BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA DATE: October 8, 2015 LOCATION: TIME: 5:30 p.m. 340 Buena Vista Street, B4 Grass Valley, CA 95945 The mission of Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is to inspire students to achieve high standards, create quality work, develop quality character, and embrace lifelong learning and service through Expeditionary Learning. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Alex Ezzell, Chairman: Rachel Peña-Roos, Vice-Chairman: Linda Brown, Member: Brian Martinez, Member: Kristina M c Lean, Member: Chris Williams, Member: Michael Hughes, Member: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or on a subject within the District s jurisdiction during the public comment section of the agenda must first be recognized by the Board President. Individual speakers will be allowed three minutes to address the Board. The Board shall limit the total time for each agenda item to ten minutes. Under state law, issues brought forth under Public Comments can have no action or discussion and will be referred to the District Superintendent for any necessary follow-up action. Persons requiring disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in the meeting should contact at or Sierra Academy at shardin@sierraacademy.net. Persons wishing to request an item be added to the agenda of the next meeting must submit their request in writing. Please contact at or Sierra Academy at shardin@sierraacademy.net. Copies of agendas are available on the website at www.sierraacademy.net. 1
SIERRA ACADEMY OF EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting Date & Time: October 8, 2015 5:30 p.m. Open Session Meeting Place: 340 Buena Vista Street, Room B4, Grass Valley, CA 95945 A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting shall be brought to order by the Chairman of the Board, at p.m. ROLL CALL The Board Chairman took roll of members present: Alex Ezzell, Chairman: Present Absent Rachel Peña-Roos, Vice Chairman: Present Absent Linda Brown, Member: Present Absent Brian Martinez, Member: Present Absent Kristina M c Lean, Member: Present Absent Chris Williams, Member: Present Absent Michael Hughes, Member: Present Absent B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Shall the Board approve the Agenda Items? Motion by Second by Vote: to approve agenda C. PUBLIC COMMENT This agenda item is included for the purpose of giving anyone in attendance the opportunity to comment on a non-agenda item with the Board of Trustees. There will be a three-minute time limit per person. The audience is not to applaud nor demonstrate disapproval for the comments made. The Trustees may respond asking for clarification only. No action may be taken at this meeting on any issue raised. D. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. Shall the Board approve the minutes of the September 24, 2015 Board meeting? Motion by Second by Vote: to approve E. ACTION ITEMS F. STUDENT REPORT 2
G. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS OPEN SESSION: 1. Discussion/Action: Request to Receive Board Packets Earlier Motion by Second by Vote: to approve 2. Discussion: Charter Presentation Principal Crane will share the Presentation given at the NJUHSD Board Meeting 3. Discussion/Action: WiFi Use at Motion by Second by Vote: to approve 4. Discussion/Action: Booster Club Approval to Use Name Motion by Second by Vote: to approve 5. Discussion/Action: Insurance Coverage of Entities Using Name Motion by Second by Vote: to approve 6. Discussion/Action: Substitute Teacher Agreement Motion by Second by Vote: to approve H. REPORT FROM PRINCIPAL I. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS J. FUTURE MEETINGS Next Board Meeting will be held on November 19, 2015 at, 340 Buena Vista Street B-4, Grass Valley, CA 95945. The session will begin at 5:30 p.m. K. ADJOURNMENT 1. Shall the Board adjourn the meeting at p.m.? Motion by Second by Vote: to approve 3
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA DATE: September 24, 2015 LOCATION: TIME: 5:30 p.m. 340 Buena Vista Street, B4 Grass Valley, CA 95945 The mission of Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning is to inspire students to achieve high standards, create quality work, develop quality character, and embrace lifelong learning and service through Expeditionary Learning. BOARD OF TRUSTEES Alex Ezzell, Chairman: Rachel Peña-Roos, Vice-Chairman: Linda Brown, Member: Brian Martinez, Member: Kristina M c Lean, Member: Chris Williams, Member: Michael Hughes, Member: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or on a subject within the District s jurisdiction during the public comment section of the agenda must first be recognized by the Board President. Individual speakers will be allowed three minutes to address the Board. The Board shall limit the total time for each agenda item to ten minutes. Under state law, issues brought forth under Public Comments can have no action or discussion and will be referred to the District Superintendent for any necessary follow-up action. Persons requiring disability-related modifications or accommodations to participate in the meeting should contact at or Sierra Academy at shardin@sierraacademy.net. Persons wishing to request an item be added to the agenda of the next meeting must submit their request in writing. Please contact at or Sierra Academy at shardin@sierraacademy.net. Copies of agendas are available on the website at www.sierraacademy.net. 1
SIERRA ACADEMY OF EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting Date & Time: September 24, 2015 5:30 p.m. Open Session Meeting Place: 340 Buena Vista Street, Room B4, Grass Valley, CA 95945 A. CALL TO ORDER The meeting shall be brought to order by the Chairman of the Board, Alex at 5:32 p.m. ROLL CALL The Board Chairman took roll of members present: Alex Ezzell, Chairman: Present X Absent Rachel Peña-Roos, Vice Chairman: Present X Absent Linda Brown, Member: Present X Absent Brian Martinez, Member: Present X Absent Kristina M c Lean, Member: Present X Absent Chris Williams, Member: Present X Absent Michael Hughes, Member: Present X Absent B. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Shall the Board approve the Agenda Items? Motion by Kristina Second by Rachel Vote: All to approve C. PUBLIC COMMENT This agenda item is included for the purpose of giving anyone in attendance the opportunity to comment on a non-agenda item with the Board of Trustees. There will be a three-minute time limit per person. The audience is not to applaud nor demonstrate disapproval for the comments made. The Trustees may respond asking for clarification only. No action may be taken at this meeting on any issue raised. D. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. Shall the Board approve the minutes of the August 28, 2015 Board meeting? Motion by Brian Second by Chris Vote: All to approve 2. Shall the Board approve the minutes of the September 1, 2015 Special Board meeting? Motion by Linda Second by Kristina Vote: Alex, Brian, Linda, Kristina, Chris and Michael to approve Rachel abstained, as she was not present. E. ACTION ITEMS 2
F. STUDENT REPORT G. CONSIDERATION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA (ROLL CALL VOTE) Action: Recommendation by the administration that the following consent agenda items regarding regular business items be approved. (Any item may be removed for further discussion and separate action following consideration of remaining agenda items.) Public Comment Items to be Removed Board Discussion Motion by Brian Second by Rachel Vote: All to approve 1. Shall the Board approve following Consent Agenda item(s)? *: Roll Call Vote: Alex Ezzell, Chairman: Rachel Peña-Roos, Vice Chairman: Linda Brown, Member: Brian Martinez, Member: Kristina M c Lean, Member: Chris Williams, Member: Michael Hughes, Member: *a. Spending from July 1, 2015 July 31, 2015 (As evidenced by the Balance Sheet Detail, Actual to Budget Detail and Check Register Detail) Shall the Board approve the Spending from July 1, 2015 July 31, 2015? Roll Call Vote: Alex Ezzell, Chairman: Rachel Peña-Roos, Vice Chairman: Linda Brown, Member: Brian Martinez, Member: Kristina M c Lean, Member: Chris Williams, Member: Michael Hughes, Member: Present Aye Absent *b. Spending from August 1, 2015 August 31, 2015 (As evidenced by the Balance Sheet Detail, Actual to Budget Detail and Check Register Detail) Shall the Board approve the Spending from August 1, 2015 August 31, 2015? 3
H. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS OPEN SESSION: 1. Discussion/Action: Unaudited Actuals Motion by Brian Second by Rachel Vote: All to approve 2. Discussion/Action: Approval of Jeff Boswell s Resignation Motion by Brian Second by Kristina Vote: All to approve 3. Discussion/Action: Approval of Amy Yourd s Employment Agreement Update Motion by Brian Second by Rachel Vote: All to approve 4. Discussion/Action: Approval of Alex Petterson s Employment Agreement for Hourly Work, as Needed Motion by Alex Second by Chris Vote: All to approve 5. Discussion/Action/: Safety Plan Motion by Chris Second by Kristina Vote: All to approve Approval based on edits to Appendix page, changing BRHS to Silver Springs 6. Discussion: Special Education Funding 7. Discussion: Admin Credential Clearance Support 8. Discussion/Action: Media Viewing and Assigning Policy Motion by Alex Second by Kris Vote: All to approve Based on approving the bullets with edits 9. Discussion: Charter Renewal Process Update 10. Discussion/Action: Approval of Booster Club Bylaws Presented by Chris Williams Motion by Second by Vote: to approve No motion was made. 4
11. Resolution to use 2015-16 EPA Funds for Teacher s Salaries Roll Call Vote: Alex Ezzell, Chairman: Rachel Peña-Roos, Vice Chairman: Linda Brown, Member: Brian Martinez, Member: Kristina M c Lean, Member: Chris Williams, Member: Michael Hughes, Member: Present _ Aye Absent I. REPORT FROM PRINCIPAL J. REPORTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS K. FUTURE MEETINGS Next Board Meeting will be held on October 8, 2015 at, 340 Buena Vista Street B-4, Grass Valley, CA 95945. The session will begin at 7:00 p.m. L. ADJOURNMENT 1. Shall the Board adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m.? Motion by Rachel Second by Brian Vote: All to approve 5
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Insure Your PTO/Booster And Ensure the Success of Your Programs To qualify for coverage with our program, potential insured s are defined as: education and school related Associations operating as Parent Teacher Associations, Parent Teacher Organizations, Booster Clubs, or other foundations or approved non-profit Organizations and established to solely to support educational and school activities. In additional, to be an acceptable risk, such PTA, PTO, Booster Club, or other non-profit Foundation or Organization must: (i) be formed exclusively for educational and school related purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (3) of the Internal Revenue Code;; (ii) be non-commercial, non sectarian, and non-partisan;; and (iii) work directly with the applicable schools to provide quality education, promote the health and welfare of children. General Liability The General Liability policy protects you from lawsuits if someone was injured at one of your organization s activities and held you responsible. The liability limit for a lawsuit is $1,000,000 or $2,000,000, with no deductible. The policy also provides $5,000 of medical payments if a lawsuit has not been filed. Some activities covered include skating parties, fall carnivals, bounce houses, dunking booths, fun runs, auctions, and more. Injuries resulting from transportation are not covered under this policy. Accident Medical The Accident Medical policy is designed to complement your General Liability policy. It provides medical coverage only (no coverage for a lawsuit) for injuries sustained at one of your organization s activities. This coverage also applies to injuries specifically excluded from the general liability policy such as mechanical rides, school buses, automobiles, and watercraft. This policy includes payment for cost of medical treatment arising from accidents occurring on school buses for your sponsored field trips. The Accident Medical limits are $10,000, $25,000, and $50,000, with no deductible. Bond Insurance The Bond policy protects your money. It covers anyone who your organization trusts with the money whether it s a President, Treasurer, board member, volunteer, or courier. If that person embezzles (run off) with your money, this policy would replace those missing funds. The bond limits are $10,000, $25,000, and $50,000, with a $250 deductible. Property Insurance The Property policy protects your raffle merchandise, auction items and fundraising supplies while it is in your possession. This policy also protects any personal property of your organization such as popcorn machines, snow cone makers, school store supplies, emergency relief supplies, and more. The policy limit is $10,000, with a $250 deductible. Officers Liability The Officers Liability policy protects the organization from lawsuits for wrongful acts. If someone sued the officers of your organization for mismanagement, misrepresentations, dissemination of false or misleading information, or inappropriate actions this policy would pay to defend you against those actions. This policy is also referred to as Directors and Officers Liability (D&O). The policy limit is $1,000,000, with a $1,500 deductible. AIM offers a complete protection plan designed specifically for PTO/Booster Clubs. All policies run annually from the day AIM receives the completed application and payment. For complete details, call 1-800-876-4044. You may also apply for coverage with an electronic check or credit card at: www.aim-companies.com This is only a summary of policy coverage and in no way takes precedent over actual policy language. Your insurance policy, and not the information contained in this document, forms the contract between you and your insurance company. If there is a discrepancy or conflict between the information contained herein and your policy, your policy takes precedence. PTO/BOOSTER Ed 9.14
Application For Insurance Please check the coverage desired and complete the bottom of the application. General Liability Coverage: $1 million - Cost: $1 $2 million - Cost: $2 Accident Medical (Medical Coverage): Accident Medical can only be purchased with the General Liability. $10,000 - Cost: $95 $25,000 - Cost: $105 $50,000 - Cost: $120 Property Coverage (Business Personal Property): $10,000 coverage - Cost: $115 Officers Liability (Non-Profit Professional Liability): $1,000,000 per occurrence - Cost: $75 Bond Coverage (Commercial Crime & Fidelity): $10,000 - Cost: $100 $25,000 - Cost: $115 $50,000 - Cost: $140 Total Cost: Requirements of Fidelity Bond Coverage: Coverage is voided if these requirements are not followed. 1. The PTO/Booster must conduct an annual review of the books by a Review Committee or qualified account. 2. The monthly bank statement must be reviewed and signed by someone who does not have authorization to sign checks., they need to be printed, signed and copies retained. I acknowledge I can access my policy online (www.aim-companies.com) I acknowledge that AIM may contact me by email. Have you had any claims in the last three years? No Yes (If yes, please explain below:) PTO/Booster Name County Mailing Address City/State/Zip School District Contact Phone ( ) Contact Email Print Officer s Name Signature ***REQUIRED*** I declare that I have examined this application and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. If information provided is found not true & accurate coverage may be voided. ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY AND WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD ANY INSURANCE COMPANY OR ANOTHER PERSON FILES AN APPLICATION FOR INSURANCE OR STATEMENT OF CLAIM CONTAINING ANY MATERIALLY FALSE INFORMATION, OR CONCEALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF MISLEADING INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY FACT MATERIAL THERETO, COMMITS A FRAUDULENT INSURANCE ACT, WHICH IS A CRIME AND SUBJECTS THE PERSON TO CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES. Make Checks Payable to: AIM PO Box 674051 Dallas, TX 75267-4051 Phone: 800-876-4044 Fax: 214-360-0802 Email: aim@aim-companies.com www.aim-companies.com PTO/BOOSTER Ed 9.14
SubstituteTeacherAgreement Duringthe2015/2016SchoolYear Sierra&Academy&of&Expeditionary&Learning& Substitute&Teacher&Agreement& <Start&Date>& &no&later&than&june&10,&2016& & WageAllowance(Maximumamount) $ * & ThisSubstituteTeacherAgreement,firstmadeandenteredintothis<Start Date>,byandbetweentheGoverningBoardoftheSierraAcademyof ExpeditionaryLearninghereinafterreferredtoasBOARDand<First&&& Last&Name>&hereinafterreferredtoasthe Employee. WHEREAS,theBOARDdesirestoemployEmployeeasahourlyasneeded SubstituteTeacherofSierraAcademyofExpeditionaryLearningbeginning <StartDate>andendingnolaterthanJune10,2016,thereforetheBOARD andemployeeagreetothefollowing: 1. TheBOARD,inconsiderationofagreementsoftheEmployeeherein contained,herebyemploys,and&employee&herebyaccepts,hourlyasneeded employmentofsierraacademyofexpeditionarylearningcommencing<start Date>andendingnolaterthanJune10,2016. 2. TheBOARDshallpayEmployee&awagenottoexceedtheamountof *$ basedonanhourlyrateof$20.00perhourforhoursactuallyworked duringthecontractperiod.ifemployeeworkslessthanthemaximumhours neededtoget*$,he/sheisnotentitledtothebalanceofthewage allowance. 3. Thewagesshallbepaidinamountsbasedoffofonlinetimecardsthat Employeewillberequiredtofilloutinatimelymanner,asdirectedbythe BoardorAdministrator. Page1of3
4. DuringthetermoftheEmploymentAgreement,theEmployeeshallnotbe entitledtoanyhealthandwelfarebenefitsduetothehourlyasneeded employmentstatus.thepartieswillpaystatutoryemployerandemployee costs,respectively. 5. Inconsiderationoftheemploymentandcompensationsetforherein,Employee& shallgivehisbestserviceandfaithfullyperformanddischargethedutiesand responsibilitiesassignedbytheboard/administratorforthespecified workperiod.dutiesasassignedwillbetofulfilltheimplementationof, andtoprovidesupporttotheboardand/oradministrator,inaccordance withtheattachedjobdescription.theworkperiodwillstartonoraround <StartDate>andendingnolaterthanJune10,2016,unlessterminatedbefore thattime.anyterminationofemploymentshallsimultaneouslyterminate wages,asprovidedhereunder.employeemayalsoberequiredtoattendthe ExpeditionaryLearning sprofessionaldevelopmentandtheseexpenseswillbe coveredby.however,duringemployee sattendanceatanyprofessional conferencewherehe/shemuststayovernightwagesinexcessofaregularday s workshallnotbepaid,exceptasrequiredbylaw. 6. ThisofferofemploymentismadesubjecttothelawsoftheStateofCalifornia, andtheapprovaloftheboard 7. Employeeacknowledgesandagreesthattheemploymentprovidedforhereinis ATWILL andmaybeterminatedatanytimeforanyreasonbynoticefrom BoardortheAdministrator. Theemploymentprovidedhereindoesnotconstituteorgrantprobationary statusoranyrighttopermanency.credittowardstenureorpermanentstatus issubjecttolaw,andemployeeunderstandsandagreesthatsuchcreditisnot applicabletoemployee.employeefurtheracknowledgesandagreesthathe/she hadnoreemploymentrightsandthereisnoexpectationofcontinued employment. 8. ThisEmploymentAgreementmaybechangedduringthelifeoftheagreement onlyuponmutualconsentofbothincludedparties. Page2of3
9. Employmentissubjecttoandcontingentuponthecompletionofacriminal backgroundcheckbythecaliforniadepartmentofjustice.convictionsfor certaincrimes,includingbutnotlimitedtosex,controlledsubstanceoffenses andseriousandviolentfelonies,asspecifiedinthecaliforniaeducationcode andpenalcode,maybaremployment. 10. Thisagreementsupersedesallotherwrittenororalrepresentationsor agreementsbetweenemployeeand. Inwitnesswhereof,thisEmploymentAgreementisexecutedonBOARD s behalfbyaboardmember,andbytheemployee. OFFEROFEMPLOYMENT: ACCEPTANCEOFEMPLOYMENT: Alex&Ezzell,&Chairman&of&the&Board& <First&&&Last&Name&of&Sub>& & & Date Date Erica&Crane,&&Principal& Date Page3of3
11130 Magnolia Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95949 www.sierraacademy.net info@sierraacademy.net Principal)Report)to))Board 10/5/15) General)Notes Therehasbeenamazingandrobustfieldworkatwith9 th atcreworientation,10 th atthebeeresearchlabat UCDavis,and10 th oncombielaketoexamineasimilardamstructuretotheproposedparker/centennialdam. OurfirstMarkingPeriodendsFridayandweareexcitedforOctoberBreak Financials) Thebudgetiscontinuouslybeingmanagedcarefullydaytoday.ThepotentialNovemberrevisionlookspromising. FinancialCouncilmeetsWednesday10/7/15.WereceivedourannualbudgetreviewfromAssistant SuperintendentSuenramanditwasgreattoseethatfeedbackforthisJunebudgetwasalreadyincorporatedinto ourrevisioninaugust. ) Staffing/Hiring Theteamhasweatheredjugglingfieldworkandcoveragesinternallyandwillcontinuetodosoasmuchas possible.wewouldliketopursuealsohavingamoresolidsubstituteonwhichwecandependformorelongterm absencesbothanticipatedandunanticipated. ) Staff)and)School)Development) presentedtothenjuhsdboardofdirectorsinourofficialpublichearingforthecharter.itwasapositive presentationandexperience.thedistricthadnoquestionsatthattime.thecountysuperintendentwasalso present.11/18/15willbethenjuhsdvote.nextstepswouldincludegoingtothecountyandthenthestateifwe werenotacceptedatthedistrictlevel. OneofoursubmittedaYgclasseswasacceptedonthefirsttry.HugethankyoutoMs.Urbinafortacklingthisand pilotingoursubmissionprocess. ) Facilities) OurpartnershipwithSilverSpringscontinuestoflourish.Wearethankfultobeonthiscampuswith Martyandhisteam. Enrollment)and)Recruitment) Wehave139studentsenrolled.Thisismorethanourpredictedenrollmentinourcurrentrevision.Wehavea higherattendanceratethanthistimelastyear(96.4%)andfarlessstudentswithextendedabsences. Wehavemonthlyinformationsessionsplanned(seeattachedflyer)throughFebruarywithstaff,students, andparentsplanningtoattendtorepresenttointerestedfamiliesandstudents.thedeadlineforapplications from8 th gradersis2/19/15. NJUHSD)Meetings)and)Connections IwillbemeetingwithSeanManchester,NJUHSDDirectorofSpecialEducation,andEliGallup,SELPACounty Director,thisweektodiscussourdueprocesslanguageinourMOUandcharteraroundspecialeducationissues. SeanManchesterhasalsobeenworkingwithourstaffonpaperworkcompliance. NJUHSDboardmemberLindaCambellhasbeencensured.Shehasrespondedpubliclybysayingitisslanderous andshemayseeklegalrecourse.iamawareofourinsurancecompanyregulationsregardinglegalrepresentation
andcoverageandwillenactthoseaccordinglyifnecessaryifiambroughtintoanylegalproceedingsduetomy involvementin. TheNJUHSDboardwillvoteonourcharterapprovalattheirregularNovemberboardmeetingon11/18/15.We willgrantanextensionsotheydonothavetocallaspecialmeetingtostaycomplianttothe60dayreview timeframe.
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