Agnes J. Johnson Charter District

The meeting was opened with standard administrative procedures, including the approval of the agenda for the current date. Public comments were governed by established time limits for addressing the Board through the Chairperson. The agenda included a planned Closed Session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation, specifically concerning the initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9. Following the Closed Session, the Board reconvened to Open Session for a public report on any action taken. An item for review in Open Session was the 2025-26 Local Control Accountability Mid-Year Review.

The special meeting agenda included administrative procedures such as the approval of the agenda and public comment protocols. Key actions involved the approval of the 2024-25 Agnes J Johnson Charter School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The session included a Closed Session for Executive Director Evaluation under Personnel Matters. Upon reconvening in Open Session, the Board addressed a critical discussion and possible action regarding the consideration of School Closure and/or Reduction in Force due to fiscal viability concerns stemming from ongoing economic strain and insufficient projected revenues.

The Board meeting included standard procedures such as the call to order and roll call, followed by an action item for the approval of the agenda for the meeting date. Key discussion points included the approval of the 2024-2025 Agnes J Johnson Charter School Accountability Report Card (SARC). The board also convened in Closed Session to address personnel matters, specifically the Executive Director Evaluation. Upon returning to Open Session, the board was set to discuss and possibly take action regarding consideration of school closure and/or reduction in force due to fiscal viability concerns.

The meeting included discussions and approvals of several key policies and plans. The Family Engagement Policy and Wellness Policy were reviewed and approved. Changes to the Incident Command System within the Comprehensive School Site Safety Plan were also reviewed and approved, including revisions to the Liaison Officer Alternate, Logistics personnel, Incident Command Staging Locations, and teacher "Buddy" List. Student Achievement Data was reviewed, with plans to discuss improvement strategies at the next staff meeting. The agenda also included a discussion regarding Independent Study Packets for emergency storms.

The strategic plan for Agnes J. Johnson Charter School aims to develop productive, self-sufficient citizens from TK-12 by providing an inclusive educational environment. It focuses on academic excellence aligned with state standards, innovative instructional strategies including multiple modalities, experiential learning, project-based learning, and independent study. Key pillars also include rural agricultural preservation, civic responsibility, and mindfulness, preparing students with critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills for a changing world.