Three Rivers Charter School

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday November 28, 2017 at 5:30 PM

Location

High School Classroom, 101C Boatyard Dr, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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Directors Present

J. Parsons, J. Stickels, J. Tippett, J. Tyler, S. Schneider

Directors Absent

I. Saldana, N. Chaves

Guests Present

Addie Leonhardt, K. Morgan

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Stickels called a meeting of the board of directors of Three Rivers Charter School to order on Tuesday Nov 28, 2017 at 5:33 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Changes to the Agenda?

Moved VI B (MOU Approval) to VII B

II. Community Comment

A.

Community Comment

N/A

III. Reports

A.

Student Rep Report

Addie reported that she surveyed the High School class as to what they planned on doing after they graduated:
* 7 community college, 5 (4) year college, 1 tech school, 2 military, 4 unknown (Freshmen)

*Mid-terms taken and going well, most students on pace (13/21). 
* Canned food drive on-going, a little light
* Old folks loved flowers we made for them
* High School took survey on sports (they would like track, basketball, and baseball.)

B.

Teacher Reports

Presented to Board as packet. No comments.

C.

Director's Report

Director presented. Report attached to packet. 

D.

Financial Report

Jennifer presented. $821,351 book balance, with payables of $3,670 including PTN funds of $29,204. At operating monthly expenses at $85K there is a 9 month cushion.

IV. Discussion

A.

Emergency Preparedness

Roger brought materials for Jade and Scott. Committee to meet and present at next Board Meeting. 

B.

Parent and Student Survey

Roger presented overall findings, and the Board discussed some potential issues shown on survey.

C.

Review Changes To FBUSD MOU

Demographic requirements and Smarter Balance requirements reviewed and discussed.

D.

Discuss Recommended Consultant Actions

Roger has been working with Kiumars Arzani (VP Operations of CSMC) and he has has made some program change recommendations and suggestions. The Board would like that process to be formalized and for Mr. Arzani to meet with the Board to discuss. One particular action suggested would be to cut the grade span within the school to obtain a better intensity on the served grades. 

V. Closed Session - As per Ed Code 89307 - Real Estate

A.

Discuss Facilities Update

Session was closed at 7:20 pm. 

B.

Action Items Related to Facilities

No action taken.

VI. Reporting Out

A.

Items to Report Out

Closed session ended at 7:22 pm. Update of Letter of Intent for 401 Cypress. No new development.

VII. Action Items

A.

Adopt Board Meeting Minutes

Minute approval was tabled until Dec 12 meeting.

B.

Approve changes to FBUSD MOU

S. Schneider made a motion to Approve the changes to the FBUSD-TRCS MOU as presented.
J. Tippett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Morgan