Mountain View Academy

45 S. Moss ◊ Lowell, Oregon 97452 ◊ (541)735-1709

Board of Director’s Meeting

July 24, 2023

6:00 pm – Public Session

Bridgeway Contracting office

100 N. Moss St.

Park in the rear gravel lot. Enter through the main gate, walk up the wooden steps, sliding door will be marked with a sign.

 

 

AGENDA

 

1.0 OPENING OF PUBLIC SESSION –

1.1 Public Session Call to Order at 6:01pm

1.2 Attendance:

Julie Valencia, Board President

Beau Garner, Board Vice President (absent)

Stephanie Johnson, Board Secretary (absent)

Stacey Kelso, Board Member – via ZOOM

Nicco Garcia-Cash, Board Member

Amber Burton, Board Member

Jessica Cardwell, Director

Laurie Cardwell, Director (absent)

 

1.2. Guests:

John Nagy – Guest

Mollie Garcia – Cash – presenter

 

1.3 Approval of Agenda: Agenda approved as written.

1.4 Approval of Minutes: May’s meeting minutes are approved as written.

1.5 Schedule Next Meeting: August 29th at 6pm. Location to be determined.

1.6 Budget: Mollie provided two packets to the group – an “Understanding Financial Statements” packet and a “2023 – 2024 proposed budget” packet. Mollie provided a thorough presentation geared toward understanding the budget packets she prepares each month for the board.

1.7 Financial Report: The board has received and reviewed their financial report.

 

2.0 PUBLIC COMMENT – Opportunity for Citizens to address items not on the agenda. Persons wishing to address the Board on any school related issue not listed elsewhere on the agenda are invited to do so now.  Audience time is not intended as a forum for public debate. Questions raised may require further investigation. Normally, the board will wait until its next meeting before responding to concerns raised. 

 

3.0 ACTION DISCUSSION

3.1 Appointment of term – Julie Valencia

Nicco Garcia – Cash motions to appoint Julie Valencia to a two-year term, as Board President, effective July 2023 – June 2025.  Amber Burton seconds the motion. Hearing no further discussion, the motion has unanimously passed.

3.2. Appointment of term – Beau Garner

Amber Burton motions to renew Beau Garner to a two-year term, as Board Vice President, effective July 2023 – June 2025. Nicco Garcia – Cash seconds the motion. Hearing no further discussion, the motion has unanimously passed.

3.3 Appointment of term – Stacey Kelso

Nicco Garcia – Cash motions to renew Stacey Kelso to a two-year term, effective July 2023 – June 2025. Amber Burton seconds the motion. Hearing no further discussion, the motion has unanimously passed.

3.4 Appointment of term – Nicco Garcia-Cash

Amber Burton motions to renew Nicco Garcia-Cash to a two-year term, effective July 2023 – June 2025. Stacey Kelso seconds the motion. Hearing no further discussion, the motion has unanimously passed.

3.5 Finalization of the 2022 – 2023 budget. The 2022 – 2023 budget is not ready for finalization; this will be moved to our August 29th meeting.

3.6 Non-renewal of the East Valley Church Contract for the 2023 – 2024 school year – With the PreKindergarten class moving to the main campus, MVA will no longer contract with East Valley Church for space.

3.7 OSBA Summer Board Conference Schedule – The board went through the OSBA schedule, hotel room information, and a few board members are going to attend the Friday portion.