Wonderful College Prep Academy
Minutes
May WCPA Board of Directors Meeting (Rescheduled)
Date and Time
Tuesday May 21, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Location
Delano Campus
2070 Veneto St
Delano, CA 93215
Room: Learning Center
Location
Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano Campus)
Room: Learning Center, Main Office
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: 871 8775 7341
Passcode: 801853
Dial-in Information:
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Meeting ID: 871 8775 7341
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Directors Present
E. Unruh, I. Valdez, K. Tomono, S. Mohamed
Directors Absent
V. Reynolds
Guests Present
A. Bresson, B. DeFlitch, D. Felix, D. Rizo, E. Hernandez, J. Aguilar, L. Sanchez, M. Morillo, M. Palomo, M. Romero, N. Vijeila, R. Alonzo, R. Phillips, Y. Ramirez
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Flag Salute
C.
Record Attendance
D.
Changes to Agenda
Board Chair Mohamed asked the Board to consider a vote to move the following agenda items: Regular Agenda Items VII-A & B to be presented in the next Board Meeting.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
E.
Public Comments
No public comments were made during this meeting.
II. Public Hearing
A.
2024-2025 Local Control & Accountability Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano)
Executive Director of Programming and Partnerships Lupe Sanchez presented the draft 2024-2025 Local Control and Accountability Plan for the Delano campus.
B.
2024-2025 Local Control & Accountability Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills
Executive Director of Programming and Partnerships Lupe Sanchez presented the draft 2024-2025 Local Control and Accountability Plan for the Lost Hills campus.
C.
2024-2025 Operating Budget for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano)
Chief Business Officer Mike Romero presented the draft 2024-2025 Operating Budget for the Delano Campus.
D.
2024-2025 Operating Budget for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills
Chief Business Officer Mike Romero presented the draft 2024-2025 Operating Budget for the Lost Hills Campus.
The Public Hearing closed at 5:36pm. No comments were made from the public at this time.
III. Regular Agenda
A.
Action Item: Reappointment of Ernie Unruh as Board Member
The reappointment of Mr. Unruh presented is a three-year term with the Academy's Board of Directors.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Abstain
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
B.
Action Item: Appointment of Nanci Villasana as Board Member
The Academy presented for board approval the appointment of Nanci Villasana to the Board of Directors, effective May 21, 2024. Ms. Villasana is the proud parent of three WCPA - Lost Hills students and a long-time resident and integral member of the Lost Hills Community.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
C.
Information Item: WCPA Inaugural Graduating Student Recipients of California State Seal of Biliteracy for Delano and Lost Hills
EL Coordinator Brenda Santana and Spanish Teacher Teresa Ochoa recognized 11 Inaugural Graduating Student Recipients of California State Seal of Biliteracy for Delano and Lost Hills
The Board of Directors moved to Closed Session at 5:55pm.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
IV. Closed Session
A.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Superintendent, Gov’t. Code § 54957(b)(1)
The Board of Directors returned from Closed Session at 6:11pm.
V. Regular Agenda - Academics
A.
Information Item: Student Academic Performance Data Overview (CFA #4)
Chief Academic Officer Megan Palomo provided an academic review of student performance data from the most recent Common Formative Assessment (CFA #4). No action was taken on this information item.
B.
Information Item: 2024-25 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Development Overview
Executive Director of Programming and Partnerships Lupe Sanchez presented the 2024-2025 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Development Overview. No action was taken on this information item.
VI. Regular Agenda - Business, Finance & Operations
A.
Information Item: Monthly Business Report - Delano
Mike Romero, Chief Business Officer presented the updated monthly business report for the Delano Campus.
B.
Information Item: Monthly Business Report - Lost Hills
Mike Romero, Chief Business Officer presented the updated monthly business report for the Lost Hills Campus.
C.
Information Item: 2024-2025 Comprehensive Benefits Package Update for WCPA Employees
Mike Romero, Chief Business Officer presented the 2024-2025 Comprehensive Benefits Package Update for WCPA Employees.
D.
Action Item: Ratification of Agreement No. 2023/24-13 between Elevo (Coast 2 Coast Coaching, Inc) and Wonderful College Prep Academy for Expanded Learning Summer Enrichment Program - Delano
Mr. Romero presented the request to ratify Agreement No. 2023/24-13 with Elevo for summer enrichment programming for the Delano campus. Elevo will provide an engaging summer program for Academy’s Delano campus from June 18, 2024 through July 18, 2024.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
E.
Action Item: Ratification of Agreement No. 2023/24-14 between Elevo (Coast 2 Coast Coaching, Inc) and Wonderful College Prep Academy for Expanded Learning Summer Enrichment Program - Lost Hills
Mr. Romero presented the request to ratify Agreement No. 2023/24-13 with Elevo for summer enrichment programming for the Lost Hills campus. Elevo will provide an engaging summer program for Academy’s Delano campus from June 18, 2024 through July 18, 2024.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
F.
Action Item: Approval of Agreement No. 2023/24-15 between South Valley Mechanical and Wonderful College Prep Academy for HVAC Facilities Upgrades for the Delano Campus
Marcus Morillo, Chief Facilities Officer presented the request for approval of Agreement No. 2023/24-15 with South Valley Mechanical to provide HVAC facilities upgrades for the Delano campus as part of the previously board-approved California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Ventilation Program (CalSHAPE) grant. The CalSHAPE grant program funds local educational agencies for the reasonable costs of HVAC assessment, general maintenance and adjustment, filter replacement, and carbon dioxide monitor installation, including certain repairs, replacements, and other improvements to HVAC systems.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
G.
Action Item: Approval of Agreement No. 2023/24-16 between South Valley Mechanical and Wonderful College Prep Academy for HVAC Facilities Upgrades for the Lost Hills Campus
Marcus Morillo, Chief Facilities Officer presented the request for approval of Agreement No. 2023/24-15 with South Valley Mechanical to provide HVAC facilities upgrades for the Lost Hills campus as part of the previously board-approved California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing, and Efficiency Ventilation Program (CalSHAPE) grant. The CalSHAPE grant program funds local educational agencies for the reasonable costs of HVAC assessment, general maintenance and adjustment, filter replacement, and carbon dioxide monitor installation, including certain repairs, replacements, and other improvements to HVAC systems.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
VII. Regular Agenda - Policies and Compliance
A.
Action Item: Approval of Revision to the Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Planning & Implementation Grant Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano)
The Board of Directors approved the removal of this item from the agenda.
B.
Action Item: Approval of Revision to the Universal PreKindergarten (UPK) Planning & Implementation Grant Plan for Wonderful College Prep Academy - Lost Hills
The Board of Directors approved the removal of this item from the agenda.
C.
Action Item: Approval of Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for Delano
Mr. Romero presented the request to approve the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the Delano campus. Each year the Academy is required to submit this declaration to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in order to employ teachers that are not fully credentialed. This is in response to the statewide teacher shortages, particularly in historically hard-to-fill subject areas (math, English, and science).
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
D.
Action Item: Approval of Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for Lost Hills
Mr. Romero presented the request to approve the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the Delano campus. Each year the Academy is required to submit this declaration to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing in order to employ teachers that are not fully credentialed. This is in response to the statewide teacher shortages, particularly in historically hard-to-fill subject areas (math, English, and science).
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
E.
Action Item: Approval of Substitute Annual Statement of Need – Delano
Mr. Romero presented the request to approve the submission of 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 at the Delano campus. This form indicates that either no credentialed person is available or that those available are not deemed qualified for substitute teaching and provides details of the circumstances that necessitate the use of emergency permit holders rather than fully credentialed teachers.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
F.
Action Item: Approval of Substitute Annual Statement of Need – Lost Hills
Mr. Romero presented the request to approve the submission of 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 at the Lost Hills campus. This form indicates that either no credentialed person is available or that those available are not deemed qualified for substitute teaching and provides details of the circumstances that necessitate the use of emergency permit holders rather than fully credentialed teachers.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
VIII. Communications
A.
Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Aguilar presented a brief updates on recent and upcoming student and schoolwide events.
B.
Other Business
No other business was discussed at this meeting
IX. Consent Agenda
A.
Review and Approve: Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of April 18, 2024
Consent Agenda Items IX A-J were presented and approved as one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
B.
Action Item: Ratification of Delano April 2024 Vendor Payments
Consent Agenda Items IX A-J were presented and approved as one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
C.
Action Item: Ratification of Lost Hills April 2024 Vendor Payments
Consent Agenda Items IX A-J were presented and approved as one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
D.
Action Item: Approval of 2024-25 Board of Directors Meeting Calendar
Consent Agenda Items IX A-J were presented and approved as one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
E.
Action Item: Approval of Revision to the Wonderful College Prep Academy Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy for Delano
Consent Agenda Items IX A-J were presented and approved as one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
F.
Action Item: Approval of Revision to the Wonderful College Prep Academy Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy Lost Hills
Consent Agenda Items IX A-J were presented and approved as one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
G.
Action Item: Approval of Revision to the Wonderful College Prep Academy Student Sexual Harassment Policy for Delano
Consent Agenda Items IX A-J were presented and approved as one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
H.
Action Item: Approval of Revision to the Wonderful College Prep Academy Student Sexual Harassment Policy for Lost Hills
Consent Agenda Items IX A-J were presented and approved as one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
I.
Action Item: Approval of Revision to the Wonderful College Prep Academy Nondiscrimination Harassment Policy for Delano
Consent Agenda Items IX A-J were presented and approved as one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
J.
Action Item: Approval of Revision to the Wonderful College Prep Academy Nondiscrimination Harassment Policy for Lost Hills
Consent Agenda Items IX A-J were presented and approved as one motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
K.
Information Item: Attendance & Enrollment Update - Delano
No action was taken on this information item.
L.
Information Item: Attendance & Enrollment Update - Lost Hills
No action was taken on this information item.
X. Board Comments
A.
Board Comments
No comments were made by the Board of Directors.
XI. Future Meetings
A.
Future Meetings
Thursday, June 20, 2024; 5:00pm I Lost Hills Campus
XII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Tomono |
Aye
|
| S. Mohamed |
Aye
|
| V. Reynolds |
Absent
|
| I. Valdez |
Aye
|
| E. Unruh |
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 May 21, 2024.
Board Chair Mohamed led in the flag salute.