The Board of Directors moved to Closed Session at 5:48pm

Ms. Avilez made a motion to have appointment Delia Felix to title: Interim Financial Officer, Ms. Reynolds seconded this motion. 

Board Chair Mohamed presented the WCPA Employee Bonuses pursuant to 2022-23 Operating Budget. The Board approved the total amount for the 2022-23 bonuses in the Operating Budgets for both the Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano) and Wonderful College Prep Academy – Lost Hills schools.

Board Chair Mohamed presented the oral recommendation and approval of Chief Business Officer, Chief Facilities Officer, Interim Senior Director of Academics Compensation. 

Board Chair Mohamed presented the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (“COLA”) increase to the Teacher Salary Schedule. The increase would ensure WCPA’s compensation is competitive with surrounding school districts. The revised proposed salary schedule effectively increases teacher compensation by approximately four percent (4%) for next year, including the scheduled annual step increase and the COLA increase.

Board Chair Mohamed presented Resolution No. 2022/23-18 Approving Interim Lines of Authority and Management Duties. The Resolution authorizes the Interim Financial Officer, Chief Facilities Officer, Interim Senior Director of Academics, and Director of Compliance, Operations and Family Affairs to take any action which is necessary to carry out, give effect to, or comply with the terms and intent of this Resolution.

Board Chair Mohamed presented the approval of extra duties stipend for the Interim Financial Officer. While the Chief Business Officer position is vacant, the Board of Directors approved interim lines of authority and duties. 

Board Chair Mohamed presented the request the approval of Resolution No. 2022/23-19 to update the authorization to sign bank transactions and documents on behalf of Wonderful College Prep Academy and in accordance with WCPA’s Fiscal Policies for the Academy’s following positions: Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Superintendent, Chief Business Officer, Chief Facilities Officer

Consent Agenda Items V A-F were approved as presented in one motion.

Consent Agenda Items V A-F were approved as presented in one motion.

Consent Agenda Items V A-F were approved as presented in one motion.

Consent Agenda Items V A-F were approved as presented in one motion.

Consent Agenda Items V A-F were approved as presented in one motion.

Consent Agenda Items V A-F were approved as presented in one motion.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan for Delano was presented and includes the 2023-2024 school year and describes the Academy’s key goals for students as well as the specific actions (with expenditures) the Academy will take to achieve the goals and the means (metrics) used to measure progress.  The LCAP addresses the needs of all students, including specific student groups, such as English learners, Students with Disabilities, foster and homeless youth, and low-income students.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan for Lost Hills was presented and includes the 2023-2024 school year and describes the Academy’s key goals for students as well as the specific actions (with expenditures) the Academy will take to achieve the goals and the means (metrics) used to measure progress.  The LCAP addresses the needs of all students, including specific student groups, such as English learners, Students with Disabilities, foster and homeless youth, and low-income students.

LEAs are required to submit yearly self-reports on local indicators for the California Dashboard. For 2023-2024 school year, these indicators include: Access to appropriately credentialed teachers; Curriculum and facilities; Implementation of state and federal standards; Family engagement; School climate; Access to a broad course of study. These indicators are based on data from the 2022-2023 school year.

LEAs are required to submit yearly self-reports on local indicators for the California Dashboard. For 2023-2024 school year, these indicators include: Access to appropriately credentialed teachers; Curriculum and facilities; Implementation of state and federal standards; Family engagement; School climate; Access to a broad course of study. These indicators are based on data from the 2022-2023 school year.

WCPA (Delano) school leadership teams worked to build proposed budgets in April, May and the first part of June. WCPA leadership went through an iterative process to review and refine the plans, ensuring all necessary supports for our students and schools were appropriately reflected in the budget documents. Leadership met with finance leadership and other fiscal advisors in advance of this meeting to review the proposed school year 2023-2024 operating budgets and their associated detailed spending plans.

These budget documents reflect the current state and federal education funding outlook, as outlined in the Governor’s May Budget Revision.

WCPA - Lost Hills school leadership teams worked to build proposed budgets in April, May and the first part of June. WCPA leadership went through an iterative process to review and refine the plans, ensuring all necessary supports for our students and schools were appropriately reflected in the budget documents. Leadership met with finance leadership and other fiscal advisors in advance of this meeting to review the proposed school year 2023-2024 operating budgets and their associated detailed spending plans.

These budget documents reflect the current state and federal education funding outlook, as outlined in the Governor’s May Budget Revision.

California created the Education Protection Account (EPA) in November 2012 after the passage of Proposition 30, The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012 which increased the personal income tax rates for upper‐income taxpayers and the sales tax rate for all taxpayers. 

California created the Education Protection Account (EPA) in November 2012 after the passage of Proposition 30, The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012 which increased the personal income tax rates for upper‐income taxpayers and the sales tax rate for all taxpayers.  
 

Mr. Toomey presented the request for approval to select Charter Impact for the following services for the 2023–2024 school year. With the Board’s approval, business office staff will finalize the agreement for signature by the Chief Facilities Officer and bring the agreement back to the Board in July to ratify the agreement, in adding the Academy seeks approval to issue the notice of non-renewal to ExED, effective June 30, 2023.

Mr. Toomey presented the resolution which authorizes the award of the Fresh Produce and Services contract to Alpha Wholesale Produce, Inc for WCPA (Delano) and WCPA-Lost Hills.

Mr. Tavorn 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.

Mr. Tavorn 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.

Mr. Tavorn 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.

Mr. Tavorn 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.

Ms. Palomo, Interim Senior Director of Academics, the Academy seeks approval for the purchase of Geodes; information-rich books that provide emerging readers with an opportunity to build knowledge while practicing foundational reading skills. 

Ms. Palomo, Interim Senior Director of Academics, presented the request for approval for the purchase of MyWorld Interactive Curriculum for history instruction.