Three Rivers Charter School
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 26, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Location
1211 Del Mar Drive, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437
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Directors Present
J. Parsons, J. Ries, J. Stickels, J. Tippett, J. Tyler, M. Wasco
Directors Absent
I. Saldana
Guests Present
Becky Walker, Chelsea McFadden, Elijah Tyler, K. Morgan, Kim Morgan, Kiumars Arzani
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 Feb 26, 2019 at 5:30 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Changes to the Agenda?
Tabled Section 4 items E & F
II. Reports
A.
Financial Report
Apx $1.2MM in reserves
Scott Warner - Financial report - findings are that TRCS is in good standing
Scott Warner - Financial report - findings are that TRCS is in good standing
B.
Student Representative Report
5 & 6 and 7 & 8 Grades
Working on Marine Science projects because the Noyo center is opening soon. Working on boxes with marine life scenes.
Students are generally happy with no complaints. Appreciated the week off.
Ms. Tulley has returned to the classroom. Everyone is happy she is back, but they really enjoyed Ms. Adams.
Working on Marine Science projects because the Noyo center is opening soon. Working on boxes with marine life scenes.
Students are generally happy with no complaints. Appreciated the week off.
Ms. Tulley has returned to the classroom. Everyone is happy she is back, but they really enjoyed Ms. Adams.
Joden Stickels presented
C.
Teacher Write-Ups
Ms. Morgan's write up was comprehensive and the reports are much clearer. The board appreciates the time the teacher's take to compile these reports.
D.
Director's Report
Low performing student grant - Reading program - will vote on tonight
Special Ed invoice from FBUSD $69,000 for 2nd semester 2019 - $30K increase for entire year over last year. Caused from increase in cost over the entire program. 8% cut in SELPA with increase in Special Ed costs.
Special Ed invoice from FBUSD $69,000 for 2nd semester 2019 - $30K increase for entire year over last year. Caused from increase in cost over the entire program. 8% cut in SELPA with increase in Special Ed costs.
E.
Academic Excellence Committee Report
Jade Tippett - Power outage caused cancellation of last meeting.
Rescheduled for 2/27/19.
Rescheduled for 2/27/19.
F.
Governance Committee Meeting Report
No Report
III. Discussion and Action Items
A.
Discuss Bylaws as Pertaining to Committees
Tabled - Roger will consult with Becky, Kiumars and return to the board with a more details for the board to make an informed decision
B.
Vote on Changes to Bylaws
Tabled
C.
Nutritional Meal
Discussed costs of instituting a breakfast/lunch or both program
Becky informed us that there are a lot of requirements when receiving state $
Roger is receiving additional training on nutritional requirements
Plan for storage (refrigerated for milk) vegan, vegetarian diets.
Cost of disposal
If you are receiving state monies - you will get audited - can't take or donate unused food (gift of public funds).
Becky informed us that there are a lot of requirements when receiving state $
Roger is receiving additional training on nutritional requirements
Plan for storage (refrigerated for milk) vegan, vegetarian diets.
Cost of disposal
If you are receiving state monies - you will get audited - can't take or donate unused food (gift of public funds).
D.
Adopt Nutritional Meal Program
Jody made a motion to form a sub-committee comprised of 2 board members to obtain additional information related to compliance within the food program. Seek vendors and determine actual costs to make a proposal to the board prior to the board implementation.
Jaime Ries 2nd'd
motion carried unanimously
Jaime and Michael volunteered to sit this committee
Jaime Ries 2nd'd
motion carried unanimously
Jaime and Michael volunteered to sit this committee
E.
Discuss Proposed Administrative Board Policy
Tabled
F.
Adopt Proposed Administrative Board Policy
Tabled
G.
Discuss with Consultant School Overview
Kiumars recommendations:
- Require staff to visit other schools (collaborative to bring back ideas that work for other schools)
- Lack cohesiveness between classes - each class is doing great things - but there needs to be cohesive principals that feed through to all classes
- Utilization of technology - programs to allow engagement and comprehension of entire class (pose question and use clicker to determine the percentage of the class that is comprehending the material.
IV. Closed Session
A.
Discuss Terms for Facilities Proposal
B.
Adopt Terms and Procedure Regarding Property
J. Stickels made a motion to Make a purchase offer on 860 Hazelwood Dr., Fort Bragg.
M. Wasco seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Discuss Addition of Assist. Director Position and Review Contract
D.
Adopt Contract for Assistant School Director
J. Tippett made a motion to Approve contract as submitted with changes recommended by the board.
J. Tyler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Discuss Terms and Review Contract for Reading Specialist
F.
Adopt Reading Specialist Contract
J. Ries made a motion to accept the Reading Specialist job description as submitted and approve the employment contract for Jinny Varnum.
J. Tippett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Reporting Out
A.
Items to Report Out
Will make a purchase offer for 860 Hazelwood Dr., Fort Bragg, CA after notifying FBUSD
Adopted Contract for Assistant school director - Kim Morgan
Adopted job description and employment contract for reading specialist - Jinny Varnum
Adopted Contract for Assistant school director - Kim Morgan
Adopted job description and employment contract for reading specialist - Jinny Varnum
VI. Additional Action Items
A.
Adopt Board Meeting Minutes
J. Tippett made a motion to approve minutes from the Regular Board Meeting on 01-15-19 Regular Board Meeting on 01-15-19.
M. Wasco seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Adjourned @ 8:16 pm
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:16 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Tyler