Summit Public Schools public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors met for a special meeting to review school performance data. The Board voted to approve the 2022-23 State Accountability Report Cards (SARC) for several California school sites.
- Approval of 2022-23 State Accountability Report Cards (SARC) for California Summit schools
- Public comment period
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda, consent items, and the audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. They will also receive financial updates, discuss the LCAP update, and hear a program spotlight on the Aligned School Model. The board will enter closed session for labor negotiations with employee organizations.
- Approval of audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
- First Interim Reports for multiple schools (Summit Prep, Everest, Tahoma, Shasta, K2, Tamalpais)
- Proposed approval of field trips
- Closed session with labor negotiators (Unite Summit/CTA/NEA)
- LCAP update discussion
Summit Public Schools Audit Committee
The Audit Committee will review a presentation of financial information and updates for fiscal year 2022-23. Members will also discuss recommendations regarding the fiscal year 2022-23 audit report.
- Presentation and discussion of Fiscal Year 2022-23 Financial Information
- Discussion of Committee Recommendations regarding Fiscal Year 2022-23 Audit report
- Approval of December 12, 2022 SPS Audit Committee Meeting Minutes
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors is meeting to approve the 2024 Charter School Contract with the Washington Charter School Commission, update the Master Based Credits and At Risk Credits Policy to include World Languages, and update Recurrent Enrollment Targets for the 2023-2024 school year. The board will also consider consent agenda items including public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra, and the November 16, 2023 meeting minutes. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation and/or potential litigation.
- Approval of 2024 Charter School Contract with Washington Charter School Commission (Summit Atlas)
- Update to Master Based Credits and At Risk Credits Policy to include World Languages
- Update Recurrent Enrollment Targets for 2023-2024 School Year
- Approval of public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra (November 2023)
- Executive session on litigation and/or potential litigation (1 matter)
Summit Public Schools Finance Committee
The Summit Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the October financial report, receive a financial update, discuss the 2022-2023 audit, and get a bond update. The meeting includes public comment and approval of the agenda. No votes on substantive items are listed; most items are for discussion or information.
- October Financial Report (discussion/information)
- Schools Financial Update as of 10-31-2023 (information)
- 2022-2023 Summit Consolidated Audit, including auditor communication and bond covenant letter (discussion/information)
- Bond update with EMMA quarterly report for CSFA Charter School Revenue Bonds Series 2017 (discussion/information)
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors is meeting to approve routine items, including October 2023 public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra, and the minutes from the October 19 meeting. The board will also receive a financial update, a program spotlight, and a legal and regulatory compliance update. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation or potential litigation.
- Approval of Summit Atlas public expenditures (October 2023)
- Approval of Summit Olympus public expenditures (October 2023)
- Approval of Summit Sierra public expenditures (October 2023)
- Approval of October 19, 2023 board meeting minutes
- Executive session on litigation/potential litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i))
SPS WA Finance Committee meeting
The Summit Public Schools Washington Finance Committee is meeting to review public expenditures for Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra for October 2023, and to receive a Fiscal Year 2024 financial update. The agenda includes public comment and procedural items, but the substantive items are discussions only, with no votes scheduled.
- Review of Summit Atlas public expenditures for October 2023
- Review of Summit Olympus public expenditures for October 2023
- Review of Summit Sierra public expenditures for October 2023
- Fiscal Year 2024 financial update with budget vs. actuals reporting
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors met on October 26, 2023, and approved the revised organizational budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The board also approved the appointment of a Board Secretary and a member to the Finance Committee, and received training on the Brown Act and conflict-of-interest rules. The meeting included public comment and a program spotlight on school attendance.
- Approved revised 2023-2024 organizational budget
- Appointed Board Secretary (motion carried, one abstention)
- Appointed Jimmy Zuniga to Finance Committee (motion carried, Zuniga abstained)
- Received Brown Act, Political Reform Act, and conflict-of-interest training
- Approved consent agenda including unaudited actuals for FY 22-23 and September 5 meeting minutes
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors will meet to consider several action items, including the approval of the FY24 revised budget and appointments to the Audit and Finance Committees. The board will also receive updates on the Summit Atlas renewal, financial status, and legal compliance. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation discussion and a consent agenda for routine approvals.
- Approval of FY24 Revised Budget (Resolution #2023-008)
- Appointment of Thushari Gooneratne to Audit Committee (Resolution #2023-009)
- Appointment of Stefan Sobiek to Finance Committee (Resolution #2023-010)
- Consent agenda: September 2023 expenditure summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, Sierra
- Executive session on litigation/potential litigation (1 matter)
Summit Public Schools Finance Committee
The Summit Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review financial updates, including the June financial report and unaudited financial covenants worksheet. They will also discuss the initial assumptions for the revised 2023-2024 budget. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference.
- Review of June Financial Report
- Discussion of 22-23 Financial Covenants Worksheet (Unaudited)
- Presentation of 23-24 Budget Revise Initial Assumptions
- Approval of August 2023 CFO meeting notes
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on September 14, 2023, to discuss and act on several items, including educator assignments for the 2023-2024 school year, a Highly Capable Student Policy, a Mastery Based Credits and At Risk Student Credits policy, school leader performance evaluations, and FY24 related service agreements. The board will also receive a presentation from the Washington State Charter Schools Commission, hear a financial update, and discuss the Summit Atlas short-term charter renewal. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation matters and public comment periods.
- Approval of educator assignments for 2023-2024 school year
- Proposed approval of Highly Capable Student Policy
- Proposed approval of Mastery Based Credits and At Risk Student Credits policy
- Approval of FY24 Related Service Agreements (Resolution #2023-004)
- Summit Atlas Short Term Charter Renewal Update
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors held a special meeting on September 5, 2023, where they approved the appointment of Diego Arambula as Board Chair and Michele Hansen as a new board member. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the Consolidated Application for funding, updates to authorized signatures for financial accounts, and the June 8, 2023 meeting minutes. Discussions were held on finance and real estate updates, and a program spotlight presentation was given.
- Appointed Diego Arambula as Board Chair (motion carried, Arambula abstained)
- Appointed Michele Hansen to the Board of Directors
- Approved the Consolidated Application (Conapp) for 2023-24 funding
- Approved updates to authorized signatures for financial accounts
- Approved June 8, 2023 board meeting minutes
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors is meeting to approve routine items including July 2023 expenditure summaries for three schools, meeting minutes, school-specific goals, and officer appointments. They will also receive updates on the Summit Atlas short-term renewal, fiscal year 2023 finances, and legal compliance. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy changes or public hearings.
- Approval of July 2023 public expenditure summaries for Summit Sierra, Summit Atlas, and Summit Olympus
- Approval of school-specific goals for Summit Washington for SY 2023-24
- Discussion of Summit Atlas short-term renewal update
- Selection and appointment of board officers
- Fiscal Year 2023 financial update and legal/regulatory compliance update (HB 1744)
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors approved the short-term charter renewal for Summit Atlas, along with educator assignments for 2023-2024, board officer appointments, and a term renewal for a board member. The board also discussed litigation in executive session and received financial and compliance updates.
- Approved Summit Atlas Short-Term Charter Renewal Application
- Approved educator assignments for 2023-2024 school year
- Approved term renewal for Board Director Mafara Hobson
- Approved selection and appointment of officers (moved to August meeting)
- Approved consent agenda including June 2023 expenditure summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors held a regular meeting on June 8, 2023, approving the consent agenda, which included the adopted 23-24 budget, and the Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs) for seven California schools. The board also held a closed session to discuss real property negotiations for two Sunnyvale properties, labor negotiations, litigation, and CEO performance and appointment.
- Approved 2023-24 adopted budget (inform item)
- Approved LCAPs for Summit Prep, Everest, Denali, Shasta, K2, Tamalpais, Tahoma
- Closed session: property negotiations for 824 San Aleso Ave and 539 E Weddell Dr, Sunnyvale
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Unite Summit/CTA/NEA
- Approved consent agenda including STRS reporting services agreement and EPA spending plan
Summit Public Schools Finance Committee
The Summit Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and receive information on the April 2023 financial report, a schools financial update, the proposed 2023-2024 budget, and a bond update. The committee will also consider approving the meeting agenda, minutes from February 21, 2023, and the proposed 2023-2024 meeting schedule. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Discussion of April 2023 Finance Report
- Discussion of Schools Financial Update as of 4-30-2023
- Discussion of 2023-2024 Budget
- Discussion of Bond Update including quarterly report for Q1 2023
- Action on proposed 2023-2024 Finance Committee meeting schedule
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
This meeting of the Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors was cancelled. The agenda included procedural items such as call to order, approval of agenda, public comment, and adjournment, as well as action items like appointing an interim board chair, approving consent agenda items (including expenditure summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra, and a WIAA membership resolution), approving amended bylaws, and an executive session on litigation. No decisions were made because the meeting did not occur.
- Appointment of Interim Board Chair
- Consent agenda: SPS WA Public Expenditure Summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, Sierra (April 2023)
- WIAA SY24 Membership Resolution
- Approval of Amended and Restated Summit Public Schools Washington Bylaws
- 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 special meeting on April 4, 2023, to approve consent agenda items, including reaffirming actions from a January 23, 2023 meeting, approving meeting minutes, a COVID testing framework, field trips, and interim financial reports. The board also approved several finance items, including auditor selection, an arts and music block grant expenditure plan, a line of credit, and an employee retention tax credit, as well as amended bylaws for Summit Public Schools Washington. The meeting included a closed session for anticipated litigation and a report out on any actions taken.
- Approved consent agenda including reaffirmance of January 23, 2023 actions, minutes, CDPH COVID testing framework, field trips, and interim reports
- Approved auditor selection for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
- Approved Arts, Music, & Instructional Materials Block Grant Expenditure Plan
- Approved line of credit and employee retention tax credit
- Approved amended and restated bylaws for Summit Public Schools Washington
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors is meeting to approve routine items, including February 2023 payments for three schools, meeting minutes, and field trips. They will also discuss a financial update, an accountability audit, and consider engaging CliftonLarsonAllen for the FY23 financial audit. The board will hold an executive session on litigation matters and receive governance training.
- Approval of February 2023 public payments for Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra
- Engagement of CliftonLarsonAllen for FY2023 financial audit
- Discussion of FY2023 financial update and FY2022 SAO accountability audit entrance conference
- Executive session on litigation and potential litigation (2 matters)
- Proposed approval of Salish Sea Science field trip
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
The Summit Public Schools Board of Directors held a special meeting on March 2, 2023, to discuss and vote on a staff proposal to close Summit Public School: Denali. The board heard a staff presentation and public comment before approving the closure resolution. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and a closed session for anticipated litigation.
- Approval of the closure of Summit Public School: Denali
- Staff presentation on the proposal to close Denali
- Public comment period on the closure proposal
- Closed session for anticipated litigation (1 matter)
- Approval of the meeting agenda
SPS Board of Directors Regular Board Meeting
This regular board meeting of the Summit Public Schools Board of Directors was cancelled. The agenda included procedural items, consent agenda approvals, closed session discussions, and finance actions, but no decisions were made.
- Consent agenda: reaffirm January 23, 2023 actions, approve minutes, CDPH testing framework, field trips
- Closed session: current and anticipated litigation, labor negotiations, real property negotiations for 824 San Aleso Ave and 539 E Weddell Dr, Sunnyvale
- Finance: financials update, bond update, auditor selection for FY ending June 30, 2023
- Proposed approval of Arts, Music, & Instructional Materials Block Grant Expenditure Plan
- Proposed approval of Line of Credit and Employee Retention Tax Credit
Summit Public Schools Finance Committee
The Summit Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting to review the December financial report, receive a financial update, discuss a line of credit recommendation, consider the Employee Retention Tax Credit, and hear a bond update. The agenda includes procedural items like approving the agenda and minutes, and public comment. No final decisions are listed for the substantive items, which are marked as discussion/information.
- December Financial Report discussion
- Financial Update as of January 31, 2023
- Line of Credit Recommendation discussion
- Employee Retention Tax Credit discussion
- Bond Update including quarterly report for CSFA Charter School Revenue Bonds Series 2017
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors met to approve routine items including school-specific goals for Summit Atlas, Sierra, and Olympus, the fiscal year 2022 financial audit, and January 2023 public payments. They also discussed a financial update and board training. The meeting was held via teleconference due to COVID-19.
- Approved 2022-23 School Specific Goals for Summit Atlas, Summit Sierra, and Summit Olympus
- Approved fiscal year 2022 annual financial audit
- Approved January 2023 public payments summaries for Summit Atlas, Olympus, and Sierra
- Approved resolution to continue teleconference board meetings due to COVID-19
- Discussed FY23 financial update and board training on WA certification requirements
Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors
The Summit Public Schools Washington Board of Directors is meeting to handle routine business, including approving December 2022 payment summaries for three schools, continuing remote meetings due to COVID-19, and approving prior meeting minutes. The board will also receive updates on finances, governance, and legal compliance, and hold an executive session on litigation matters.
- Approval of December 2022 public payments summaries for Summit Atlas, Summit Olympus, and Summit Sierra
- Resolution to continue teleconference board meetings under COVID-19 emergency proclamation
- Approval of December 22, 2022 meeting minutes
- Fiscal Year 2023 financial update and budget vs. actuals report
- Update on Summit Atlas renewal conditions and corrective action plan