GOVERNING BOARD Minutes
Meeting of July 10, 2011 (Sunday) at 2:00 to 4:00 PM
This meeting was held at AFCS school site, 4001 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92105
Angela V.Rieta, Board Secretary___
Magdalena Tavasci, Member
Yesenia Huerta-Ruiz, Member______
Christina Stevens, Member______
All Board Members Present, Jan Perry – Present, Sandra Martinez - Absent
Jan Perry, Co-Founder & Charter Director____
Sandra Martinez, Co-Founder & Administrative Consultant____
Meeting called to order at 2:15pm
I. Welcome/Call to Order by Frank Walker, President
(Acknowledge resignations from Frances Perez & Nancy O’Barr)
II. Approval of Current Agenda ( Motion__Rieta__ Second__Huerta-Ruiz__ Ayes__
Nays__Abs__)
III. Approval of Minutes from previous meetings: ( Motion__ Second___Ayes__ Nays__Abs__)
Tabled until August 2011 board meeting
IV. Resolution to Approve Christina Stevens (Parent) as a new Board Member.
Christina a full-time mom coming from Innovations Academy. She has a child going into 3rd grade.
V. Charter Update: Modifications of School Site, Recruitment, Registration, Lunch Contract and
Teacher Interviews/Lesson Demonstrations (Perry & Martinez)
So far, we have recruited approximately 85 students. City Heights Prep, a school that was approved by SDCS in February has decided not to open. They are sending us about 30 6th grade students. Have hired assistants/office staff/Arts in the Afternoon teachers (flamenco – Vivian, art – Angelica, choir). Sandra sending letter to City of San Diego Parks and Recs for permission to use Teralta Park for occasional recess and P.E. activities.
VI. Presentation of VEBA Insurance by Mike Smith – discussion for voting
Bob Whiting – VEBA Ombudsman gave presentation on insurance. The board president has agreed to sign the letter of intent so that VEBA can vote on July 20, 2011 to authorize AFCS to become part of the VEBA network.
VII. “Advanced Placement Capital” Charter Loan –discussion for voting
District will be giving us $34,000.00 sometime in August based on our number of students. AP Capital will be loaning us $90,000.00 to pay expenses. We will have to pay back the loan with an interest payment of $7,000.00. We are supposed to be receiving our Charter School Implementation Grant of $225,000.00 and is expected to come in October.
VIII. Lease Agreement for School Site-discussion for voting
AFCS is leasing 5,814 square feet of space at 4001 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92105. It includes 3 classrooms downstairs and 4 classroom upstairs and the monthly lease fee is $9,883.80 with a deposit of $14,825.80. Lease needs to be signed as soon as possible so that he can start building construction/maintenance.
Points of Clarification: First right of refusal to renew lease at end of 36 month term
Right to sublease
Motion – Magdalena Tavasci Second - Yesenia Huerta-Ruiz Ayes (all)
IX. Create yearlong calendar for future Board Meetings
X. Action Items:
This is the appropriate point in the meeting for any members of the audience to speak on matters of special interest or concern not on the present agenda. If they wish to address the Board, they are requested, prior to the meeting, to submit to the Secretary of the Board their names and the subject on which they wish to speak. Time is limited to three minutes for each individual. Individuals wishing to comment on items on the present agenda may do so during this portion of the meeting. Complaints about specific personnel are not appropriate for public session. Please submit any complaints to the Board Secretary in writing.
Action Item #1: Approval of VEBA Insurance for AFCS
Motion____ Second____ Ayes____ Nays_____Abs____
Action Item #2: Approval of Revolution Foods Contract
Motion____ Second____ Ayes____ Nays_____Abs____
Action Item #3: Charter Loan Approval
Motion____ Second____ Ayes____ Nays_____Abs____
Action Item #4: Lease Agreement Approval (for school site)
Motion____ Second____ Ayes____ Nays_____Abs____
Action Item #5: Yearlong Calendar for Board Meetings
Motion____ Second____ Ayes____ Nays_____
ADVANCED PLANNING
Will put motion to elect a treasurer of the board at the next meeting. Will put that on the August agenda.
Meeting Schedule
Regular Board Meeting - Sunday, August 14th at 2pm
Back to School BBQ - Saturday, August 28th at 1pm
Regular Board Meeting Sunday, September 11th at 2pm
Regular Board Meeting – Sunday, October 16th at 2pm
Regular Board Meeting – Sunday, November 13th at 2pm
No Regular Board Meeting in December
Regular Board Meeting – January 22nd at 2pm
Regular Board Meeting – Sunday, February 12th at 2pm
Regular Board Meeting – Sunday, March 11th at 2pm
No Regular Board Meeting in April
Regular Board Meeting – Sunday, May 6th at 2pm
Regular Board Meeting – Sunday, June 10th at 6pm
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