Wonderful College Prep Academy
Minutes
WCPA May Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 25, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Location
Delano Campus
Location
Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano Campus)
Room: Yoga Studio (High School Campus Entrance)
2070 Veneto Street, Delano, CA 93215
Teleconference Location (Ed. Code § 47604.1)
Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills
Room: College Center (High School Campus Entrance)
14848 Lamberson Ave, Lost Hills, CA 93249
Virtual Meeting Information:
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Meeting ID: 812 6550 3993
Passcode: 390202
Dial-in Information:
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Meeting ID: 812 6550 3993
Passcode: 390202
Directors Present
A. Lomeli, E. Unruh, K. Tomono, S. Mohamed, V. Reynolds
Directors Absent
M. Avilez
Guests Present
B. DeFlitch, B. Toomey, E. Hernandez, E. Soto, L. Sanchez, M. Morillo, M. Palomo, R. Alonzo
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Flag Salute
C.
Record Attendance
D.
Public Comments
WCPA 5th grade student spoke during public session. They presented to the board their interest in having a traditional library on campus. Their previous school had one and would like WCPA students to have a similar experience. Board Chair Mohamed stated that he would asked WCPA leadership to provide a response to the library inquiry.
WCPA Delano Teacher, Mr. Felix Colson spoke during public session. Mr. Colson wanted to also support the 5th grade student and also share his request to the board regarding the need for a library on campus for student use.
II. Public Hearing
A.
2023-2024 Local Control & Accountability Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano)
The Board held a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano) campus. Interim Senior Director of Academics Megan Palomo provided an overview of the 2023-2024 LCAP for the Delano campus. No members of the public made any comments during this session.
B.
2023-2024 Local Control & Accountability Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills
The Board held a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills campus. Interim Senior Director of Academics, Megan Palomo provided an overview of the 2023-2024 LCAP for the Lost Hills campus. No members of the public made any comments during this session.
C.
2023-2024 Operating Budget for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano)
The Board held a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Operating Budget for the Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano) campus. Mr. Bill Toomey, Chief Business Officer, provided an overview of the 2023-2024 proposed Operating Budget for the Delano campus. No members of the public made any comments during this session.
D.
2023-2024 Operating Budget for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills
The Board held a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Operating Budget for the Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills campus. Mr. Bill Toomey, Chief Business Officer, provided an overview of the 2023-2024 proposed Operating Budget for the Lost Hills campus. No members of the public made any comments during this session.
Board Chair Mohamed ended the Public Hearing Session at 6:13pm.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Review and Approve: Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of April 27, 2022
Consent Agenda Items A-C were approved as presented in one motion.
Roll Call | |
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K. Tomono |
Aye
|
V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
M. Avilez |
Absent
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
E. Unruh |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
B.
Ratification of Delano April 2023 Vendor Payments
Consent Agenda Items A-C were approved as presented in one motion.
Roll Call | |
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E. Unruh |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
M. Avilez |
Absent
|
C.
Ratification of Lost Hills April 2023 Vendor Payments
Consent Agenda Items A-C were approved as presented in one motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Avilez |
Absent
|
V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
E. Unruh |
Aye
|
D.
Information Item: Annual Review of A-G Completion Improvement Grant Program Plan - Delano
No action was taken on this item.
E.
Information Item: Annual Review of A-G Completion Improvement Grant Program Plan - Lost Hills
No action was taken on this item.
F.
Information Item: Review of New Hires for April 2023 Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano)
No action was taken on this item.
G.
Information Item: Review of New Hires for April 2023 Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills
No action was taken on this item.
IV. Regular Agenda - Policies and Compliance
A.
Action Item: Approval of WCPA Student Wellness Policy - Delano
Chief Facilities Officer Marcus Morillo presented the annual review and updated Student Wellness Policy for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano). No significant changes were made from the previous version.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
M. Avilez |
Absent
|
E. Unruh |
Aye
|
V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
B.
Action Item: Approval of WCPA Student Wellness Policy - Lost Hills
Chief Facilities Officer Marcus Morillo presented the annual review and updated Student Wellness Policy for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills. No significant changes were made from the previous version.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
M. Avilez |
Absent
|
E. Unruh |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
C.
Action Item: Approval of WCPA Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Plan - Delano
Chief Business Officer Bill Toomey presented the ELO- Plan for review and approval. This ELO-P Plan includes WCPA’s use of the funding to provide Expanded Learning Opportunities throughout the school year both after school and during breaks (Fall Break and Spring Break).
In addition, WCPA’s Summer Academy will be funded through this program to help support student achievement and provide additional social-emotional learning opportunities for students.
Roll Call | |
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S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
E. Unruh |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
M. Avilez |
Absent
|
V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
D.
Action Item: Approval of WCPA Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Plan - Lost Hills
Chief Business Officer Bill Toomey presented the ELO- Plan for review and approval. This ELO-P Plan includes WCPA’s use of the funding to provide Expanded Learning Opportunities throughout the school year both after school and during breaks (Fall Break and Spring Break).
In addition, WCPA’s Summer Academy will be funded through this program to help support student achievement and provide additional social-emotional learning opportunities for students.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
E. Unruh |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
M. Avilez |
Absent
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
E.
Action Item: Approval of WCPA LCAP Federal Addendum - Delano
Chief Business Officer Bill Toomey presented the LCAP Federal Addendum for the Delano campus. The LCAP Federal Addendum is a requirement for LEAs receiving federal funds and is meant to supplement the LCAP to ensure that eligible LEAs have the opportunity to meet the Local Educational Agency (LEA) Plan provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The LCAP Addendum addresses how WCPA will plan to use federal funds while adhering to the restrictions placed on Title Funds.
Roll Call | |
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V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
M. Avilez |
Absent
|
E. Unruh |
Aye
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
F.
Action Item: Approval of WCPA LCAP Federal Addendum - Lost Hills
Chief Business Officer Bill Toomey presented the LCAP Federal Addendum for the Lost Hills campus. The LCAP Federal Addendum is a requirement for LEAs receiving federal funds and is meant to supplement the LCAP to ensure that eligible LEAs have the opportunity to meet the Local Educational Agency (LEA) Plan provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The LCAP Addendum addresses how WCPA will plan to use federal funds while adhering to the restrictions placed on Title Funds.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
E. Unruh |
Aye
|
M. Avilez |
Absent
|
V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
G.
Action Item: Approval of Revision to the Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Planning & Implementation Grant Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano)
Interim Senior Director of Academics Megan Palomo presented the revised Universal PreKindergarten Plan ("UPK Plan") that was previously approved by the Board of Directors on June 30, 2022. Each school receiving funds under the UPK Program is required to develop a plan articulating how all children in the attendance area of the LEA will have access to full-day learning programs the year before kindergarten that meet the needs of parents. WCPA Delano's UPK Plan includes revisions to the following elements due to changes in curriculum and assessment for the transitional kindergarten (TK) program requirements: (1) Removal of ASQ, NWEA, Dibels Assessments; (2) Inclusion of Brigance Assessment.
Roll Call | |
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A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
E. Unruh |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
M. Avilez |
Absent
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
H.
Action Item: Approval of Revision to the Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Planning & Implementation Grant Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills
Interim Senior Director of Academics Megan Palomo presented the revised Universal PreKindergarten Plan ("UPK Plan") that was previously approved by the Board of Directors on June 30, 2022. Each school receiving funds under the UPK Program is required to develop a plan articulating how all children in the attendance area of the LEA will have access to full-day learning programs the year before kindergarten that meet the needs of parents. WCPA - Lost Hills' UPK Plan includes revisions to the following elements due to changes in curriculum and assessment for the transitional kindergarten (TK) program requirements: (1) Removal of ASQ, NWEA, Dibels Assessments; (2) Inclusion of Brigance Assessment.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Avilez |
Absent
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
E. Unruh |
Aye
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
V. Regular Agenda - Finance & Operations
A.
Information Item: Monthly Business Reports - Delano
Mr. Toomey presented a financial update for the Delano campus based on the April 2023 financials.
B.
Information Item: Monthly Business Reports - Lost Hills
Mr. Toomey presented a financial update for the Lost Hills campus based on the April 2023 financials.
C.
Action Item: Approval of Authorization to enter Agreement No. 2022/23-10 between Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) and Wonderful College Prep Academy for Bus Maintenance and Other Transportation Services
Mr. Morillo presented the request for approval of Agreement No. 2022/23-10 with Kern County Superintendent of Schools (“KCSOS”) for bus maintenance and other transportation services. Kern County Superintendent of Schools has been identified as a qualified partner to oversee the maintenance of the Wonderful College Prep Academy Transportation Fleet. Services include, but are not limited to, Vehicle Maintenance and other Transportation Services.
Roll Call | |
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E. Unruh |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
M. Avilez |
Absent
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
D.
Action Item: Approval of Transportation Safety Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy
Mr. Morillo presented the request for approval of the Transportation Safety Plan (“Plan”). The plan is a requirement for any school that provides transportation to or from a school or school activity. The provided plan is in adherence to the policies and provisions of the California Education Code (Section 39831.3), California Code of Regulations and polices of Wonderful College Prep Academy.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
M. Avilez |
Absent
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
E. Unruh |
Aye
|
E.
Action Item: Approval of Agreement No. 2022/23-11 between Central Sanitary Supply and Wonderful College Prep Academy for Janitorial Supplies
Mr. Morillo presented the request for approval of Agreement No. 2022/23-11 with Central Sanitary Supply for janitorial supplies. In partnership with their consultants, Wonderful College Prep Academy has negotiated reduced pricing for high velocity Janitorial Supplies that will result in an average cost savings of 9% from the previous year.
Roll Call | |
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K. Tomono |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
E. Unruh |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
M. Avilez |
Absent
|
V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
F.
Action Item: Approval of Agreement No. 2022/23-12 between Mobile Modular and Wonderful College Prep Academy for Modular Facilities Leases for the 2023-2024 School Year for Delano Campus
Mr. Morillo presented the request to approve the Agreement with Mobile Modular Management Corporation (“MMMC”) for Modular Facilities Lease. The Board had previously approved the contract terms for the 2022-2023 school year. MMMC will provide the Academy with four (4) Classroom Modular Buildings and ramps.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
E. Unruh |
Aye
|
M. Avilez |
Absent
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
V. Reynolds |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
VI. Human Resources/Talent/Academics
A.
Information Item: 2023-2024 Comprehensive Benefits Package Update for WCPA Employees
Yesenia Ramirez, Director of Human Resources presented the updated benefits package offered for WCPA employees to the Board. No action was taken on this item.
VII. Communications
A.
Executive Team Report
WCPA staff members presented updates on special programs offered at WCPA including: a) GEAR UP Program - Stephanie Hartfield; b) LEGO Robotics Team - Ivan Ceballos & Audrey Ledesma; c) WCPA (Delano) High School Graduation Reminder.
B.
Other Business
No other business was discussed at this meeting.
VIII. Board Comments
A.
Board Comments
No comments were made by the Board of Directors.
IX. Future Meeting
A.
Future Meeting
Board Chair Mohamed mentioned June's scheduled Board of Directors meeting will be rescheduled.
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
The meeting was adjourned by S. Mohamed at 7:39pm.
***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 May 25, 2023.
Board Chair Mohamed led in the flag salute.