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New Horizons Charter Academy Board Meeting Minutes Annual Meeting August 31, 2017
Present – Board Members - Stuart Cano, Stephan Rinka, David Sams, Dr. Christina Duran, Dr. Mario Castaneda, & Richard Thomas (Executive Director/Principal) Staff: Sandy Mejia, Ramisi Dilley, Guillermo Gomez, Dawn Bastin, Chris Lanehardt, Diego Gonzalez, Bea Italia, Doreen Cohen Public: Jannet Curiel, Parent In Action Committee President and ELAC President Meeting Commenced at: 04:00 PA Approval of the Previous Board Meeting Minutes • • •
Motion made to approve – Stefan Rinka Second – David Sams Motion Carries – 5-0
Public Comment Mr. Gonzalez (teacher) – The suggestion was made that if any medical benefits are left over, perhaps the added package funds could be used for other things, like Lasik surgery. Mr. Thomas – We will look in to this with our insurance carrier and see if this is an expense that could be coveted, on an individual basis. Executive Report Submission for Charter Petition for Renewal – Our academic student scores have demonstrated sustained growth over time, strong academic performance in all areas and our last District review evidenced proficient marks for our school in all categories with an exceeds score in governance and fiscal operations. And when you combine our three-year projected enrollment, our financial position will place us with a 35% reserve, which is an enviable financial position for any charter school. New Horizons Charter Academy is in a strong position for consideration for renewal of its Charter. Board will review and consider approving a Resolution to authorize the submission of the New Horizons Charter Academy renewal charter petition. Executive Director/Principal presents the prepared resolution and requests input from Board. Board recommends R. Thomas for Lead Petitioner and Administrator; R. Thomas for Executive Director, R. Dilley for Onsite financial manager. Dr. Duran moves to approve the New Horizons Charter Academy Resolution to authorize the submission of the New Horizons Charter Academy (NHCA) renewal charter petition with the above listed individuals and positions. Mr. S. Rinka seconds.
Resolution to authorize the Charter Petition Renewal • • •
Motion made to approve – Dr. Duran Second – Stephan Rinka Motion Carries 5-0 Vote
Annual Meeting – Board Members will review and consider designating Directors as follows: Stuart Cano-Board Chair for the term of August 31, 2017 – June 30, 2019 Dr. Mario Castaneda – Board Member for the term of August 31, 2017 – June 30, 2019 Resolution to authorize the extension of Board terms limits for Stuart Cano • • •
Motion made to approve – David Sams Second – Stephan Rinka Motion Carries
Resolution to authorize the extension of Board terms limits for Dr. Castaneda • • •
Motion made to approve – David Sams Second – Stephan Rinka Motion Carries
Resolution to authorize the Fiscal Policies and Procedures Approval (spending limits and accounting procedures) Stuart Cano – What changes have taken place? Dawn Bastin – The only change we made was that the Executive Director could not approve his own purchases beyond a certain amount. The April revision addressed the purchase authority that th$25,000, that is unrelated to credit card purchases. • • •
Motion made to approve – Stuart Cano Second – Dr. Mario Castaneda Motion Carries
July Financials – Your projected Fund Balance is 25.4% and will increase over this year. This projects to cash balance of three months, which is a very strong cash balance. Approval of the July Financials • • •
Motion made to approve – Dr. Duran Second – Stefan Rinka Motion Carries
David Sams – I like your new format, very easy to read. Executive Report Prop 39 Update – We do not have a response to our revised one-year contract, at this time. We are also continuing to work collaboratively with the current Principal and we feel we have a strong communication with her. Lankershim Lease – We are also looking to renew the last year of our lease with Dr. Kumar. Teaching Staff – We have had the addition of eight new teachers this year, as many teachers went to work for Unified School Districts. Closed Session Vote – None. Meeting adjourned at 5:32 PM