Great Valley Academy

Call to Order

Mr. Coe called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm

Pledge of Allegiance

Mr. Coe welcomed everyone and led the Pledge of Allegiance

Communications

Welcome

Reading of the Mission and Vision Statements

Mr. Howell read the GVA Mission and Vision Statements.

Written Communication

There was no written communication.

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.

There was no public participation.

Reports

Director of Ed Services and Innovation Report

Mr. Howell introduced the collaborative committee system to the Board.  The Executive Team devised 8 priority committees along with space for staff to add 2 additional committees that are important to them.  

Chief Operating Officer's Report

Mrs. Meeks spoke about attending the ACSA Womens Conference in Southern California and said that she was very impressed with the content.  The program was quality material and there are resources available that can be implemented immediately.    She also reported that the Williams inspections on the facilities were final and review on both campuses 100% A+

Attendance

Superintendent/CEO Report

Mr. Anderson talked about the value of ACSA seminars.  He reported on the new SMARTtime program and reported that there are 220 students per campus using the program.  He also updated the Board on the Mental Health Team reporting that it is  now fully staffed, systems are in place in place and students are being served.  

Board Member Reports

Mr. Coe was on campus for Crazy Hair Day and was impressed with staff and students.  

Action Items

Approval of Agenda and Order of Agenda

Approval of Consent Agenda

Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of August 28, 2023

Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of September 7, 2023

Ratify 2023-2024 Title I Application for funding

Approval of [Revised] Classified Salary Schedule

Information and Discussion

Monthly Financials

Mrs. Meeks presented the monthly financial reports.

Board Governance upcoming meetings

Mr. Gianelli has joined the Board Governance Committee.  There will be a meeting scheduled regarding Superintendent progress/evaluation as well as another regarding Board Development. 

Parking Lot Update

We are on target for construction next summer (2024).  13 weeks is the projected project time.  Our Salida use permit process is the planning process.  We will be bringing the Frontage Road up to code and we will do the same to Modesto Christian frontage road.  After that our financial requirements will be done.  We have verbal approval from public works.   Application will be submitted by the end of this month.  

Board Workshop- Finance 101

Mrs. Meeks presented Finance 101 presentation to the Board.

Board Requests

None

Future Agenda Items

Next Regular Board Meeting- October 30, 2023 5:30 pm

Homeschool- 1209 Woodrow Ave. Modesto CA SUITE A4

Satellite Location- Salida Campus 5901 Sisk Rd. Modesto CA

Adjournment of Regular Session

The meeting was adjourned at  7:11 pm and the Board moved into Closed Session.

Closed Session

Closed session called to order at 7:15 pm

Student Attendance, Discipline and/or Disenrollment

Pending or Possible Litigation

Superintendent Evaluation

Return to Open Session

The meeting returned to open session at 7:38 pm 

Information and Discussion Regarding Closed Session

Report out on action in closed session on Student Attendance, Discipline and/or Disenrollment

No action taken in Closed Session

Report out on action in closed session on Pending or Possible Litigation

No action taken in Closed Session

Report out on action in closed session on Superintendent Evaluation

No action taken in Closed Session

Final Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 pm