May 20, 2014

Post date: May 01, 2015 7:48:0 PM

Members Present:

Cathy Aguilar, Janet Burton, Richard McAndrew, Gabby Rendon, and Anne Scott (after 4:38)

Members Absent:

None

Guests:

Joanie Riegel

Chris Wright - ExED

Staff Members Present:

Dawna Halama

Tim Simmons

Board Clerk:

Carol Hill

I.                Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 4:35pm

II.              Approval of the Agenda

Burton motioned to approve the agenda.  Aguilar seconded.

In Favor: Aguilar, Burton, McAndrew, and Rendon

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Scott

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.

Tanika Tyler spoke to the Board regarding a non-agenda item.

IV.           Business Oversight – Discussion/Action

a.    School Leadership Council (SLC) Update

Riegel updated the Board on what School Leadership Council (SLC) has been doing.

b.    Charter Renewal Changes (action)

Scott motioned to approve the Charter Renewal Changes.  Burton seconded.

In Favor: Aguilar, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, and Scott

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

c.    2013-14 Budget Update

Chris Wright reported out on the 2013-14 Budget Update.

1)    Darnall March 14 Financial Dashboard

2)    Financial Analysis Darnall March 14

3)    Darnall March 14 Monthly Financial Reports

d.    2014-2015 ExED Contract Information

Chris Wright shared with the Board the 2014-15 ExED Contract Information.

e.    Fiscal Policy Revision Update

Fiscal Policy is still being updated. Will bring back to the next meeting.

f.      2014-2015 Budget Development (action)

Special Meeting will be held on June 10th for the 2014-15 Budget Development.  The regularly scheduled meeting will be changed to June 24th.

g.    LCAP Draft Update

Simmons updated the Board that surveys have been given to parents to complete.

h.    i21 Funding Update

Simmons updated the Board on the i21 Funding.

i.      Associate Director of Communication & Ops Update

Candidate has accepted the position of Associate Director of Communication & Operations and will be here all Friday’s in June.  The official start date is July  1st.

j.      DCTA Negotiations Public Hearing - Staff Initial Proposal for Negotiations (action)

Scott motioned to accept the Staff Initial Proposal for Negotiations.  Rendon seconded.

In Favor: McAndrew, Rendon, and Scott

Opposed: None

Abstained: Aguilar and Burton

Absent: None

k.    DCTA Negotiations Public Hearing - DCTA Initial Proposal for Negotiations (action)

Scott motioned to accept the DCTA Initial Proposal for Negotiations.  Rendon seconded.

In Favor: McAndrew, Rendon, and Scott

Opposed: None

Abstained: Aguilar and Burton

Absent: None

V.             Academic Oversight/Leadership Team Information – Discussion/Action

a.    Math Adoption Update

Halama updated the Board on the Math Adoption. 

b.    Choose Your Future/Aztec Connection, field trip plan, fundraising plan

Simmons shared Choose Your Future/Aztec Connection, field trip plan, fundraising plan with the Board.

VI.           Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

a.    April 22, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes – Draft

Scott motioned to approve April 22, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes – Draft with noted changes.  Rendon seconded.

In Favor: Aguilar, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, and Scott

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None

VII.          Roundtable – Reports by Board Members on their activities and requests for future agenda items.

VIII.        Summary of Actions from Meeting

IX.           Adjournment

Burton motioned to adjourn at 7:17pm.  Rendon seconded.

In Favor: Aguilar, Burton, McAndrew, Rendon, and Scott

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: None