Three Rivers Charter School

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 19, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Location

This meeting will be held in person at Three Rivers Charter School in the Jr. High School classroom located at 1211 Del Mar Dr., Fort Bragg, CA. 

Attendees may also join virtually via Zoom with the link provided. 

This Board Meeting is being held in person at Three Rivers Charter School in the Jr. High Classroom. Meeting attendees may also join virtually using the Zoom link provided. 

 

The agenda provides any citizen an opportunity to directly address the Board under the section entitled “Community Comment” on any item under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board that is not on the agenda. The Public will be provided an opportunity to address the Board on agenda items before or during the Board’s deliberation. Each public member will have 3 minutes for comment. Members attending virtually who wish to comment may use the "raise hand" option. 

 

To request a matter within the jurisdiction of the Board be placed on the agenda of a regular meeting, please submit your request in writing to the School Director or Board President at least 10 days before the scheduled meeting date. In compliance with Government Code section 54954.2(a) Three Rivers Charter School will, on request, make agendas available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Individuals who need this agenda in an alternative format or who need a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in the meeting should contact the school at (707) 964-1128 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The Board reserves the right to mute or remove a member of the public for inappropriate behavior which is disruptive.

 
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Directors Present

A. Dominguez (remote), C. Peña, E. Forster, J. Tippett, L. Norman (remote)

Directors Absent

J. Ries

Guests Present

Ashley Taylor (remote), Dana Vogele (remote), K. Morgan

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Tippett called a meeting of the board of directors of Three Rivers Charter School to order on Tuesday Apr 19, 2022 at 5:33 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Changes to the Agenda?

No changes requested. 

II. Community Comment

A.

Community Comment

No community comment. 

III. Reports

A.

Teachers Write-Ups

Discussed highlights in the classes. E. Forster gave praise to teachers for getting students in the garden

B.

Director's Report

K. Morgan presented slide presentation that will be also given to FBUSD Regular Board Meeting this week and reported on recent successful parent meeting and staff development. 

C.

Financial Reports

J. Tippett gave financial report. 

IV. Discussion and Action Items

A.

Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting 3.15.22

Correction on minutes: L. Norman abstained from the vote to approve the Minutes from 3.10.22 Special Meeting as she was not present. 

E. Forster made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 03-15-22.
C. Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Tippett
Aye
C. Peña
Aye
L. Norman
Aye
E. Forster
Aye
A. Dominguez
Aye
J. Ries
Absent

B.

Approve Minutes of Special Meeting 4.7.22

C. Peña made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 04-07-22.
A. Dominguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Dominguez
Aye
J. Tippett
Aye
C. Peña
Aye
L. Norman
Aye
E. Forster
Aye
J. Ries
Absent

C.

Determination of Live or Remote Meeting

C. Peña made a motion to continue to provide a virtual meeting option as meeting in person could potentially put the health and safety of attendees as risk.
E. Forster seconded the motion.

Discussed continuing to have the option for attendees to join virtually should they feel their health is compromised. J. Tippett reported on local rise in Covid cases currently. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Tippett
Aye
L. Norman
Aye
A. Dominguez
Aye
E. Forster
Aye
C. Peña
Aye
J. Ries
Absent

D.

Covid Isolation Policy Change

C. Peña made a motion to Amend TRCS Covid protocol to require 5 days of isolation.
E. Forster seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Forster
Aye
C. Peña
Aye
J. Tippett
Aye
J. Ries
Absent
A. Dominguez
Aye
L. Norman
Aye

E.

Approve Procurement & Contract Bidding Policy

A. Dominguez made a motion to approve Policy 7.1 -Procurement Policy and Contract Bidding Policy.
L. Norman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Forster
Aye
J. Tippett
Aye
A. Dominguez
Aye
C. Peña
Aye
J. Ries
Absent
L. Norman
Aye

F.

School Meals for 2022-23

E. Forster presented findings of research into providing breakfast and lunch for all students next year. Board discussed options. 

G.

2022-23 LCAP

K. Morgan presented 20-21 LCAP Goals and Actions. Board discussed and gave input on goals and actions for 22-23 LCAP.

H.

Board Member Roles & Recruitment

Search for additional Board Member to serve as Treasurer continues. 

V. Closed Session

A.

Facilities Proposal Negotiations (54954.5)

Discussed proposal to Mendocino College for facilities improvement in exchange for long term lease. 

VI. Disclosure of Actions Taken During Closed Session

A.

Closed Session Action Items

No action to report.

VII. 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 7:53 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Morgan