Consent Agenda Items A and C-G were approved as presented in one motion.

Consent Agenda Items A and C-G were approved as presented in one motion.

The Board approved October 3, 2022 - January 13, 2023 as Open Enrollment for a total of 103 days. The Board approved the date for the public random drawing for WCPA Delano on February 8, 2023, if needed.

The Board approved October 3, 2022 - January 13, 2023 as Open Enrollment for a total of 103 days. The Board approved the date for the public random drawing for WCPA Lost Hills on February 7, 2023, if needed.

Superintendent Martinez presented the revised policy which includes updates to reflect WCPA's current practice and updates made in the K-12 Education Trailer Bill to the state budget (AB 181). Specifically, the revised policy includes the following updates: (1) Changes for Students with IEPs; (2) Changes to the Signature Requirements for Independent Study Agreements; and (3) Changes to the Tiered Reengagement Strategies. 

Mr. Toomey presented the 2021-22 Spring Consolidated Application (ConAPP) for the Wonderful College Prep Academy - Delano campus.

Mr. Toomey presented the 2021-22 Spring Consolidated Application (ConAPP) for the Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills.

Mr. Toomey presented the amended Fiscal Policies and Procedures to the Board. The main revisions included the following changes: (1) Non-substantive changes (i.e. replaces “Senior Business Manager” with “Director of Business”); (2) Changes to monetary thresholds for expenditure approvals and contracting rights; and (3) an updated Approved Vendor List.

Mr. Marcus Morillo, Chief Facilities Officer, presented the request to the Board. The Board authorized WCPA to use up to $50,000 for the purchase and installation of EV chargers for the Delano campus. The funds will be reimbursed through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Charge Up! Voucher Program and also includes the purchase and installation of ten (10) dual chargers within one year of approval.

Mr. Morillo presented the request to the Board. The Board authorized WCPA-Lost Hills to use up to $30,000 for the purchase and installation of EV chargers for the Lost Hills campus. The funds would be reimbursed through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s Charge Up! Voucher Program and also includes the purchase and installation of five (5) dual chargers within one year of approval.

Superintendent Martinez presented the updated 2022-2023 Student and Family Handbook. Changes include: (1) Legal updates; (2) Updated Academy Vision, Values, and Expected Student Learning Outcomes (ESLOs); (3) Updated Student Incident Response structures; and (4) Other updates to ensure policies reflect current practice at WCPA including the recently board adopted Grading Policy and Attendance Policy.

Superintendent Martinez presented the agreement with Summit Public Schools to design and pilot programming for the WCPA Teach and Lead Pathway Program during the 2022-2023 school year. Summit will develop a series of workshops and programming for WCPA high school students during the fall of 2022, as well as provide professional development and training sessions for WCPA Pathways Program staff. The cost of this program will be paid through the Strong Workforce Grant funds previously received by WCPA.

Superintendent Martinez presented the agreement with Third Way Solutions, LLC for leadership coaching and strategic planning support. With this agreement, Third Way Solutions will: (1) Support strategic planning with the WCPA senior executive team; (2) Assist with the roll out and implementation of culture and MTSS; (3) Assist with the development of a student support process; (3) Develop the capacity of school and systems leaders to respond to incidents; and (4) other educational consulting services as requested by WCPA. The consultant and the Superintendent will coordinate weekly to communicate progress and key priorities.

Superintendent Martinez presented the pledge agreement with The Wonderful Company for a donation of up to $250,000 to fund programs and activities to enhance professional development for teachers and staff and to provide strategic planning support and leadership coaching during the 2022-2023 school year. Board members expressed appreciation for the donation.

Superintendent Martinez presented the charitable pledge agreement with The Wonderful Company for the Ag Prep Pathway Program for WCPA Delano. As part of this gift, WCPA will receive $100,000 to fund a Career Prep Program Coordinator and receive $355 for each student that is participating in the Ag Prep Pathway during the 2022-23 school year. The maximum number of students is 300. 

Superintendent Martinez presented the charitable pledge agreement with The Wonderful Company for the Ag Prep Pathway Program for WCPA Lost Hills. As part of this gift, WCPA will receive $100,000 to fund a Career Prep Program Coordinator and receive $355 for each student that is participating in the Ag Prep Pathway during the 2022-23 school year. The maximum number of students is 90. 

After receiving clarification on the itemized expense, the Board approved this Item.