pm | Delano Campus

X. Closing Items

A. Adjourn Meeting

M. Canales made a motion to adjourn the May Board of Directors Meeting.

E. Zamora seconded the motion.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Roll Call
S. Mohamed	Aye
D. Barreto	Absent
E. Zamora	Aye
J. Aguilar	Aye
B. Perlado	Aye
E. Unruh	Aye
M. Canales	Aye

***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 May 21, 2026.

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:04 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

L. Sanchez

May WCPA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

May 21, 2026, 5:00-7:00 PM

Wonderful College Prep Academy

Minutes

May WCPA Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Location

Directors Present

Directors Absent

Guests Present

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

B.

Flag Salute

C.

Record Attendance

D.

Changes to Agenda

E.

Public Comments

II. Public Hearing

A.

Draft of 2026-2027 Local Control Accountability Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano)

B.

Draft of 2026-2027 Local Control Accountability Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills

C.

Draft of 2026-2027 Operating Budget for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano)

D.

Draft of 2026-2027 Operating Budget for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills

III. Regular Agenda - Academics

A.

Information Item: Academic Update - End of Year Testing (SBAC and NWEA) and Summer Program

B.

Information Item: Board of Directors Student Graduation Award

IV. Regular Agenda - Business, Finance & Operations

A.

Information Item: Review of Monthly Business Report for April 2026 - Delano

B.

Information Item: Review of Monthly Business Report for April 2026 - Lost Hills

C.

Action Item: Approval for Wonderful College Prep Academy to Transition to a Self-Funded Health Benefits Model for 2026-27

D.

Action Item: Ratification of Year End IRS Tax Forms 990 and California Form 199

V. Regular Agenda - Policies & Compliance

A.

Information Item: Update on Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Progress Report - Delano

B.

Action Item: Approval of Amended 2025-2026 Student and Family Handbook - Delano and Lost Hills

C.

Action Item: Approval of Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators - Delano and Lost Hills

D.

Action Item: Approval of Substitute Annual Statement of Need - Delano and Lost Hills

E.

Action Item: Approval of Resolution Approving Ninth Amended and Restated Bylaws and Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation

F.

Action Item: Approval of School Wellness Policies - Delano and Lost Hills

G.

Action Item: Approval of WCPA Procurement Procedures - Delano and Lost Hills

H.

Action Item: Approval of WCPA Nutrition Services Code of Conduct - Delano and Lost Hills

VI. Communications

A.

Superintendent's Report

VII. Consent Agenda

A.

Review and Approve: Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of April 23, 2026

B.

Action Item: Ratification of Delano April 2026 Vendor Payments

C.

Action Item: Ratification of Lost Hills April 2026 Vendor Payments

D.

Action Item: Approval of School Representatives to Leagues for the 2026-2027 School Year - Delano and Lost Hills

VIII. Closed Session

A.

Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Superintendent, Gov’t. Code § 54957(b) (1)

IX. Future Meetings

A.

Future Meetings

X. Closing Items