001like to call the meeting to order of the San Union High School District Board of Education, Tuesday, October 21st, 2025 regular meeting. Roll call, please. >> Please note all members are present. >> Thank you, Terry. Stand for the flag salute. >> Put your right hand over your heart. I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all. So now we'll move to uh approval of the agenda. Would you like uh >> I approve. >> Well, let's Is there discussion on that? Probably >> I want to pull item G61 >> out of consent. >> Out of the consent for an action item. Uh that would be the Santa Barbara County uh sheriff's. >> Yes. >> Based on my employer
002also being the sheriff. >> Okay. Yeah. So we'll put that we'll move that to the first item under the action agenda. >> Other than that, is there a motion to approve the agenda? >> Motion to approve the agenda. >> I'll second that motion. >> Roll call, please. Terry, >> Mr. Johnson. >> Hi. >> Miss Noble. >> Hi. >> Miss Grace Velasquez. >> Hi. >> Mr. Leamini. >> Hi. Miss she >> I >> agenda approved and now we can move on to our superintendent reports and presentations. >> So we will have our student board member Casey Kaplan report out first. >> Okay. Um so this month for ASB we're mostly working on our haunted house. This is the first year that we're doing a haunted house and we're doing it at lunch uh on Halloween and
003it's available to all the students to come and walk through on Halloween. It the theme is that a ma mad science teacher did experiments on students and so they turned into zombies. Um and we're able to do this because we're getting other clubs and students involved and it's coming along greatly and I'm super excited. Also around Halloween, the freshman officers are selling boogram grams next week. And then our next big event is winter formal. So we started planning for that. We are putting out a survey to the students to see what they would like to see from winter formal to get more student participation and we are also looking for a venue currently. For sports in golf, we just figured out that we made it to CIF Division 3. We had one teammate who got
004first team all league and three girls who got second team all league. And our next home football game is on Halloween. And during that home football game at halftime, ASB is doing a trickor treat event. And we encourage the youth and everybody else to dress up and participate at the game. Thank you. >> Thank you. And now for my superintendent report. First, I want to just say thank you for everybody being patient. Um Terry, the amazing Terry Westfall is running dual systems for our board meeting tonight because next board meeting we'll be switching to the Diligent platform. So she's got two computers going. So we're running the old system and piloting the new system at the same time. But she's amazing. So um I also want to thank um our flag football um girls who
005are out right now playing flag football. if they win today, they um first ever girls flag football team. They take um at least a co-league championship. I have my pink football socks on that they awarded me today that um they're wearing out there. So, thanks for the pink socks, girls. Um coming up is our book club, our our our whole valleywide book club. Joe Sipple, who wrote the five wishes of Mr. Murray McBride, will be on our campus November 4th for a ton of events. He will be in the community on November 5th and 6th. He'll be at the book loft. He'll be at the vets hall. He'll be at the Adderdag. He'll be and then they're also doing a wine mixer for him on that Wednesday night. So, um we will be sending home
006to our parents all the QR codes. If you need a book, you can get one from us in our library. You can get one from the book loft. You can get one from the coffee house at Chomp. So, we're excited about him coming to town. He'll spend an entire day here. We're going to do like an inside the author studio in our theater. He'll have lunch with our kids in the library and then he'll answer a bunch of questions the last period of the day for students that come in on the writing process, editing, how he became a writer. He failed for 17 years, you guys. So, it's a good story of perseverance. Um, we did have our state of the schools event on Friday. The slide deck will be emailed home to all the
007parents in our principal's message in a bottle. We focused on academics, athletics, arts, activities, and it included our fiscal responsibilities. Really want to thank our parents and our community members who all attended as well as three of our board members. Um, appreciate that. I really want to thank Terry Westfall. She's organizer extraordinaire. She never gets enough credit for everything she does. She always knocks it out of the park. and our amazing admin team, our students who also participated, our cheerleaders, our ASB kids, our team captains, and our club presidents. Just briefly, we went over district focus, our priorities this year that reflect a strong commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration. That includes professional development that supports teacher growth in instruction for student success. Um and um the professional um as well as professional development. One
008of the district priorities is of course our negotiations with our unions. We're engaged in ongoing negotiations with our unions, both bargaining units, working together to ensure positive and productive relationships that value staff and keep students at the center of each of those decisions. We're focusing on our charter authorization with Olive Grove and we're beginning our role as after tonight as our as their charter authorizer moving forward with um that and the consortium reauthorization process maintain high standards and accountability for all of our educational partners. When it comes to consortium reauthorization, we are having a great relationship with Buen, which is our um administrative unit. They're being extremely transparent and collaborative in the relationship with all the feeder schools. And the purpose is really that we serve all of Sanz Valley's special education students um in
009a really positive and supportive way with the most fiscal responsibility. And then we're also looking at some bond exploration, planning and commu and communication. And we're exploring the future facility needs. Uh we are looking at our master plan. And we all know when we have first rate facilities, we get first rate results. So we're looking at a lot a lot a lot of things around campus. The pool, the theater, the gym floor, um parking lots, lot of infrastructure. um visitor stands and track surface and then some buses and vans just to name a few million dollars worth of things that we probably need. I also want to um applaud our fall athletes. We had 252 students competing this fall in sports. We had an average GPA of 3.42 across all the fall sports teams. Um
010we had 188 students with a 3.0 0 or greater and we had 71 students with a 4.0 or greater. So that's really remarkable. I also wanted to point out that Mr. Patrick Shadic, one of our teachers, has written a book, not his first, but written a book and been been published. It's called The Sea of Glass. And it's amazing to have an author on campus all the time and really teaching our students on the daily basis. He's also an adjunct professor at Allen Hancock. So that's a remarkable um person to have on campus. Um we have our employee of the year was announced. His name's Rudy. He's in facilities. He's awesome. So if you guys see Rudy um congratulate him. Our teacher of the year is Senor Augustine Viscayenino, a Spanish teacher, an amazing human
011being who represents all the staff members in a very positive way. And then our community member and volunteer of the year is Miss Jackie Wagstaff. and her contributions have been endless years of contributions. Now, on to what I think is the best part of the night. And you guys, let me just apologize ahead of time. I could not edit this down for either one of these students of the month tonight because they are both just so phenomenal. And I thought if I'm going to be long-winded, it should be about students, right? So, let me first call up Brooke Felen. So, Brooke, come on up. Come on up here and stand up here and turn around and face the crowd so everybody can see you. Um, tonight we celebrate our elk sponsored student of the month
012which honors students who excel academically and serve their communities. The Sandy Negs Elk Club Elks Club uplifts yoke local youth by fostering a commitment to community service, a core value of Elk Scholars. We are proud to support the Elks mission knowing today's scholars can be tomorrow's leaders in their community. It is a privilege to introduce our October Elk Student of the Month chosen by our office staff and administration, Brooke Felen, a senior at Sanz High School. Whether she is on the road or track in the classroom or volunteering in the community, Brooke is an outstanding student athlete whose dedication, determination, and song strong sense of integrity shine through everything she does. Brooke ranks among the top 10% of her class with a weighted GPA of 437. Her course load is nothing short of impressive. This
013year she's enrolled in AP literature, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, and AP Government, continuing on a track um with a record of academic rigor which includes honors, AP courses in geometry, English, chemistry, US history, psychology. Just an outstanding student. Brook's teachers describe her as focused, thoughtful, and quietly driven. The kind of student who leads through consistency and commitment. She says that what motivates her most is keeping a busy schedule. Staying active and engaged helps her stay on top of things and keep moving forward. A mindset that serves her um equally well academically and athletically, as well as in activities inside and outside of school. Brooke loves that teachers are willing to work with her in the Pirate Academic Center, and she says, "Math is fun." Athletics are truly at the heart of Brook's high school experience.
014She is a four-year athlete in cross country and track and field and a two-year varsity athlete in basketball. She also earned distinction of scholar athlete every year, maintaining a 4.0 0 GPA while competing and was named a three sport varsity athlete during both her freshman and sophomore years. In cross country and track, Brooke has been a team captain, a CIF qualifier, and a first team all league runner multiple years in a row. She was the Santa Barbara County champion, the Mount Sack Invitational champion, and a state qualifier in 11th grade. Her coaches have recognized her with MVP honors for her leadership, determination, and team spirit. Brooke credits her dad for inspiring her to become a runner and she's carried that inspiration into every season knowing known for her grit, sportsmanship and team first attitude. Besides
015athletics, Brooke is deeply committed to her community. She is a proud member of the National Charity League and she volunteers with Pleton Parks and Wreck, San Youthre and the Salvang Theater. She also volunteered at solving half marathon, helped run the local middle school track meet, and works with growing minds, a pro program that provides hands-on learning experiences for young children through creative farm based activities. Brook Brook says these opportunities have allowed her to meet new people, build relationships she might not have otherwise had, and strengthen her appreciation for service, something she carries into everything she does. Brooke describes her personal values simply: integrity, honesty, hard work, and determination. She lives those values every day from the classroom to the track. She's learn she's learned firsthand how to d balance a demanding schedule filled with honors
016classes and compet competitive sports. She says the trans the transition from freshman to sophomore year was a turning point where she learned the importance of time management and perseverance. At her core, Brooke is grounded, humble, and resilient. Someone who does the right thing even when no one is looking. She is a role model for her peers and a positive presence on campus. Brooke and her family moved to the valley right before COVID after years of vacationing here. She says they instantly fell in love with how beautiful it is and that everything is is close. You're close to everything you need, but still it's peaceful and welcoming. Her family now lives on a ranch where they have tons of animals and even make their own wine. She also helped harvest grapes and bottle wine at Rancho
017Louise Vineyards since her freshman year, learning firsthand the value of hard work and teamwork. When she's not training or studying, Brooke loves movies that make her think, movies that are mindbenders. Her favorite is Inception. Her dream is one day also of completing a marathon, a triathlon, and an iron man. After graduation, Brooke tends to attend hopes to attend a college in California or and somewhere close to family. She is applying to UCLA, SCDSU, Loyola, Marry Mount, and USC where she plans to major in biology and eventually become a physical therapist. Her passion for sports, science, and helping others all point to the future where she will continue to make a positive impact both personally and professionally. Some fun facts about Brooke. If you um some fun facts about Brooke, if she could give her younger
018self some advice, it would be don't stress about the future. Live in the present and work t work hard. I reminded her to make sure to remember that when she's in college, to tell herself that, not just her younger self. Math and running um were hard at first. It took her two years to enjoy running and she works really hard at math. She also says, "Doing hard things, work, working hard, believing in yourself, and don't give up. If she could meet one historical figure, she would choose to have dinner with Obama so she could pick his brain." It's a pretty good choice. In every way, Brooke Felen exemplifies the spirit of Sanne of being a Sanz pirate. Intelligent, hardworking, kind, and humble. She leads by example, balances excellence with grace, and represents her school and
019community with honesty, pride, determination, and integrity. We are honored to recognize our October student of the month. Congratulations, Brooke. And and we we will take a picture after I finish the next one. You're amazing. And it's exhausting. Very impressive. And equally as impressive, we have our next student of the month, Keegan Withro. Come on up here, Kee. The student of the month program is proudly sponsored by Kelly Huniger. This program provides an opportunity for faculty to nominate seniors who demonstrate act outstanding character achievement um sorry and service as both students and community citizens. Each of um Miss Hun Huniger's honores receive a $100 reward and are recognized by the local newspaper generously provided by Miss Huninger. It's an honor to introduce our September or I'm sorry, October student of the month, Keegan Winthro. A Sienna
020Nunees High School senior. Keegan is a is the kind of student who quietly but powerfully leads leaves her mark on everything she's a part of. Whether it's in the classroom, on the court, or serving her community. One look at her transcript tells you everything about her work ethic. She holds a weighted GPA of 4.62, 62 ranks in the top five of her class and is enrolled in some of the most challenging courses, AP Literature, AP Stats, AP Government, AP Psychology, and AP Studio Art, just to name a few. She has also earned credits through Ellen Hancock College in Santa Barbara Community College, City College, completing coursework in US history, Spanish, and biological anthropology. Her passion for science and medicine drives her learning. She loves the way biology helps her understand how the body works, but
021also has a soft spot for English because she loves to write and express herself creatively. Keegan is a powerhouse athlete and a true team leader. She has played varsity tennis all four years, serving as team captain her senior year and helping lead the Pirates to their first ever CIF girls tennis title in 2024. She she was named MVP doubles, MVP singles, and MVP of CIF Division 2, a rare and extraordinary sweep of honors. She is also a varsity basketball player, earning the pirate pride award, the coaches award, and competing in the CIF state runner running runner-up team in 2025. Beyond sports, Ke Keegan is deeply involved in school life. She's co-president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes where she also runs social media and outreach. She's a co-founder and president of the Pickle Ball Club
022and she's an act she's active in CSF, NHS, the math club, and the medical club. She says holding leadership roles has made her feel more connected and that when you have a purpose, you gain confidence and the relationships with teammates and and teachers have become much stronger. When Keegan isn't studying or competing, you'll likely find her serving others. For over five years, she's volunteered with the Buleton Senior Center and Meals on Wheels, serving meals and helping local seniors every weekend and during holiday events. She also volunteers for SYV Community Outreach, River of Giving, and the Valley Christian Fellowship, where she helps care for children during church services and leads student teams. The heart for service has not gone unnoticed. She was named Santa Barbara Countyy's female youth leader of the year and was awarded the
023Jamie Harter Global Leadership Scholarship which took her to Washington DC where she was one of only 11 students in the country chosen to participate and meet community leaders and other top leaders from AC across the nation. What makes Keeven Keegan's story even more inspiring is the why behind it all. When she was just three years old, Keegan was in a serious accident that came very close to losing her life. Doctors told her family to express severe brain damage. But through the hands of skilled surgeons, she made a full recovery. I think beyond a full recovery. That experience shaped her purpose to make her own life meaningful and to one day give back as a doctor herself. She credits her faith, her grandfather, a radiologist who attended Stanford, and her family of at least 10 Sanz
024alumni for keeping her grounded and inspired. She says growing up in the valley where everyone truly knows one another makes school feel like family and that she can literally name every student in her classes. Outside of school, Keegan still loves to play tennis for fun and bake chocolate chip cookies with her grandma. After graduation, Keegan plans to attend a 4-year university with UCLA, UCSB, Stanford, and Georgetown at the top of her list. She intends to major in bi biology or neuroscience and follow the premed track on her way to becoming a ped pediatric emergency median. A dream she's pursuing with faith, integrity, and purpose. Some fun facts about Keegan. She can't dance to save her life. She would love to travel to Patagonia. And if she could meet anyone past your present, she would love
025to meet Amelia Heheart and ask her what really happened and what were you thinking. The advice she would give her 5-year-old self is to be more confident, not to take it so seriously, and it's all going to work out in in the end. You remember that? In every way, Keegan Winthro exemplifies what it is to be a Sanz pirate. Intelligent, compassionate, grounded, and driven by purpose and integrity. Her story is one of faith, gratitude, service, and leadership. And we are so proud to honor her as her our October student of the month. Congratulations, Keegan. and we will take a few pictures with uh each of our um students of the month and our board members. So, come on up. >> Huh? [Music] your I know. >> All right. Amazing students. Thank you. Thank you. Thank
026you. Thank you. [Music] All right. So, the best part of our meeting in my opinion, like honoring our students and gosh, two super impressive young ladies. So, that concludes my superintendence report. >> Thank you. Thank you so much for that. And I can't every every month it's amazing to me and seeing kids around the school. I mean, these they got the honors, but there this happens. This is going on everywhere which is amazing. So very fortunate. Um so we can move on to uh comments and correspondence. We are um uh board comments and correspondence. Uh anybody have anything they'd like to put out there? >> I do, but it go. >> Oh, it's really okay. It's really hard not to say. you know, last f Friday was amazing and um I just it felt again
027really um honored to be part of it. I was really pleased our um the county ed people showed up that we our little valley brought you guys drew that attention and I am so thankful that they got to see all the good things that we do. But I guess the one thing and I'll let others probably speak about that day is I was really impressed by the students um how well spoken they were. They did not use um like I am and they were yeah succinct to the point but um really helped me understand too what's going on and to see that growth and maturity in those young people was totally inspiring. So I'll let others speak on that but that was that was one of my takeaways. >> Yeah. Also attended great energy. I
028don't know next year how you're going to top that. I mean, the spread of food, the energy in the room, >> the the cheerleaders welcome you as you walked in. Yeah, great energy. Uh, I also attended the uh I guess it was hosted by Santa Barbara County Board of Education, the AI seminar that was at the library. It was multiple locations and it was really good. I wish it was more uh but I guess here it was attendance I thought could have been better. Um I think it's such emerging technology. I would just ask maybe you host something as as the school or as staff starts to learn more about AI and how it's used. Um I know I got some questions answered but I also walked away with more questions. uh we know yeah
029we know AI is here to stay and it's going to be an education. So >> um >> yeah and it's it's there's some fear of the unknown and it's progressing so fast but yeah I was around uh campus a lot for water polo uh volleyball and girls flag football which if I wasn't at this meeting I'd be watching that game but yeah but great job on the state of the school. Yeah. And I'll I'll I was there as well and I was um first of all, Terry, don't vacate so early. >> I know >> you need to get a pat on the back once in a while. We'll give it to you here. Um but all the presentations were topnotch and and I know what'll happen going forward is next year they'll the d it's
030going to double the attendance or maybe triple it. I think there's going to be a lot of people and it'll be standing room only. That's that's my guess because it was um very informational. I thought it was put together extremely well and thank you for doing that. Yeah. Okay. Now, uh any anybody else? So, I'll say one more thing. All the sports teams at this point, there's multiple sports teams. I think you mentioned all of them are heading into at this point going to be playoffs. Mhm. >> So, and and the all of the students are doing an amazing job right now. So, >> come out and watch. >> Um, I just want to say I unfortunately couldn't do with the date change and then I had was in a meeting all day, but the
031slides were just they said it all. I you didn't even have to be there by just looking at the slides and what the presented and I'm I would be part of next year doubling or tripling of that for sure. >> Okay. Thank Yeah, I wanted to add the water polo tomorrow is senior night, so come support the athletes if you have time. >> Thank you, Todd. Um, so we can move on to public comment. And it's Meg Rman. >> Redmond. Got it. Thank you. Come on up, Meg. Well, let me say I am actually a proud pirate parent myself and I was sorry to miss the state of the schools. I did look at the slides myself as well. We had a special guest for PD that morning so I couldn't get away but uh
032yeah, that was very impressive. So, thank you. But tonight, um good evening members of the board, Dr. Sheen, Sanz Valley Union High School District staff, Olive Grove community and uh well other assembled community members. My name is Meg Ridman and as superintendent of the Olive Grove charter schools, it is a privilege to address you tonight on behalf of Olive Grove Charter Buen and its charter renewal petition. I want to offer a sincere thank you to the district staff. I'm grateful for your time. The collaborative spirit you demonstrated throughout our renewal process was inspiring. I appreciate together I appreciate that together we navigated this process with a clear and shared focus doing what is best for our students and families in our valley. I recognize the vital essential role that this district plays in this community.
033I want to state unequivocally that Olive Grove is dedicated to being a supportive, responsible, and proactive educational partner. We are deeply rooted in this community and our commitment is unwavering to serve our students with care, flexibility, and the highest standards of academic integrity. I firmly believe that when the district and the charter school work together, we won't just expand opportunities, we will strengthen outcomes for all of our learners. Olive Grove is committed to maintaining open, transparent communication, to building enduring trust and to supporting the district's broader mission and goals in every way that we can. Ours has the potential to be a powerful synergistic partnership. Thank you again for your time, your efforts, your dedication to this community and your partnership. I humbly ask for your approval of our charter renewal petition. And with it,
034we can look forward to many fruitful years of working together on behalf of students and families in the Sanz Valley. And I actually can't wait to get our little Button mascot, the owl, his own pirate patch. Thank you. >> Thank you, Meg. Okay, so that is the end of public comment. And I just wanted to add I forgot something during board comments and correspondence at the uh uh uh state of the schools. I noticed that Ellen Hancock was represented and so was Questa College and and as partnerships with our school and I thought that was amazing. I think that's a huge bonus for not only us but for them as well and I did speak to them about that a little bit and it does help their enrollment going forward down the road to be
035able to offer these things here at the high school. So I think that partnership is is key for everybody. So just wanted to add that. Sorry I forgot. So now we can move on to uh uh the approval of the consent agenda. Uh we did move G61. I'll make note of that. Is there a motion for approval? >> A motion to approve the consent agenda. >> I'll second. >> Thank you, Don. Roll call, please. Jerry, >> Mr. Johnson, >> I. >> Miss Noble, >> I. >> Miss Grace Velasquez. >> I. >> Mr. Leamini. >> I. >> Miss Sheep. >> I. >> Consent agenda approved. And now we'll move on to our action items. Um the first action item would be the G61 which was for our SRD. Um is there verbiage on that? >> Sorry.
036>> That's No, I know you're doing >> pretend like I'm not indulgent for a second. >> You're doing both. I know. So we have I just want to build. just a question. So, um I know you're going to probably speak about this, but um did you do we u max out last year or the previous years? And so you're just using this number just to make sure that is within that realm because that seems like a a considerable jump from 175. So, for lack of a better term, it's a not to exceed. >> Correct. >> Got it. Okay. Um any other discussion on that? So I know Todd you're recused from this. >> Yeah, correct. As sharing the same employer. >> Thank you. Okay. Yes. Because of employment. Understood. Um is there a motion to
037approve the SRD agreement? >> I motion to approve >> in a second. >> I will second it. just I have to say it's just a lot of money but I think it's so essential and I do agree like insurance you pay for it you may never use it but when you don't have it you're doomed and so I uh >> thank you Kathy roll call please Jerry >> Mr. Mr. Johnson >> I >> Miss Noble >> I >> Miss Grace Velasquez >> I >> Miss Sheep >> I motion approved. >> Uh now we can move on to employee bonus AB1200. And as a result of the large influx of one-time dollars, the district wanted to recognize all the great work staff has been doing both in and out of the classroom. So, a $5,000 bonus
038was offered to all bargaining units. The terms of the bonus and its um its receipt was negotiated and that resulted in a one-time off schedule $5,000 bonus to all active regular employees currently in good standing with the district not on administrative leave as of October 1st, 2025. The bonus covered 76 employees at a total cost fully encumbered for statutory benefits of $413,126. The cost of the bonus is covered by the increased ending fund balance in our general fund. And the documents that you see attached here titled the AB1200 is the required financial form for the county demonstrating that the district can afford the bonus um in this fiscal year. >> I just make a comment. Um, we were we were just saying how we knew that the teachers but not realizing because everybody sometimes all
039it is is a pat on the back and that's what makes people happy and seeing these children or students, young adults, young whatever um that come up here and they work so hard at this school. I mean it's the teachers and the staff and keeping our our facilities clean and beautiful in the last two years just become so beautiful to come onto this campus. So >> agreed. I know staff staff is very appreciative and in the past there have been bonuses and they have been um a percentage of income or something to that effect and that leaves disparities amongst the highest and the lowest paid employees. So the fact that we were able to do a bonus that was uniform across departments and across classifications was very impactful for our employees. >> Welld deserved. Obviously,
040we we've seen the benefits just walking through here and around campus. >> So, um is there a motion to approve the employee bonus? >> Yeah, I'll make a motion to approve the uh agenda item for on the uh employee bonuses as written. >> In a second, please. >> I'll absolutely second that. >> Roll call, please. Terry, >> Mr. Johnson. >> Hi. >> Miss Noble. >> Hi. >> Miss Grace Gasquez. >> Hi, >> Mr. Levi. All right, >> Miss Sheab I. >> Motion approved. Uh, now we can move on to the approval of the Olive Grove Charter School. Uh, mutual petition authorization for superintendent to negotiate and finalize the oversight and responsibilities between the district and the charter. Um, in accordance with the California Ed Code 47604.32 and guidance from the California Department of Education CDE,
041the San Valley Union High School District conducted a comprehensive oversight review of Olive Grove Charter School, Bulein as part of the charter um renewal process. The purpose of this review was to evaluate the school's operational, academic, and fiscal compliance with the applicable laws, regulations, and terms of its charter. Olive Grove charter school buin demonstrated satisfactory adherence to the terms of its current charter and met all oversight requirements as prescribed by the California Department of Education. The board meeting on September 9th, 2025 included the findings report presented and a public hearing regarded all regarding Olive Grove Charter School Bule. The district found no reason to deny the application. Administration is recommending that the board approve Olive Grove Buton's charter petition and authorize the superintendent to finalize the a memorandum of understanding theou regarding oversight and responsibilities
042between the district and the charter school. Any discussion? >> I um I I want to just recognize both Olive Grove and Dr. Sheen for the work um to go into this comprehensive review and I kind of went into charter school 101. Um so I started digging around at other charter schools and comparing and going do they have this, do they have that? And it's um because I'm not as familiar with that as I am with the public institution. And um I was first I was thrilled with your website and I could find everything that I I needed to find and um the transparency um made a difference um when I was looking and comparing with other other charter school sites. So I that was just my little cursory 101. I she did graduate work, you
043know, you you know, but I I did at the beginning, but I was it was nice to be able to find what I needed and it it it flowed with what you had presented and I like I like it when things go together and it didn't it didn't leave any gaps in my understanding. So, thank you. >> Any further discussion? >> I think the Yeah, from what we're seeing at the partnership obviously is going to work well. So, is there a motion for the approval of the >> I motion to approve? >> A second. >> I second that motion. >> Thank you. Roll call, please. Terry. >> Mr. Johnson. >> I. >> Miss Noble. >> I. >> Miss Grace Velasquez. >> I. >> Mr. Leamini. >> Hi. >> Miss Sheep. >> I. >> Approval of
044the Olive Grove chart Olive Grove charter school. um and our superintendent to negotiate with them. Okay. Uh we will move on to college and career pathways uhou with Questa College. >> Um Alan Hancock notified the district in all in August that it would not approve an instructor to teach the planned CCAP film course under California ed code established by AB288 and expanded by AB 359. A school district may form a supplemental college and career pathway agreement with another community college when its home college denies a request course. In accordance with this um legislation, Qua College has improved our offering of FTVE23. Introductory to film and video production to our digital media students and board approval of the supplemental CCAP agreement is required to implement the course. >> I just have a quick question. Is it
045virtual or are they coming to the campus? >> It's in person with our um new um film teacher um Mr. Heimerdinger who taught this course um at um St. Louis Abby Bispo High School through Qua and had been approved for years and a teacher for the community college for years and Hancock did not feel he met their minimum qualifications for their course. So we're doing it through Qua. interesting how things change and it causes now two potential schools that we can work with. Right. >> Right. And we're hoping to um expand our offerings through Allen Hancock and expand our offerings through Qua because it's what's best for our students and our teachers. So, wherever we can get it, we'll take it. >> Was this a new or an additional course added? >> It is not
046an additional course added. It's just a little bit of a different course. Last year, Cheryl Lee was our teacher. She was approved through Alan Hancock in hiring Mr. Heimerdinger. We didn't feel that there was going to be any issues with hiring him. We wanted to continue the pathway, the CTE pathway and the relationship with Alen Hancock and um Alan Hancock. A lot of times it comes down to Alen Hancock to the departments approving it. It's, you know, community colleges are just very tricky and so, um, they didn't approve, but we knew we could get the approval through where he had previously taught. So, um, our principal, Tory Martinez, worked really hard in getting that done so that our students could continue to get the concurrent enrollment credits for the courses that they were signed up
047to get. So, it was great. Any further discussion? Most is there a motion to approve college and careers pathways with Quest to College. >> A motion to approve the the >> Thank you. >> That's fine. >> I'll second. >> What did you say? >> Thank you. Uh roll call, please. Terry. >> Mr. Johnson. >> Hi. >> Miss Noble. >> Hi. >> Miss Grace Velasquez. >> Hi. >> Mr. Leamini. >> Hi. Miss >> I >> motion approved. >> I love the fall. >> Who motioned to follow? >> Okay, so now we can move on to discussion. Um I don't we had nothing on the agenda for discussion items. Is there anything that any of you would like to input? >> Yes. >> Okay. So we can move past discussion and move up to board matters. Uh
048the only date that we had changed previously was the uh December date from the that Tuesday to the Monday. >> Move from the 9th to this is this is incorrect. >> So that when you look at it but I can't we are doing >> we are doing November. The date that got changed was uh December 9th became December 8th. So >> there's no second. >> So So if you look at those are the wrong >> It's correct in this one. >> So it's the 12th, the 8th, and the 17th. >> November, December 8th, December 17th. No, it's just >> November 8th and >> November 18th, and December 8th. >> Yeah. >> So it's November 18th and December 8th. >> Yeah, we just passed. We already knew the 18th. I was just making sure that everybody
049was on board with moving the 9th to the 8th. >> Oh, perfect. Okay. >> And then that's the only meeting in December. >> Yeah, we only have one in December. >> That's and then it's in June when we have the double um for the fifth approval >> and December 8th it will be the organizational >> and that's >> that's the organizational meeting and >> organizational meeting where you select uh where you elect the president and the clerk and decide on the actual dates that you're going to have. >> Okay. Yeah. So come prepared on the ETH basically to kind of look at your year going forward on what dates could have conflict between >> okay >> well on the >> Okay. >> Understood. Well, we'll cross that bridge when we get there. Okay. So, uh
050we can move on to uh close session at this time at 6:20. >> Okay. >> And we can take a little break in between if you'd like. >> All right. We shall see. >> So, stop presenting. Terry, I'm gonna put this >> Woo.