Great Valley Academy
Board Meeting
MODESTO CAMPUS- 1209 Woodrow Ave., Suite A4 Modesto CA
Monday, July 31 2023
5:30pm - 7:00pm PDT
Agenda
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Call to Order5:30 pm PDT
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Attendance
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Welcome
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Communications
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Written Communication
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Public Participation
Non-agenda items: no individual presentation shall be for more than three (3) minutes and the total time for this purpose shall not exceed fifteen (15) minutes. Ordinarily, board members will not respond to presentations and no action can be taken. However, the board may give direction to staff following a presentation.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request, Great Valley Academy ("GVA") may furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require appropriate alternative modification of the agenda in order to participate in Board meetings are invited to contact the GVA main office in person or by calling 209-576-2283.
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Reports
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Action Items
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Approval of Agenda and Order of Agenda
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Consent Agenda
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Information and Discussion
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Salida Parking Lot
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Future Agenda Items
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Next Regular Board Meeting- August 28, 2023 5:30 pm
SALIDA CAMPUS- 5901 Sisk Rd., Modesto CA
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Adjournment of Regular Session
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Closed Session
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Student Attendance, Discipline and/or Disenrollment
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Return to Open Session
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Information and Discussion
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Report out on action in closed session on Student Attendance, Discipline and/or Disenrollment
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Final Adjournment
Minutes Tab
Great Valley Academy
1509 Woodrow Ave., Suite A4 Modesto CA
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:37 p.m.
Attendance
Attendance
Members
Present: Tom Anderson, Kelli Rupe, Marisa Meeks, Yolanda Meraz, Jeremy Coe, Julissa Villanueva, Mary Pedraza
Guests
Present: Leah Silvestre Franklin
Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Coe welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Reading of the Mission and Vision Statements
Jeremy Coe read the Vision and Mission Statements
Communications
None
Written Communication
None
Public Participation
Non-agenda items: no individual presentation shall be for more than three (3) minutes and the total time for this purpose shall not exceed fifteen (15) minutes. Ordinarily, board members will not respond to presentations and no action can be taken. However, the board may give direction to staff following a presentation.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request, Great Valley Academy ("GVA") may furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require appropriate alternative modification of the agenda in order to participate in Board meetings are invited to contact the GVA main office in person or by calling 209-576-2283.
Reports
Chief Operating Officer's Report
Mrs. Meeks presented her report to the Board. She hilighted the start of the ELOP Program and the hard work that Joy Kerr-Owens and her team have put into it. She discussed the significant changes that have been made to the Student Handbooks.. She also gave an overview of our all campus meeting to take pace on August 3rd. This is the meeting that kicks off the year. We will be discussing TK as well as having Megan Kubichek talk about next years mental health options. She also gave updates on things that were happening over the summer such as the four new offices in Salida being completed, the completion of the sensory playground in Salida as well as the installation of the new PA system in Modesto.
Superintendent/CEO's Report
Mr. Anderson presented his report to the Board. He reported on new budget/trailer bills and spoke about the higher standards in place to get a charter renewal. He also noted that we received an additional 1-year extension on our renewal (2028).
Action Items
Approval of Agenda and Order of Agenda
Voting
Member Votes Yes (4)
Yolanda Meraz, Jeremy Coe, Julissa Villanueva, Mary Pedraza
Consent Agenda
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of June 21, 2023
Voting
Member Votes Yes (4)
Yolanda Meraz, Jeremy Coe, Julissa Villanueva, Mary Pedraza
Approval of 2023/2024 Student/Parent Handbook
Voting
Member Votes Yes (4)
Yolanda Meraz, Jeremy Coe, Julissa Villanueva, Mary Pedraza
Approval of 2023/2024 GVA Employee Handbook
Voting
Member Votes Yes (4)
Yolanda Meraz, Jeremy Coe, Julissa Villanueva, Mary Pedraza
Approval of 2023-24 Classified Staff Salary Scale- Revised
Voting
Member Votes Yes (4)
Yolanda Meraz, Jeremy Coe, Julissa Villanueva, Mary Pedraza
Information and Discussion
Monthly Financials
Both campuses added over 2 million to their reserves.
Salida Parking Lot
Tom Anderson and Leah Silvestre Franklin gave an update on the Salida parking lot progression.
Future Agenda Items
Next Regular Board Meeting- August 28, 2023 5:30 pm
SALIDA CAMPUS- 5901 Sisk Rd., Modesto CA
Adjournment of Regular Session
The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
Closed Session
No Closed Session
Attendance
Members
Name | Attendance |
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Tom Anderson |
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Jeremy Coe |
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Russell Howell |
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Joy Kerr-Owens |
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Marisa Meeks |
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Yolanda Meraz |
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Mary Pedraza |
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Kelli Rupe |
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Julissa Villanueva |
Guest Members
Name | Attendance |
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Mike Gianelli |
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Leah Silvestre Franklin |
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