Elvia Cerna-Maldonado

The board meeting included the appointment of a new Board President and covered various administrative and operational reports. Key discussion topics included school testing and recruitment updates, facility real estate interests, and the adoption of the 2019-2024 Strategic Plan. The board also reviewed and approved financial reports, bill lists, and payroll, and authorized a waiver application for the Special Education Medicaid Initiative program. Personnel actions involved rescinding a teaching assistant offer and approving new appointments. Furthermore, the board reviewed enrollment data and discussed upcoming governance training and strategic planning requirements.

The board discussed several items including reports on baseline assessments, parent engagement, recruitment, partnerships, compliance, and technology. An executive session was held to address pending litigation and staffing matters. Approvals were granted for finance items such as the bills list and payroll, personnel actions including salary adjustments and stipends, professional development for staff, a robotics field trip, and updates to the school calendar.

The board discussed committee reports, including finance updates and the school policy manual. The executive director provided updates on student events, college visits, scholarship statistics, staff recruitment, and progress on the CSP grant. Motions were approved covering financial reports, the bills list, staff reimbursements, and the acceptance of maintenance funds. The board also approved staffing agreements, facilities repair quotes, new hires, staff resignations, teacher stipends, course payments, curriculum materials, technological equipment for student testing, and event refreshments. Additionally, the board approved a school calendar revision, field trip transportation, policy readings, job posting services, and HIB investigation reports.

The board conducted the nomination and election of officers, held an executive session for a student hearing, and addressed disciplinary action for a student. The meeting included the approval of various financial items, including the bills list, payrolls, insurance renewals, petty cash, and the appointment of an auditor. The board also authorized several service contracts for electrical work, cleaning, facility repairs, and student supplies. Personnel matters were addressed, including the approval of summer program contracts, new hires, professional development, and stipends. Additionally, the board approved policy changes, curriculum software, recruitment services, and an academic calendar, while also receiving reports on enrollment strategies and the search for an executive director.

The board discussed and took action on several key administrative and operational items. This included the reappointment of a board trustee, approval of various financial reports, payroll, and grant applications (IDEA and ESEA). The board awarded a custodial services contract and appointed new school business and board administrative personnel. Additionally, the board approved several service contracts, including interim HR services, technical support, educational software, and security services. Personnel actions such as new hires, professional development, and resignations were addressed, along with the adoption of a student code of conduct, a remote learning plan, and an updated school calendar.