Post date: Feb 03, 2014 6:40:35 PM
Members Present:
Cathy Aguilar, Ana Bello, Janet Burton, Richard McAndrew, Gabriela Rendon, Anne Scott, and David Yeager
Members Absent:
None
Staff Members Present:
Leslie Dahab
Sandra Morgan
Guests:
Susan Portillo-Roche
Board Clerk:
Carol Hill
I.Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:34pm.
II.Approval of the Agenda
Burton motioned to approve the agenda. Rendon seconded.
In Favor: Aguilar, Bello, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
III.Public Comment
Any person may address the Board concerning any item on the agenda and may, at the discretion of the Board, be granted five (5) minutes to make a presentation to the Board at the time a specific item is under discussion. Prior to the opening of the meeting, this form should be completed and given to the Chairperson of the Board. Additional time may be granted if circumstances permit. The total time per agenda item devoted to presentations to the Board shall be determined based on the number of speakers wishing to address the board. However, this time will not exceed one-half (1/2) hour unless additional time is granted by the Board. All presentations shall be heard by the Board prior to the formal discussion of the agenda topic under consideration.
IV.Closed Session pursuant to Ralph M. Brown Act section 54956 and 54957
i. Section 54957 – Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
Public Employee (Full-time Teacher) Appeal of Discipline/Dismissal/Release
V.Academic Oversight – Discussion/Action
a. Elementary Art update
Tabled until February 26th.
b. Middle School Update
Portillo-Roche gave the Board an update regarding Middle School.
VI.Approval Of Board Meeting Minutes
a. November 27th Board Meeting Minutes – Draft
Burton motioned to approve the November 27th Board Meeting Minutes – Draft with noted changes.
McAndrew seconded.
In Favor: Aguilar, Bello, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
b. December 4th Board Meeting Minutes – Draft
Burton motioned to approve the November 27th Board Meeting Minutes – Draft with noted changes.
McAndrew seconded.
In Favor: Aguilar, Bello, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
c. January 8th Board Meeting Minutes – Draft
Burton motioned to approve the November 27th Board Meeting Minutes – Draft with noted changes.
McAndrew seconded.
In Favor: Aguilar, Bello, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
VII.Business Oversight – Discussion/Action
a. Annual Budget to Actuals – 2012 12 31
Burton motioned to approve the Annual Budget to Actuals – 2012 12 31. McAndrew seconded.
In Favor: Aguilar, Bello, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
b. Profit and Loss YTD Budget to Actuals – 2012 12 31
Burton motioned to approve the Annual Budget to Actuals – 2012 12 31. McAndrew seconded.
In Favor: Aguilar, Bello, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
c. Working Budget 2012-2013
Morgan shared the Working Budget 2012-2013 with the Board.
d. 2011-12 Annual Audit – Final
Scott motioned to approve the 2011-12 Annual Audit – Final. Burton seconded.
In Favor: Aguilar, Bello, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
e. Cash Flow thru January 15, 2013
Burton motioned to approve the Cash Flow thru January 15. 2013. McAndrew seconded.
In Favor: Aguilar, Bello, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
f. CCSA Academic Accountability Report Card
Dahab shared the CCSA Academic Accountability Report Card with the Board.
g. Charter Contract 2009-2014 – Review
Board was instructed to read the Board By-Laws and bring back questions in February.
h. Parent Compact
The Board was given a copy of the Parent Compact.
i. Progressive Discipline Policy – First Read
McAndrew motioned to approve a pilot of the Progressive Discipline Policy during the Middle School Conferences. Aguilar seconded.
In Favor: Aguilar, Bello, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: Scott
j. Uniform Violation Policy – First Read
The Board read the Dress Code Violation Policy – First Read.
k. Classroom Visitation Policy – Second Read
Burton motioned to approve the Classroom Visitation Policy – Second Read. Scott seconded.
In Favor: Aguilar, Bello, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
l. Director Evaluation
VIII.Academic Oversight/Director Information
a. Director Update
Dahab shared her Director Update with the Board.
IX.Consent Calendar
a. Check Registry for November/December 2012
Burton motioned to approve the Check Registry for November/December 2012. Scott seconded.
In Favor: Aguilar, Bello, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
~ Into Closed Session at 9:13pm~
X.Closed Session pursuant to Ralph M. Brown Act sections 54946 and 54957
i. Section 54956.9 – Potential Litigation (one case)
ii. Section 54957.6 – Conference with Labor Negotiators.
Agency Negotiator: David Yeager
Employee Organization: DCTA
iii. Section 54957 (b)(1) – Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: Director
~Back Into Open Session at 9:34pm~
XI. Report Out of Actions Taken in Closed Session
Nothing to report out of closed session.
XII. Roundtable – Reports by Board Members on their activities and requests for future agenda items.
XIII. Summary of Actions from Meeting
Ø Bring back the Progressive Discipline Policy
Ø Bring back the Dress Code Violation Policy
Ø Board to bring back questions after reading all Board By-Laws
Ø Have Director and Instructional Leader job descriptions on next agenda
XIV.Adjournment
Burton motioned to adjourn at 10:06pm. Rendon seconded.
In Favor: Aguilar, Bello, Burton, Rendon, Scott, and Yeager
Opposed: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None