Wonderful College Prep Academy
Minutes
July WCPA Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday July 20, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Location
Delano Campus
2070 Veneto St
Delano, CA 93215
Room: Yoga Studio
Location
Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano Campus)
Room: Yoga Studio (High School South 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
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Meeting ID: 850 0612 5157
Passcode: 845140
Dial-in Information:
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Directors Present
A. Lomeli, K. Tomono, S. Mohamed
Directors Absent
E. Unruh, V. Reynolds
Guests Present
A. Bresson, B. DeFlitch, E. Hernandez, E. Soto, L. Sanchez, M. Morillo, M. Palomo, M. Romero, N. Vijeila, R. Alonzo, X. Tavorn, Y. Ramirez
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Flag Salute
C.
Record Attendance
D.
Changes to Agenda
No changes to agenda were made during this time.
E.
Public Comments
Ms. Sabrina Metabutin provided public comment at this meeting. She wanted to bring attention to the Kern High School Public Records Policy and recommended the WCPA Board of Directors adopt a similar policy. She also recommended that the Board require staff to include a disclaimer in the footer of WCPA staff emails.
Mr. Felix Colson, Delano 8th grade teacher spoke during public comment to continue his advocacy efforts in support of a library at WCPA. He stated that school libraries serve as a space for mental health supports, tutoring and study spaces, and a resource space for students. He also asked the board to consider hiring a librarian.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Information Item: Resignation of Maritza Avilez as Board Member effective 6/30/2023
No action was taken on this information item. Consent Agenda Items A-D were reviewed as presented in one motion.
B.
Review and Approve: Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of June 27, 2023
Consent Agenda Items II A-D were approved as presented in one motion.
Roll Call | |
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V. Reynolds |
Absent
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K. Tomono |
Aye
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A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
E. Unruh |
Absent
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S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
C.
Information Item: Review of New Hires for June 2023 Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano)
No action was taken on this information item. Consent Agenda Items II A-D were approved as presented in one motion.
D.
Information Item: Review of New Hires for June 2023 Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills
No action was taken on this information item. Consent Agenda Items II A-D were approved as presented in one motion.
The Board of Directors moved to Closed Session at 5:52 PM.
Roll Call | |
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E. Unruh |
Absent
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K. Tomono |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
III. Closed Session
A.
Personnel: Public Employee Appointment; Title: Chief Business Officer; Gov’t. Code § 54957(b)(1)
B.
Conference with Labor Negotiator; Gov’t. Code §54957.6
The Board of Directors returned into Open Session at 6:25pm.
IV. Open Session
A.
Open Session Report: Public Employee Appointment; Title: Chief Business Officer; Gov’t. Code § 54957(b)(1)
Chairperson Samer Mohamed reported out the results of the action taken in Closed Session for Agenda Item III-A.
Chairperson Mohamed reported that the motion was approved with a vote of three members in favor and none opposed.
V. Regular Agenda
A.
Action Item: Oral Recommendation and Approval Regarding Salary and/or Fringe Benefits of Chief Business Officer
Chairperson reported that the Board of Directors met in Closed Session had have determined a salary and/or fringe benefits for the Chief Business Officer that is fair, just and reasonable.
Roll Call | |
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A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
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V. Reynolds |
Absent
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K. Tomono |
Aye
|
E. Unruh |
Absent
|
VI. Regular Agenda - Policies and Compliance
A.
Action Item: Approval of 2023-2024 Wonderful College Prep Academy Student and Family Handbook for Delano and Lost Hills
Chairperson Mohamed presented the updated Student and Family Handbook for both the Delano and Lost Hills campuses. The changes to the handbook included: (1) Updated Elementary Grading and Homework Policy; (2) Updated Student Incident Response structures for bus incidents; (3) Revised elective credit requirements (to include recent board adopted changes); (4) Legal updates to ensure compliance with education code; (5) Updates to ensure policies reflect current practice at WCPA; (6) Other non-substantive changes.
Roll Call | |
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S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
E. Unruh |
Absent
|
V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
B.
Action Item: Approval of 2023-2024 Wonderful College Prep Academy Employee Handbook for Delano and Lost Hills
Chairperson Mohamed presented the revised Employee Handbook for Delano and Lost Hills for the 2023-2024 school year. Updates to the handbook included the following: (1) Updated Sick Leave Policy; (2)
Updates to the employee dress expectations; (3) Legal updates to ensure compliance; (4) Staff title updates and other minor changes in alignment with current practice; (5) Modified time-keeping and attendance policy; (6) Inclusion of the recent board approved Vacation Payout Policy for eligible WCPA employees; and (7) Other non-substantive changes.
Roll Call | |
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E. Unruh |
Absent
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
C.
Action Item: Approval of Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for Bus Drivers
Mr. Marcus Morillo presented the Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for Wonderful College Prep Academy Bus Drivers. A drug and alcohol testing program for school bus drivers is required under federal law in order to prevent drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol from operating vehicles or performing other safety-sensitive functions. Bus drivers employed by WCPA shall submit to drug and alcohol testing as required under federal law. WCPA’s testing program for drivers shall include pre-employment drug testing and reasonable suspicion, random, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing.
Roll Call | |
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V. Reynolds |
Absent
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A. Lomeli |
Aye
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K. Tomono |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
E. Unruh |
Absent
|
D.
Action Item: Approval of 2024-25 Open Enrollment Cycle - Delano
Chairperson Mohamed presented the 2024-25 Open Enrollment Cycle for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano). The WCPA charter stipulates that WCPA will establish its open enrollment cycle and public random drawing (lottery) dates for each school year. The proposed Open Enrollment Cycle was October 2, 2023 – January 12, 2024 (102 days) greater than the required 90 days. The proposed Public Random Drawing (Lottery) will take place on February 7, 2024.
Roll Call | |
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A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
E. Unruh |
Absent
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
E.
Action Item: Approval of 2024-25 Open Enrollment Cycle - Lost Hills
Chairperson Mohamed presented the 2024-25 Open Enrollment Cycle for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills. The WCPA charter stipulates that WCPA will establish its open enrollment cycle and public random drawing (lottery) dates for each school year. The proposed Open Enrollment Cycle was October 2, 2023 – January 12, 2024 (102 days) greater than the required 90 days. The proposed Public Random Drawing (Lottery) will take place on February 6, 2024.
Roll Call | |
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K. Tomono |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
E. Unruh |
Absent
|
V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
F.
Action Item: Approval of 2024-25 Enrollment Targets - Delano
Chairperson Mohamed presented the 2024-2025 Enrollment Targets for the Delano campus. As part of this launch of the Open Enrollment process, WCPA is setting enrollment targets based on budget, staff, programmatic and physical space/classroom constraints. Proposed enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is 1840.
Roll Call | |
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V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
E. Unruh |
Absent
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
G.
Action Item: Approval of 2024-25 Enrollment Targets - Lost Hills
Chairperson Mohamed presented the 2024-2025 Enrollment Targets for the Lost Hills campus. As part of this launch of the Open Enrollment process, WCPA is setting enrollment targets based on budget, staff, programmatic and physical space/classroom constraints. Proposed enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is 545.
Roll Call | |
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E. Unruh |
Absent
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
VII. Regular Agenda - Business, Finance & Operations
A.
Action Item: Ratification of Agreement No. 2023/24-01 between Charter Impact and Wonderful College Prep Academy for Business Management, Payroll, and Student Data Services
Chairperson Mohamed presented the ratification of the agreement with Charter Impact for Business Management, Payroll and Student Data Services for the 2023-24 school year. The Board approved the selection of Charter Impact during the June 27, 2023 board meeting. The agreement was finalized by the business office staff and signed by the Chief Facilities Officer per the board’s request.
Roll Call | |
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K. Tomono |
Aye
|
V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
E. Unruh |
Absent
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
B.
Information Item: Charter Impact Transition Update
Charter Impact representatives, Maylen Naranjo and Jim Weber, provided an update regarding the transition for back-end services to the board. No action was taken on this information item.
C.
Action Item: Approval of Amazon Credit Line for Wonderful College Prep Academy Procurement for Delano and Lost Hills
Chairperson Mohamed presented the request for an Amazon Business Credit Line for WCPA. The credit line will be used for the procurement of Wonderful College Prep Academy (WCPA) program, office, and student supplies.
Roll Call | |
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V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
E. Unruh |
Absent
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
D.
Action Item: Approval of Amended WCPA Counselor Salary Schedule effective 7/1/2023
Chairperson Mohamed presented the amended WCPA Counselor Salary Schedule. During the review and updating of the Employee salary schedule presented and approved in the June 27, 2023 board meeting, staff omitted the Master’s Degree stipend for counselors in order to thoroughly review requirements for the Counselor role. This amended version includes the Master’s Degree stipend.
Roll Call | |
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E. Unruh |
Absent
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S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
K. Tomono |
Aye
|
VIII. Regular Agenda - Academics
A.
Information Item: 2022-23 Student Achievement Data Review from School Leaders for Delano and Lost Hills
WCPA School Principals presented 2022-23 School-based highlights, student achievement data, and their school 2023-24 Action Plan for both the Delano and Lost Hills campuses. No action was taken on this information item.
B.
Information Item: 2022-23 Academic KPI Update from School Leaders for Delano and Lost Hills
WCPA School Principals presented 2022-23 School-based highlights, student achievement data, and their school 2023-24 Action Plan for both the Delano and Lost Hills campuses. No action was taken on this information item.
IX. Communications
A.
Executive Team Report
No business was presented at this time.
B.
Other Business
No other business was discussed at this meeting.
X. Board Comments
A.
Board Comments
No comments were made by the Board of Directors at this time.
XI. Future Meetings
A.
Future Meetings
Thursday, August 24, 2023; 5:30pm | Delano Campus
Thursday, September 28, 2023; 5:30pm | Lost Hills Campus
Thursday, October 26, 2023; 5:30pm | Delano Campus
Thursday, December 7, 2023; 5:30pm | Lost Hills Campus
XII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Roll Call | |
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E. Unruh |
Absent
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V. Reynolds |
Absent
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S. Mohamed |
Aye
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K. Tomono |
Aye
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A. Lomeli |
Aye
|
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 July 20, 2023.
Board Chair Mohamed led in the flag salute.