Regular Board Meeting Minutes

September 19, 2023, 5:30-7:00 PM

Minutes Approved

Three Rivers Charter School

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday September 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Location

This Board Meeting is being held in person at Three Rivers Charter School in the Jr. High Classroom.

Three Rivers Charter School

1211 Del Mar Dr.

Fort Bragg, CA

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

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/soy-aovd-doq
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 361-384-6834‬ PIN: ‪508 832 702‬#

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.

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, C. Peña, D. Vogele, J. Hoyt, J. Ries, J. Tippett, L. Norman

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Abigail Ries, Anabel Hoyt, Joseph Aldridge, K. Morgan, Kathy Babcock (remote), Michael Lang, RIta Pena, Roger Coy

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 Sep 19, 2023 at 5:42 PM.

B. Record Attendance

C. Community Comment

No community comment at this time.

II. Reports

A. Student Representative Report

Abigail Ries reported regarding Student Council elections and first Student Council meeting. Activities for the school year are underway already.

B. Teacher Reports

See Teacher Report attached to agenda.

M. Lang reported regarding tentative STEAM night plans and date.

C. Director's Report

K.Morgan reported regarding Back to School Night- very good attendance.

First PTN meeting was also well attended. Discussed fundraising ideas for the year.

Cross-age electives have begun-- Spanish, Relaxation, Student Council, Flag Tag, and School Newspaper. Seven-week cycles.

Parent Square has been successfully launched as primary communication method for the school.

Enrollment is down from beginning of the year. Hoping to increase enrollment.

Community Foundation grant ($12,500) will fund PEEC camp for 5-8th grade classes at McKerricher.

Charter School Development Center conference in November- K. Morgan will attend.

Noyo Center will continue to partner with the school to evaluate trash and microplastics.

Facility Improvement project is moving forward--will begin this summer.

TIDES 2.0 has been running successfully.

D. Financial Report

J. Hoyt reported orally regarding Financial Report attached to agenda.