Wonderful College Prep Academy
Minutes
WCPA September Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 20, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Location
Virtual Meeting
This meeting is being held in accordance with subdivision (e) of Section 54953 of the California Government Code, that allows the Board to conduct the meeting and the Board members and the public to participate by teleconference, videoconference, or both.
Directors Present
D. Criona (remote), K. Tomono (remote), S. Mohamed (remote), V. Reynolds (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Lomeli, E. Unruh, M. Avilez
Guests Present
A. Bresson (remote), A. Martinez (remote), B. DeFlitch (remote), B. Toomey (remote), E. Hernandez (remote), E. Soto (remote), G. Gunasekera (remote), J. Guzman (remote), J. Vasquez (remote), L. Sanchez (remote), M. Morillo (remote), M. Palomo (remote), M. Simpson (remote), N. Vijeila (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Flag Salute
C.
Record Attendance
D.
Public Comments
No public comments were made during this meeting.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Action Item: Approval of Resolution No. 2022/23-05 Making Findings Regarding the Continued Safety Risk of Meeting in-Person in Compliance with Government Code Section 54953
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Unruh |
Absent
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| D. Criona |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Absent
|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
B.
Action Item: Review and Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of August 15, 2022
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Absent
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| D. Criona |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Absent
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
C.
Action Item: Review and Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of August 23, 2022
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| D. Criona |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Absent
|
| E. Unruh |
Absent
|
D.
Action Item: Ratification of Agreement No. 2022/23-08 between Pro Fab Construction Inc. and Wonderful College Prep Academy for the Installation of Modular Units
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Criona |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Absent
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
| E. Unruh |
Absent
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
E.
Action Item: Approval of Agreement No. 2022/23-09 between Dell Marketing LP Wonderful College Prep Academy for Purchase of Staff Laptops
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
| E. Unruh |
Absent
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Absent
|
| D. Criona |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
Consent Agenda Items A-E were approved as presented in one motion.
III. Regular Agenda - Policies & Compliance
A.
Action Item: Approval of Amended Conflict of Interest Code
Superintendent Ana Martinez presented the amended Conflict of Interest Code for the Board's review. The amended Code includes an updated list of designated reporters to reflect changes to the job titles of Academy personnel. The Code will be submitted to the Kern County Board of Supervisors and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| D. Criona |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Absent
|
| A. Lomeli |
Absent
|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
IV. Regular Agenda - Finance & Operations
A.
Action Item: Certification of 2021-2022 Unaudited Financial Statement – Alternative Form for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano)
Bill Toomey, Chief Business Officer, presented the unaudited financial statements for the Delano campus for the Board's review. The Academy filed the unaudited financial statements with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools by September 15, 2022 and the Board ratified the unaudited financial statements. Audited financial statements will be submitted in December.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Criona |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Absent
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
| A. Lomeli |
Absent
|
B.
Action Item: Certification of 2021-2022 Unaudited Financial Statement – Alternative Form for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills
Mr. Toomey presented the unaudited financial statements for the Lost Hills campus for the Board's review. The Academy filed the unaudited financial statements with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools by September 15, 2022 and the Board ratified the unaudited financial statements. Audited financial statements will be submitted in December.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lomeli |
Absent
|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
| D. Criona |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Absent
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
C.
Information Item: Transportation Safety Protocols in Case of Overspray or Crop Dusting of School Bus
Marcus Morillo, Chief Facilities Officer, presented the safety protocols in case of overspray or crop dusting of school buses. Mr. Morillo is working with local agencies, partner school districts, and consultants to ensure that this potential safety issue is addressed. Mr. Morillo presented a draft addition to the Academy's Safe School Plan section on Bus Disasters.
V. Regular Agenda - Human Resources/Talent/Academics
A.
Action Item: Appointment of Members to Superintendent Evaluation Committee
Board Chair Mohamed presented the role of the Superintendent Evaluation Committee. Board members Criona and Tomono were appointed to the Committee. Board Chair Mohamed indicated that the goal would be to have the Superintendent's evaluation completed prior to the May 2023 board meeting.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Criona |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Absent
|
| E. Unruh |
Absent
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
VI. Communications
A.
Superintendent's Report
Ms. Martinez introduced the WCPA team that would be presenting to the Board. The
enrollment update for both the Delano and Lost Hills campuses was presented by
Javier Guzman, Senior Manager of Family & Community Programs. The update included
an enrollment update on current enrollment numbers, along with a brief attendance update. Mr. Guzman also presented an update on recent family events, including the series of Back to School Nights and Orientations across the two campuses. Xavier Tavorn, Credential and Professional Development Coordinator, presented on the multiple credential and higher education programs offered for Academy employees.
B.
Other Business
No other business was discussed at this meeting.
VII. Board Comments
A.
Board Comments
Board Chair Mohamed asked Mr. Toomey when the draft Independent Financial Audit would be available for the Board's review. Mr. Toomey stated a draft would be ready for review in the next couple months, likely by the October Board of Director's meeting. Board Member Criona stated that it was nice to see so many families engaged and thanked the Academy's staff for their efforts.
VIII. Future Meeting
A.
Future Meeting
Board Chair Mohamed stated that the next meeting would on Friday, October 21st at 10:00am at the WCPA Delano Campus.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Unruh |
Absent
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Absent
|
| D. Criona |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Absent
|
The meeting was adjourned by Board Chair Mohamed at 6:33 PM.
***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 September 20, 2022.
Board Chair Mohamed led in the flag salute.