Three Rivers Charter School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday October 15, 2019 at 5:30 PM

Location

1211 Del Mar Dr, Suite 301, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437
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Directors Present

I. Saldana, J. Ries, J. Stickels, J. Tippett, M. Montalvo, M. Wasco

Directors Absent

A. Friscia

Guests Present

Chelsi McFadden, Jaimi Parsons, K. Morgan, 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 Oct 15, 2019 at 5:30 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Changes to the Agenda?

None

II. Community Comment

A.

Community Comment

Jaimi Parsons asked about whether Roger has considered using the Compassion Project (thecompassionproject.com) in the classroom. Jaimi thinks that something needs to be done in the classroom on the subject.
Discussion about looking for other similar resources, maybe a little higher level.
Chelsi McFadden suggested looking at TedKids talks for issues of empathy and other reach values.

III. Reports

A.

Student Report

Two students reported regarding spirit week activities--upcycling projects and other climate change learning activities.
Reported on individual class projects on weather and climate change.
Reported on student satisfaction.

B.

Teacher Write-Ups

See attached write-ups.

C.

Financial Report

See attached report.
Additional appropriation for Hazelwood property. Need to discuss that at next meeting. Roger will make that an agenda item for November board meeting.

D.

Director's Report

See attached Director's Report.
Chronic absenteeism- working to improve that this year.
Roger reported on MTSS system in place and progress.
PTN meeting in September. Parent involvement was great. Parent reps volunteers for each classroom. Hawaii raffle to raise money for Uganda school start-up.
Kim reported on status of comprehensive school safety plan.

E.

Academic Excellence Committee Report

Michael Wasco reported about how the committee is evaluating whether there is a correlation between tests score and absenteeism.
Will report further.

F.

Community Outreach Committee

Kim Morgan reported that the committee is looking to have a presence at the First Friday street fair in Fort Bragg.
Discussion regarding putting an article in Real Estate magazine.
 

IV. Report Out Closed Session Actions Taken

A.

Motion to Modify Escrow

J. Tippett made a motion to Extend the Escrow by 90 days and to modify the deposit to make said deposit non-refundable.
I. Saldana seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Additional Action Items

A.

Approve Board Meetings

M. Montalvo made a motion to approve minutes from the Regular Board Meeting on 09-17-19 Regular Board Meeting on 09-17-19.
M. Wasco seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VI. 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 6:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Ries