Three Rivers Charter School

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday May 16, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Location

This Board Meeting is being held in person at Three Rivers Charter School 1211 Del Mar Dr., Fort Bragg, CA, in the Jr. High Classroom. 

 

Meeting attendees may also join virtually using the Google Meet link provided. 


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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  Google Meet 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.
 

Directors Present

A. Dominguez, D. Vogele, J. Ries, J. Tippett, L. Norman

Directors Absent

C. Peña, J. Hoyt

Guests Present

Abigail Ries, Joseph Aldridge, K. Morgan, Mary Makala (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 May 16, 2023 at 5:36 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Changes to the Agenda?

Item IV-F- tabled to next regular board meeting.

Item III-A- moved to end of meeting.

II. Community Comment

A.

Community Comment

None at this time.

III. Reports

A.

Student Representative Report

Abigail Ries reported regarding recent activities sponsored by Student Council. The school recently held annual spelling bee, school-wide family dance. Students are engaging in fly-ups--visiting the next grade up to engage with the teacher and older students.

Upcoming events--park/skate day, student awards night and barbecue, fun fair, and promotion and junior high dance.

B.

Teacher Reports

See attached Teachers' Report. No teacher representative present.

C.

Director's Report

See attached Director's Report.

K. Morgan provided update regarding facilities improvement project. Fence project could take place this summer. Un-permitted work could be completed this summer. Otherwise permits will not be ready in time to perform work over the summer.

K. Morgan gave oral update regarding 2023 LCAP. Reviewed responses to parent survey.

 

D.

Financial Reports

See attached Treasurer's Report.

IV. Discussion and Action Items

A.

Approve Minutes of April Regular Meeting

D. Vogele made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 04-18-23.
A. Dominguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Ries
Aye
A. Dominguez
Aye
D. Vogele
Aye
J. Hoyt
Absent
C. Peña
Absent
J. Tippett
Aye
L. Norman
Aye

B.

Approve Minutes of May 2 Special Meeting

A. Dominguez made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 05-02-23.
D. Vogele seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Peña
Absent
J. Ries
Aye
A. Dominguez
Aye
D. Vogele
Aye
J. Hoyt
Absent
L. Norman
Aye
J. Tippett
Aye

C.

Determination of Live or Remote Meeting

L. Norman made a motion to continue the availability of remote meetings in the case of a declared state of emergency.
A. Dominguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Tippett
Aye
A. Dominguez
Aye
J. Ries
Aye
J. Hoyt
Absent
L. Norman
Aye
C. Peña
Absent
D. Vogele
Aye

D.

Adopt Science Curriculum

DIscussion regarding Science Dimensions science curriculum. Teachers like the curriculum. Would like the Board to approve the science curriculum.

J. Ries made a motion to approve the Science Dimensions curriculum for grades 5 through 8.
L. Norman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Dominguez
Aye
L. Norman
Aye
J. Hoyt
Absent
J. Tippett
Aye
J. Ries
Aye
C. Peña
Absent
D. Vogele
Aye

E.

Review LCAP Survey Data

K. Morgan reviewed the LCAP survey responses.

F.

Approve Copier Purchase

V. Closed Session - Employee Compensation (54957.6)

A.

Consider Approval of Salary Increases for 2023-24

L. Norman made a motion to increase classified employees' salaries by $1.50 and to increase certificated employees' salaries by 7%.
A. Dominguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Tippett
Aye
J. Hoyt
Absent
C. Peña
Absent
J. Ries
Aye
D. Vogele
Aye
A. Dominguez
Aye
L. Norman
Aye

B.

Consider Approval of Summer Session Compensation

No discussion at this time.

Board had a discussion regarding staff stipends.

C.

Consider Approval of Stipends for Extra Duties

A. Dominguez made a motion to pay stipends to employees for the following programs in the following amoiunts (applied retroactively for 2022-23 school year): Student council- $500 Mock trial- $1,500 MathCounts- $1,000 After School Sports- $500 Yearbook- $1,000.
L. Norman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Norman
Aye
C. Peña
Absent
J. Tippett
Aye
A. Dominguez
Aye
D. Vogele
Aye
J. Hoyt
Absent
J. Ries
Aye

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 6:59 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Ries