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Board members discussed a compensation comparability study and then approved the extension. In the meeting record the reported total compensation figure cited by the board was $284,896.14 (the board’s oral presentation described base salary, a master stipend and a bilingual stipend and said the contract includes participation in STRS and standard benefits). The board stated there was no salary increase proposed at the Jan. 23 vote and that the contract would begin July 1, 2025.

Key contract terms discussed: the contract was described as providing the same salary level as the current schedule, participation in STRS and health benefits, a 12‑month buyout provision for early termination and vacation/sick‑leave accruals. The board and administration said the extension was brought forward for transparency and for continuity of leadership.

Vote: The board first approved a compensation comparability study and then approved the employment agreement; subsequent roll‑call votes also approved the separate 12‑month early‑termination buyout provision. The meeting record shows unanimous votes for the comparability study, the employment agreement and the buyout provision.

Why it matters: The contract sets the executive director’s employment terms for the next three fiscal years and formalizes benefits and termination terms. The board framed the vote as an endorsement of the executive’s ongoing leadership and as aligning pay with comparable organizations.

Details and context: The board reviewed a list of comparable schools and compensation levels during the meeting. Board members emphasized there is no additional bonus or extra compensation in the extension as presented at the Jan. 23 meeting. The board also thanked the executive and staff for their work during recent emergency sheltering operations described earlier in the meeting.

Next steps: Administration will finalize the contract document and execute it; the board will continue standard oversight and will present any future changes to compensation for board consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","El Camino Real Charter High School Regular Board Meeting 1-23-2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a three‑year employment agreement for Executive Director David Hussey beginning July 1, 2025, with pay and benefits consistent with a compensation comparability study and a 12‑month buyout clause; votes were unanimous.","taxTitle","El Camino Real Charter High District, School Districts, California","taxId",76654,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6370884,"Board approves resolution authorizing potential reductions in certificated services amid enrollment uncertainty",696,3764000,4460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150726-7b11c7b615f4ebbcafa8f72a09ed7dfd&start=3764&end=4460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150726-7b11c7b615f4ebbcafa8f72a09ed7dfd/thumbnail_3764000.jpg","/articles/6370884/California/Board-approves-resolution-authorizing-potential-reductions-in-certificated-services-amid-enrollment-uncertainty","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6370884-992c76675eac4e54b54f623ad4624080/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457113&Signature=LqTgJLyHWlu07NQWHO5tguEFP0roEK4szhhLiks0bEsc9~xxg3JYmrT9fU-qHng3qOctORJgpdfUr1YLkojUK6~3hKDR0GdqAWf~9zZDAVa3~mVIB9vrMX0siO-bq852DHYXSy~QagiOyNjTZLCy9GIRWxwu0y7USafvcufSSW1mSnLfHtxHioliKStJCx~2MSKN~Zc0Wt7HLefC-XZgYEImEamkdkQlRxiBHHNegHAXzkBtGQOLgeYKfeKQgGO70LF0YFUsgIOYWYIHSVZLaAGm~0Ccz54GFDtYOmMkhSzH4NLKfrcFICIzFmQhYU~tAoXNuVH-CLmhbHUCtRGHUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Camino Real Charter High District board voted to approve a resolution authorizing the reduction or elimination of certain certificated services, a step that allows administration to issue preliminary notices if required by declining enrollment or budgetary changes.

Human resources presenter Miss Rodriguez said the resolution and its Exhibit A list approximately 44 certificated positions that could be affected “by the end of this school year” if worst‑case enrollment and funding changes materialize. Rodriguez said the district followed guidance urging issuance of notices to probationary employees as well as potential non‑reelect letters so the district can respond quickly if cuts prove necessary.

Board members pressed administration for detail. One member asked for the anticipated enrollment change driving staffing decisions; Rodriguez said the district had not finished open enrollment figures but estimated “about 150 to 175” (the meeting record does not specify whether that figure refers to incoming students, projected decrease, or another enrollment metric). Board members warned that class sizes could increase substantially if large eliminations occur; staff acknowledged class‑size effects would depend on the final number of positions reduced and actual enrollment.

Motions and vote: The board approved the resolution by roll call; the meeting record shows a 5–1 result with one board member voting no and the motion carrying. Board members emphasized the action was a planning step that authorizes issuance of preliminary notices required under state timelines if cuts become necessary; actual layoffs or reassignments would be decided later based on final enrollment and bargaining obligations.

Why it matters: Issuing a reduction‑in‑force resolution begins a formal process that can lead to layoffs, non‑reemployment notices for probationary staff and reallocation of personnel. The district cited enrollment uncertainty and a need to plan for multiple scenarios.

Details and context: Miss Rodriguez said Exhibit A lists roughly 44 positions “taken under consideration,” and that the district had attended School Services of California guidance recommending preliminary notices for probationary staff. One board member noted the district’s unrestricted balance was around $17 million (as stated in the meeting); board members debated whether to issue notices now or wait for further enrollment data.

Next steps: Administration may issue preliminary notices consistent with statutory timelines if enrollment or funding numbers require them; the board said it would receive updates and that any final reductions would return to the board for approval.","The board voted 5–1 to approve a resolution authorizing the issuance of preliminary notices for possible reduction or elimination of certificated positions; administration said Exhibit A lists about 44 positions as a worst‑case planning number.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6370890,"Board reviews investments, approves federal funding plan and school accountability report; auditors present clean 2023–24 audit",1740,1594000,3334000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150726-7b11c7b615f4ebbcafa8f72a09ed7dfd&start=1594&end=3334","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150726-7b11c7b615f4ebbcafa8f72a09ed7dfd/thumbnail_1594000.jpg","/articles/6370890/California/Board-reviews-investments-approves-federal-funding-plan-and-school-accountability-report-auditors-present-clean-202324-audit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6370890-311b83fea6d48e77c11a742d0b40670f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457113&Signature=LpGwG43x6EI4ymIG9OWnVGshZqENrkBk5d5hAQJlFPbUJB~55VI9BRl73Rq6O~6dUmXUVkgcPPX98aIk0nX6i80odrOBAYi51e2UovZQnenm2g~L-IduP9QgjL1CQX8YEB7yKLiEpbXfAFj29KXVDcGEcAZ0kWBH~spFbUQoaT8zkg~U~yHMi6x24zxpNcvugKOhe1-4PFLdgOmUXlaV23wFy5tY~8jZe5OCZQVUfTZa-fAnoO5XTd61gUgtLhYxOmjMC3Zq7h53d~TDlazZQwOOjUb9ObnUhk8KykrCe6RGmfMaYqflcI~qbQZu~AVnIkee5JzifCdss4oskSGOIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","El Camino Real Charter High District board members received several financial updates and approved multiple fiscal items at the Jan. 23 meeting, including the consolidated application for federal funds (ConApp) and the school accountability report card (SARC). Auditors presented the 2023–24 audit and delivered unmodified opinions on financial statements, state compliance, and federal compliance with no audit findings.

Investment and cash‑management updates: A presenter reported the district’s OPEB trust had $31.6 million at year‑end and that the district’s other investments totaled about $7.8 million, yielding combined invested assets near $39.4 million. The OPEB account reported gains for the year and paid approximately $300,000 in OPEB payments; the presenter noted year‑end investment performance and subsequent market movements during December.

Consolidated federal funding plan: The board approved the ConApp, which enumerated federal funding allocations the district planned to use. The meeting record shows Title II funding of about $68,000, Title IV about $26,000 and Title I approximately $369,000. Presenters described Title I reporting requirements, student counts tied to Title I eligibility and an estimated per‑pupil allocation for qualifying students in the plan. The board approved the ConApp by roll‑call vote.

Financial operations and approvals: The board approved the December 2024 check registers, ASB and fundraising disbursements, and vehicle/credit‑card expenditures after staff explained typical vendors and the process for trust and ASB spending. Combined electronic payments (ACH and similar) in the month totaled about $439,000, with health premiums, insurance and 403(b) payments among larger recurring items. The board also approved the month’s credit‑card reconciliations totaling $23,405.85.

Audit presentation: Auditor Vanessa Pineda presented the independent audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The report included unmodified (clean) opinions on the financial statements, federal compliance (tested under single‑audit thresholds) and state compliance. The auditors reported no significant deficiencies, no material weaknesses and no audit findings; they also noted certain required disclosures such as net OPEB assets in the footnotes and commitments/contingencies disclosures.

School Accountability Report Card (SARC): The board reviewed and approved the SARC for 2023–24; presenters emphasized full teacher credentialing (the report lists teachers as fully credentialed) and provided test‑score and CTE information contained in the SARC.

Why it matters: The clean audit indicates auditors found no material or reportable compliance problems in 2023–24. The ConApp and SARC approvals authorize federal program spending and the public school accountability documents the district must publish. Investment balances and monthly disbursements provide context for fiscal stability and near‑term operating cash requirements.

Next steps: Administration will proceed with the approved federal spending plans and continue routine financial reporting. The auditors and business office thanked staff for coordination; no further action on the audit was recorded.
","At the Jan. 23 board meeting the district reported $39.4 million in combined investment accounts, approved the ConApp and the School Accountability Report Card, and auditors delivered an unmodified opinion on the 2023–24 financial statements with no findings.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6370895,"Students accuse El Camino administration of abrupt water‑polo shutdown, ask board to recover donated equipment",633,150000,783000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2150726-7b11c7b615f4ebbcafa8f72a09ed7dfd&start=150&end=783","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2150726-7b11c7b615f4ebbcafa8f72a09ed7dfd/thumbnail_150000.jpg","/articles/6370895/California/Students-accuse-El-Camino-administration-of-abrupt-waterpolo-shutdown-ask-board-to-recover-donated-equipment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6370895-0a4eb03fd3fd74c8d1bb29dd9c308a55/orig.mp4?Expires=1770457113&Signature=Uga1gZeJ6ECqA4IYyxf0EVvNegHi0~6BHEWCbqDlS0WkXXxAbvVpKyE0nS~qQ7jdHOFu4q5ktlMvCCMkLqg0p4KzcEbGwLwGwL8ktZBhdkYA3YYatgc6paZnsvx7qEfR-GsSEGa6OrboGfBUNrpwvRTqvEi-o3lJqw51cHE51dsHx5UbaTrBtvc7dnolO6AbhshVlKgYKaKpxOmTbzBxXrhrF27t2NSiZ3HrdaNWBkZ5hL2U8gg6k0tlPtU9FZRQXNe6pgTLvYlMpfge8VBSkQrAdXwgUJIpwhy9CxeYt4byXRPuPdQdOSb1CG11GXUweDNpPIUs-M-m~w~zUGR1oA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students from El Camino Real Charter High School told the board during public comment on Jan. 23 that the school abruptly ended the aquatics program and removed equipment purchased with donations raised by families.

Cash Ellingwood, a junior and three‑year member of the water‑polo team, told the board the program’s donation account “has about 12,400,000 in it” and that equipment bought with those funds was taken back when the program was shut down. “I believe that we deserve the equipment that we donated the money for,” Ellingwood said.

Alexander Sollet, another student, urged the board to revisit a recent coaching hire and raised complaints that the hired coach had only attended team games and that “the rumor of him allegedly taking photos … makes everybody on the team uncomfortable.” Several other students described the hiring and communication process as insufficient and said they were told by e‑mail rather than in person that their season had been canceled.

“All year round we have access to new facilities,” Allison Wong told the board, saying students had organized community events, gathered nearly 1,000 signatures and raised “over $12,000” toward keeping a year‑round pool available. Olive Sanders, who said she has participated in water polo and swimming since freshman year, said the program’s cancellation and the way it was handled showed “a lack of respect for student athletes.”

In response, the board said it would look into the matter. Board Chair Mister Wright thanked the students for their comments and said he wanted staff to investigate the trust balances and how donated funds are being held and disbursed. Wright said he would “look into that, the money” and asked that staff follow up; he also said he would “appoint somebody to do that.” Board members asked the administration to report back.

Why it matters: Students and families said they raised money expressly for aquatics activities and feel the funds and equipment should remain available to support those students. The board’s stated follow‑up — an internal investigation of the relevant trust accounts — is the most direct next step recorded in the meeting.

Details and context: Board members and staff explained how student‑raised funds are held in school trust accounts and may only be spent after administrative approval. Chief business staff described the trust process in response to board questions: money donated for a specific program “sits … in a trust account” and can be spent only when a program requests use and an administrator approves it. The board discussed options including returning donations or reallocating funds to other student activities if the program is formally discontinued, but no final decision was made.

Next steps: The board directed staff to investigate the aquatics trust balances and report back; no formal motion or vote was recorded on any transfer of funds, refunds to donors or reinstatement of the program during the meeting.","Several El Camino Real Charter High students told the board the aquatics program was halted without adequate notice and requested return or use of funds raised by families; the board said it would investigate trust-account balances and assign staff to follow up.","actionData","errors"]

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