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3 h 26 min · 4 public speakers

Discussed vouchers and school choice

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Trustee moves to table Suncoast Charter School agreement for written insurance analysis 1:59:00

  • The board discussed a proposed agreement with Suncoast Charter School, and staff recommended approval while keeping the original insurance requirements in Exhibit A. 1:59:00
  • Jorge Valdes moved to table the agreement until next month so board members could see the arguments on paper. 2:07:16
  • The board took up a notice of intent to revoke Explore Academy, which staff said would lead to a public hearing on July 8th. 2:54:42
Item by item (14)
  1. Opening and meeting procedures 32:32
    • A staff member called the roll of trustees, and the presiding officer asked for motions to accept the agenda and the minutes. ~32:47
    • The presiding officer announced the board would go into closed session and return at 5 PM. 33:55
  2. Public comment 1:50:03
    • A speaker at public comment said a summer program agreement with teachers was not signed with the program scheduled to begin in 2 weeks, and that the program serves more than 12,000 students. 1:51:54
    • Another speaker said delays in the annual calendar and the summer session agreement were exhausting, and a charter school leader said a public hearing was scheduled for July 8th. 1:53:53
    • A speaker raised concerns that SCA 5 would exclude charter schools and basic aid districts from a new funding stream and asked the board to oppose such proposals. 1:57:05
  3. Consent calendar and charter submissions 1:58:17
    • The board took a roll call vote on a motion for the consent calendar. 1:58:17
    • Staff said there were no charter submissions. ~1:58:39
  4. Suncoast Charter School agreement 1:58:46
    • A staff member said most requested revisions were acceptable but staff did not support reduced insurance limits, and recommended keeping the original insurance requirements. 1:59:00
    • A school representative questioned whether a separate agreement was needed, and an insurance broker said adding a $10 million umbrella policy would add about $125,000 in costs. 2:02:08
    • Jorge Valdes moved that the item be tabled for a formal response and further legal workup, and Lisa Sparks said that until more information came in written form, with all the arguments laid out, Lisa Sparks could not make an informed decision. 2:07:16
  5. Resolution on national 250th anniversary 2:32:57
    • The presiding officer introduced a resolution to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States. 2:32:57
    • Tim Shaw asked whether language that needed correcting had been fixed, and a staff member said it had been corrected. 2:33:25
    • The presiding officer said the resolution passed. 2:34:07
  6. Accountability plans and county budget 2:34:07
    • The board took a roll call vote on the annual county school services fund budget of the County Superintendent of Schools. 2:35:01
  7. Dashboard indicators and annual report 2:36:29
    • The board received California School Dashboard local indicators and the department's annual summary report with no board action. 2:36:29
  8. Education Protection Account resolution 2:36:29
    • A staff member said the department estimated receiving approximately $248,000 from the state's Education Protection Account in fiscal year '25-'26, all spent on teacher salaries. 2:38:13
    • The staff member said the estimate for the budget year was about $223,000. 2:38:13
  9. Federal forest reserve receipts 2:41:37
    • Superintendent salary 2:42:07
      • A motion was made to increase the superintendent's salary by 10%, which the maker said would keep the superintendent within the top third of comparable counties. 2:42:13
      • Lisa Sparks suggested a 5% increase matching teachers plus the same cost of living increase approved for others. 2:45:34
    • Notice of intent to revoke Explore Academy 2:54:15
      • A staff member said approving the notice would not revoke the charter but would continue the statutory process, with a public hearing on July 8th. 2:54:42
      • Staff said the school identified a need for at least 105 students and had lost its Prop 39 facility. 3:01:19
    • Information items and superintendent announcements 3:08:36
      • The board received information on salary increases over $10,000. 3:08:36
      • The superintendent presented an updated logo and said CCPA graduated its 2nd highest class ever. 3:09:15
      • The superintendent said the grand prize winner of a USA 250 song competition would perform at the July 4th Spectacular. 3:14:43
    • Upcoming dates and legislative follow-up 3:16:14
      • A staff member said the next board meeting is July 8th, with a submission deadline of June 24th. 3:16:19
      • Tim Shaw asked whether Sheehy Group could be consulted about SCA 5 and whether the board might take a position on the bill. 3:16:56
    • Board comments and closed session report 3:18:47
      • A speaker asked about an MOU that was coming in late, and another speaker said it was being worked out between HR and the union. 3:19:42
      • Mari Barke said they had attended several graduations in recent weeks. 3:20:56
      • A staff member reported that in closed session the board gave direction to counsel and staff on potential litigation by a vote of 4⁠-⁠0⁠-⁠1. 3:22:05

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