Western Sierra Charter Schools

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the potential appointment of a new board member, the approval of warrant reports, and the adoption of budgets for Mountain Home School, Glacier High School, and Endeavor Charter School for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting also included deliberations on Local Control Accountability Plans, EPA resolutions, staff hiring, job description revisions, salary schedule changes, and policy amendments. Additionally, information regarding the Oakhurst building construction project and a future special meeting was presented, followed by administrative and executive director reports.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed several items including the hearing of public comments, review of warrant reports, and the approval of an audit contract for the fiscal year ending in 2026. Discussion topics included an overview of the second interim budget, the drafting of a student classroom cell phone policy, and reports from the Executive Director, staff liaisons, and principals regarding the Oakhurst building project and school operations. Additionally, the Board held a closed session to discuss real estate negotiations and personnel matters related to employee dismissal.

The board meeting agenda includes the review and approval of warrant reports, the audit contract for the fiscal year ending in 2026, and an overview of the second interim budget update. Additionally, the board will discuss a draft student classroom cell phone policy and receive reports from the Executive Director, Oakhurst staff, Oakhurst principal, Fresno staff, and the Fresno principal. A closed session is scheduled to address real estate negotiations regarding specific locations and personnel matters related to employee dismissal.

The board meeting included the review and approval of warrant reports and an audit contract for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The board received information regarding the second interim budget update and a draft student classroom cell phone policy. Additionally, various staff and executive reports were presented, including an update on the Oakhurst building project. The meeting concluded with a closed session focused on real estate negotiations and personnel matters.

The Open Session Board Meeting agenda covered several key actions, including the approval of the current meeting's agenda and the approval of minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. The board planned to address written communications and enter a closed session to discuss real estate negotiations (concerning two specific addresses in Fresno) and personnel matters, including the consideration of appointing a new Executive Director. Following the closed session, key actions included approving the recommendation from the Executive Director Interview Panel for the next Executive Director and approving the Immigration Enforcement Activity Policy. Additionally, the board was scheduled to approve the 2024-25 School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) for Mountain Home School Charter, Glacier High School Charter, and Endeavor Charter School. Reports included an update on the FUSD Board of Trustees' approval of Endeavor Charter School's Material Revision on January 28, 2026.