I. OFFICIAL OPENING OF MEETING A. Call to Order-6:05 pm B. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mia Teruya C. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum: Ron Bauer, Mia Teruya, Renee Cuthbert, Vince Olin and Nora Aidukas. Barbara Sipes and Kerry Kallman Absent. II. OPEN SESSION A. Approval of the Agenda-Vince Olin moved to approve, Seconded by Ron Bauer, motion carried 5-0. B. Core Values-Board read Core Values cards (HEART) C. Brown Act Information- Mia Teruya explained Brown Act to audience. D. Correspondence- None E. Comments from the: 1. President-Mia Teruya-Thank teachers, staff and parents for all their hard work this year as the year is winding down. 2. Executive Director-See Attached 3. Teachers- Gurminder Turner-Students started Smarter Balanced Testing; there have been several class plays and big field trips. Teachers are getting ready for open house. This is a busy time of year. 4. MCN- Gina Spivey (MCN)- Winding down and done with programs for the year. Last general assembly meeting will be at Open House. MCN was able to purchase 3 smart tables, 16 ipad chargers and 24 additional ipads. MCN is working on having these items stamped to show that they have been purchased by the MCN and we re working on having a demonstration of the technology at the Open House meeting. The will be a teacher appreciation lunch this week. 5. Performance-None 6. Public- None 7. Individual Board Members-Nora Aidukas-Apologize for not being at the meeting last month. 8. VCOE Charter Authorizer Richard Urias III. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Curriculum-(Kristen Walker) Still working with Benny and curriculum reps on the math pilot for next year. We are working on forming a report card committee to create a standards-based report card for next year. Teachers will meet over the summer and are asking for a possible stipend for the extra summer hours. Curriculum meeting is next week. B- Finance. 2. Finance- Ron Bauer: Will reconvene next Tuesday. Looking at funding for instructional aides, teacher compensation, PE specialist, web master, conference funding, adjusting the salary schedule, etc. 3. Technology-(Gavin Taylor) Apple business team met with the committee so that we can start managing the system. We are making sure new products will integrate in a streamlined manner. Looking to use MCN and EL supplemental funding for Smart Tables, charging carts and ipads. MCN will have logo etched into the back to show the MCN has donated the items. MATES
Messenger has an ad for next technology meeting and parents can email ideas to Gavin and we will look into researching. Hoping for parent feedback. Sally put out questionnaire to the staff as to what the technology will be used for in the future. 4. Vision/Core Values-None 5. Safety- None 6. Expansion-None 7. Recruitment (Brenda Priske) All call will come home to the kids encouraging their parents to vote. Will be a free dress incentive and extra recess incentive for participation. 8. PAC-None IV. CONSENT ITEMS All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered by the Board to be routine and which the Board in one motion in the form listed below will approve. Unless specifically requested by a Board member of these items prior to the Board vote on them. Ron Bauer moved to approve the consent items, seconded by Vince. Motion carried 4-0. Nora Aidukas recused herself. A. Approval of from April 20, 2015 Regular Board Meeting. B. Approval of Purchase Orders dated April 1, 2015 through March 30, 2015 (Report ReqPay11a) C. Approval of Checks dated April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015 (ReqPay12a) D. Approval of Financial report through April 1, 2015 (Report fiscal13a) E. Approval of Receipt Detail dated April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015. (ReportAR06a) V. ACTION ITEMS Each item requires a motion for approval. A. Ron moved to approve the 2015-16 agreement between the YMCA and Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School. Discussion: Minimum wage is going up, so prices are increasing. YMCA will donate an auction Item. Seconded by Renee, motion carried 5-0. B. Ron moved to approve the MATES Volunteer Policy. Seconded by Nora. With changes regarding TB Policy 4.6.1 and 4.6.2. Motion carried 5-0. C. Renee moved to approve the 2013 Annual Tax Exempt Returns. 1. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990) 2. California Exempt Organization Annual Information Return (Form 199) Seconded by Vince, motion carried 5-0. D. Ron moved to approve Student Assessment System Pricing Breaking down 2015-2018. Seconded by Vince. Discussion: Rebecca and Sally evaluated programs at the county. EADMS has been adopted by the county. It allows teachers to create benchmark assessments and create tests that mirror the SBAC test. Students can take the tests online or paper/pencil. This program helps teachers identify areas of need and enrichment. Comparable to the cost of Datawise. Motion carried 5-0. E. Ron moved to approve the summer cleaning contract from Exclusive Cleaning Concepts, Inc. in the amount of $8425.00. Seconded by Vince, motion carried 5-0.
VI. VII. VIII. IX. DISCUSSION AND INFORMATION ITEMS None CLOSED SESSION A. Public Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code 54957. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Motion carried 5-0 to approve the performance review document for the Executive Director. ADJOURNMENT 6:45 pm