Wonderful College Prep Academy
Minutes
December 19 Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Monday December 19, 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
A. Lomeli (remote), E. Unruh (remote), K. Tomono (remote), M. Avilez (remote), S. Mohamed (remote), V. Reynolds (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
K. Tomono
Guests Present
A. Bresson (remote), A. Martinez (remote), B. Toomey (remote), D. Felix, Delia Felix (remote), E. Hernandez (remote), E. Soto (remote), G. Gunasekera (remote), L. Sanchez (remote), M. Morillo (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 board meeting.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Action Item: Approval of Resolution No. 2022/23-07 Making Findings Regarding the Continued Safety Risk of Meeting in-Person in Compliance with Government Code Section 54953
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Unruh |
Abstain
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| M. Avilez |
Aye
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| K. Tomono |
Absent
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| S. Mohamed |
Aye
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| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
B.
Action Item: Review and Approval of Minutes of Special Meeting of the Board of Directors of October 21, 2022
Consent Agenda Items II A-F were presented in one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
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| V. Reynolds |
Aye
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| S. Mohamed |
Aye
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| M. Avilez |
Aye
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| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
C.
Action Item: Review and Approval of Minutes of Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting of October 21, 2022
Consent Agenda Items II A-F were presented in one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
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| K. Tomono |
Aye
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| S. Mohamed |
Aye
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| E. Unruh |
Aye
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| A. Lomeli |
Aye
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| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
D.
Action Item: Review and Approval of Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of November 25, 2022
Consent Agenda Items II A-F were presented in one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
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| S. Mohamed |
Aye
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| A. Lomeli |
Aye
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| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
E.
Action Item: Ratification of Delano July - October 2022 Vendor Payments
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
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| M. Avilez |
Aye
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| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
F.
Action Item: Ratification of Lost Hills July - October 2022 Vendor Payments
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
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| V. Reynolds |
Aye
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| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
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| E. Unruh |
Aye
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| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
G.
Information Item: Resignation of Danielle Criona as Board Member effective December 2, 2022
III. Regular Agenda - Finance & Operations
A.
Approval of Revised 2022-23 Budget - Delano
Bill Toomey, Chief Business Officer, presented the 2022-23 revised budget for the Delano campus.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
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| S. Mohamed |
Aye
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| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of Revised 2022-23 Budget - Lost Hills
Bill Toomey, Chief Business Officer, presented the 2022-23 revised budget for the Lost Hills campus.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
C.
Information Item: Monthly Business Report - Delano
Bill Toomey presented the updated monthly business report for the Delano campus.
D.
Information Item: Monthly Business Report - Lost Hills
Bill Toomey presented the updated monthly business report for the Lost Hills campus.
E.
Action Item: Appointment of Audit Committee Members for 2022-2023 Audit
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
Board Chair Mohamed asked the board for any volunteers to participate in next year's audit committee meeting. Both Mr. Unruh and Ms. Reynolds volunteered to serve in the Audit Committee.
F.
Action Item: Authorization to Issue Credit Cards
Mr. Toomey presented the request to issue credit cards for Ms. Felix and Mr. Santana to use in one the job-related expenses.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
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| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
IV. Regular Agenda - Policies & Compliance
A.
Action Item: Approval of 2023-24 Enrollment Targets - Delano
Superintendent Martinez presented the 2023-24 enrollment targets for the Delano campus. WCPA sets enrollment targets based on budget, staff, programmatic and physical space/classroom constraints.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
B.
Action Item: Approval of 2023-24 Enrollment Targets - Lost Hills
Superintendent Martinez presented the 2023-24 enrollment targets for the Lost Hills campus. WCPA sets enrollment targets based on budget, staff, programmatic and physical space/classroom constraints.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
C.
Action Item: Approval of Updated ESSER III Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan - Delano
Superintendent Martinez presented the updated ESSER III plan for the Delano campus. All schools that receive Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, are required to develop a plan for the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services. WCPA has reviewed the plan and no substantive changes were made.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
D.
Action Item: Approval of Updated ESSER III Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan - Lost Hills
Superintendent Martinez presented the updated ESSER III plan for the Lost Hills campus. All schools that receive Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, are required to develop a plan for the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services. WCPA has reviewed the plan and no substantive changes were made.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
E.
Approval of Updated Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy for Delano
Superintendent Martinez presented the updated Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy. The updated policy to incorporates legal changes and ensure they reflect current practice. This plan includes the following significant changes in alignment with current legal requirements: Title IX Personnel and Identified Roles and the inclusion of clearly stated timelines to address submitted Title IX Sexual Harassment complaints.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
F.
Approval of Updated Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy for Lost Hills
Superintendent Martinez presented the updated Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy for the Lost Hills campus. The updated policy to incorporates legal changes and ensure they reflect current practice. This plan includes the following significant changes in alignment with current legal requirements: Title IX Personnel and Identified Roles and the inclusion of clearly stated timelines to address submitted Title IX Sexual Harassment complaints.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
G.
Approval of Math Placement Policy for Delano
Superintendent Martinez presented the Math Placement Policy for the Delano campus. This policy will ensure that all students entering the ninth (9th) grade will receive a fair, objective, and transparent mathematics placement for all students. WCPA Principals will work with teachers, counselors, and other school leaders to ensure students are placed in a mathematics course in compliance with applicable law. WCPA staff will annually review student data related to placement and advancement to ensure equity and appropriate placement.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
H.
Approval of Math Placement Policy for Lost Hills
Superintendent Martinez presented the Math Placement Policy for the Lost Hills campus. This policy will ensure that all students entering the ninth (9th) grade will receive a fair, objective, and transparent mathematics placement for all students. WCPA Principals will work with teachers, counselors, and other school leaders to ensure students are placed in a mathematics course in compliance with applicable law. WCPA staff will annually review student data related to placement and advancement to ensure equity and appropriate placement.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
I.
Action Item: Approval of Resolution No. 2022/23-08 Approving Eighth Amended and Restated Bylaws
Superintendent Martinez presented the revised Bylaws and resolution for Wonderful College Prep Academy. WCPA amended its bylaws to remove all of the remaining rights of the Foundation, to reflect that all rights will be vested in the Board of Directors. The approved Eighth Amended and Restated Bylaws will be sent to the Kern County Superintendent of Schools.
Board Member Unruh asked that WCPA Leadership with Kern County Superintendent of Schools to ensure this update is in compliance with the approved Charter petitions.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
Board Member Lomeli stated that she would need to recuse from Closed Session Agenda Items V.(A) through (B). Her spouse is an employee of Wonderful Orchards, a company under The Wonderful Company and associated with Educational Leading LLC and a party to the lease agreements. She did not participate in the agreements in anyway.
Board Member Mohamed stated that he would need to recuse from Closed Session Agenda Items V.(A) through (B). He is an employee of The Wonderful Company which is a company associated with Educational Leasing LLC and a party to the lease agreements. He did not participate in the agreements in anyway.
Board Member Ernie Unruh served as Chair Pro-Tem for Closed Session Agenda Item V. (A) through (B).
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Lomeli |
Abstain
|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Abstain
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
The Board of Directors moved to Closed Session at 6:24pm and were joined by Superintendent Ana Martinez and Bill Toomey, Chief Business Officer.
Board Chair Mohamed and Board Member Lomeli remained in Open Session.
V. Closed Session
A.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator; Gov’t Code § 54956.8; Property: 2070 Veneto Street, Delano, CA 93215; Agency Negotiator: Chief Business Officer, Bill Toomey; Negotiating Party: Educational Leasing LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms
B.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator; Gov’t Code § 54956.8; Property: 14848 Lamberson Ave, Lost Hills, CA 93249; Agency Negotiator: Chief Business Officer, Bill Toomey; Negotiating Party: Educational Leasing LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms
The Board of Directors returned to Open Session at 6:37pm.
VI. Open Session
A.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator; Gov’t Code § 54956.8; Property: 2070 Veneto Street, Delano, CA 93215; Agency Negotiator: Chief Business Officer, Bill Toomey; Negotiating Party: Educational Leasing LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms
Board Member Unruh reported the Board of Directors approved the revised lease agreement for the Delano campus for the 2022-23 school year. The Board reviewed the new rent amount and finds it is well below fair market value. Board Member Reynolds moved the item, Member Avilez seconded the motion and the vote was:
Ayes: Mr. Avilez, Ms. Reynolds, Mr. Tomono and Mr. Unruh
B.
Conference with Real Property Negotiator; Gov’t Code § 54956.8; Property: 14848 Lamberson Ave, Lost Hills, CA 93249; Agency Negotiator: Chief Business Officer, Bill Toomey; Negotiating Party: Educational Leasing LLC Under Negotiation: Price and terms
Board Member Unruh reported the Board of Directors approved the revised lease agreement for the Lost Hills campus for the 2022-23 school year. The Board reviewed the new rent amount and finds it is well below fair market value. Board Member Avilez moved the item, Member Reynolds seconded the motion and the vote was:
Ayes: Mr. Avilez, Ms. Reynolds, Mr. Tomono and Mr. Unruh
VII. Communications
A.
Superintendent's Report
Ms. Martinez presented an update on student attendance for the first semester of the school year. On average attendance was trending at 94% across the two campuses.
B.
Other Business
No other business was discussed at this meeting.
VIII. Board Comments
A.
Board Comments
Board Member Reynolds wanted to highlight the Delano Robotics team for their recent recognition.
IX. Future Meeting
A.
Future Meeting
Board Chair Mohamed stated that the next meeting would be held on Tuesday, January 24th at 5:30pm virtually.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
| M. Avilez |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
***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 December 19, 2022.
Board Chair Mohamed led in the flag salute.