Andrew Crowe

The board meeting covered various topics, including campus reopening updates under a hybrid model, enrollment increases, and financial reports showing positive net income despite a funding cap. Discussions included the Safe Reopening plan, financial updates for each campus, and campus-specific activity reports. The consent calendar included approvals of minutes, check registers, charter plans, and revised policies. Action items involved approving an engagement letter for a municipal advisor and electing a vice president. A closed session addressed existing litigation, and the meeting concluded with board comments and scheduling of a future meeting.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Scholarship Prep - South Bay for the 2025-2026 school year outlines goals and actions to ensure academic success, equitable access, and a positive school climate for all students, especially those experiencing homelessness or in the foster care system. Key areas of focus include maintaining highly qualified staff, providing standards-aligned instructional materials, upgrading facilities, and offering individualized coaching and support. The plan also addresses parental involvement, communication, and resources for homeless youth and families.

The meeting included an information session covering updates on the organization, including SDCOE annual site visit results, a fiscal update, and campus updates from Oceanside, Santa Ana, and South Bay. A significant discussion point was the approval of a lease agreement for a new facility in Anaheim, CA, to expand services in Orange County. The board also approved a resolution authorizing a material revision to the charter for Scholarship Prep-Santa Ana, and a revised Executive Director job description. The meeting also covered the approval of various consent calendar items, including check registers and master calendars, and policy revisions.

The 2024-2025 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Scholarship Prep focuses on three main goals: Access for All, Success for All, and Belonging for All. Access for All aims to ensure all students have access to fully credentialed teachers, standards-aligned materials, and well-maintained facilities. Success for All focuses on improving student achievement, particularly for high-needs subgroups, as measured by CAASPP, ELPAC, and other state assessments. Belonging for All prioritizes increasing parental involvement, fostering a positive school climate, and ensuring high levels of student engagement. The plan outlines specific actions and metrics to track progress toward these goals, emphasizing equity and support for underserved student populations, including foster youth, English learners, and low-income students. The plan also addresses the school's ATSI (Additional Targeted Support and Improvement) designation, outlining evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for specific student groups.

This board meeting included an organization update covering campus expansion plans, a search for a new Santa Ana high school site, and outreach to the Inland Empire. A budget update discussed Learning Loss Mitigation Funds and GEER funds, along with a deferral of funds and the TRANS program. Campus updates were provided for Oceanside, Santa Ana, and South Bay, highlighting enrollment growth and improvements. The consent calendar included approval of various items such as minutes from previous meetings, check registers, handbooks, job descriptions, evaluation forms, and funding applications. Finally, the meeting included the nomination and election of board officers.