Lifeline Education Charter School A California Charter School

“Achieving Academic Excellence”

SESSION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING MINUTES

DATE:June30, 2015

MEETING PLACE:225 S. Santa Fe Avenue

Compton, CA 90221

Board of Directors Office

Teleconference:Call In 605-475-6333

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TIME:10:00am

  1. CALL TO ORDER

Derek Hall called the Board of Director’s meeting to order at 10:11am

2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD:

Derek HallPresidentCalled in at 9:59am

Teresa SandovalInterim Secretary/ Treasurer Called in at 10:33am

Victoria FoxBoard MemberCalled in at 10:51am

Ana PimentelBoard MemberCalled in at 10:10am

John Paul Williams IIIBoard MemberCalled in at 10:00am

3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

Derek Hall motioned to approve the Board of Director’s agenda with the corrected date;

John Williams seconded the motion; motion carried 3 Yeah 2 Absents

5.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR:

June 20, 2015

Derek Hall motioned to approve the Minutes from the Board of Director’s meeting of

June 20, 2015;Ana Pimentel seconded the motion; motion carried 3-Yeah 2 Absents

6.APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

Items on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and/or are deemed to be consistent with the item adopted Committee Policies and carry the recommendation of the Administration. The Consent Agenda may be enacted by one motion with a Roll Call vote. There will be no separate discussion of the items unless a board member so requests, in which case the designated item(s) will be considered following approval of the remaining items.

7.COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC

This portion of the meeting is set aside for the purpose of allowing an opportunity for individuals to address the Board of Directors regarding matters on or not on the Agenda but within the Board of Directors subject matter jurisdiction. The Board of Directors is not allowed to take action on any item that is not on the Agenda, except as authorized by Government Code Section 54954.2.

8. REPORTS & COMMUNICATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

8.01 – Director’s Report

Executive Director reported that the Palmer location should be ready for the state’s approval by August 1, 2015. The Executive Director also reported that the Tamarind location will have the locks changed on Wednesday for the final inspection approval.

9.DISCUSSION/ACTION/INFORMATION AGENDA

9.01 – Action/Discussion Items

  1. Action/Discussion of Staff Resignations/Terminations

Derek Hall motioned to accept the recommendation for nonrenewal of contact for Middle School History position for the 15/16 school year;

John Smith seconded the motion; motioned carried 3 Yeah 2 Absents

Derek Hall motioned to accept the resignation for the 3 individuals that resigned;

John Smith seconded the motion; motioned carried 3 Yeah 2 Absents.

  1. Action/Discussion of New Hires
  2. Academic Specialist

Item was tabled until next meeting.

  1. Information Technology Coordinator

The Board discussed the change from Vendor Contract Services to Employee for a Full Time IT Specialist at salary budgeted; The Board recommends that contact verbiage be changed to outline the services that will be an additional cost.

Derek Hall motioned to approve the Employee Contract as long as Derek Hall and John Williams review the change in verbiage on the contract;

John Williams seconded the motion; motion carried 3 Yeah 2 Absents

  1. Brandi Evenson (4th Grade)

Teresa Sandoval motioned to accept the recommendation to hire the 4th Grade teachers

John Williams seconded the motion; motion carried 4 Yeah 1 Absent

  1. Action/Discussion of Vendors
  2. Metro Garden

Per the last Board of Director’s Meeting the Board of Director’s asked for more Bids, it was found that there are not programs in the immediate area. We have received communication from USD and they are willing to contribute $10,000.00 and/or up to 50% of the cost; we will also remove the arch from the cost which is $5,000.00.

Derek Hall motioned to approve the contract for Metro Garden;

Ana Pimentel seconded; motion carried 4 Yeah 1 absent

  1. Train of Thought (Chess Education)

The Board has tabled this item.

  1. Action/Discussion of Staff Salaries
  2. Principals/Campus Administrators

Item tabled

Derek Hall motioned to approve the contacts for Principals/Administrators for the 15-16 school-year per discussion;

Ana Pimentel seconded the motion; motion carried 5 yeah

  1. Other Staff

Derek Hall motioned to approve the contracts for Counselor/Programs for the 15-16 school year per discussion;

Ana Pimentel seconded; motioned carried 5 Yeah

  1. Action/Discussion of Construction
  2. Exterior Painting at 225 Santa Fe

Derek Hall motioned to approve the painting of the property at 225 S. Santa Fe, with the final revision of the bids to be completed by Mr. Williams insuring that the proper paint and prep has been chosen and outlined not to exceed $25,000.00 and we have to have a final approval from Mass Equity:

Victoria Fox seconded the motion; motion carried 5 Yeah

  1. Action/Discussion of LCAP

Derek Hall motioned to adopt the LCAP for the 15-16 School year;

Ana Pimentel seconded the motion; motioned carried 5 yeah

12.ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING

1. Principal for Elementary School Contract for the 15-16 School Year.

2. Vendor Contract for Train of Thought (Chess Education)

13.ADJOURNMENT

Derek Hall adjourned the Board of Director’s Meeting at 11:19am

* Please note: items on the agenda may not be addressed in the order they are agendized.

The Board of Directors may be reached via e-mail at:

Via U.S. Mail at:

225 S. Santa Fe Avenue

Compton, CA 90221-3240

Or by leaving a message with the LECS Receptionist at:

(310) 605-2510