Board Member Unruh reported that the Board of Directors reviewed the appeal for the Student Record Challenge. The Board of Directors voted in favor of the appeal to the Student Record Challenge. 

Board Member Unruh reported that the Board of Directors reviewed the rent amount for the Delano property and made a finding that the rent is below fair market value. Board Member Unruh stated that the Board approved the lease agreement for the Delano campus for the 2026-36 school years.

Board Member Unruh reported that the Board of Directors reviewed the rent amount for the Lost Hills property and made a finding that the rent is below fair market value. Board Member Unruh stated that the Board approved the lease agreement for the Lost Hills campus for the 2026-36 school years.

Chief Business Officer Mike Romero presented the proposed charitable pledge agreements between Wonderful College Prep Academy (WCPA) and The Wonderful Company LLC (TWC) to support the Wonderful Career Pathways program. Under the agreements, TWC will provide annual donations to each school site for a ten-year term, with the program components and funding amounts subject to potential updates following the 2026–27 academic year in consultation with WCPA.

Mr. Loewer has been with The Wonderful Company for over six years, serving as Chief Financial Officer of Wonderful Citrus in Delano, California. His broad financial and business experience, coupled with his leadership within The Wonderful Company, brings valuable expertise and perspective to WCPA. Mr. Loewer has expressed a strong interest in supporting WCPA and contributing his financial acumen, strategic insight, and leadership experience to advance the Academy’s mission and continued success. 

Mr. Romero presented the Unaudited Financial Statements that the Academy is required to file with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) by September 15, 2026.

Mr. Romero presented the Unaudited Financial Statements that the Academy is required to file with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) by September 15, 2026.

Mr. Romero presented the proposed amendments to the Academy’s Fiscal Policies and Procedures for approval. The primary revision includes updates to the Pre-Approved Vendors List.

Mr. Romero presented an overview of Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act and its requirements for the use of AMS funds. The Board member noted that WCPA has robust K–12 arts programs; however, during the 2024–25 school year, no Proposition 28 funds were used for additional staffing, training, supplies, or materials while state spending guidelines were still being developed and updated.

Mr. Romero presented an overview of Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act and its requirements for the use of AMS funds. The Board member noted that WCPA has robust K–12 arts programs; however, during the 2024–25 school year, no Proposition 28 funds were used for additional staffing, training, supplies, or materials while state spending guidelines were still being developed and updated.

Mr. Romero presented competitive fresh baked products request for quotes for the 2026-27 school year. Staff recommends awarding the fresh baked products contract to Matt’s Bakery as the lowest priced responsible and responsive vendor. WCPA issued the enclosed Notice of Intent to Award on June 30, 2026.

Mr. Romero presented the request to approve the ratification of the purchase from Play & Park Structures of Central Coast CA (“Play & Park”) for new playground equipment serving TK–1st grade students at the WCPA Delano campus. The project will provide a dedicated, age-appropriate outdoor play space to support student recreation and learning. 

Mr. Romero presented the approval of the agreement with Contrarian Holding for a Self-Funded Captive Agreement as an added layer of protection against large claim expenditures, management recommends implementing an additional coverage through Pareto Health and participating in its Contrarian captive structure.

Mr. Romero presented the revision to the EPA expenditures for both Delano and Lost Hills for the 2025-26 school year. The changes had no fiscal impact on the WCPA budget as they were allocated to fund teacher salaries and benefits, a cost already factored in to the budget.

Ms. Sanchez presented a request for Board approval to submit Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano)’s Charter Renewal Petition to the Kern County Board of Education. She noted that the Academy’s current charter, last renewed in 2018 and subsequently extended pursuant to COVID-19-related statutory provisions, expires June 30, 2027, and that WCPA’s designation as a middle-performing charter school makes the Academy eligible for a five-year renewal term. 

The Renewal Petition incorporates legal updates since the prior renewal, evidence supporting the Academy’s eligibility for renewal, and revisions reflecting WCPA’s current programmatic, operational, and fiscal components. Approval of the resolution authorizes WCPA to submit the Renewal Petition to KCBOE and seek a five-year charter renewal term from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2032.

Consent Agenda Items VIII-A through VIII-D were approved in one motion as presented.

Consent Agenda Items VIII-A through VIII-D were approved in one motion as presented.

Consent Agenda Items VIII-A through VIII-D were approved in one motion as presented.

Consent Agenda Items VIII-A through VIII-D were approved in one motion as presented.