Posts made in May, 2019

Board Meeting May 21, 2019 at 7:00 pm

Posted by on May 16, 2019 in Board Meetings

Mountain View Academy

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

Board of Director’s Meeting

May 21, 2019

MVA Modular

6:00 pm – Executive Session

7:00 pm – Public Session

The Mountain View Academy School Board encourages public input.  Persons wishing to address the Board on school related issues, 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 individual agenda items shall not exceed (20) 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 Rita Fischer.  The Board requests complaints or charges against an employee be held in Executive Session.  Individuals who require disability-related accommodations or modifications to participate in the Board meeting should contact the Administrator in writing prior to the meeting.

AGENDA

1.0 OPENING BUSINESS – MVA Modular Classroom 19

            1.1 Call to Order: 6:00 pm

            1.2 Public Comment on Executive Session topics

2.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION – MVA Modular Classroom 19

            2.1 Pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(i)

To review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer, employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing

            2.2 Pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(f)

                        To consider records exempt by law from public inspection.

            2.3 Return to Public Session

3.0 OPENING OF PUBLIC SESSION – MVA Modular Classroom 19

            3.1 Public Session Call to Order: 7:02 pm

            3.2 Attendance: Julie Valencia, Beau Garner, Julie Curry, Laurie Cardwell, Stacey Kelso, Jessica Cardwell, and Rita Fischer

                        3.2.1 Guests: None

            3.3 Approval of Agenda: Agenda approved with the addition of 5>3 Bylaws Update.

            3.4 Approval of Minutes: Minutes were approved as recorded.

            3.5 Schedule Next Meeting: Due to bond construction, June, July, and August meetings need to be held off campus. The June 25th meeting will be held at Bridgeway Contracting, located at 100 North Moss Street in Lowell. The meeting will start at 6:00 pm.

            3.6 Budget: Board reviewed and discussed the budget.

3.7 Financial Report: Board has received their financial packets and reviewed them.

4.0 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.  Board Members are limited, but not required, to give a brief response to public statement or questions regarding non-agenda items.

5.0 ACTION DISCUSSION

            5.1 Declare Laurelwood playground equipment surplus: Beau motions declare the Laurelwood storm damage playground equipment surplus. Stacey seconds the motion. Motion passes unanimously.

            5.2 Update on bond construction: Attended the ground breaking ceremony, progress is being made.

5.3 Bylaws update: Rita Fischer motions to accept the amended bylaws with requested changes, effective May 21, 2019. Julie Curry seconds the motion. The motion unanimously passed.

6.0 INFORMATION AND STUDY

            6.1 Administrator’s Report

  • Teacher/Staff appreciation was great! The parent committee did a fabulous job and the teacher spotlights were a success.
  • Smarter Balanced testing completed
  • Ground breaking ceremony at LHS on May 13th.
  • Charter presentation to the Lowell School Board on May 13th.
  • Contract renewals and exit interviews scheduled.
  • Phone interviews and in-person interviews have begun for the 5th grade teaching position.
  • Front Desk Safety Seminar – Kelly & Jessica attended
  • End of the year field trip – Defy
  • Jog-a-thon
  • Kindergarten orientation
  • Washington DC group leaves on May 26.
  • 8th grade graduation – June 5th at 6:30 pm and Variety Show is at 7:00 pm.
  • Kindergarten Graduation is June 10th.
  • Preschool graduation is June 11th.
  • ETC Day is June 11th with Food for Lane County.

7.0 ADJOURNMENT

Adjournment: 7:59 pm

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.

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Board Meeting April 30, 2019 at 7:00 pm

Posted by on May 2, 2019 in Board Meetings

Mountain View Academy

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

Board of Director’s Meeting

April 30, 2019

MVA Modular

7:00 pm – Public Session

The Mountain View Academy School Board encourages public input.  Persons wishing to address the Board on school related issues, 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 individual agenda items shall not exceed (20) 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 Rita Fischer.  The Board requests complaints or charges against an employee be held in Executive Session.  Individuals who require disability-related accommodations or modifications to participate in the Board meeting should contact the Administrator in writing prior to the meeting.

AGENDA

1.0OPENING OF PUBLIC SESSION – MVA Modular Classroom 19

           1.1 Public Session Call to Order: 7:01 pm

           1.2 Attendance:Julie Valencia, Beau Garner, Rita Fischer, Jessica Cardwell, Laurie Cardwell, and Julie Curry.

                       1.2.1 Guests: No Guests

           1.3 Approval of Agenda: Approve agenda with an addition of 3.5: OSBA Memorandum, 3.6: Bonus for non-rubric staff and 3.7:6th grade position.

           1.4 Approval of Minutes: Approve minutes as recorded.

           1.5 Schedule Next Meeting: May 21, 2019 at 7:00 pm with an executive session starting at 6:00 pm.

           1.6 Budget: Board reviewed and discussed the budget.

1.7 Financial Report: Board has received their financial packets and reviewed them.

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.  Board Members are limited, but not required, to give a brief response to public statement or questions regarding non-agenda items.

3.0 ACTION DISCUSSION

           3.1 Update on bond construction: Construction has begun, office has been moved to modular.

           3.2 Board Rules & Responsibilities: Beau Garner, Julie Valencia, Rita Fischer, and Stacey Kelso are up for re-election at the June board meeting.

           3.3 SMART board for modular: Julie Curry moves to purchase a SMART board for modular. Rita Fischer seconds the motion. Unanimously passed.

3.4 Continued discussion for Laurelwood campus: Laurelwood Campus will close at the end of the 2018-2019 school year. The preschool will be relocating. Location TBA. This closes the continued discussion.

3.5 OSBA Memorandum: Beau Garner moves to accept and sign the Memorandum of understanding between Lowell School District and MVA regarding services provided by OSBA. Julie Curry seconds the motion. Unanimously passed.

3.6 Bonus for non-rubric staff: Funds will be taken from general fund rather than line item.

3.7 6th grade position: The board supports the administrations recommendation for the upcoming 6th grade class for the 2019-2020 school year.

4.0 INFORMATION AND STUDY

            4.1 Administrator’s Report

  • Nikki returned from maternity leave
  • Overnight field trip – another successful trip!
  • Sate capitol trip with 7th/8th grade – very informative
  • 3rd quarter Honor Roll = 28 HR students and 7 DL students
  • State testing started late April
  • Washington D.C. trip update. All students are fully funded.
  • Laurelwood update
  • Staffing update for 2019-2020
  • OSBA conference app & printed schedule
  • Construction update
  • NRA National School Shield grant being worked on by MVA & Lundy

5.0 ADJOURNMENT

       Adjournment: 8:45 pm

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.

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