Agenda

This agenda contains a brief description of each item to be considered. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing in the following agenda:

MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

3:30pm Wednesday, December 2, 2009

VISA Building-Dr. Chan’s Office

This agenda contains a brief description of each item to be considered.  Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing in the following agenda:

A.      Call to Order

B.      Establish Quorum

Board Members

Noemi Beck                              Present             Absent

Brenda Brown                          Present             Absent

Steve Holle                               Present             Absent

Liliana Garcia                          Present             Absent

Imelda Madrid                         Present             Absent

Karen Muehlberger                  Present             Absent

Leland Tang                            Present             Absent

Staff/Ex-Oficio

Anita Zepeda                           Present             Absent

Dr. Chan                                  Present             Absent

C.      Public Comment

D.     Action Items

1.       Approval of Minutes:  The board is to review and approve the minutes from the August 19, 2009 & October 29, 2009 board meetings.

2.       QZAB & QSCB Resolution:  The board is to adopt a resolution to seek reimbursement of QZAB & QSCB Proceeds

E.      Discussion Items

1.       2009/10 1st Interim Financial Report:  Dr. Chan is to report on Vaughn’s 1st Interim Financial Report

2.       Mission and Vision:  The board is to discuss and contribute refinement to Vaughn’s Mission and Vision

3.       Student Outcomes/Challenges:  Updates

F.      Board Member Comments/Future Agenda Items

G.     Adjournment

MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

3:00pm Wednesday, November 4, 2009

VISA –Dr. Chan’s Office

This agenda contains a brief description of each item to be considered.  Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing in the following agenda:

A.      Call to Order

B.      Establish Quorum

Board Members

Noemi Beck                              Present             Absent

Brenda Brown                          Present             Absent

Steve Holle                               Present             Absent

Liliana Garcia                          Present             Absent

Imelda Madrid                         Present             Absent

Karen Muehlberger                  Present             Absent

Leland Tang                            Present             Absent

Staff/Ex-Oficio

Anita Zepeda                           Present             Absent

Dr. Chan                                  Present             Absent

C.      Public Comment

D.     Action Items

1.       Approval of Minutes:  The board is to review and approve the minutes from the August 19, 2009 board meeting.

2.       Confirmation of Board Members/Election of Board Office:  The board is to welcome new members and elect it’s Secretary and President for the 2009/10 school year

3.       Approval of Board Meeting Calendar:  The board is to adopt its meeting calendar for the year.

4.       Safe School Petition:  The board is to discuss concerns and recommend steps to be taken regarding safe passage in streets surrounding school.

E.      Discussion Items

1.       Mission and Vision:  The board is to discuss and contribute refinement to Vaughn’s Mission and Vision

2.       Solar Panels:  Board member Leland Tang, will present information on potential energy savings through lease of solar panels

3.       Student Outcomes:  Updates

F.      Board Member Comments/Future Agenda Items

G.     Adjournment

MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

3:00pm Wednesday, August 19, 2009

VISA –Dr. Chan’s Office

This agenda contains a brief description of each item to be considered.  Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing in the following agenda:

    1. Call to Order
    2. Establish Quorum
    • Board Members

    • Noemi Beck   Present  Absent

    • Brenda Brown   Present  Absent

    • Steve Holle   Present  Absent

    • Tanya Koch   Present   Absent

    • Evelyn Medina   Present   Absent

    • Susan Oblad   Present  Absent

    • Leland Tang   Present  Absent

    • Staff/Ex-Oficio

    • Anita Zepeda   Present  Absent

    • Dr. Chan   Present  Absent

    1. Public Comment
    2. Action Items
      1. Approval of Minutes:  The board is to review and approve the minutes from the June 3, 2009 board meeting.
      1. Confirmation of Board Members for the 2009-2010 School Year-The board is
      • to confirm board members voted in for the new school year.

        1. Election of Board Office (President and Secretary)
      1. Calendar Meetings for the 2009-10 School Year
      1. Facilities & Construction
        • Acceptance of Federal Facilities Incentive Grant-$712,500 (3-yr grant)
        • Authorization to participate in the Qualified Zone Academy Program-($5,000,000 bond Sale)
        • Award of Professional Contract for Building of g3 New Elementary-(Marshall Lewis Architect, $1,169,460 @ 6.8%)
        • Authority Over Appointment/Removal of Foundation Directors-(Result of property transfer)
        • Continued Need for Classroom Space & Enrollment Projection
      1. Fiscal Matters
        • 2008-09 Unaudited Actuals & Fiscal Solvency-(Annual J-Report submitted to LAUSD)
        • Investment Transfer to Vanguard-($1,500,000 to Endowment, $500,000 to Retiree Health Benefit Account)
        • Mandated Costs-(2008-09 filing, legislative advocacy, potential litigation)
      1. Founder/Principal’s Contract-The board is to discuss and define Duties (fiscal, legal, charter, facilities, mentoring), fees (same as 1st yr teacher) &benefits.
    1. Discussion Item-None listed to date
    2. Board Member Comments/Future Agenda Items
    3. Adjournment

3:30pm Wednesday, June 3, 2009

VISA Auditorium

AGENDA

This agenda contains a brief description of each item to be considered. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing in the following agenda:

A. Call to Order

B. Establish Quorum

Board Members

Noemi Beck Present Absent

Brenda Brown Present Absent

Steve Holle Present Absent

Tanya Koch Present Absent

Evelyn Medina Present Absent

Susan Oblad Present Absent

Leland Tang Present Absent

Staff/Ex-Oficio

Anita Zepeda Present Absent

Dr. Chan Present Absent

C. Public Comment

D. Action Items

1. Approval of Minutes: The board is to review and approve the minutes from the April 27, 2009 board meeting.

2. Calendar 1st Meeting for the 2009/10 School Year: The board is to schedule a date for the first organizational meeting of the 2009/10 school year

E. Discussion Item

1. How Vaughn NCLC Will Weather the Fiscal Crises-Plans & Strategies: Dr. Chan is to provide a governance and fiscal update to all staff and to the Board of Directors

F. Board Member Comments/Future Agenda Items

1. Renewal of Board Members’ Term of Office

G. Adjournment

4:00pm Wednesday, April 1, 2009

VISA Building

A. Call to Order

B. Establish Quorum

Board Members

Noemi Beck Present Absent

Brenda Brown Present Absent

Steve Holle Present Absent

Tanya Koch Present Absent

Evelyn Medina Present Absent

Susan Oblad Present Absent

Leland Tang Present Absent

Staff/Ex-Oficio

Anita Zepeda Present Absent

Dr. Chan Present Absent

C. Public Comment

D. Action Items

1. Approval of Minutes: The board is to review and approve the minutes from the February 25, 2009 board meeting.

2. 2009-10 Potential Reduction and/or Reposition of Personnel: The board will discuss the budget situation and potential impact on personnel.

E. Discussion Items

1. LAUSD SELPA Funding Procedures: The board will receive an update on the status of LAUSD’s special education funding model for charter schools.

F. Board Member Comments/Future Agenda Items

G. Adjournment

4:00pm Wednesday, February 25, 2009

VISA Building

A. Call to Order

B. Establish Quorum

Board Members

Noemi Beck Present Absent

Brenda Brown Present Absent

Steve Holle Present Absent

Tanya Koch Present Absent

Evelyn Medina Present Absent

Susan Oblad Present Absent

Leland Tang Present Absent

Staff/Ex-Oficio

Anita Zepeda Present Absent

Dr. Chan Present Absent

C. Public Comment

D. Action Items

1. Approval of Minutes: The board is to review and approve the minutes from the November 3, 2008 board meeting.

2. Approval of Head Start Refunding Application: The Board is to review and approve the VOA refunding application for the 2009/10 school year.

3. Approval of Vaughn New Elementary School-CEQA Study: Negative Declaration: The Board is to review and approve the study that researched the new Vaughn development and its impact on the environment

E. Discussion Items-None calendared

F. Board Member Comments/Future Agenda Items

G. Adjournment

 

4:00pm Wednesday, February 4, 2008

V.I.S.A. Building
  1. Call to Order
  1. Establish Quorum

    Board Members

    Noemi Beck   Present  Absent

    Brenda Brown   Present  Absent

    Steve Holle   Present  Absent

    Tanya Koch   Present  Absent

    Evelyn Medina   Present  Absent

    Susan Oblad   Present  Absent

    Leland Tang   Present  Absent

    Staff/Ex-Oficio

    Anita Zepeda   Present  Absent

    Dr. Chan   Present  Absent

  1. Public Comment
  1. Action Items
    1. Approval of Minutes:  The board is to review and approve the minutes from the November 3, 2008 board meeting.
    1. Investment Strategies and Policy: The board is to discuss, recommend and adopt a policy to support Vaughn’s fiscal portfolio
  1. Discussion Items
    1. 2008/09 Financial Matters:  The board is to discuss economic impact on current year’s budget
    1. 2009/10 Financial Matters:  The board is to discuss economic impact on next year’s budget
  1. Board Member Comments/Future Agenda Items
Adjournment

    4:00pm Wednesday, December 18, 2008
    V.I.S.A. Building

    1. Call to Order

    1. Establish Quorum

      Board Members

      Noemi Beck   Present  Absent

      Brenda Brown   Present  Absent

      Steve Holle    Present  Absent

      Tanya Koch   Present   Absent

      Evelyn Medina   Present   Absent

      Susan Oblad   Present  Absent

      Leland Tang   Present  Absent

      Staff/Ex-Oficio

      Anita Zepeda   Present  Absent

      Dr. Chan    Present  Absent

    1. Public Comment

    1. Action Items
      1. Approval of Minutes:  The board is to review and approve the minutes from the December 3, 2008 board meeting.
      1. Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation:  The board is to discuss the case regarding charter school mandate reimbursement program.


      1. Job Title/Responsibilities and Compensation for Founder/Principal: The board will discuss and define the title, responsibilities and compensation for the position of Founder/Principal (Dr. Yvonne Chan)

      1. Job Title/Responsibilities and Compensation for Executive Director: The board will discuss and define the title, responsibilities and compensation for the position of Executive Director (Anita Zepeda)

    1. Discussion Items

    1. Board Member Comments/Future Agenda Items

    1. Adjournment

    4:00pm Wednesday, December 3, 2008

    A.     Call to Order

    B.     Establish Quorum

    Board Members

    Noemi Beck                                        Present                                Absent

    Brenda Brown                                     Present                                Absent

    Steve Holle                                         Present                                Absent

    Tanya Koch                                        Present                                Absent

    Evelyn Medina                                   Present                                Absent

    Susan Oblad                                       Present                                Absent

    Leland Tang                                       Present                                Absent

    Staff/Ex-Oficio

    Anita Zepeda                                      Present                                Absent

    Dr. Chan                                              Present                                Absent

    C.     Public Comment

    D.     Action Items

    1.      Approval of Minutes:  The board is to review and approve the minutes from the November 3, 2008 board meeting.

    2.      Selection of Board Secretary:  The board is to elect its Secretary for the 2008/09 school year

    3.      Approval of Board Meeting Calendar:  The board is to adopt its meeting calendar for the year.

    4.      Supplemental Education Services:  The board is to discuss and approve the SES plan that includes  the selected students, vendor, materials  and calendar of services to be provided

    5.      Title III, Year 4 Action Plan: The board is to review the development of the Action Plan and approve next steps for securing the necessary budget to support actions identified.

    E.      Discussion Items

    F.      Board Member Comments/Future Agenda Items

    G.    Adjournment

    Monday, November 3, 2008 (6:00 p.m.)
    Location : Vaughn International Studies Academy

    1.    Vision and mission

    2.    Legal status

    3.    Board roles and responsibilities

    4.    Governing and oversight process; agenda setting

    5.    Ethics and conflicts of interest

    6.    Action items

    a.    K-3 Class Size Reduction Program resolution

    b.    2008-09 membership and term of office

    c.     Future membership

    d.    Election of Board Officers (President and Secretary)