Wonderful College Prep Academy
Minutes
WCPA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 9, 2021 at 5:30 PM
This meeting is being held in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the State of Emergency Services Act, the Governor’s Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19, and the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, that allows the Board to conduct the meeting and the Board members and the public to participate by teleconference, videoconference, or both.
Directors Present
E. Unruh (remote), M. Moreno (remote), P. Martinez (remote), S. Castellanos (remote)
Directors Absent
M. Avilez
Guests Present
A. Manuel (remote), A. Martinez (remote), B. DeFlitch (remote), B. Toomey (remote), J. King (remote), J. Steiner (remote), L. Sanchez (remote), M. Morillo (remote), T. Garrison (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Castellanos called a meeting of the board of directors of Wonderful College Prep Academy to order on Monday Aug 9, 2021 at 5:31 PM.
B.
Flag Salute
S. Castellanos led the flag salute.
C.
Record Attendance
D.
Public Comments
No public comments at this meeting.
II. Public Hearing
A.
Revision to 2021-2022 Local Control & Accountability Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano)
Chairperson Castellanos opened the public hearing for the review of the revisions to the 2021-22 LCAP's for both the Delano and Lost Hills campuses for public comment.
Superintendent Manuel presented the updated metrics and additions to the 2021-2022 Local Control & Accountability Plan for the Delano campus. The goals and actions presented previously remained the same.
Chairperson Castellanos asked the public for any comments and feedback. No public comments were provided.
B.
Revision to 2021-2022 Local Control & Accountability Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills
Superintendent Manuel presented the updated metrics and additions to the 2021-2022 Local Control & Accountability Plan for the Lost Hills campus. The goals and actions presented previously remained the same.
Chairperson Castellanos asked the public for any comments and feedback. No public comments were provided.
C.
Revision to Independent Study Policy for Delano
Chairperson Castellanos opened the Public Hearing for the Independent Study Policy. Independent Study regulations require the Board to consider, in a public hearing, (1) the scope of its existing or prospective use of independent study as an instructional strategy, (2) its purposes in authorizing independent study, and (3) factors bearing specifically on the maximum realistic lengths of assignments and acceptable number of missed assignments for specific populations of students.
Superintendent Manuel presented the revisions to the Independent Study Policy for the Delano campus. Updates to the new policy incorporate new legal requirements from Assembly Bill 130 including each that LEAs must have a plan to offer independent study to all pupils in emergency situations resulting in disruption of in-person instruction or a reduction in ADA. It also clarifies that the policy is intended to provide short-term independent study as an optional alternative instructional strategy for WCPA students in limited circumstances.
Chairperson Castellanos asked the public for any comments and feedback. No public comments were provided.
D.
Revision to Independent Study Policy for Lost Hills
Superintendent Manuel presented the revisions to the Independent Study Policy for the Lost Hills campus. Like the previous policy, updates to the new policy for the Lost Hills campus incorporate new legal requirements from Assembly Bill 130 including each that each school must have a plan to offer independent study to all pupils in emergency situations resulting in disruption of in-person instruction or a reduction in ADA. It also clarifies that the policy is intended to provide short-term independent study as an optional alternative instructional strategy for WCPA students in limited circumstances.
Chairperson Castellanos asked the public for any comments and feedback. No public comments were provided.
III. Regular Agenda
A.
Action Item: Independent Study Policy for Delano
E. Unruh made a motion to approve the Independent Study Policy for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano).
P. Martinez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| P. Martinez |
Aye
|
| M. Moreno |
Aye
|
| S. Castellanos |
Aye
|
B.
Action Item: Independent Study Policy for Lost Hills
P. Martinez made a motion to approve the Independent Study Policy for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills.
E. Unruh seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| M. Moreno |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
C.
Action Item: 2021-22 Wonderful College Prep Academy Employee Handbook for Delano and Lost Hills
E. Unruh made a motion to approve the 2021-22 Wonderful College Prep Academy Employee Handbook for Delano and Lost Hills.
P. Martinez seconded the motion.
Superintendent Manuel presented the updated employee handbook for the Delano and Lost Hills campuses. Significant updates to the 2021-22 handbook included legal updates to clarify language to the following policies: Meal Periods; Recovery Breaks; Sick Leave; Family Care and Medical Leave; Paid Family Leave Benefits; Rights for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Stalking & Other Crimes; and Updates to Employee Dress Expectations.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
| P. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| M. Moreno |
Aye
|
D.
Action Item: 2021-22 Wonderful College Prep Academy Student and Family Handbook for Delano and Lost Hills
P. Martinez made a motion to approve the 2021-22 Wonderful College Prep Academy Student and Family Handbook for Delano and Lost Hills.
E. Unruh seconded the motion.
Superintendent Manuel presented the updated Student and Family Handbook to the Board. Significant updates to the 2021-22 handbook included legal updates; updates to the COVID-19 Addendum; regular annual updates; and other updates to reflect current practice at WCPA.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| P. Martinez |
Aye
|
| M. Moreno |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
E.
Action Item: COVID-19 Safety Plan for Delano
E. Unruh made a motion to approve the COVID-19 Safety Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano).
P. Martinez seconded the motion.
Marcus Morillo, Senior Director of Operations, presented the updated COVID-19 Safety Plan for the Delano campus. The revised plans have been updated based on new guidance from the California Department of Public Health for K-12 schools. The plan includes multi-layered enhanced health and safety strategies including: 1) Face Coverings & PPE for all students and staff; 2) Temperature Checks & Wellness Screenings upon campus entry; 3) Enhanced Cleaning & Sanitization Measures; 4) Contact Tracing; and 5) COVID-19 Testing.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Moreno |
Aye
|
| P. Martinez |
Aye
|
| S. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
F.
Action Item: COVID-19 Safety Plan for Lost Hills
P. Martinez made a motion to approve the COVID-19 Safety Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills.
E. Unruh seconded the motion.
Marcus Morillo, Senior Director of Operations, presented the updated COVID-19 Safety Plan for the Lost Hills campus. The revised plans have been updated based on new guidance from the California Department of Public Health for K-12 schools. This plan includes multi-layered enhanced health and safety strategies including: 1) Face Coverings & PPE for all students and staff; 2) Temperature Checks & Wellness Screenings upon campus entry; 3) Enhanced Cleaning & Sanitization Measures; 4) Contact Tracing; and 5) COVID-19 Testing.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Castellanos |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| M. Moreno |
Aye
|
| P. Martinez |
Aye
|
IV. Board Comments
A.
Board Comments
No board comments were provided.
V. Future Meeting
A.
Future Meetings
Tuesday, August 24 - 5:30pm - Virtual Meeting
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
The meeting was adjourned by S. Castellanos at 5:55pm.
* * *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 August 9, 2021.
* * *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 August 9, 2021.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Sanchez