Three Rivers Charter School

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday November 15, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Location

Three Rivers Charter School - Jr. High Classroom 

1211 Del Mar Dr. 

Fort Bragg, CA 95437

 

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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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Meeting ID: 862 8230 1134

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Directors Present

A. Dominguez, D. Vogele, J. Hoyt, J. Ries, J. Tippett

Directors Absent

C. Peña, L. Norman

Guests Present

Joseph Aldridge, K. Morgan, Mary Makala, Natalie Shoptaw (remote)

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 Nov 15, 2022 at 5:33 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Changes to the Agenda?

None at this time.

II. Community Comment

A.

Community Comment

None at this time,

III. Reports

A.

Student Representative Report

No student representative present.

B.

Teachers Write-Ups

See attached Teachers' Write-ups.

C.

Director's Report

See attached Director's Report.

K. Morgan reported regarding various issues impacting the school.

K. Morgan and teacher, M. Lang attended CSDC conference in Sacramento.

Family STEAM night had a great turn out- about 25 families participated.

Student council wants to host a dance. Working on the logistics of the dance.

PTN meeting was a success last week- parent committees are working on exciting new projects for the playground and fundraisers.

 

 

D.

Financial Reports

J. Tippett presented Financial Report. See attached report.

IV. Discussion and Action Items

A.

Approve Minutes of Regular Meeting 10.18.22

J. Ries made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 10-18-22.
D. Vogele seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Determination of Live or Remote Meeting

J. Ries made a motion to continue the option to meet remotely to protect the health of board members posed by the ongoing COVID pandemic.
A. Dominguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Vogele
Aye
J. Tippett
Aye
C. Peña
Absent
L. Norman
Absent
J. Hoyt
Aye
J. Ries
Aye
A. Dominguez
Aye

C.

Vote on Officer Positions

J. Ries made a motion to close the nominations for office of president.
J. Hoyt seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J. Ries made a motion to approve the appointment of the president, Jade Tippett.
J. Hoyt seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D. Vogele made a motion to close the nominations for office of secretary.
J. Hoyt seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J. Hoyt made a motion to re-appoint Jaime Ries to the office of secretary.
A. Dominguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J. Ries made a motion to close the nominations for the office of treasurer.
D. Vogele seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J. Tippett made a motion to approve the appointment of Jenna Hoyt as Treasurer.
A. Dominguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

Jade Tippett was nominated to the office of President.

Jaime Ries was nominated to the office of Secretary.

Jenna Hoyt was nominated to the office of Treasurer.

No additional nominations were made.

 

D.

Board Committees

Board discussed standing committees and ad hoc committees--possible need for additional committees.

 

E.

Approve Comprehensive School Safety Plan

J. Tippett made a motion to approve the Comprehensive School Safety Plan with the understanding that K. Morgan will take it to fire and law enforcement for approval and will inform the board of any significant changes.
J. Ries seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Norman
Absent
J. Tippett
Aye
J. Ries
Aye
D. Vogele
Aye
J. Hoyt
Aye
C. Peña
Absent
A. Dominguez
Aye

F.

Approval CharterLife Benefits Renewal

K. Morgan discussed that school plans to offer the same staff benefit plan offered last year through CharterLife. Cost of plan has increased 3.5%. Seeking approval for moving forward.

J. Ries made a motion to approve the renewal of staff benefits with CharterLife.
A. Dominguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Peña
Absent
D. Vogele
Aye
J. Ries
Aye
L. Norman
Absent
J. Tippett
Aye
A. Dominguez
Aye
J. Hoyt
Aye

V. Closed Session

A.

Facilities Proposal Negotiations (54954.5)

Board discussed ongoing facilities negotiations.

VI. Disclosure of Actions Taken During Closed Session

A.

Closed Session Action Items

Nothing to report at this time.

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 6:38 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Ries