Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 2, 2020 at 5:30 PM
Location
Dial-in Information: 513-816-0613; PIN: 835 260 196#
The public may address the Board regarding any item within the jurisdiction of the Board of Directors of ChartHouse Public Schools. To ensure an orderly meeting and an equal opportunity for each speaker, persons wishing to address the Board must fill out a speaker’s card. Cards should be turned into the Board Vice-chairperson prior to the Call to Order. Speakers will be given three minutes for items on the agenda and two minutes for items not on the agenda. Time may not be yielded to other speakers. In compliance with the Brown Act, the Board may listen to comments from speakers and provide direction to staff, but may not engage in discussion or take action on items that are not already on the agenda.
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The Board of Directors will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend Board meetings so long as 48 hours notice is provided via email (charthousepublicschools@gmail.com).
All Board agendas and minutes will be published at www.charthousepublicschools.org. Any disclosable public records related to an open session Board meeting agenda item and distributed by staff to a majority of the Board of Directors shall be available for public inspection.
The Board of Directors will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities planning to attend Board meetings so long as 48 hours notice is provided via email (charthousepublicschools@gmail.com).
Directors Present
D. Padberg (remote), D. Wendt (remote), H. Vega (remote), J. Wilk (remote), K. Waller (remote), M. Gil (remote), T. Gerlach (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
K. Waller
Ex Officio Members Present
N. McChesney (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
N. McChesney (remote)
Guests Present
C. Caldwell (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
D. Padberg called a meeting of the board of directors of Contra Costa School of Performing Arts to order on Monday Nov 2, 2020 at 5:31 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
D. Wendt made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 10-05-20.
J. Wilk seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Padberg |
Aye
|
| J. Wilk |
Aye
|
| D. Wendt |
Aye
|
| M. Gil |
Aye
|
| H. Vega |
Aye
|
| T. Gerlach |
Aye
|
| K. Waller |
Absent
|
D.
Agenda Review and Adoption
D. Padberg made a motion to Adopt the agenda as presented.
J. Wilk seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Gerlach |
Aye
|
| H. Vega |
Aye
|
| D. Wendt |
Aye
|
| D. Padberg |
Aye
|
| J. Wilk |
Aye
|
| M. Gil |
Aye
|
| K. Waller |
Absent
|
II. Public Comment
A.
Items on the Agenda
No comments.
B.
Items Not on the Agenda
No comments.
III. Standing Committees
A.
Academic Excellence
No report.
B.
Outreach and Enrollment Committee
No report.
C.
Governance Committee
No report.
D.
Development Committee
No report.
E.
Renewal Committee
The Renewal Committee will present later on in the meeting during information items regarding Charter renewal update.
F.
Finance Committee
No report.
IV. Information Items
A.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee presented a summary of the DEI Committee's work to the board of directors.
K. Waller arrived.
B.
Charter Renewal Update
Executive Director Neil McChesney presented to the board an update on the status of the SPA charter renewal proceedings.
C.
Career Technical Education
Director of Community Engagement Lisa Kingsbury presented an update on Career Technical Education at SPA, discussing the role, relevance, and journey of CTE program development.
D.
Reopening Status Update
Principal Dr. Robert Chalwell presented to the board an update of the reopening plans and program for SPA.
V. Action Items
A.
Board Bylaws
D. Wendt made a motion to adopt the Bylaws as presented including the number of board members and the date change.
T. Gerlach seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| H. Vega |
Aye
|
| T. Gerlach |
Aye
|
| D. Padberg |
Aye
|
| D. Wendt |
Aye
|
| K. Waller |
Aye
|
| M. Gil |
Aye
|
| J. Wilk |
Aye
|
B.
SELPA Local Plan and Participation Agreement
H. Vega made a motion to adopt the revised El Dorado Charter SELPA Local Plan Section B and Charter SELPA participation agreement as presented.
D. Wendt seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Padberg |
Aye
|
| D. Wendt |
Aye
|
| M. Gil |
Aye
|
| H. Vega |
Aye
|
| K. Waller |
Aye
|
| J. Wilk |
Aye
|
| T. Gerlach |
Aye
|
VI. Staff Reports
A.
Executive Director
Executive Director Neil McChesney presented to the board on the status of open enrollment, charter renewal, and regular compliance activities.
B.
EdTec
EdTec presented a fiscal update to the board.
VII. Closed Session
A.
Public Employment
VIII. Reconvene Open Session
A.
Report Out
The Board approved employment agreements for the following employees:
- 847322
- 737133
- 4923
- 2286
IX. Board Reports
A.
Trustee
Trustee Marie Alvarado-Gil informed the board that she has submitted an application for the State Advisory Commission on Special Education, and hopes to be able to represent the SPA community with her possible appointment.
X. 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 7:59 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
D. Padberg
Documents used during the meeting
- CHPS Bylaws 11.02.20.pdf
- 2020-Local-Plan-Part-B-Governance-El-Dorado-Charter-SELPA-Adopted-CEO-Council-10-7-20.pdf
- 2021-22-participation_agreement.pdf
- Red-lined-2021-22-Participation-Agreement.pdf
- CCSPA November Board Meeting 10.29.20.pdf
- CCSPA September Financials for Board 10.29.20.pdf