Mountain View Academy

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

Board of Director’s Meeting – MVA Modular Classroom

May 14th, 2024

5:30pm – Executive Session

Public Session to follow

The Mountain View Academy School Board encourages public input.  Persons wishing to address the Board on school related issues – either in person, virtually, or via email – are invited to do so either when the item is presented on the agenda, or under the “Public Comments” section.  In the interest of time and order, presentations from the public are limited to three (3) minutes per person, and the total time for comment on individual agenda items shall not exceed (21) minutes.  An individual speaker’s allotted time may not be increased by a donation of time from members of the public in attendance.  If you wish to speak under Public Comments, please complete a Public Comment Form and turn it in to Board Secretary Stephanie Johnson at the meeting or the public may submit written comments by email to MVAboardsecretary@mtviewacademy.org. Clearly label the subject line as: “Public Comment: Board meeting”. The deadline to receive public comment is noon on the day of the board meeting. The Board requests complaints or charges against an employee be held in Executive Session.  Individuals who require disability-related accommodations, modifications, or a virtual option to participate in the Board meeting should provide written notice to the Director 24 hours prior to the meeting.

AGENDA

 

Board meeting call to order: 5:30pm

1.0_EXECUTIVE SESSION – Mountain View Academy Modular Classroom

  • Executive session call to order: 5:31pm
  • Pursuant to ORS 192.660 (2)(f) To consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection.
  • Pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a) To consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent.
  • Executive Session adjourned: 6:30pm

2.0 PUBLIC SESSION –

2.1 Public Session: 5:30pm paused to enter executive session at 5:31pm

      Resume Public Session: 6:39pm No Action Taken

2.2 Attendance:

Julie Valencia, Board President

Beau Garner, Board Vice President

Stephanie Johnson, Board Secretary

Amber Burton, Board Member

Nicco Garcia – Cash, Board Member

Stacey Kelso, Board Member (via Zoom)

Jessica Cardwell, Director

Laurie Cardwell, Asst. Director

1.2.1 Guests:

 

2.3 Approval of Agenda: Approved as written.

2.4 Approval of Minutes: April meeting minutes approved as written.

2.5 Schedule Next Meeting: June 11th, 2024, at 6PM

2.6 Budget: Budget reports discussed current ADM numbers, possible that the State of Oregon may be recalling funds from the 22-23 school year which would affect this year’s budget.

2.7 Financial Report: Board members have received and reviewed their financial packets.

 

 

3.0 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.

                 

 

4.0 ACTION DISCUSSION

4.1 Bathroom update: We received a quote from Johnson Broderick Engineering for the beginning phase of our bathroom project. JBE would create the plans, allowing us to take the project out to bid. We will move forward by issuing a retention check for $3,500.

4.2 Approve the 2023 – 2024 Annual Report: The annual report consists of information that MVA is required to provide to the Lowell School District on a yearly basis. It includes demographical data, testing data, a financial statement, and a summary of our school year.   Motion to approve the 2023-2024 annual Report.

Motion: Amber Burton              2nd Motion: Nicco Garcia-Cash             Vote: Unanimous

 

5.0 INFORMATION AND STUDY

5.1 Board Chair report – The staff’s “Thank You cards” were shared. Appreciation gifts were given and received well from teachers and staff.

 

5.2 Administrator’s Report – Testing Updates. Outdoor school for MS will be May 20th -22nd. Kids must be caught up with their work to attend. Amber delivered Bundt cakes to all teachers and staff and they loved them.  It was a great week with everyone intentionally appreciating each other.  The moral was boosted.  The Math position and the .5 FTE aide position for the 2024-2025 school year was posted. There are 5, MVA students who qualified for the District Track meet that begins on May 15th.  There are new Board trainings through Pace that are available to us to continue our board education.

 

5.3 Board Member Reports – None

 

6.0 ADJOURNMENT

Public Session adjourned: 7:07pm

 

Any documents that are public records and are provided attachments to public session items on this agenda are accessible to the public on the school’s website, with the exception of documents provided at the time of the meeting.  Documents that are public records and are provided at the time of the meeting to a majority of the Board regarding a public session item, will be made available for public inspection upon request to the Administrator’s Assistant.

4.0 ACTION DISCUSSION

4.1 Bathroom update –

4.2 Approve the 2023 – 2024 Annual Report

 

5.0 INFORMATION AND STUDY

5.1 Board Chair report –

 

5.2 Administrator’s Report –

 

5.3 Board Member Reports –

 

6.0 ADJOURNMENT

Public Session Call to Close:

 

Any documents that are public records and are provided attachments to public session items on this agenda are accessible to the public on the school’s website, with the exception of documents provided at the time of the meeting.  Documents that are public records and are provided at the time of the meeting to a majority of the Board regarding a public session item, will be made available for public inspection upon request to the Administrator’s Assistant.