Board Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent Jeanne Adams x Carolyn ...

University Preparation School at CSU Channel Islands
550 Temple Ave. Camarillo, CA. 93010
Board of Directors Agenda

University Preparation School at CSU Channel Islands
University Charter Middle School at CSU Channel Islands

APPROVED MINUTES for the Meeting held on Wednesday, June 10, 2015

I. Opening Procedures

A. Call to Order: The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the
University Preparation School at CSU Channel Islands was called to

order by Carolyn Bernal at 1:36pm

B. Agenda Additions/Adoption of Agenda

Moved by Jeanne Adams Seconded by Cheryl Kewley

Board Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent

Jeanne Adams x

Carolyn Bernal x

Merilyn Buchanan x

Rodrigo Cardenas x

Cathrine Cartwright x

Cheryl Kewley x

Richard Urias x

C. Pledge of Allegiance

D. Roll Call Present Absent

Board Members ______
______
Jeanne Adams __x___ ___x__
Carolyn Bernal __x___ ______
______
Merilyn Buchanan ______ ______
______
Rodrigo Cardenas __x___
Cathy Cartwright __x___ ______
Cheryl Kewley __x___ ______
Richard Urias __x___ ______

Administration
Charmon Evans __ x___
Gayle Hughes ___x___
Veronica Solorzano ___x___

E. Public Comments
None

F. Directors’ Report
Lots of excitement on both campuses! The 5th grade vs Staff Softball Game
was postponed Tuesday and moved to Thursday due to the rain. Please join
if you can 8:15a.m.Thursday morning on the field. Today is the last day for
our PM Preschool class, and Friday is the last day for the AM class. Early
years will walk to Bob Kildee Park for their annual Father’s Day picnic and
the 5th graders will enjoy breakfast. Gayle stated that tomorrow is the UCMS
Promotion at 4:00pm; the 7th grade will provide breakfast for the 8th grade
class. Monday & Tuesday will be staff in-service/workdays; we will be
working on next year’s calendar. Jeanne is graciously providing lunch for the
staff at 12:00pm, all are welcome.

G. Board Reports, Correspondence, and Communications
None

H. Advisory and Auxiliary Reports
1. University Charter Schools Education Foundation
None
2. School Advisory Council
Next meeting is June 23
3. Parent, Teacher, Student Association
Luau was a great success!!! The silent auction brought in nearly $12000
with the total reaching over $13000.
4. Other
None

There is nothing new to report, we will not adjourn open session.
II. Closed Session

A. Topic/Agenda Item: Possible Litigation
Personnel Involved: Directors

B. Topic/Agenda Item: Administrator Review
Personnel Involved: Directors

A. Consent Agenda

1. Minutes of the May 13 , 2015 Regular Meeting

Moved by Rod Cardenas Seconded by Cathy Cartwright

Board Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Jeanne Adams x x
Carolyn Bernal x
Merilyn Buchanan
Rodrigo Cardenas x
Cathrine Cartwright x
Cheryl Kewley x
Richard Urias x

B. Action Items

1. Topic/Agenda Item: Review and Approval of the April Financials for UPS &
UCMS

Personnel Involved: Irina Castillo
Issues Involved/Fiscal Implications:
Impact on School Mission, Vision or Goals:
Options or Solutions (If applicable):
Director’s Recommendation: The Directors’ recommend approval of the April
Financials. Irina presented the April Financials. A short discussion followed.

Moved by Rodrigo Cardenas Seconded by Cheryl Kewley

Board Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent

Jeanne Adams x

Carolyn Bernal x

Merilyn Buchanan x

Rodrigo Cardenas x

Cathrine Cartwright x

Cheryl Kewley x

Richard Urias x

2. Topic/Agenda Item: Election of Board of Directors Vice President until the
annual organizational meeting in December

Personnel Involved: Charmon Evans
Issues Involved/Fiscal Implications:
Impact on School Mission, Vision or Goals:
Options or Solutions (If applicable):
Director’s Recommendation: The Directors’ recommend approval of the new
Vice President. Jeanne moved to approve Richard Urias as Vice President of
the Board of Directors. A short discussion followed.

Moved by Jeanne Adams Seconded by Rod Cardenas

Board Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent

Jeanne Adams x

Carolyn Bernal x

Merilyn Buchanan x

Rodrigo Cardenas x

Cathrine Cartwright x

Cheryl Kewley x

Richard Urias x

3. Topic/Agenda Item: Review and Approval of the Mission Statement

Personnel Involved: Charmon Evans
Issues Involved/Fiscal Implications:
Impact on School Mission, Vision or Goals:
Options or Solutions (If applicable):
Director’s Recommendation: The Directors’ recommend approval of the
Mission Statement. Charmon stated that she was honored to bring forward
our new Mission Statement. A short discussion followed.

Moved by Cathy Cartwright Seconded by Carolyn Bernal

Board Member Aye Nay Abstain Absent
Jeanne Adams x x
Carolyn Bernal x
Merilyn Buchanan
Rodrigo Cardenas x
Cathrine Cartwright x
Cheryl Kewley x
Richard Urias x

4. Topic/Agenda Item: Review and Approval of ExED contract for 2015-2016
& 2016-2017

Personnel Involved: Charmon Evans
Issues Involved/Fiscal Implications:
Impact on School Mission, Vision or Goals:
Options or Solutions (If applicable):
Director’s Recommendation: The Directors’ recommend approval of the
ExED contract for 2015-2016 & 2016-2017. A short discussion followed.

Moved by Cathy Cartwright Seconded by Cheryl Kewley
Nay Abstain Absent
Board Member Aye
Jeanne Adams x x
Carolyn Bernal x
Merilyn Buchanan
Rodrigo Cardenas x
Cathrine Cartwright x
Cheryl Kewley x
Richard Urias x

C. Discussion/Information

1. Topic/Agenda Item: Preschool Self Evaluation
Personnel Involved: Charmon Evans
This report is due every year to the state, it does not require board
approval; the board just needs to review.

D. Study Session

1. Topic/Agenda Item: Budget/LCFF/LCAP
Personnel Involved: Charmon Evans/Gayle Hughes/Irina Castillo
Irina went over the budget and the LCFF funds for UPS & UCMS. Charmon
showed the LCAP for both UPS & UCMS, explained that they are not the
final draft. After a lengthy discussion, Carolyn Bernal stated to all Board
Members present: Read all backup, if you have questions email the Directors
ahead of time, get your questions answered. The LCAP needs to be approved
at the next meeting.

IV. Board of Directors Announcements/Remarks
None

VI. Future Agenda Items: Next Meeting, June 24, 2015, 1:30-4:00
Carolyn Bernal would like an Agenda Item, and discussion of Homework Policy.

VII. Adjournment: 3:47 p.m.