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Facilities staff said the school is transitioning to Microsoft Teams, installing a second firewall and adding new smart panels and a Chromebook distribution (about 29 devices delivered). The campus also received kitchen electrical upgrades tied to new equipment and the facilities team described queue‑line improvements in the cafeteria.

Staff reported a privacy fence being installed between Birmingham property and a neighboring parcel (described in the presentation as a long, divided property), pending stucco repair scheduling, and an asbestos incident in room P30 that staff said was mitigated and cleared. Tennis court resurfacing was reported as underway but not yet complete.

Board members asked clarifying questions about timing and colors for resurfaced courts; staff said scheduling for some repairs remains pending and that contractors are coordinating deliveries and installations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BCCHS Regular Board Meeting - Saturday, July 26 2025 - MPR","oneSentenceSummary","Facilities staff summarized campus projects including Wi‑Fi and server upgrades, new smart panels and Chromebooks, kitchen electrical upgrades, privacy fencing between properties, stucco repairs pending, one asbestos incident that was mitigated, and tennis court resurfacing in progress.","taxTitle","Birmingham Community Charter High District, School Districts, California","taxId",59814,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6151266,"Summer school completion rates high; board approves expanded credit‑recovery contract",5403,596000,5999000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5504590-27fa547300673fafddd85212d1f69df9&start=596&end=5999","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5504590-27fa547300673fafddd85212d1f69df9/thumbnail_596000.jpg","/articles/6151266/California/Summer-school-completion-rates-high-board-approves-expanded-creditrecovery-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6151266-b4adec1c6357c09921e54e1f70247411/orig.mp4?Expires=1770532211&Signature=RrNwbAyq~p6Gh7vLLQldLXsqq1o5Enlp00bWsk2ca1QXBAYRNjHJdNkjiULEyV3LVDhknF6gGMNrV5tIaT7reB0V1~1IukIXOEzreL0e-Sl2pdKSgtMKD0xiaQfcOTI1Utd8h~sS7o~z0lY31wMRqOUtKQmr2JuE8nv18vzVlna8jVz2o4jky0JRWg9VgqtmzrjGWo2XwMiLPXfrpIG96Th~Igdi2~uF-80plx9YuIeFZFevVij9dHQdvyNDWnIRsZ-Lstvym7OBFq7J6GB9sl9IABs5K4YchQUjiRx9MP-dMcY80FKUDqQ-bcs6f0idn1N48PEwYXYFu~Q9w6wwOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","BIRMINGHAM — School staff told the board that summer school programming achieved high completion rates and that outreach to families reduced drop‑out from summer sessions; the board approved a contract to expand credit‑recovery capacity for the coming year.

Presentation materials showed an overall summer completion rate near 92%, with 86.5% of summer grades issued at C or higher and 13.5% at D or F. Staff said attendance‑related drops accounted for the majority of unenrollments and that counselors and staff made more than 315 phone calls to families to prevent drops; those outreach efforts preserved enrollment for many students, staff said.

Special populations completed at high rates: staff reported an 86% completion rate for English learners and a 95% completion rate for special‑education students in summer program offerings. The board heard that 106 students fully unenrolled during summer and that drop rates were concentrated in certain subgroups.

To expand recovery options in 2025–26, the board voted to approve an estimated $258,000 contract for the accelerated credit‑recovery program that will increase capacity (the contract amount was presented on the agenda and the motion carried). Staff said the higher contract amount reflects capacity to support up to 100 students in recovery programs.

Board members asked about duplication of enrollments across courses, course counts per student and contingency plans if fall enrollment shifts. Staff said the school’s charter cap is 3,200 (with operational margin up to about 3,300) and that independent‑study capacity is currently limited by district guidance to about 100 students, though the school may seek charter renewal changes to expand capacity.

A related item on the consent agenda certified that the school’s course‑based independent‑study program meets time and rigor requirements for 2025–26; the board approved that affirmation by majority vote.","Staff reported 92% completion rates for summer sessions, strong completion for special populations, and high AP/credit outcomes; the board approved a contract to expand capacity for credit recovery to serve up to 100 additional students.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6151270,"Board reviews state budget outlook, new grants and recommendation to hire financial advisor",1019,4221000,5240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5504590-27fa547300673fafddd85212d1f69df9&start=4221&end=5240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5504590-27fa547300673fafddd85212d1f69df9/thumbnail_4221000.jpg","/articles/6151270/California/Board-reviews-state-budget-outlook-new-grants-and-recommendation-to-hire-financial-advisor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6151270-2ce45e64fff34c236959d1583bd000d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770532211&Signature=likvdocMPdFANc3qJxBgJxkODjlDQ32nFnhd4XgixjJDrVLI5K0wBkwv1kV5WbF7pTD9AlA4cKy7JUT26wToXeiMAbK685j4VAo1VLmV7HPtg8tIzxEIdknSiJifVNfjB0SavqnAYEifuQaGsghVslUBzuPFRYgQWW75-3lktrnYLEHdO8tzLmyY~rZf9gyV0Bzy-DVEtCREBabLN63vVEj9sIF2rxQggRkvCMsDGxug2dO9TzjbyNfet0dMMHkIR3PkfHQdEEiKX9yj8Mawm-qCTJNtVS0WDVB1wT190j8D~g~TeQ4qBU0KKkTTWt2tPrQpev8Wnm1z~5u0eEmaeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","BIRMINGHAM — School business staff briefed the board on state budget changes, several education grant opportunities and a recommended financial‑advisory relationship to pursue higher returns on the school’s reserves.

Staff said the governor signed the state budget on June 27 and that the final plan addressed a roughly $12 billion shortfall using program reductions, reserve draws, loans and a June cash deferral. The deferral will delay a roughly $1.5 million June apportionment to Birmingham until July, staff told the board, requiring the school to manage cashflow in the near term.

Business staff outlined education items in the signed budget: a 2.3% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA), a student‑support block grant (the governor’s proposal prevailed at roughly $1.7 billion), partial restoration of pandemic learning‑recovery funding, additional literacy and math coach grants, and competitive school‑meals infrastructure grants. Staff estimated Birmingham’s share of the student‑support grant at roughly $920,000 (per final apportionment) and an estimated learning‑recovery allocation of about $267,000; both are contingent on final state apportionments and eligibility rules.

Staff also noted new state consequences for missing Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and budget deadlines: the state can withhold funds or impose fiscal penalties for unapproved LCAPs, which increases pressure on districts and charter LEAs to complete the required documents promptly.

To address projected operating deficits and to seek higher returns than the county treasury currently provides, the board’s investment committee ran an RFP for financial advisory services. The committee recommended Fardier Finance Advisors (headquartered in San Francisco, firm materials in the board packet) as a low‑risk, mission‑aligned firm; staff said the firm charges approximately 0.35% annually on assets under active management and that the firm advises nonprofit and education clients. The committee emphasized a cautious, phased approach and risk controls if the board approves moving a portion of reserves into an advised portfolio.

Board members asked whether other local charter high schools had pursued similar arrangements; staff replied that some had and that at least one local charter had realized benefits. The board approved a list of vendor contracts by consent (the agenda item contained multiple vendors and no specific dollar amounts) and approved a tentative business salary item by roll call. Staff said any movement of reserves into an advisory portfolio would be implemented gradually and with policy updates to the board’s investment policy statement.

The board did not finalize a specific transfer amount during the meeting; staff said a separate action and more detailed contract documentation would follow if the board votes to proceed with Fardier Finance Advisors.","Business staff reviewed the governor’s signed budget impacts, a June cash deferral, proposed student‑support grants and competitive school‑meals funding; board members discussed a recommendation to engage Fardier Finance Advisors to manage a portion of reserves and approved a vendors list by consent.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6151274,"Birmingham reports record gains: A-G completion, AP pass rates and WASC accreditation noted",2675,1465000,4140000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5504590-27fa547300673fafddd85212d1f69df9&start=1465&end=4140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5504590-27fa547300673fafddd85212d1f69df9/thumbnail_1465000.jpg","/articles/6151274/California/Birmingham-reports-record-gains-A-G-completion-AP-pass-rates-and-WASC-accreditation-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6151274-8eb795e1d7c2ed752592b3481765d360/orig.mp4?Expires=1770532211&Signature=lOcVE6~75fF8zCjAXPTDxIrBxdV4KU7jaH6em2dsKUffMIoqIxRdDiqy0J7HgG2HBBjv7SF2Q-5SSfM~uJBbs~746z-vgBEiza1MgViXu6BTrGLUEL63A7cliwEGDgI0P9D~VumFI9jG8cWlM5HBpsvoFZ6kK4qQv5kCSR9DK6N~jHwXwcWbpto2D533VrMNMzOEE~QlxfLyX8DOykFdhZyLR0nzV0qqbaqW5sgWwsJV9cp8K5W~S1NO51f-h8rxXpPQzT4uocKk5dYNUK2Fpf~XqoCaQu2NqEDhVE75NkX4wuFEF7SAkvByOahtXL2i7XmG1eRuTbz5QBiB4bvAJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","BIRMINGHAM — Birmingham Charter High School leaders told the school board that students posted the highest A–G completion and Advanced Placement outcomes in the school’s history, while the campus continues to serve an unusually high share of students eligible for free and reduced‑price meals.

School leaders said the graduating class had a 95.1% A–G completion rate and that 57% of graduates were admitted to four‑year colleges; 614 students passed at least one AP exam this past year and the school’s AP pass rate (3 or higher) reached 64.7%. The school also reported an improved California Dashboard standing and a six‑year WASC accreditation with no midterm visit required.

Those measures, school staff said, reflect sustained changes to instruction, student supports and counseling since 2021. The principal noted a steady rise in scale scores on statewide assessments: English and math schoolwide scale scores increased substantially over the last three years, and the school reduced the achievement gap for special‑education students. The principal said Birmingham now ranks “blue” or “green” across most California Dashboard academic indicators.

Birmingham officials told the board the campus serves a high‑need population: 91.7% of students qualify for free and reduced lunch, above the district average. Staff said that state Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) calculations cap some charter funding at the district rate, which reduces additional dollars the school would otherwise receive for its higher rate of need.

School leaders highlighted specific supports they said contributed to growth: added academic counselors at every grade level, grade‑level academy coordinators, a psychiatric social worker, instructional rounds professional development, a new math curriculum with teacher collaborative work, and expanded community‑school services (mobile clinic, eye exams, family pantry and counseling). The board heard that these strategies appear to have improved early warning metrics: more ninth graders are completing both English and math with a C or higher by the end of ninth grade, and the percentage of students with GPA below 2.0 has declined.

Board members asked about attendance and whether grade‑inflation or lowered standards could account for gains. The principal acknowledged concerns and said staff are instituting additional accountability measures for grades and outcomes while continuing external review and professional development.

School leaders said the improvements come with continuing challenges: chronic absenteeism remains above pre‑pandemic levels and many students travel from outside the immediate neighborhood, complicating daily attendance. They also pointed to limited state funding adjustments (district‑level caps) and upcoming charter renewal processes that could produce material changes.

The board heard multiple parent comments praising the school’s academic supports, counseling and safety. School officials said the data and external recognitions will be shared publicly and that staff will continue to monitor disaggregated results for English learners and special‑education students.

The school leader closed by saying the gains reflect “a team effort” of counseling, teachers and administrators and that the school will continue to refine supports and maintain accountability for grades and attendance.","School leaders told the board that Birmingham Charter High posted its highest A–G completion and AP pass rates to date, earned a six‑year WASC accreditation, and saw improvements on the California Dashboard; leaders said those gains came alongside high levels of student need and require continued attention to attendance and funding limits.","actionData","errors"]

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