Summit Public Schools public meetings in 2022
24 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors is meeting to approve routine items including educator assignments for the 2022-2023 school year, appoint a director to the Audit Committee, and approve November 2022 payment summaries for three schools. The board will also hold an executive session on litigation matters and receive updates on finances and legal compliance.
- Approval of Out-of-Endorsement and Conditional Certificate assignments for Summit Atlas and Summit Sierra for 2022-2023
- Appointment of Leslie Zhe Liao to the SPS WA Audit Committee (Resolution #2022-014)
- Approval of November 2022 public payments summaries for Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra
- Resolution to continue teleconference board meetings in response to COVID-19
- Executive session on litigation and/or potential litigation (2 matters)
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors held a regular meeting on December 15, 2022, where they approved the consent agenda, including the audit for fiscal year 2021-22, and appointed three new members to the SPS Washington Board of Directors. The board also discussed financial reports, a line of credit, and an employee retention tax credit, and received updates on the Expeditions program and school accountability report cards.
- Approved audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022
- Appointed Thushari Gooneratne, Sherry Woodard, and Anita Koyier-Mwamba to SPS Washington Board
- Approved consent agenda including field trips and School Accountability Report Cards
- Discussed Schools Financial Report for period ended October 31, 2022
- Held closed session for anticipated litigation
Summit Public Schools Audit Committee
The Summit Public Schools Audit Committee is meeting to review the Fiscal Year 2021-22 financial audit, related updates, and a draft bond letter. They will also discuss committee recommendations regarding the audit report. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and a resolution to continue remote meetings due to COVID-19.
- Approval of November 30, 2021 meeting minutes
- Resolution to approve teleconference board meetings under AB 361
- Presentation and discussion of FY 2021-22 financial audit and bond letter
- Discussion of committee recommendations on the FY 2021-22 audit report
Summit Public Schools Finance Committee
The Summit Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to discuss financial reports, the 2021-2022 audit, a line of credit recommendation, employee retention tax credit, and bond updates. The agenda includes procedural items like agenda and minutes approval, and public comment. No final decisions are listed for the substantive items; they are for discussion and information.
- October Financial Report discussion
- 2021-2022 audit review (Summit Consolidated Audit June 30, 2022)
- Line of Credit Recommendation discussion
- Employee Retention Tax Credit discussion
- Bond Quarterly Disclosure and update
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors is meeting to approve routine consent items, including October 2022 public payments for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra, and a resolution to continue remote board meetings due to COVID-19. The board will also receive updates on finances, the Expeditions program, board development, and legal compliance. The agenda includes an executive session on litigation and public comment periods.
- Approval of October 2022 public payments summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra
- Resolution to continue teleconference board meetings under COVID-19 proclamation
- Approval of October 20, 2022 board meeting minutes
- Fiscal Year 2023 financial update
- Executive session on litigation and/or potential litigation
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors held a regular meeting on October 27, 2022, where they approved the revised organizational budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and adopted board policies and administrative regulations for five schools. The board also received reports on enrollment and the Marshall Street update, and held a closed session to discuss a CEO appointment and anticipated litigation.
- Approved revised 2022-2023 organizational budget
- Adopted board policies and administrative regulations for Summit Tahoma, Denali, Shasta, K2, and Tamalpais
- Received FY21-22 unaudited actuals reports for seven schools
- Closed session on CEO appointment and anticipated litigation
- Training on Brown Act, Political Reform Act, and conflicts of interest
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors met on October 20, 2022, to approve the FY23 revised budget and FY24-FY27 multi-year budgets, along with several consent agenda items including September 2022 payment summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra, a resolution to continue remote meetings, and approval of the September 22 meeting minutes. The board also approved an out-of-endorsement educator assignment for Summit Atlas and discussed a legal and regulatory compliance update. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved FY23 revised budget and FY24-FY27 multi-year budgets (Resolution #2022-007)
- Approved September 2022 public payments summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra
- Approved resolution to continue teleconference board meetings due to COVID-19
- Approved technical edits to Special Education policies for Atlas, Sierra, and Olympus
- Approved out-of-endorsement educator assignment for Summit Atlas for 2022-2023
Summit Public Schools Finance Committee
The Summit Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2022-2023 financial update and revised budgets, and to consider approving the meeting agenda, prior minutes, and a resolution to continue teleconference meetings under AB 361 due to COVID-19. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the financial reports and budget revisions.
- Approval of October 18, 2022 meeting agenda
- Approval of August 9, 2022 meeting minutes
- Resolution to approve teleconference meetings under AB 361
- 2022-2023 Financial Update (information item)
- 2022-2023 Revised Budgets (information item)
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors is holding a special meeting with a short open session and a lengthy closed session. The board will approve the agenda and consent items, including a resolution to continue remote meetings under AB 361. The closed session will cover existing litigation (Rocketship v. San Jose Unified) and the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer. The meeting is largely procedural, with substantive discussions occurring behind closed doors.
- Approval of agenda and consent agenda, including resolution for teleconference board meetings under AB 361
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on Rocketship v. San Jose Unified School District, Case No. 21CIV380804
- Closed session: Discussion on appointment of Chief Executive Officer
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total for agenda items
- Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19 health orders
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors held a regular meeting, approving the agenda and consent items, including a resolution to continue teleconference meetings under AB 361, the Consolidated Application for Title Funding 2022-2023, field trips, and prior meeting minutes. The board also approved an update to the Independent Study Policy and appointed Stefan Sobiek to the Washington Board of Directors. The meeting included a closed session for legal counsel and CEO performance evaluation, with no report of actions taken.
- Approved resolution for teleconference board meetings under AB 361
- Approved Consolidated Application for Title Funding 2022-2023
- Approved field trips including Summit Prep Senior College Trip
- Approved update to Independent Study Policy (per AB 181)
- Appointed Stefan Sobiek to SPS Washington Board of Directors
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors held a special meeting on August 12, 2022, and approved several routine items, including consent agenda items, FY23 related service agreements, educator assignments for the 2022-2023 school year, special education policies, and an appointment to the finance committee. The board also received informational updates on finances and legal compliance.
- Approved FY23 Related Service Agreements for Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra
- Approved Out-of-Endorsement, Conditional Certificate, and Emergency Substitute Certificate assignments for 2022-2023
- Approved Special Education Policies for Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra
- Appointed Leslie Liao to the SPS Washington Finance Committee
- Approved July 2022 public expenditure summaries for Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
This meeting of the Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors was cancelled. The agenda included items such as approval of July 2022 expenditure summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra, approval of FY23 related service agreements, educator assignments, special education policies, and an appointment to the finance committee, but no actions were taken.
- Approval of July 2022 public expenditure summaries for Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra
- Proposed approval of FY23 Related Service Agreements for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra
- Approval of educator assignments for 2022-2023, including conditional and emergency substitute certificates
- Proposed approval of Special Education Policies for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra
- Appointment of Leslie Liao to the SPS Washington Finance Committee
Summit Public Schools Finance Committee
The Summit Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the June 2022 financial update, discuss the 22-23 budget revision, and receive a bond update. The committee will also consider approving the meeting agenda, minutes, and a resolution to continue teleconference meetings under AB 361 due to COVID-19. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Approval of August 9, 2022 meeting agenda
- Approval of June 7, 2022 meeting minutes
- Resolution to approve teleconference meetings under AB 361
- June 2022 financial update (discussion)
- 22-23 budget revise (discussion)
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors met on July 28, 2022, to approve the meeting agenda and consent agenda, which included June 2022 expenditure summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra, a WIAA membership resolution, and a resolution to continue teleconferenced board meetings due to COVID-19. The board also discussed a fiscal year 2022 financial update and a proposal for the SY 23 board meeting cadence. An executive session was held on litigation matters, with no report of actions taken.
- Approved consent agenda including June 2022 expenditure summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra
- Approved WIAA SY 23 membership resolution
- Approved resolution to continue teleconferenced board meetings under HB 1329
- Discussed FY22 financial update and SY 23 board meeting cadence proposal
- Held executive session on litigation matters
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors met to approve Local Control and Accountability Plans for several school sites. The meeting also included the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement with Unite Summit/CTA/NEA.
- Ratification of Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement with Unite Summit/CTA/NEA
- Approval of Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) for multiple school sites
- Adoption of 2022-2023 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators
- Approval of resolution for teleconference board meetings pursuant to AB 361
- Agreement for Charter School Retirement Reporting Services to CalSTRS
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Board of Directors met to approve the fiscal year 2023 annual budget and multi-year budgets for 2024 through 2027. The meeting also included decisions on continuing teleconferenced meetings due to COVID-19 and approving educator assignments.
- Approval of FY23 annual budget and FY24–FY27 multi-year budgets
- Action to continue teleconferenced Board meetings in response to COVID-19
- Approval of educator certificate assignments for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra
- Approval of May 2022 public expenditure summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra
- Approval of the 2022-2023 Board meeting calendar
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors held a special meeting on May 20, 2022, to approve routine items and discuss financial and governance matters. The board approved the consent agenda, including public expenditure summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra for March and April 2022, a campus ingress/egress policy, and meeting minutes. They also approved the FY22 audit engagement letter with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP and school-specific goal contract amendments. The meeting included an executive session on litigation and a discussion on updated OPMA guidelines.
- Approved FY22 audit engagement letter with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
- Approved public expenditure summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra (March and April 2022)
- Approved policy on campus ingress and egress during school hours
- Approved school-specific goal contract amendments for Olympus, Sierra, and Atlas
- Discussed updated OPMA guidelines for board meeting attendance
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors is meeting to approve routine items and discuss key operational topics. The board will vote on a resolution to continue teleconference meetings under AB 361, approve consent agenda items including field trip proposals and interim reports, and discuss talent, finance, and governance matters. The board also approved the appointment of Lizzie Choi to the board.
- Approval of resolution to continue remote board meetings under AB 361 due to COVID-19
- Appointment of Lizzie Choi to the Summit Public Schools Board of Directors
- Approval of field trip proposals, including a Disneyland trip
- Approval of Interim 2 Reports for the 2021-22 school year
- Discussion of February 2022 financial statements and FY2023 budget assumptions
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors is meeting to approve the FY2022 audit engagement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, approve school-specific goal contract amendments for Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra, and receive updates on finances, teacher salary scales, and school renewals. The agenda also includes an executive session on potential litigation and the induction of a new board member.
- Approval of FY22 audit engagement letter with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
- Approval of School Specific Goal Contract Amendments for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra
- Consent agenda includes public expenditure summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra for January and February 2022
- Discussion of SY23 teacher salary scale
- Executive session on anticipated litigation (2 matters)
Summit Public Schools Finance Committee
The Finance Committee met to review the February 2022 financial report and a schools financial update. The committee also reviewed budget assumptions for the 2022-2023 school year.
- February 2022 Financial Report
- Schools Financial Update as of February 28, 2022
- 2022-2023 Budget Assumptions
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors held a special meeting to approve the agenda, hear public comment, and act on two consent items. The board approved a resolution to continue teleconference meetings under AB 361 due to COVID-19 and appointed Leslie Liao Zhao to the Summit Washington Board of Directors. The board also entered closed session to evaluate the CEO and Chief of Schools.
- Approved resolution for teleconference board meetings under AB 361
- Appointed Leslie Liao Zhao to Summit Washington Board of Directors
- Closed session for employee performance evaluations of CEO and Chief of Schools
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 15 minutes total for agenda items
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors will consider approving a resolution to continue teleconference meetings under AB 361 due to COVID-19, and will vote on consent agenda items including meeting minutes, auditor selection, school accountability report cards, and field trips. The board will also enter closed session for labor negotiations, CEO evaluation, and anticipated litigation, followed by reports on talent, finance, schools, and governance.
- Resolution to approve teleconference board meetings under AB 361
- Approval of auditor selection for 2021-2022 (Clifton Larson Allen)
- Approval of School Accountability Report Cards for 7 schools
- Field trip proposals for Shasta, K2, and Tamalpais
- Closed session: labor negotiations, CEO evaluation, anticipated litigation
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors met on February 3, 2022, to approve the agenda, minutes, consent agenda items, the FY21 annual financial audit, and out-of-endorsement assignments. They also discussed the Atlas renewal update, Olympus grade expansion exploration, and received a financial update for FY22.
- Approved FY21 annual financial audit
- Approved public expenditure summaries for November and December 2021
- Approved out-of-endorsement assignments for Summit Sierra and Summit Atlas
- Discussed Atlas renewal update and Olympus grade expansion exploration
- Held executive session on anticipated litigation (2 matters)
Summit Public Schools Finance Committee
The Summit Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the December financial report, a schools financial update, and a bond update. The agenda is primarily informational, with no major decisions listed beyond approving the meeting agenda itself.
- December Financial Report
- Schools Financial Update as of 12-31-2021
- Bond Update Report
- Quarterly Report for CSFA Charter School Revenue Bonds (Series 2017)