Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Nadia Hefni-Foster’s organization
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School Board of Directors Regular Meeting
The board discussed and approved several items, including the adoption of the MATES Community Network as the school's supporting organization for the upcoming school year. Policy approvals included the Student Mobile Communication Devices Policy and the 2026-2029 California Lutheran University student teaching and teaching internship contracts. Additionally, the board approved a coaching agreement with Novus Global and the revised employee handbook, which incorporates new legislation regarding pregnancy leave. Informational updates were provided on the upcoming CCsA conference, charter renewal status, and facility improvements, including the completion of the Conejo Cottontail project's concrete platform.
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Board Of Directors Of Mates Charter Board Retreat Meeting
The meeting featured presentations on public school funding, the organization's budget, and the fiduciary responsibilities of board members. The board reviewed the Governance Handbook, conducted committee and conference sign-ups, and discussed the upcoming charter renewal process with the county office of education. Additionally, the board received an update from an Ad Hoc committee proposing new lottery preference categories for student enrollment.
Jun 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Meadows Arts and Technology Elementary School Board of Directors Annual Meeting
The Board of Directors conducted an annual meeting that included an oath of office for new members and an organizational session involving the election of officers, certification of signatures, and establishing the meeting schedule for the upcoming school year. Key action items included the acceptance of a gift to the school, approval of amendments to governing documents for CalSTRS compliance, ratification of personnel contracts for certificated and classified staff, and the approval of an administrative services agreement with the Ventura County Board of Education. The Board also reviewed the employee and student family handbooks, the Charter Safe membership renewal, and received updates regarding attendance and facilities projects.
The committee discussed incorporating a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens into the curriculum and reviewed the student mobile communication devices policy, which remains unchanged. The agenda included planning for the new Paradigm math program pilot and evaluating the effectiveness of the Write On! AI-assisted writing tool. Social emotional learning updates were confirmed, including the decision to adopt the Move This World subscription. Additionally, the committee established procedures for revising report cards and identified future staff development priorities, including scheduling a parent education speaker and professional development training for math and writing.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
