Encore JR/SR High School
Minutes
Regular Encore Board of Directors Meeting - April 22, 2024
Date and Time
Monday April 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Location
Encore High School
16955 Lemon Street
Hesperia CA 92345
All public comment, both on agenda items and non-agenda items within the jurisdiction of the Board, should be provided during the agenda item titled, “Public Comment.” Members of the public who wish to comment during the Board meeting may fill out a public comment card. Individual comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per agenda item and one three (3) minute period to address an item not on the agenda. If an interpreter is needed for comments, they will be translated to English and the time limit shall be six (6) minutes per person per agenda item. The Board limits the total time for public comment to thirty minutes, and may extend this time at its sole discretion. The Board reserves the right to mute or remove a participant from the meeting if the participant unreasonably disrupts the Board meeting after being warned by the Board Chair or designee that they are disrupting the meeting.
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.
Directors Present
C. Sutton, I. Rapier, K. Lutz, R. Magana
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
P. Alaimalo, S. Adriaan, S. Bow (remote), S. Del Sole
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approval of the Agenda
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sutton |
Aye
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| R. Magana |
Aye
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| I. Rapier |
Aye
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| K. Lutz |
Aye
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E.
Board Member Comments
No comments from the board
II. Consent Items
A.
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Lutz |
Aye
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| I. Rapier |
Aye
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| R. Magana |
Aye
|
| C. Sutton |
Aye
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| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sutton |
Aye
|
| R. Magana |
Aye
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| K. Lutz |
Aye
|
| I. Rapier |
Aye
|
B.
Personnel Report
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sutton |
Aye
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| K. Lutz |
Aye
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| I. Rapier |
Aye
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| R. Magana |
Aye
|
III. Items Pulled From Consent Calendar
A.
Items Pulled From Consent Calendar
No items pulled.
IV. Staff Reports
A.
Executive Director's Report
Sabrina Bow presented our current standing with the HUSD MOU.
Kenneth Lutz asked if we would receive an update for any changes that we are in good standing with. Sabrina Bow confirmed that we would, but it may take until June or July for the full sign-off.
Chandale Sutton asked about what our expected time frame is for the items that require additional information. Sabrina Bow stated they would be done in the next week or two.
B.
Principal's Report
St. Claire Adriaan discussed State Testing, Coffee with the Principal and concerns raised at this meeting, and Department Head meeting. College acceptances are at 14 students, over 20 states with a scholarship total of $2.345 million. Ian Rapier asked how many seniors that we have graduating this year. St. Claire stated there are 86 at this time.
C.
Staff Liaison Report
Sandi Del Sole discussed our final production of Mary Poppins and the success of selling out. Staff has prepared for State Testing. End of the year activities are scheduled. Encore was invited to perform at the fair. We are working on putting together three shows at the fair with Ambassadors, Street Band and Jazz Band. We also have a student singing the National Anthem.
V. Budget and Finance
A.
Approval of March 2024 Financials
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Magana |
Aye
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| K. Lutz |
Aye
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| C. Sutton |
Aye
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| I. Rapier |
Aye
|
B.
Expense Reimbursement to CEO/Executive Director
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Magana |
Aye
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| C. Sutton |
Aye
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| I. Rapier |
Aye
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| K. Lutz |
Aye
|
VI. Curriculum and Instruction
A.
Approval of Victor Valley College MOU College and Careers Access Pathways (CCAP) Partnership Agreement 2024-27
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sutton |
Aye
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| R. Magana |
Aye
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| I. Rapier |
Aye
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| K. Lutz |
Aye
|
VII. Operations
A.
Presentation of 2024-25 Insurance Renewals
Craig Myers of IMA discussed the increase in insurance rates and a new insurance carrier. Hanover Insurance is leaving California and will no longer be insuring Charter School. The goal is to find a new insurance carrier. The percentage increase is projected at 15%, not lower than 10%.
B.
Approval of 24-25 Measure Education Consulting Services Contract
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Lutz |
Aye
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| C. Sutton |
Aye
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| R. Magana |
Aye
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| I. Rapier |
Aye
|
VIII. Adjourn to Closed Session
A.
Reconvene from closed session
Board reconvened at 10:17pm.
During closed session, the board took action to close an investigation that was previously presented to the board. The motion was made by Kenneth Lutz and seconded by Ian Rapier. Unanimous vote. Kenneth Lutz- yes, Ian Rapier-yes, Reyna Magana- yes, Chandale Sutton-yes.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| I. Rapier |
Aye
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| K. Lutz |
Aye
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| R. Magana |
Aye
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| C. Sutton |
Aye
|
- Minutes for Regular Encore Board of Directors Meeting- April 10, 2024 on April 10, 2024.pdf
- Personnel Report BOARD MEETING 2024-04-22.pdf
- Staff Liaison Report for 04-21-2024.pdf
- Mar '24 Encore Financial Report.pdf
- EE reimbursment Sabrina Bow (April 2, 2024) form.pdf
- Encore CCAP MOU 2024-2027-Final v. 2.pdf
- 24-25 Measure Education Consulting Services Contract.pdf
No public comment