Yosemite Valley Charter School

May
09

Board Meeting

3610 E. Ashlan Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726

Monday, May 8 2023

5:15pm - 7:00pm PDT

Agenda

  1. Opening Items
    5 mins
    5:15 pm PDT
    1. Record Attendance
    2. Call the Meeting to Order
    3. Flag Salute
    4. Discussion & Potential Action on the Approval of the Agenda
    5. Public Comment
    6. Discussion & Potential Action to Approve the March 2, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
  2. Finance
    5:20 pm
    1. Discussion & Potential Action on the March 2023 Financial Report
      10 mins
      Jim Surmeian profile image
      5:20 pm
    2. Discussion & Potential Action on the Superintendent & Deputy Director Divvy Expenses
      5 mins
      Steph Johnson profile image
      Dr. Laurie Goodman profile image
      5:30 pm
    3. Discussion & Potential Action on the Classified Hourly Rate & Number of Work Days
      10 mins
      Steph Johnson profile image
      5:35 pm
    4. Discussion & Potential Action on the Gifts, Grants, & Bequests/Donations Policy
      5 mins
      Steph Johnson profile image
      5:45 pm

      Board Policy No. 3290

  3. Academic Excellence
    5:50 pm
    1. Public Hearing of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) & Budget Overview for Parents (BOP)
      10 mins
      Dr. Damien Phillips profile image
      5:50 pm
    2. Public Hearing of the Arts, Music, & Instructional Materials Block Grant Plan
      10 mins
      Dr. Damien Phillips profile image
      6:00 pm
    3. Discussion of the Prop 28 Arts Plan
      5 mins
      Dr. Laurie Goodman profile image
      6:10 pm

      Informational

  4. Operations
    6:15 pm
    1. Discussion & Potential Action on the 2023-2024 Vendor Agreement
      5 mins
      Steph Johnson profile image
      6:15 pm
    2. Discussion & Potential Action on the Updated Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP)
      5 mins
      Dr. Damien Phillips profile image
      6:20 pm

      Board Policy No. 1312

  5. Governance
    6:35 pm
    1. Presentation & Discussion of the Board Metrics Report - May 2023
      5 mins
      Steph Johnson profile image
      6:35 pm
    2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Superintendent - Closed Session
      15 mins
      6:40 pm
    3. Report Out of any Action Taken During Closed Session
      5 mins
      Dr. Larry Jarocki profile image
      6:55 pm
  6. Closing Items
    1. Board of Director Comments & Request
    2. Announcement of the Next Scheduled Board Meeting
      1. Regular: June 22, 2023 at 5:15 PM
    3. Adjourn Meeting
  7. Meeting Notes
    1. Public Comment Rules: Members of the public may address the Board on agenda or non-agenda items through the teleconference platform, Zoom. Zoom does not require the members of the public to have an account or login. Please either utilize the chat option to communicate to the administrative team of your desire to address the Board or simply communicate orally your desire to address the Board when the Board asks for public comments. Speakers may be called in the order requests are received. Comments are limited to 2 minutes each, with no more than 15 minutes per single topic. If a member of the public utilizes a translator to address the Board, those individuals are allotted 4 minutes each. If the Board utilizes simultaneous translation equipment in a manner that allows the Board to hear the translated public testimony simultaneously, those individuals are allotted 2 minutes each. By law, the Board is allowed to take action only on items on the agenda. The Board may, at its discretion, refer a matter to school staff or calendar the issue for future discussion.
    2. Note: The Governing Board encourages those with disabilities to participate fully in the public meeting process. If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the public meeting, please contact the Governing Board Office at (562) 758-0511 at least 48 hours before the scheduled board meeting so every reasonable effort can be made to accommodate you. (Government Code § 54954.2; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, § 202 (42 U.S.C. § 1213)
    3. Note: Times listed on the agenda are estimates only and do not represent the actual time each agenda item will take place during the Board meeting. Similarly, the length of time noted for each of the agenda items also represents estimated duration, and not the actual length of time allocated for each.

Minutes Tab

Record Attendance

Directors Present:
Dr. Larry Jarocki (in person), Jonna Durst (in person), Dr. Angela Tos (in person), & Jennifer McQueen (remote)

Directors Absent: 
None

Guests Present:
Stephanie Johnson (remote), Maria Thoeni (remote), Michelene Fitzgerald (remote), Dr. Damien Phillips (in person), Anna Wilkinson (remote), Dr. Steven James (in person), Lorraine Sewell (remote), Amy Friesen (remote), Rhonda Duerken (remote) & Kimmi Buzzard (remote)


Opening Items

Call the Meeting to Order

Dr. Larry Jarocki called the meeting of the board of directors of Yosemite Valley Charter School to order on Monday, March 8, 2023 at 5:15 PM.


Flag Salute

Dr. Larry Jarocki led the Flag Salute.


Discussion & Potential Action on the Approval of the Agenda

Carrie Stumpfhauser made a motion to approve the board meeting agenda.

Jonna Durst seconded the motion.
The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Public Comment

None


Discussion & Potential Action to Approve the March 2, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes

Jonna Durst made a motion to approve the board meeting minutes from March 2, 2023.

Carrie Stumpfhauser seconded the motion.
The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Finance

Discussion & Potential Action on the March 2023 Financial Report

Jim Surmeian presented the school's March 2023 Financial Report noting there is one error on the notation regarding the Funding Determination.


Dr. Angela Tos made a motion to approve the March 2023 Financial Report with the condition of removing the Funding Determination.
Carrie Stumpfhauser seconded the motion.
The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Discussion & Potential Action on the Superintendent & Deputy Director Divvy Expenses

Dr. Laurie Goodman shared that there were no Divvy expenditures to report from March 2023.


Discussion & Potential Action on the Classified Hourly Rate & Number of Work Days

Dr. Damien Phillips presented the 215 Day Classified Calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. The 230 Day Classified Calendar for the 2023-2024 school year noting which days are work days.

Dr. Damien Phillips explained the rationale for the Classified Salary proposal.

Carrie Stumpfhauser made a motion to approve the hourly rate and number of work days.
Jonna Durst seconded the motion.
The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Discussion & Potential Action on the Gifts, Grants, & Bequests/Donations Policy

Board Policy No. 3290

Jonna Durst made a motion to approve the Gifts, Grants, & Bequests/Donations Policy.
Dr. Angela Tos seconded the motion.
The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Academic Excellence

Public Hearing of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) & Budget Overview for Parents (BOP)

Dr. Laurie Goodman provided an introduction to the LCAP & BOP.


Carrie Stumphauser made a motion to open the Public Hearing at 5:35 pm.
Dr. Angela Tos seconded the motion.
The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Public Comment:
- Carrie Stumpfhauser asked what the school staff feels are areas to highlight:
- Dr. Goodman shared: New Family Onboarding (Anna Wilkinson), Community Engagement (Michelene Fitzgerald) and focuses on Special Education (Dr. Steven James) and drop out rates.

Dr. Angela Tos made a motion to close the Public Hearing at 5:40 pm.
Jonna Durst seconded the motion.
The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Public Hearing of the Arts, Music, & Instructional Materials Block Grant Plan

Dr. Damien Phillips provided the Board with an update on the status of the Arts, Music, & Instructional Materials Block Grant Plan including funding from the state.


Jonna Durst asked what the grant funds will be used for. Michelene Fitzgerald shared that the 10 new Community Arts Educators will be hosting online and in person including Arts Adventure Days, Middle School & High School Hangouts (drop off option), and field trips. 

Jonna Durst motioned to open the Public Hearing at 5:45 pm.
Carrie Stumpfhauser seconded the motion.
The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Public Comment:
- Michelene Fitzgerald noted that stakeholder feedback was sought at this month's School Council Meeting.
- Carrie Stumpfhauser asked if there would be an idea to bring students together for a school choir, band, etc. Michelene shared that the school will be working hard to work out participation, equal opportunities, and logistics.
- Carrie Stumpfhauser shared that her local co-op did an Open House with art and other student displays. Michelene Fitzgerald shared that the schools will be doing end of year and possibly end of semester showcase to feature accomplishments.
- Jennifer McQueen shared that from the parent's perspective it is important to consider equity of opportunities in all areas included those not 

Carrie Stumpfhauser motioned to open the Public Hearing at 5:57 pm.
Jonna Durst seconded the motion.
The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Discussion of the Prop 28 Arts Plan

Informational

Dr. Damien Phillips shared the initial Prop 28 Arts Plan.


Operations

Discussion & Potential Action on the 2023-2024 Vendor Agreement

D.r Laurie Goodman featured the revisions to the 2023-2024 Vendor Agreement.

Dr. Angela Tos made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 Vendor Agreement.
Jonna Durst seconded the motion.
The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Discussion & Potential Action on the Updated Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP)

Board Policy No. 1312

Dr. Damien Phillips shared the updated UCP.

Carrie Stumpfhauser made a motion to approve the updated UCP.
 Jonna Durst seconded the motion.
The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Discussion & Potential Action on Back Office Provider Bids


Dr. Angela Tos made a motion to approve Absolute Charter Group.
Carrie Stumpfhauser seconded the motion.
The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Governance

Presentation & Discussion of the Board Metrics Report - May 2023

Carrie Stumpfhauser asked for more information about enrollment for 2023-2024. Dr. Laurie Goodman shared that though the Open Enrollment window has closed, there are still spots open on the Waitlist.


No requests for presentations on the content were made.
 

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Superintendent - Closed Session

Dr. Tos motioned to open Closed Session at 6:14 pm.

Carrie seconded the motion.
The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Report Out of any Action Taken During Closed Session

The Board did not take action during closed session, but did share that they would be continuing the Administrative Review process with a goal to complete it at the June Board Meeting.


Closing Items

Board of Director Comments & Request

No specific Board Request were made at this time.


Announcement of the Next Scheduled Board Meeting

Regular: June 22, 2023 at 5:15 PM


Dr. Larry Jarocki announced the next Regular Board Meeting will be held on June 22, 2023 at 5:15 pm.

Adjourn Meeting

Carrie Stumpfhauser made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 pm.

Jonna Durst seconded the motion.
The Board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.  

Meeting Notes

Public Comment Rules: Members of the public may address the Board on agenda or non-agenda items through the teleconference platform, Zoom. Zoom does not require the members of the public to have an account or login. Please either utilize the chat option to communicate to the administrative team of your desire to address the Board or simply communicate orally your desire to address the Board when the Board asks for public comments. Speakers may be called in the order requests are received. Comments are limited to 2 minutes each, with no more than 15 minutes per single topic. If a member of the public utilizes a translator to address the Board, those individuals are allotted 4 minutes each. If the Board utilizes simultaneous translation equipment in a manner that allows the Board to hear the translated public testimony simultaneously, those individuals are allotted 2 minutes each. By law, the Board is allowed to take action only on items on the agenda. The Board may, at its discretion, refer a matter to school staff or calendar the issue for future discussion.

Note: The Governing Board encourages those with disabilities to participate fully in the public meeting process. If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the public meeting, please contact the Governing Board Office at (562) 758-0511 at least 48 hours before the scheduled board meeting so every reasonable effort can be made to accommodate you. (Government Code § 54954.2; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, § 202 (42 U.S.C. § 1213)

Note: Times listed on the agenda are estimates only and do not represent the actual time each agenda item will take place during the Board meeting. Similarly, the length of time noted for each of the agenda items also represents estimated duration, and not the actual length of time allocated for each.

Attendance

Members

Name Attendance

Kimmi Buzzard

Rhonda Duerksen

Jonna Durst

Anahi Garrett

Dr. Laurie Goodman

Dr. Steven James

Dr. Larry Jarocki

Steph Johnson

Jennifer McQueen

Dr. Damien Phillips

Jenny Plumb

Angelica Robles

Carrie Stumpfhauser

Jim Surmeian

Maria Thoeni

Dr. Angela Tos

Guest Members

Name Attendance

Michelene Fitzgerald

Amy Friensen

Lorraine Sewell

Yolanda Vazquez

Denise Voth

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