Led by Kristen Corrales and Lydia Addipah

No members of the public

No members of the public

The Board reviewed the updated LCAP and LCFF document, which now includes narrative descriptions and budget information. The document provides an overview of each school's goals, planned actions, and the allocation of funds to support LCAP priorities. It serves as a planning and accountability tool for tracking how resources are being used to meet identified objectives.

The Board reviewed the LCAP priority narratives and reporting framework, which are aligned with prior accountability reporting and informed by stakeholder feedback. These narratives will serve as the foundation for future dashboard reporting and provide context on how school priorities are being addressed. It was noted that reporting requirements limit the amount of information that can be included, and the LCAP will continue to be updated as needed.

The Board received an overview of the state budget and its impact on school funding, including increased cost-of-living adjustments, enhanced special education funding, and a new one-time block grant for professional development and student support. These funding increases are expected to improve the financial outlook for the schools, resulting in projected budget surpluses and stronger fiscal stability. The Board also reviewed the budget forecast, which projects revenue and enrollment growth, continued compliance with fiscal requirements, and healthy reserve levels. School finances were reported to be stable, with no anticipated borrowing needs and sufficient cash reserves to support ongoing operations.

The Board noted that the LCAP financial information and priority reports were consistent with materials previously reviewed. The remaining portion of the presentation focused on the individual budgets for each school.

The Board reviewed the LCAP priority narratives and reporting framework, which are informed by accountability reporting and stakeholder feedback and will support future dashboard reporting. It was noted that reporting requirements limit the amount of information that can be included, and the document will continue to be updated as needed.

The Board reviewed the budget outlook for the school, noting that funding levels and budget projections vary based on enrollment, funding formulas, and the use of one-time funds. The budget projects continued operating surpluses, revenue growth driven by enrollment increases, and compliance with required fiscal and staffing ratios, with healthy cash reserves and no identified financial concerns. The Board also discussed enrollment growth projections and confirmed that staffing plans are in place to support anticipated increases in student enrollment while remaining within approved growth limits.

The Board noted that the LCAP financial information and priority reports were consistent with materials previously reviewed. The remaining portion of the presentation focused on the individual budgets for each school.

The Board reviewed the LCAP priority narratives and reporting framework, which are informed by accountability reporting and stakeholder feedback and will support future dashboard reporting. It was noted that reporting requirements limit the amount of information that can be included, and the document will continue to be updated as needed.

The Board reviewed the budget projections for the school, which indicate stable annual surpluses, projected enrollment growth, and continued compliance with fiscal and staffing requirements. Revenue increases are expected to be driven by enrollment growth and state funding adjustments, while expenditures reflect staffing increases and cost-of-living adjustments. The Board also discussed facilities-related expenses, including rent and maintenance costs.

The Board reviewed the compensation study for the acting executive director position, which was based on comparable administrative roles from similar schools within the region. The study included analysis of base salaries and benefit packages using publicly available compensation data, providing a market comparison for similar positions.

The Board reviewed the compensation study for the deputy executive director position, which included comparable administrative roles from similar charter schools in the region. The study analyzed market data for base salaries and benefit packages using publicly available compensation information to provide a relevant comparison for the position.

Went into Closed Session at 4:25 p.m.

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Returned to Open Session at 5:56 p.m.

This item has been tabled and will be moved to the next Board Meeting agenda.

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The draft employee residence and relocation policy was created based on survey results and prior discussions about the board’s expectations, and was presented for review to confirm it captured the intended requirements. The group discussed having legal counsel review the updated draft and, if approved in time, placing it on the next meeting agenda for possible adoption; otherwise, consideration would be deferred to a later meeting.

A proposed policy regarding Transitional Kindergarten (TK) teacher authorization was presented for review. The policy outlines qualification pathways, including coursework and prior TK experience, and is intended to help determine teacher eligibility while supporting the goal of ensuring all TK teachers meet credentialing requirements.

The Board discussed the possibility of adopting a revised agenda template organized around key governance responsibilities, including academic excellence, fiscal oversight, and governance, to better align meetings with strategic goals and student outcomes. Members expressed support for further discussion at a future meeting, including exploring ways to connect agenda items to LCAP goals, improve transparency, and provide clearer communication of Board actions and their impact on student achievement.

The Board discussed the value of receiving both raw data and summary analyses that explain key findings, school-specific implications, and planned next steps. Members emphasized the importance of including staff input in the review process and requested that future reports clearly connect collected data to actions, improvements, and decision-making across the schools.

During Board comments, members were informed about the progress of a student-created multicultural mural project, which was nearing completion and available for viewing. It was noted that the mural was created on a movable panel rather than directly on a wall to allow for future relocation if needed.

No members of the public were present.

Entered Closed Session at 6:44 p.m.

No reportable actions were taken during closed session regarding the public employee appointment item.

Returned to Open Session at 8:37 p.m.

Board Members, L. Addipah and K. Martin both left at 7:03 p.m.