Three Rivers Charter School
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 17, 2023 at 5:30 PM
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Directors Present
A. Dominguez, D. Vogele, J. Hoyt, J. Ries
Directors Absent
C. Peña, L. Norman
Guests Present
Dani Krebs, Joe Aldrich, K. Morgan, Mary Makela, Roger Coy
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Community Comment
II. Reports
A.
Student Representative Report
Student Council President was not present, her report is being tabled until next month.
B.
Teacher Reports
Dani Krebs is present and mentioned that the 5-6 class won the Spirit Week Trophy. Ms. Krebs and Mr. Lang have a field trip coming up next week, final preparations are underway.
C.
Director's Report
Kim Morgan presented her school update presentation that she will also bring to the FBUSD board meeting.
Lunch program is going well, 45-60 lunches are served for breakfast and lunch everyday.
Tides 2.0 is fully underway with lots of different activities. Up to 45 students attend each day.
Playground improvements have been done with new equipment and more activities for the kids.
The American Legion Riders generously funded the new slide.
5th-8th graders will attend PEEC camp at MacKerricher next week.
Last week was Spirit Week, congrats to the 5th/6th class for winning the trophy. Each class decorated a door in the theme of an ecosystem.
Other activities happening: Friday electives, student council, music, field trips, Mock Trial, Reading Intervention (Ms. Ginny), PBIS: Osprey Bucks, REACH assemblies, winter dances, student support counselor (Ms. Bart).
We have implemented Parent Square for communication with families.
Enrollment: 81 total students.
Budget is looking good, we still have a surplus.
CAASPP scores: Ms. Morgan and the teachers still need to deep dive into the scores and what they mean, and what trends we are able to find.
We received $100,000 from the state for a kitchen upgrade.
D.
Financial Report
J. Hoyt updated the board on the school finances based on the information included in the board packet.
III. Discussion and Action Items
A.
Approve Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Vogele |
Aye
|
| L. Norman |
Absent
|
| C. Peña |
Absent
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| J. Ries |
Aye
|
| A. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| J. Hoyt |
Aye
|
B.
Appoint New Board Member
Roger Coy in attendance, he submitted his application that was forwarded to all board members. Roger is excited to be joining the board. Jamie added that Roger founded TRCS and was the director for many years.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Peña |
Absent
|
| L. Norman |
Absent
|
| D. Vogele |
Aye
|
| J. Hoyt |
Aye
|
| A. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| J. Ries |
Aye
|
Welcome Roger, we are very happy to have you aboard!
C.
Approve Contract with Debra Lennox, Architect
One piece of the kitchen upgrade includes an awning, that has increased the cost, which has caused us to reach and need to exceed the $20,000 original number. Kim Morgan estimates that it will not be more than $10,000 excess.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Peña |
Absent
|
| J. Hoyt |
Aye
|
| A. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| L. Norman |
Absent
|
| D. Vogele |
Aye
|
| J. Ries |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Resolution for 403(b) Retirement Accounts
Roger was concerned about the liability to the school, and whether there is flexibility for employees to opt-out.
Kim added that in the future the school can add funds if it chooses.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Norman |
Absent
|
| A. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| D. Vogele |
Aye
|
| J. Ries |
Aye
|
| C. Peña |
Absent
|
| J. Hoyt |
Aye
|
E.
Consider Formation of Community Outreach Committee
Dana offered to chair a committee for community outreach. It will be a standing committee, with students and parents involved. There will need to be one board member, staff and parents. Kim would like to be involved on the committee as well.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Peña |
Absent
|
| A. Dominguez |
Aye
|
| L. Norman |
Absent
|
| J. Ries |
Aye
|
| D. Vogele |
Aye
|
| J. Hoyt |
Aye
|
F.
Consider Formation of Employee Compensation Committee
The board discussed the need for this committee several times in the past. A pay scale is needed for future pay increases of employees. There is a need for a process for teachers to use their professional learning credits for pay increases. Lisa is not present but she has expressed interest in participating in this committee. This would probably be an ad-hoc committee and will not be ongoing once a structure is in place. Mr. Lang may also want to be involved.
Roger added that the director should steer the committee, but cannot chair the committee.
Joe Aldrich added that the board can form a director's committee, which would not be under the Brown Act. Board members would not have to be on this committee, but it is probably a good idea for at least one board member to be involved. The director could also bring the information to the board to be looked over as a group.
Kim would rather not form a committee, but would like to work on the task and bring it back to the board.
No vote was taken.
No comments from community members.