Aerostem Academy District

The board discussed facilities updates regarding septic engineering design and HVAC maintenance, a charter update involving mission and vision statements, and staffing requirements for various roles. Additionally, the meeting covered an enrollment report, LCAP funding survey results, and LCAP planning discussions. Action items included the review and approval of an independent audit, corrective actions from audit findings, middle school curriculum adoption, and an updated salary schedule.

The agenda for the meeting included approval of the Board Agenda, public comment, and consent agenda items, including the Board Minutes for the 1/12/26 meeting. Discussion items covered the Director's Report, which included updates on Marketing (Facebook, Spotify, Nextdoor, Roku TV, and Cinemark advertising performance), Facilities (modular building costs and septic/water issues), Enrollment projections (26/27), and the Independent Audit status. The Financial Report and Enrollment Report were also presented. Action items focused on approving adjustments to the academic calendars to shorten the school day while adding academic days, adjusting the Certificated I and II salary schedules to accommodate the calendar changes, and approving the 2026 LCAP Mid-Year Monitoring Report for the 2025-26 LCAP. A closed session was scheduled to discuss public employee discipline, dismissal, or release.

The AeroSTEM Academy's mission is to prepare students for college and career opportunities through a deeply integrated STEM curriculum, focusing on aerospace and engineering. Key educational strategies include fostering imagination, providing extensive experiential learning and real-world problem-solving, and cultivating critical skills in reading, communication, and collaboration. The school employs a student-centered hybrid model with small class sizes, dedicated academic support, and hands-on access to advanced technologies and specialized STEM electives, offering rigorous A-G approved coursework and CTE pathways.

Key discussion topics for the meeting included the Director's Report covering items such as the Yuba-Sutter Sheriff Aero-Squadron MOU/Partnership, health benefits, the WASC Report, upcoming board policies, staffing projections for 26/27, and potential new CTE Pathways. The financial discussion involved the 1st Interim Budget review, which was approved, while the 24/25 Unaudited Actuals were tabled until December. Enrollment statistics were also presented, showing current enrollment at 140 students. Action items included the approval to add new board members, with interest expressed by Joe Borzelleri, and the approval of the Certificated II Salary Schedule increase, which was also extended to include classified staff. The board also entered a closed session to discuss public employee discipline/dismissal/release.

The meeting agenda covered the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call, followed by approval of the agenda. Key discussion items included the Director's Report covering enrollment window, marketing, the 26/27 school minutes and calendar, facilities, parent/student surveys, and LCAP planning/budgeting. The Board also reviewed the Financial Report and the Enrollment Report, noting current enrollment at 132 students. Action items included the approval of the 26/27 Board Calendar, the Consolidated Application and Reporting System (Con App) Report, and the School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The agenda also included a closed session to discuss public employee discipline/dismissal/release and performance evaluation.