Superintendent Martinez presented the A-G Completion Improvement Grant Program Plan. The A-G Completion Improvement Grant Program provides funding to increase the number of students graduating high school A-G eligible and able to enroll in UC and CSU campuses. There are three grants available through this program: Access Grant, Success Grant and the Learning Loss Mitigation Grant. WCPA Delano is eligible for the Success Grant and the Learning Loss Mitigation Grant and is receiving a total of $467,050. The Success Grant will be used to fund Small Group Instructors (“SGI”). The Learning Loss Mitigation Grant will provide credit recovery opportunities for WCPA pupils who receive a grade of "D," "F," or "Fail" in an A-G approved course to retake those A-G courses using Plato Credit Recovery Program; and the Plato Live Instructor (add-on) for specific courses to ensure students are able to graduate high school on time. 

Superintendent Martinez presented the A-G Completion Improvement Grant Program Plan for Lost Hills. WCPA Lost Hills received funds for the Learning Loss Mitigation Grant in the amount of $75,000 and will use the funds to provide credit recovery opportunities for WCPA pupils.

Mr. Toomey also presented this agenda item. The 990 tax forms (Federal) and 199 (California) are the WCPA tax returns for the 2020-21 fiscal year. The tax forms are prepared using information from the WCPA annual audit, which the Board previously reviewed and approved for the 2020-21 fiscal year.

Mr. Toomey presented the request to issue credit cards to Yesenia Ramirez, Director of Human Resources and Lupe Sanchez, Director of Compliance, Operations, and Family Affairs. Ms. Ramirez would use the credit card for employee incentives and events, professional development and training costs, travel and conferences, and supplies. Ms. Sanchez would use the card for expenses related to family and community events, incentives, and supplies, professional development and training costs, conference and travel expenses, and program supplies.

Mr. Marcus Morillo presented the changes to the previously presented agreement. The Board had previously approved the essential contract terms.  MMMC will provide the Academy with two (2) Classroom Modular Buildings (24x40) and ramps for a monthly rental fee of: $4,518.36/month. There is an additional one-time fee of $22,322.30 upon return of modular buildings. The term of this lease agreement is 12 months beginning on March 16, 2022.

Mr. Morillo presented the final agreement for the modular buildings. The Board had previously approved the essential contract terms. MMMC will provide the Academy with two (2) Classroom Modular Buildings (24x60) and ramps for a monthly rental fee of: $5,269.61/month. There is an additional one-time fee of $26,026.30 upon return of modular buildings. The term of this lease agreement is 12 months beginning on March 16, 2022.

Mr. Toomey presented the agreement with Eide Bailly LLP as the audit firm to perform the independent financial audit of the 2021-22 school year. WCPA seeks to ratify the contract with Eide Bailly for the independent financial audit of the 2021-22 school year. The costs for Eide Bailly’s services under the agreement are as follows: Audit – $27,000; Tax Returns – $1,500.

Mr. Toomey presented the request from the Food Services Department to extend the current fresh produce and services contract with Alpha Wholesale Produce, Inc. through the 2022-2023 school year. WCPA solicited and published a Request for Proposal (RFP) for fresh produce and services for the 2021-22 school year. The Board awarded the fresh produce and services contract for the 2021-2022 school year to Alpha. WCPA has deemed Alpha’s services satisfactory. Based on pricing, quality, and level of service, staff recommends extending the current fresh produce and services contract with Alpha through the 2022-2023 school year. Alpha has agreed to extend the agreement for an additional one year term under the same terms and conditions as the original agreement. 

Mr. Toomey presented the request from the Food Services Department to extend the current food services program staffing contract with Lyneer Staffing Solutions, LLC through the 2022-2023 school year. WCPA solicited and published a Request for Proposal (RFP) for food services program staffing for the 2021-22 school year. The Board awarded the food services program staffing contract for the 2021-2022 school year to Lyneer. WCPA has deemed Lyneer’s services satisfactory. Based on pricing, quality, and level of service, staff recommends extending the current fresh produce and services contract with Lyneer through the 2022-2023 school year. Lyneer has agreed to extend the agreement for an additional one year term under the same terms and conditions as the original agreement. 

Ms. Martinez presented the Parent and Family Engagement Policy. This policy provides families with information on how WCPA in partnership can: offer parents opportunities to engage with our school to help provide better supports for our students; inform parents as to how their feedback and engagement can help develop where our federal and state funds are being spent; and comply with state and federal funding requirements. The Policy was previously reviewed by the School Site Council and incorporated the SSC’s feedback.

Ms. Martinez presented the Parent Compact which is distributed to families for their review and agreement. This compact provides information included in the Parent and Family Engagement Policy and outlines how parents, school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement. The compact is reviewed and updated annually. The compact has been reviewed by the School Site Council and incorporates the SSC’s feedback. 

Ms. Martinez presented the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in order to employ teachers that are not fully credentialed for Delano. This declaration is in response to the statewide teacher shortages, particularly in historically hard-to-fill subject areas (math, English, and science).  The Academy’s diligent recruitment continues through May and June, with a goal to complete hiring by the end of June. This form also verifies WCPA’s use of University Intern Credential Programs.

Ms. Martinez presented the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in order to employ teachers that are not fully credentialed for Lost Hills. This declaration is in response to the statewide teacher shortages, particularly in historically hard-to-fill subject areas (math, English, and science).  The Academy’s diligent recruitment continues through May and June, with a goal to complete hiring by the end of June. This form also verifies WCPA’s use of University Intern Credential Programs.

Ms. Martinez presented the Annual Statement of Need for 30-Day Substitutes and Designated Subjects Career Technical Education 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in order to employ substitutes for Delano.  This form indicates that either no credentialed person is available or that those available are not deemed qualified for substitute teaching and provides details of the circumstances that necessitate the use of emergency permit holders rather than fully credentialed teachers.

Ms. Martinez presented the Annual Statement of Need for 30-Day Substitutes and Designated Subjects Career Technical Education 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in order to employ substitutes for Lost Hills.  This form indicates that either no credentialed person is available or that those available are not deemed qualified for substitute teaching and provides details of the circumstances that necessitate the use of emergency permit holders rather than fully credentialed teachers.