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Golden Valley Charter Schools Annual Meeting of the Board of
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Regular Meeting Agenda
1. Call to Order – 4:30p.m. (H. Fraser-Hurtt)
2. Roll Call – 4:30 p.m.
Board Members: Heather Fraser Hurtt, Chair, Suzanne Dick,
Jennifer Huetter, Brittany Kilby, Stephanie Parmely, Stephen
Quadro, Adrianna Wray.
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3. Flag Salute/Quote/Moment of Silence – 4:33 p.m. (C.
Buckley)
4. Public Comment – 4:35 p.m. This portion of the meeting is set
aside for members of the audience to make public comments or raise
issues that are not specifically on the agenda or for those that
are on the agenda in areas of Board jurisdiction. These
presentations are limited to three (3) minutes and the total time
allotted to non-agenda items will not exceed fifteen (15)
minutes.
5. Consent Agenda – 4:50 p.m. (H. Fraser-Hurtt)
Action: Shall the Board approve the following items by consent?
5.1 Shall the board approve the December 16, 2020 Regular Meeting
Minutes?
6. Faculty Chair Reports – 4:55 p.m.
Faculty Chair Report, Orchard: The Faculty Chair will present
items of interest to the board. (Z. Phillips) Faculty Chair Report,
River: The Faculty Chair will present items of interest to the
board. (J. Walthard) Faculty Chair Report, Tahoe: The Faculty Chair
will present items of interest to the board. (B.Taylor)
7. Finance Report – 5:10 p.m. (S. Crippin) Discussion: Shall the
board approve the first interim budget for Golden Valley River
School?
8. Assessments – 5:30 p.m. (J. Hoover, S. Lorenz) Discussion:
The board shall discuss assessments for 2020-2021 at Golden Valley
Charter Schools.
9. School Accountability Report Card, Orchard – 6:00 p.m. (C.
Buckley) Action: Shall the board approve the School Accountability
Report Card, Orchard?
10. School Accountability Report Card, River – 6:10 p.m. (C.
Buckley) Action: Shall the board approve the School Accountability
Report Card, River?
11. School Accountability Report Card, Tahoe – 6:20 p.m. (C.
Buckley) Action: Shall the board approve the School Accountability
Report Card, Tahoe?
12. 2020/2021 Return to School Plan Update – 6:30 p.m. (C.
Buckley) Discussion: The Executive Director shall provide an update
on the Return to School plan.
13. Executive Director Evaluation Committee – 6:40 p.m. (H.
Fraser-Hurtt)
Action: Shall the board form a committee for the annual
evaluation of the Executive Director?
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14. Reports – 6:50 p.m. Executive Director Report: The Executive
Director will present items of interest to the board. (C. Buckley)
Board Chair Report: The Board of Trustees Chair will present items
of interest to the board. (H. Fraser-Hurtt)
15. Closed Session– 7:10 p.m. (H. Fraser-Hurtt)
Discussion: The board will go into closed session to continue
considering the Principals’ annual employee evaluations, according
to government code § 54957.
16. Recitation of the Motto of the Social Ethic – 8:10 p.m. The
healing social life is found When in the mirror of each human soul
The whole community finds its reflection, And when, in the
community, The virtue of each one is living.
17. Adjournment of the meeting – 8:11 p.m. (H. Fraser-Hurtt)
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Golden Valley Charter Schools Annual Meeting of the Board of
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This December 9, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Board will be by
teleconference pursuant to Executive Orders N-25-20 and
N-29-20.
Regular Meeting Minutes
1. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 4:38
pm
2. Roll Call – 4:30 p.m.
Board Members: Heather Fraser Hurtt, Chair, Suzanne Dick,
Jennifer Huetter, Brittany Kilby, Stephanie Parmely, Stephen
Quadro, Adrianna Wray (joined at 5:30). Guests: Amala Easton, Caleb
Buckley, Samantha Crippin, Zachary Phillips, Beth Taylor, Jennifer
Walthard, Caron Kotalik
3. Flag Salute/Quote/Moment of Silence – Caleb Buckley read the
Dependability Virtue Card.
4. Public Comment – The board chair, Heather Fraser Hurtt,
announced the board had received multiple emails regarding Bonnie
River being placed on administrative leave and the resignation of
Anna Rainville. Adriene Anila is a GVTS parent who spoke about
Bonnie River. Megan WIllaby is a GVTS parent who spoke about Anna
Rainville and Bonnie River. Tara Thornton is a GVTS parent who
spoke about Bonnie River. John Hanafee is a former GVRS parent who
spoke about Anna Rainville and Bonnie River. David Dopel is a GVTS
parent who spoke about Bonnie River. Allie Watson is a GVTS parent
who spoke about Bonnie River. Alana is a GVTS parent who spoke
about Bonnie River.
5. Consent Agenda – 4:50 p.m.
Stephen Quadro requested item 5.2 be pulled from the consent
agenda. 5.1 The board approved the November 13, 2020 Regular
Meeting Minutes. (Ayes: 6, Noes: 0, Abstain: 0) 5.2 The board
approved the contract with Aegis Software (student information
system) to begin 2021/2022. (Ayes: 5, Noes: 0, Abstain: 1, Stephen
Quadro)
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6. First Interim Budget, Golden Valley Orchard – Action: The
board approved the first interim budget for Golden Valley Orchard
School. (Ayes: 6, Noes: 0, Abstain: 0)
7. First Interim Budget, Golden Valley River – Action: Shall the
board approved the first interim budget for Golden Valley River
School. (Ayes: 7, Noes: 0, Abstain: 0)
8. First Interim Budget, Golden Valley Tahoe – Action: Shall the
board approve the first interim budget for Golden Valley Tahoe
School? (Ayes: 6, Noes: 0, Abstain: 0, Absent: A. Wray)
9. 2020/2021 Return to School Plan Update – Discussion: The
Executive Director provide an update on the Return to School
plan.
10. Waiver Process Update –
Discussion: The Executive Director provided an update on the
waiver process.
11. Reports – 6:05 p.m. 17.1 Faculty Chair Report, Orchard: The
Orchard Faculty Chair, Zachary Phillips, reported that he is going
to work with his administration and faculty to add another Orchard
delegate to the board. The Parent Circle delivered gifts to all of
the faculty recently. Wendi Zane is planning a celebration on the
last day of school. All faculty agree that they need to be kept
more in the loop on communication and planning. 17.2 Faculty Chair
Report, River: The River Faculty Chair, Jeni Walthard, reported
Faculty is discussing what returning to the classroom is going to
look, hybrid, organizing the classroom, share materials without
contaminating between cohorts, wondering about assistants. They are
still trying to honor the festivities of the season, such as Santa
Lucia and the Sing a Long before break. Honoring the virtues of
flexibility, grace, patience, and trust. 17.3 Faculty Chair Report,
Tahoe: The Tahoe Faculty Chair, Beth Taylor, reported that the
majic is still alive. The children are loving what they’re learning
and celebrating. Beth visited the new campus and looking ahead to
being with the children. Caron Kotalik will be joining Beth at a
co-faculty delegate to the board. She requested that all four
faculty delegates be invited into the closed session tonight. 17.4
Executive Director Report: The Executive Director presented items
of interest to the board. 17.5 Board Chair Report: The Board of
Trustees Chair present items of interest to the board.
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12. Closed Session– Discussion: The board went into closed
session to consider the Principals’ annual employee evaluations,
according to government code § 54957. No action was taken.
13. Recitation of the Motto of the Social Ethic –
14. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm.
Respectfully Submitted by Amala Easton
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_________________________ Heather Fraser Hurtt, Chair Date
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Golden Valley Orchard Report to the Board of Trustees Zachary
Phillips, Faculty chair January 12, 2021
Having just returned from holiday break, there isn’t a lot to
report about. The faculty had lovely holiday breaks with their
families, and had a chance to rest and renew themselves for this
coming new year.
Just at the beginning of the break, the Parent Circle helped to
launch our Orchard campus bowls for peace. Community members
dropped off gift-wrapped bowls in the office and the week before
the break, families came back to the office to pick up a new,
gift-wrapped bowl. Bowls for peace was modestly attended, with
about 25 families participating. Richard March had a video made of
our song The Wintertime, which was played as we lit candles
together after enjoying a bowl of soup.
Now that we are back from break there is definitely some
momentum going to prepare the classrooms in the lower grades for
our eventual return. The rooms are getting ready to make as much
space as possible. Furniture is being moved and desks set up. Of
course the 7-8th grade classrooms are remaining full of furniture
and will not be used as soon as the lower grades classrooms. When
the time comes, we will all be ready.
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Jeni Walthard River School January 13, 2021 Report After a very
festive send-off with a virtual whole-school celebration, and a
restful two-week break, we are all back in the swing of things as
we look ahead to 2021. We have reached the half-way point of this
school year, and accomplished feats we never would have dreamed
possible. That said, we are all planning and looking forward to the
return to the classroom, at some unknown point in the near future.
Thoughts for unpacking boxes, organizing desks and classroom
furniture to comply with social distancing protocols, and preparing
supplies for separate cohorts, along with developing methods to
reach students at home and on campus are whirling around in our
minds. 2020 challenged our resourcefulness and out-side-the-box
thinking....2021 may even push us further! Thankfully the faculty
at the River School works with great care, cooperation, and
integrity with one another. The support that we have built and will
continue to build through these trying times is a testament to why
our school is so strong. We have all worked diligently to
collaborate with our grade level teams, as well as grade partners
from the Orchard and Tahoe campuses. The ideas that have been
shared, and support exchanged during those collaborations, has been
incredibly helpful as we all strive for building the best
educational experience possible given the circumstances.
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Faculty Chair Report January 2021 Beth Taylor Golden Valley
Tahoe School As we enter the new year, we at Tahoe School are
feeling gratitude in the strength of our community. Throughout the
challenges and losses of 2020, we have held each other up, even
while living at a distance. It constantly amazes us that the most
resilient of all have been the children. While we agreed as a
faculty that the prospect of returning to school after the break
was daunting, the energy and enthusiasm with which our children
greeted us Monday morning was almost magically revitalizing.
Kindergarten is bubbling with excitement over the imminent arrival
of new Little Ones. It is truly incredible that the intangible
magic of kindergarten can live even through videos and screens, and
that the love for Little Ones is as strong as ever, even in our new
children. This week we also welcomed Miss Katie, who is already
famous among kindergarten children as the camerawoman behind the
Aspen Rose Neighborhood, as the new teacher of the Rock Rose
kindergarten. The warmth with which she has been welcomed by both
children and families has been lovely to witness. First graders are
delving delightedly into the land of Numerica, where Percival Plus,
Moira Minus, Daisy Divide and Timmy Times are helping them to add,
subtract, multiply and divide. Their enthusiasm for this first
foray into math is such fun to see. Second grade is also loving
their current math block, a borrowing block starring the beloved
character of Fox Boy. A day without a Fox Boy story is a sad day in
second grade! They continue to revel in learning, always asking for
more and more challenges. Third grade has wrapped up their shelter
projects with a big day of final presentations in front of families
and friends, and are feeling very accomplished as they dive into
times tables. Fourth and fifth grade have also welcomed a new
teacher this week, Miss Osborne! They are so excited to have her,
as are we. This first week with Miss Osborne has been busy with
getting to know their new teacher and deepening their knowledge of
each other through team building activities, while also reviewing
ancient India, fractions and decimals, parts of speech and how to
write paragraphs. Meanwhile, the faculty spent time over the break
working together on an amended back to school plan designed to
maximize learning and keep whole classes together, while still
having the opportunity to be together in person two days a week. We
are feeling hopeful and excited about working with our children in
person and reuniting as a faculty on our incredible new campus.
Kindergarten is working hard to develop the facilities to run an
entirely outdoor program, taking advantage of our incredible new
outdoor space. One of our strengths at Tahoe School has always been
our ability to be flexible and find creative solutions to what life
brings, and I am proud that we continue to be able to work
collaboratively toward constructive solutions even throughout the
difficulties and transitions of the past few months. Finally, we at
Tahoe School want to take a moment to honor Bonnie River, our
founder, our mentor, our inspiration, and our friend. Without her,
none of us would be here. We dedicate this new year to Bonnie. May
our work be imbued with her joy, her wisdom, and her strength.
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Charter School Name: Golden Valley Orchard
Description Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted
Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
A. REVENUES
1. LCFF Sources
State Aid - Current Year 8011 1,546,294.00 1,546,294.00
554,380.00 554,380.00 1,566,162.00 1,566,162.00
Education Protection Account State Aid - Current Year 8012
56,050.00 56,050.00 155,409.00 155,409.00 50,748.00 50,748.00
State Aid - Prior Years 8019 - - -
Transfers to Charter Schools in Lieu of Property Taxes 8096
658,588.00 658,588.00 348,452.68 348,452.68 500,257.00
500,257.00
Other LCFF Transfers 8091, 8097 - - -
Total, LCFFSources 2,260,932.00 - 2,260,932.00 1,058,241.68 -
1,058,241.68 2,117,167.00 - 2,117,167.00
3. Other State Revenues
Special Education - State StateRevSE 114,398.00 114,398.00
49,305.00 49,305.00 105,721.00 105,721.00
All Other State Revenues StateRevAO 62,883.00 62,883.00
15,332.52 103,989.00 119,321.52 62,883.00 113,189.00 176,072.00
Total, Other State Revenues 177,281.00 - 177,281.00 64,637.52
103,989.00 168,626.52 168,604.00 113,189.00 281,793.00
4. Other Local Revenues
All Other Local Revenues LocalRevAO 73,604.00 73,604.00 1,027.41
1,027.41 13,603.00 13,603.00
Total, Local Revenues 73,604.00 - 73,604.00 1,027.41 - 1,027.41
13,603.00 - 13,603.00
5. TOTAL REVENUES 2,511,817.00 - 2,511,817.00 1,123,906.61
103,989.00 1,227,895.61 2,299,374.00 113,189.00 2,412,563.00
B. EXPENDITURES
1. Certificated Salaries
Certificated Teachers' Salaries 1100 580,588.00 580,588.00
251,008.29 251,008.29 579,803.00 579,803.00
Certificated Pupil Support Salaries 1200 - - -
Certificated Supervisors' and Administrators' Salaries 1300
74,000.00 74,000.00 36,999.96 36,999.96 74,000.00 74,000.00
Other Certificated Salaries 1900 90,741.00 90,741.00 67,915.80
67,915.80 150,924.00 150,924.00
Total, Certificated Salaries 745,329.00 - 745,329.00 355,924.05
- 355,924.05 804,727.00 - 804,727.00
2. Non-certificated Salaries
Non-certificated Instructional Aides' Salaries 2100 256,016.00
256,016.00 45,747.15 45,747.15 152,500.00 152,500.00
Non-certificated Support Salaries 2200 5,000.00 5,000.00 -
2,377.00 2,377.00
Non-certificated Supervisors' and Administrators' Sal. 2300
44,864.00 44,864.00 16,824.02 16,824.02 14,955.00 14,955.00
Clerical and Office Salaries 2400 59,463.00 59,463.00 12,834.94
12,834.94 34,490.00 34,490.00
Other Non-certificated Salaries 2900 - - 2,489.00 2,489.00
Total, Non-certificated Salaries 365,343.00 - 365,343.00
75,406.11 - 75,406.11 206,811.00 - 206,811.00
3. Employee Benefits
STRS 3101-3102 104,601.00 104,601.00 46,195.88 46,195.88
110,734.00 110,734.00
PERS 3201-3202 93,095.00 93,095.00 30,070.71 30,070.71 64,921.00
64,921.00
OASDI / Medicare / Alternative 3301-3302 45,058.00 45,058.00
15,294.93 15,294.93 34,448.00 34,448.00
Health and Welfare Benefits 3401-3402 173,742.00 173,742.00
60,756.83 60,756.83 123,577.00 123,577.00
Unemployment Insurance 3501-3502 10,116.00 10,116.00 703.83
703.83 6,640.00 6,640.00
Workers' Compensation Insurance 3601-3602 - - -
Other Employee Benefits 3901-3902 - 21.33 21.33 13,706.00
13,706.00
Total, Employee Benefits 426,612.00 - 426,612.00 153,043.51 -
153,043.51 354,026.00 - 354,026.00
Object
Code
INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT - ALTERNATIVE FORM
Adopted Budget - July 1 Actuals thru 12/31 1st Interim
Budget
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Charter School Name: Golden Valley Orchard
Description Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted
Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Object
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INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT - ALTERNATIVE FORM
Adopted Budget - July 1 Actuals thru 12/31 1st Interim
Budget
4. Books and Supplies
Approved Textbooks and Core Curricula Materials 4100 1,046.00
1,046.00 - 1,046.00 1,046.00
Books and Other Reference Materials 4200 - - -
Materials and Supplies 4300 51,600.00 51,600.00 900.10 5,243.49
6,143.59 6,411.00 45,189.00 51,600.00
Noncapitalized Equipment 4400 28,397.00 28,397.00 68,935.69
68,935.69 10,397.00 68,000.00 78,397.00
Food 4700 - - -
Total, Books and Supplies 81,043.00 - 81,043.00 900.10 74,179.18
75,079.28 17,854.00 113,189.00 131,043.00
5. Services and Other Operating Expenditures
Subagreements for Services 5100 - - -
Travel and Conferences 5200 24,800.00 24,800.00 1,335.92
2,650.00 3,985.92 24,800.00 24,800.00
Dues and Memberships 5300 5,957.00 5,957.00 3,480.00 3,480.00
5,957.00 5,957.00
Insurance 5400 - - -
Operations and Housekeeping Services 5500 36,600.00 36,600.00
8,989.96 8,989.96 28,600.00 28,600.00
Rentals, Leases, Repairs, and Noncap. Improvements 5600
261,378.00 261,378.00 125,228.55 125,228.55 261,378.00
261,378.00
Transfers of Direct Costs 5700-5799 - - -
Professional/Consulting Services and Operating Expend. 5800
536,595.00 536,595.00 217,099.07 8,041.70 225,140.77 506,713.00
506,713.00
Communications 5900 7,654.00 7,654.00 1,328.13 238.12 1,566.25
7,655.00 7,655.00
Total, Services and Other Operating Expenditures 872,984.00 -
872,984.00 357,461.63 10,929.82 368,391.45 835,103.00 -
835,103.00
8. TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,491,311.00 - 2,491,311.00 942,735.40
85,109.00 1,027,844.40 2,218,521.00 113,189.00 2,331,710.00
C. EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPEND.
BEFORE OTHER FINANCING SOURCES AND USES (A5-B8) 20,506.00 -
20,506.00 181,171.21 18,880.00 200,051.21 80,853.00 - 80,853.00
E. NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUND BALANCE (C + D4) 20,506.00 -
20,506.00 181,171.21 18,880.00 200,051.21 80,853.00 - 80,853.00
F. FUND BALANCE, RESERVES
1. Beginning Fund Balance
a. As of July 1 9791 210,324.00 4,438.00 214,762.00 210,324.00
4,438.00 214,762.00 210,324.00 4,438.00 214,762.00
b. Adjustments to Beginning Balance 9793, 9795 - (248.00)
(248.00) -
c. Adjusted Beginning Balance 210,324.00 4,438.00 214,762.00
210,324.00 4,190.00 214,514.00 210,324.00 4,438.00 214,762.00
2. Ending Fund Balance, June 30 (E + F.1.c.) 230,830.00 4,438.00
235,268.00 391,495.21 23,070.00 414,565.21 291,177.00 4,438.00
295,615.00
Components of Ending Fund Balance :
e Unassigned/Unappropriated
Reserve for Economic Uncertainities 9789 - - -
Unassigned/Unappropriated Amount 9790 230,830.00 4,438.00
235,268.00 391,495.21 23,070.00 414,565.21 291,177.00 4,438.00
295,615.00
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Charter School Name: Golden Valley River
Description Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted
Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
A. REVENUES
1. LCFF Sources
State Aid - Current Year 8011 1,373,163.00 1,373,163.00
492,988.00 492,988.00 1,332,396.00 1,332,396.00
Education Protection Account State Aid - Current Year 8012
379,771.00 379,771.00 150,578.00 150,578.00 551,565.00
551,565.00
State Aid - Prior Years 8019 - - -
Transfers to Charter Schools in Lieu of Property Taxes 8096
724,270.00 724,270.00 399,195.12 399,195.12 521,982.00
521,982.00
Other LCFF Transfers 8091, 8097 - - -
Total, LCFFSources 2,477,204.00 - 2,477,204.00 1,042,761.12 -
1,042,761.12 2,405,943.00 - 2,405,943.00
3. Other State Revenues
Special Education - State StateRevSE 125,791.00 125,791.00
56,902.00 56,902.00 122,120.00 122,120.00
All Other State Revenues StateRevAO 69,145.00 69,145.00
18,172.60 119,971.00 138,143.60 69,145.00 130,091.00 199,236.00
Total, Other State Revenues 194,936.00 - 194,936.00 75,074.60
119,971.00 195,045.60 191,265.00 130,091.00 321,356.00
4. Other Local Revenues
All Other Local Revenues LocalRevAO 82,841.00 82,841.00 5,275.26
5,275.26 15,841.00 15,841.00
Total, Local Revenues 82,841.00 - 82,841.00 5,275.26 - 5,275.26
15,841.00 - 15,841.00
5. TOTAL REVENUES 2,754,981.00 - 2,754,981.00 1,123,110.98
119,971.00 1,243,081.98 2,613,049.00 130,091.00 2,743,140.00
B. EXPENDITURES
1. Certificated Salaries
Certificated Teachers' Salaries 1100 783,121.00 783,121.00
307,070.43 307,070.43 685,719.00 685,719.00
Certificated Pupil Support Salaries 1200 - - -
Certificated Supervisors' and Administrators' Salaries 1300
78,507.00 78,507.00 39,253.56 39,253.56 78,507.00 78,507.00
Other Certificated Salaries 1900 112,157.00 112,157.00 83,105.01
83,105.01 176,259.00 176,259.00
Total, Certificated Salaries 973,785.00 - 973,785.00 429,429.00
- 429,429.00 940,485.00 - 940,485.00
2. Non-certificated Salaries
Non-certificated Instructional Aides' Salaries 2100 280,023.00
280,023.00 32,663.25 32,663.25 153,095.00 153,095.00
Non-certificated Support Salaries 2200 - - -
Non-certificated Supervisors' and Administrators' Sal. 2300
44,864.00 44,864.00 16,824.02 16,824.02 14,955.00 14,955.00
Clerical and Office Salaries 2400 57,919.00 57,919.00 1,107.27
1,107.27 35,632.00 35,632.00
Other Non-certificated Salaries 2900 12,560.00 12,560.00
3,334.50 3,334.50 10,196.00 10,196.00
Total, Non-certificated Salaries 395,366.00 - 395,366.00
53,929.04 - 53,929.04 213,878.00 - 213,878.00
3. Employee Benefits
STRS 3101-3102 152,808.00 152,808.00 61,390.48 61,390.48
142,289.00 142,289.00
PERS 3201-3202 76,471.00 76,471.00 14,273.01 14,273.01 52,712.00
52,712.00
OASDI / Medicare / Alternative 3301-3302 46,844.00 46,844.00
13,259.40 13,259.40 33,481.00 33,481.00
Health and Welfare Benefits 3401-3402 168,970.00 168,970.00
49,596.01 49,596.01 77,971.00 77,971.00
Unemployment Insurance 3501-3502 12,117.00 12,117.00 713.01
713.01 7,616.00 7,616.00
Workers' Compensation Insurance 3601-3602 - - -
Other Employee Benefits 3901-3902 - 21.66 21.66 10,945.00
10,945.00
Total, Employee Benefits 457,210.00 - 457,210.00 139,253.57 -
139,253.57 325,014.00 - 325,014.00
Object
Code
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Adopted Budget - July 1 Actuals thru 12/31 1st Interim
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Charter School Name: Golden Valley River
Description Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted
Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
Object
Code
INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT - ALTERNATIVE FORM
Adopted Budget - July 1 Actuals thru 12/31 1st Interim
Budget
4. Books and Supplies
Approved Textbooks and Core Curricula Materials 4100 825.00
825.00 - 825.00 825.00
Books and Other Reference Materials 4200 207.00 207.00 89.81
89.81 206.00 206.00
Materials and Supplies 4300 51,315.00 51,315.00 6,713.01
6,713.01 11,979.00 60,091.00 72,070.00
Noncapitalized Equipment 4400 16,736.00 16,736.00 72,738.37
72,738.37 14,255.00 70,000.00 84,255.00
Food 4700 - - -
Total, Books and Supplies 69,083.00 - 69,083.00 89.81 79,451.38
79,541.19 27,265.00 130,091.00 157,356.00
5. Services and Other Operating Expenditures
Subagreements for Services 5100 - - -
Travel and Conferences 5200 15,177.00 15,177.00 2,116.00
1,190.00 3,306.00 15,177.00 15,177.00
Dues and Memberships 5300 6,655.00 6,655.00 3,993.00 3,993.00
6,655.00 6,655.00
Insurance 5400 - - -
Operations and Housekeeping Services 5500 48,300.00 48,300.00
16,344.94 16,344.94 48,300.00 48,300.00
Rentals, Leases, Repairs, and Noncap. Improvements 5600
270,065.00 270,065.00 132,019.36 132,019.36 270,065.00
270,065.00
Transfers of Direct Costs 5700-5799 - - -
Professional/Consulting Services and Operating Expend. 5800
570,349.00 570,349.00 239,272.07 16,993.45 256,265.52 551,477.00
551,477.00
Communications 5900 6,705.00 6,705.00 1,996.00 389.17 2,385.17
6,706.00 6,706.00
Total, Services and Other Operating Expenditures 917,251.00 -
917,251.00 395,741.37 18,572.62 414,313.99 898,380.00 -
898,380.00
6. Capital Outlay (Objects 6100-6170, 6200-6500 for modified
accrual basis only)
Buildings and Improvements of Buildings 6200 - - -
Depreciation Expense (for accrual basis only) 6900 4,678.00
4,678.00 - 4,678.00 4,678.00
Total, Capital Outlay 4,678.00 - 4,678.00 - - - 4,678.00 -
4,678.00
8. TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,817,373.00 - 2,817,373.00 1,018,442.79
98,024.00 1,116,466.79 2,409,700.00 130,091.00 2,539,791.00
C. EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPEND.
BEFORE OTHER FINANCING SOURCES AND USES (A5-B8) (62,392.00) -
(62,392.00) 104,668.19 21,947.00 126,615.19 203,349.00 -
203,349.00
E. NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUND BALANCE (C + D4) (62,392.00)
- (62,392.00) 104,668.19 21,947.00 126,615.19 203,349.00 -
203,349.00
F. FUND BALANCE, RESERVES
1. Beginning Fund Balance
a. As of July 1 9791 1,002,222.00 4,396.00 1,006,618.00
1,002,222.00 4,396.00 1,006,618.00 1,002,222.00 4,396.00
1,006,618.00
b. Adjustments to Beginning Balance 9793, 9795 - - -
c. Adjusted Beginning Balance 1,002,222.00 4,396.00 1,006,618.00
1,002,222.00 4,396.00 1,006,618.00 1,002,222.00 4,396.00
1,006,618.00
2. Ending Fund Balance, June 30 (E + F.1.c.) 939,830.00 4,396.00
944,226.00 1,106,890.19 26,343.00 1,133,233.19 1,205,571.00
4,396.00 1,209,967.00
Components of Ending Fund Balance :
e Unassigned/Unappropriated
Reserve for Economic Uncertainities 9789 - - -
Unassigned/Unappropriated Amount 9790 939,830.00 4,396.00
944,226.00 1,106,890.19 26,343.00 1,133,233.19 1,205,571.00
4,396.00 1,209,967.00
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Charter School Name: Golden Valley Tahoe
Description Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted
Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
A. REVENUES
1. LCFF Sources
State Aid - Current Year 8011 344,238.00 344,238.00 180,063.31
180,063.31 404,513.00 404,513.00
Education Protection Account State Aid - Current Year 8012
16,740.00 16,740.00 4,893.00 4,893.00 17,374.00 17,374.00
Transfers to Charter Schools in Lieu of Property Taxes 8096
296,298.00 296,298.00 12,279.00 12,279.00 274,467.00 274,467.00
Other LCFF Transfers 8091, 8097 - - -
Total, LCFFSources 657,276.00 - 657,276.00 197,235.31 -
197,235.31 696,354.00 - 696,354.00
3. Other State Revenues
Special Education - State StateRevSE 19,210.00 19,210.00 -
19,210.00 19,210.00
All Other State Revenues StateRevAO 11,850.71 11,850.71 2,478.82
16,857.00 19,335.82 11,850.00 18,697.00 30,547.00
Total, Other State Revenues 31,060.71 - 31,060.71 2,478.82
16,857.00 19,335.82 31,060.00 18,697.00 49,757.00
4. Other Local Revenues
All Other Local Revenues LocalRevAO 100,000.00 100,000.00
8,300.00 8,300.00 190,000.00 190,000.00
Total, Local Revenues 100,000.00 - 100,000.00 8,300.00 -
8,300.00 190,000.00 - 190,000.00
5. TOTAL REVENUES 788,336.71 - 788,336.71 208,014.13 16,857.00
224,871.13 917,414.00 18,697.00 936,111.00
B. EXPENDITURES
1. Certificated Salaries
Certificated Teachers' Salaries 1100 260,635.00 260,635.00
79,077.75 79,077.75 204,521.00 204,521.00
Certificated Pupil Support Salaries 1200 - - -
Certificated Supervisors' and Administrators' Salaries 1300 -
37,322.19 37,322.19 74,000.00 74,000.00
Other Certificated Salaries 1900 34,300.00 34,300.00 - 15,600.00
15,600.00
Total, Certificated Salaries 294,935.00 - 294,935.00 116,399.94
- 116,399.94 294,121.00 - 294,121.00
2. Non-certificated Salaries
Non-certificated Instructional Aides' Salaries 2100 54,973.00
54,973.00 10,800.00 10,800.00 70,500.00 70,500.00
Non-certificated Support Salaries 2200 - - 12,400.00
12,400.00
Non-certificated Supervisors' and Administrators' Sal. 2300 -
3,738.68 3,738.68 3,323.00 3,323.00
Clerical and Office Salaries 2400 9,787.00 9,787.00 2,812.50
2,812.50 23,040.00 23,040.00
Other Non-certificated Salaries 2900 32,992.00 32,992.00 - -
Total, Non-certificated Salaries 97,752.00 - 97,752.00 17,351.18
- 17,351.18 109,263.00 - 109,263.00
3. Employee Benefits
STRS 3101-3102 47,632.00 47,632.00 18,872.05 18,872.05 57,758.00
57,758.00
PERS 3201-3202 13,332.00 13,332.00 769.85 769.85 688.00
688.00
OASDI / Medicare / Alternative 3301-3302 11,766.00 11,766.00
3,076.46 3,076.46 8,488.00 8,488.00
Health and Welfare Benefits 3401-3402 51,562.00 51,562.00
19,439.29 19,439.29 45,738.00 45,738.00
Unemployment Insurance 3501-3502 1,285.00 1,285.00 231.00 231.00
2,791.00 2,791.00
Workers' Compensation Insurance 3601-3602 - - -
Other Employee Benefits 3901-3902 - 7.00 7.00 3,624.00
3,624.00
Total, Employee Benefits 125,577.00 - 125,577.00 42,395.65 -
42,395.65 119,087.00 - 119,087.00
INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT - ALTERNATIVE FORM
Adopted Budget - July 1 Actuals thru 12/31 1st Interim
BudgetObject
Code
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Charter School Name: Golden Valley Tahoe
Description Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted
Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
INTERIM FINANCIAL REPORT - ALTERNATIVE FORM
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4. Books and Supplies
Approved Textbooks and Core Curricula Materials 4100 1,000.00
1,000.00 - 1,000.00 1,000.00
Books and Other Reference Materials 4200 - - -
Materials and Supplies 4300 16,000.00 16,000.00 4,859.09
1,094.00 5,953.09 15,261.00 739.00 16,000.00
Noncapitalized Equipment 4400 21,500.00 21,500.00 6,201.57
12,118.00 18,319.57 2,703.00 18,797.00 21,500.00
Food 4700 - - -
Total, Books and Supplies 38,500.00 - 38,500.00 11,060.66
13,212.00 24,272.66 18,964.00 19,536.00 38,500.00
5. Services and Other Operating Expenditures
Subagreements for Services 5100 - - -
Travel and Conferences 5200 4,000.00 4,000.00 816.85 816.85
4,000.00 4,000.00
Dues and Memberships 5300 500.00 500.00 827.00 827.00 500.00
500.00
Insurance 5400 - - -
Operations and Housekeeping Services 5500 2,000.00 2,000.00
7,000.00 7,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00
Rentals, Leases, Repairs, and Noncap. Improvements 5600
102,200.00 102,200.00 34,666.67 34,666.67 83,667.00 83,667.00
Transfers of Direct Costs 5700-5799 - - -
Professional/Consulting Services and Operating Expend. 5800
90,823.00 90,823.00 76,401.69 76,401.69 157,462.00 157,462.00
Communications 5900 5,500.00 5,500.00 1,292.96 1,292.96 5,500.00
5,500.00
Total, Services and Other Operating Expenditures 205,023.00 -
205,023.00 121,005.17 - 121,005.17 281,129.00 - 281,129.00
7. Other Outgo
Debt Service:
Interest 7438 - - -
Principal (for modified accrual basis only) 7439 25,000.00
25,000.00 - 25,000.00 25,000.00
Total, Other Outgo 25,000.00 - 25,000.00 - - - 25,000.00 -
25,000.00
8. TOTAL EXPENDITURES 786,787.00 - 786,787.00 308,212.60
13,212.00 321,424.60 847,564.00 19,536.00 867,100.00
C. EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPEND.
BEFORE OTHER FINANCING SOURCES AND USES (A5-B8) 1,549.71 -
1,549.71 (100,198.47) 3,645.00 (96,553.47) 69,850.00 (839.00)
69,011.00
E. NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FUND BALANCE (C + D4) 1,549.71 -
1,549.71 (100,198.47) 3,645.00 (96,553.47) 69,850.00 (839.00)
69,011.00
F. FUND BALANCE, RESERVES
1. Beginning Fund Balance
a. As of July 1 9791 22,263.00 22,263.00 28,521.00 836.00
29,357.00 28,521.00 836.00 29,357.00
b. Adjustments to Beginning Balance 9793, 9795 - - -
c. Adjusted Beginning Balance 22,263.00 - 22,263.00 28,521.00
836.00 29,357.00 28,521.00 836.00 29,357.00
2. Ending Fund Balance, June 30 (E + F.1.c.) 23,812.71 -
23,812.71 (71,677.47) 4,481.00 (67,196.47) 98,371.00 (3.00)
98,368.00
Components of Ending Fund Balance :
e Unassigned/Unappropriated
Reserve for Economic Uncertainities 9789 - - 26,013.00
26,013.00
Unassigned/Unappropriated Amount 9790 23,812.71 - 23,812.71
(71,677.47) 4,481.00 (67,196.47) 98,371.00 (26,016.00)
72,355.00
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Golden Valley Charter Schools for Education Renewal
Check Register
December 2020
Date Num Name Memo Amount
12/1/2020 7244 Golden Valley Education Foundation EE
Contribution $ 100.00
12/1/2020 7245 California State Disbursement Unit Wage
Garnishment 450.00
12/1/2020 7246 Placer County Office of Education - STRS November
STRS 6,955.55
12/1/2020 7247 Sacramento Cnty Office Of Education-PERS November
PERS 21,269.74
12/1/2020 7248 Sacramento Cnty Office of Education-STRS November
STRS 36,866.48
12/1/2020 7249 Envoy Plan Services EE 403b contributions
255.00
12/1/2020 Epay Health Equity HSA Contributions 1,375.78
12/8/2020 7234 Amazon Materials and Supplies 5,613.93
12/8/2020 7235 Department of Justice Live Scan fees 49.00
12/8/2020 7260 AT&T-Orchard Phone/Internet 144.78
12/8/2020 7261 AT&T-River Phone/Internet 167.39
12/8/2020 7262 C & J Leone, Inc. River Rock Rent
2,751.00
12/8/2020 7263 California Choice Benefit Administrators Medical
Insurance 19,824.57
12/8/2020 7265 Lincoln National Life Insurance Company Dental
& Life Insurance 3,880.28
12/8/2020 7266 US Bank Cal Card purchases 8,760.02
12/8/2020 7267 YM&C Legal Consult 286.00
12/8/2020 E-pay EDD State Payroll Taxes 5,201.54
12/8/2020 E-pay United States Treasury Federal Payroll Taxes
20,340.60
12/9/2020 QuickBooks Payroll Service Net payroll 77,938.67
12/11/2020 E-pay EDD State Payroll Taxes 211.61
12/11/2020 Wells Fargo Service Charge 138.14
12/11/2020 Wells Fargo Materials and Supplies 2,957.89
12/15/2020 7268 CharterSafe Insurance 10,191.00
12/15/2020 7270 Eye Med Vision Insurance 396.43
12/15/2020 7272 Parker, Amanda Phone/Internet 21.10
12/15/2020 7273 School Steps, Inc. Educational Consultants
20,160.00
12/15/2020 7274 SJUSD-Rent Rent - River & Orchard
42,397.54
12/15/2020 7276 Verizon Phone/Internet 353.19
12/16/2020 E-pay EDD State Payroll Taxes 1,015.85
12/16/2020 E-pay United States Treasury Federal Payroll Taxes
2,506.80
12/17/2020 QuickBooks Payroll Service Net payroll 9,477.60
12/22/2020 EFT Health Equity HSA Contributions 687.92
12/22/2020 E-pay EDD State Payroll Taxes 5,425.71
12/22/2020 E-pay United States Treasury Federal Payroll Taxes
20,216.72
12/23/2020 QuickBooks Payroll Service Net payroll 80,076.66
12/29/2020 10001168 TBD Misc service fees 36.77
408,501.26$
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GOLDEN VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOLS
ASSESSMENTS 2020-21
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HOW ASSESSMENTS HAVE HAD TO CHANGE
• No annual CAASPP or Summative ELPAC for 2019-20 year
• No Spring benchmark assessments for 2019-20 year
• Fall benchmarks pushed to the Winter grading period
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GOLDEN VALLEY ASSESSMENTS 2020-21
• Benchmark Assessments
• Dig Deeper Assessments
• Calendar
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STATE ASSESSMENTS: CAASPP
• In Person and Remote Administration Options
• There will be enhancements made to the test delivery system
that provide in-system
video monitoring, individual messaging, and one-on-one video
calling features.
• The computer adaptive portion of the assessment will be half
the length of the normal
assessment.
• The performance task portions will remain the same.
• Secure browsers will be used regardless of testing
environment.
• More information and training on the assessments will be
coming in the next month.
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STATE ASSESSMENTS: ELPAC
• No summative test given in Spring 2020
• Initial tests for all new EL students successfully
administered in Fall 2020 in a one-one-
one in-person setting.
• Summative assessment in Spring 2021:
• To be administered in a one-one-one in-person setting
• There will be enhancements made to the test delivery system
that provide in-system video
monitoring, individual messaging, and one-on-one video calling
features.
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STATE ASSESSMENTS: CAST
• No CAST administered in Spring 2020
• Assume the assessment will be administered to 5th and 8th
grade in Spring 2021 in the
same fashion as the CAASPP
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STATE ASSESSMENTS: PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
• Not administered in Spring 2020
• The PFT will not be required to be administered and the CDE
will not be collecting PFT
data for the 2020–21 school year.
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USING DATA
• Data driven instruction and intervention to mitigate learning
loss due to distance
learning.
• Recharter process
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BOT Chair Report 1/13/21: Taking inventory - Where we are at in
2021 Our Board Meeting on 1/13/21, marks 10 months that our
campuses have been closed for in-person learning, when the
world-wide coronavirus pandemic shut down the world. At the time,
there was a plan to return to school in 3 weeks. Most of us did not
think that we would still be schooling from home all of these
months later. It has been hard for many to believe that we would be
in a surge of winter infections and critical hospital capacity,
though many health experts predicted this very scenario. While the
pandemic continues to spread globally and we continue to struggle
as a nation, we are all too aware of the daily impact that this is
having on our children, our staff, and our families. It is
especially trying for our community to continue to be physically
separated during these difficult times. As we have stated before,
the Board is aligned with our teachers and families to bring
students back to campus for in-person learning this year. We do so
with the heavy responsibility and consideration this requires for
the safety and concerns for all those in our community. We continue
to weigh and address the needs and concerns of the community in
order to make this happen. Like so many things, this process has
been full of frustrating stops and starts. And while there have
been some schools and districts in our area that have opened, there
have also been many challenges in those settings, including
infections that have closed schools and staff illness and
quarantine that have impacted the ability of schools to remain
open. The school district in my area has been appealing to parents
to get qualified as substitute teachers because they have had so
many staff out sick or in quarantine. At times they have also had
to put students back into distance learning because of these
staffing issues and infection rates. Many other districts,
particularly in our county, have chosen to remain closed due to
high infection rates, along with logistical and resource
complexities, especially in high population areas like Sacramento
and the Bay Area. Rather than having to repeatedly open and close
our schools, Golden Valley has focused on planning and giving
enough time, resources, and safety protocols that will allow our
schools to deliver a consistent, equitable, and quality education
to our students. It is noteworthy that the very things we value in
our schools also make it more difficult for us to quickly execute a
return to school plan. The small size and deep connections in our
community give us more pause, consideration, and motivation to work
toward a consensus, safely bringing students and staff back to
campus. One of the consistent challenges for charter schools is
doing it better and with less resources. We do indeed have a high
bar for our educational programs and for our teaching staff. To
this point, I am consistently given positive feedback as to the
quality of education that our children are receiving in our
distance learning program. Educational quality has varied widely
during the pandemic, just as the approaches to schooling in a
pandemic have. I appreciate how dedicated our Faculty has been,
creating and enriching our educational programs during this
difficult time for all.
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While we continue with the waiver process, which includes
meeting the needs of all of the stakeholders in our community, we
are hopeful that you will also do your part. We can reduce
infection rates and prioritize school with our individual choices
and behavior. By abiding by health guidelines and mandates, our
region can curb the rates of infection, reduce our
hospitalizations, and allow for a confident return to school that
is safe for our staff and students. I am hopeful that we can do
this together, tapping into our virtues and the better angels of
our nature to make this happen. Warmly, Heather Fraser Hurtt Board
Of Trustees, Chair Golden Valley Charter Schools
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1000 River Rock Drive, Ste 220 Folsom, CA 95630 916-597-1478
www.goldenvalleycharter.org
K-8 Tuition-Free Public Waldorf Schools
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Submitted by Caleb Buckley, EdD
January 13, 2021
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT January 13, 2021
The Golden Valley Charter Schools remain in distance learning
for the month of January. We are moving forward with technology
purchases to prepare for hybrid classes. Due to the rapid rise in
COVID-19 cases, it is not safe to open any of the schools for
in-person learning at this time. An update on the waiver process
will be given in the board meeting. Open enrollment for the 2021-22
school year has begun. The central office is working to transfer
student data to our new Aeries system based on the contract the
board approved. GVTS is forming a principal search committee to
find a new leader for the school. Annual giving campaigns have
begun and annual reports were mailed out. The annual Alliance for
Public Waldorf Education Conference is in two weeks and all
employees and board members may attend via computer. Details of
additional funds from California are still being interpreted
regarding the push to reopen schools. The state will start
deferring payments to public school in February.
THE CHARTER MANAGEMENT OFFICE
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT January 13, 2021
Orchard faculty continued our study in multiculturism and
diversity in December. This study during our faculty meetings has
been well received by all allowing productive discussion and
ongoing awareness. As we enter the new year, we will begin to work
on our 2020-2021 yearbook. With a focus on distance learning,
parent volunteers will be creating pages highlighting the
curriculum that is being
delivered virtually. The yearbook will be an interesting and
innovative artifact of this anomalous year. In the classroom
teachers have reimagined Waldorf education to deliver
developmentally appropriate curriculum from a distance. Similarly,
our yearbook team will reimagine how to highlight this year as we
capture living history. In preparation for the yearbook dates have
been set for student portraits, social distanced with all the
safety protocols. For the third year in a row Linden Tree teacher
Zachary Phillips was nominated for Best of Orangevale teacher of
the Year! The Best of Orangevale is a local competition produced by
the Orangevale View and sponsored by the Orangevale Chamber of
Commerce and Orangevale Recreation & Park District. The Best of
Orangevale is considered to be Orangevale’s premier business award.
Cast your vote at Bestoforangevale.com.
Orchard January Enrollment
20.21 19.20 18.19 17.18 16.17 TK 15 15 20 13 18 K 35 28 26 33 30
ABK 20 21 24 19 20 LBAK 10 N/A N/A N/A N/A OBAK 20 22 22 22 21 1 26
29 30 31 30 2 30 30 28 31 29 3 25 24 21 30 30 4 26 27 30 30 30 5 28
30 27 30 28 6 29 30 29 27 30 7 26 25 23 29 N/A 8 22 26 27 N/A N/A
Total 262 264 237 255 225
GOLDEN VALLEY ORCHARD SCHOOL
https://www.bestoforangevale.com/
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT January 13, 2021
On Friday, December 18th, the faculty hosted a Winter Gathering
via ZOOM. King Winter, Mr. LaCoste, second grade teacher, visited
and shared the miracle of the Star of Bethlehem. He taught everyone
how to find the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in the night sky
just after sunset on Winter Solstice. Mr. March shared the video he
created of community members singing our traditional Winter
song that begins with, "When the winter comes, we gather...".
River School couldn't host a festival of Light this year due to
pandemic limitations, so we sang together via video instead. After
the video, Mrs. Pagan, kindergarten teacher, told the story of The
Star Child exemplifying the theme of generosity and caring most
appropriate for the season of giving. Following the quiet, serene
story, Mr. Sutton, seventh grade teacher, led the community in a
rousing version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," which is always
favorite of the children at our seasonal sing-along. Finally,
Laurel Tree second grade shared a video of the children singing
"Santa Lucia." Each child was dressed for performance and holding
their candle at dusk. We were sent forth into our holiday break
filled with serene hope and joyful friendship.
River January Enrollment
20.21 19.20 18.19 17.18 16.17 TK 24 25 27 22 22 K 38 39 39 32 32
CBK 19 20 20 10 12 LBK 23 22 23 22 21 PBK 24 22 23 20 21 1st 30 31
31 31 30 2nd 29 29 30 30 29 3rd 26 28 29 30 30 4th 24 28 30 30 29
5th 23 30 28 27 29 6th 32 30 26 29 28 7th 25 28 20 29 27/28 8th 23
20 28 25/24 22/26 1st HS 4 6 12 N/A N/A 2nd HS 7 7 4 N/A N/A 3rd HS
7 3 4 N/A N/A 4th HS 3 3 2 N/A N/A 5th HS 3 1 n/a n/a n/a Total 302
307 310 307 330
GOLDEN VALLEY RIVER SCHOOL
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT January 13, 2021
Now in the 2nd half of our 3rd year, the Tahoe School is ready
to establish some key parent engagement committees. They are
described below. Please consider if you would like to make a
commitment to one of these groups and look for the next
communication about how to express your interest. Principal Search
Committee (PSC) GVTS will be recruiting candidates for the position
of School Principal. The search committee will be
a bridge between the larger community and the hiring committee.
Parents interested in joining the search committee will help
develop the phases of the hiring process including soliciting
feedback from the school parents. They will also serve as hosts for
visits and interviews as well as support the new transition. This
group will form in January and will complete its work this
semester. Four meetings anticipated. Site Council (SC) The Site
Council will be charged with providing input into how resources are
allocated to improve student learning. The SC will make a formal
review of the school’s accountability plan (LCAP). A site council
is a place where parents can have the greatest impact on giving
voice to fellow families on recommendations for improvements to the
school, always with an eye on student success. Members will include
up to 5 parents, at least one teacher, and an administrator. This
group will form in February. Ideally members can make a 2 year
commitment. 6 meetings per year anticipated. These members are
detail oriented and like to see data. Parent Circle (PC) The PC
supports the festival life and community building aspects of the
school. PC has a treasurer who holds funds on behalf of the parent
group. The PC chair guides the leadership of the PC to hold events
and support community engagement. A common mission of parent circle
is also to see to the health and well-being of our teaching staff.
As parents at the school, you are all members and the meetings are
open to all parents. A leadership team of three is being sought to
found this group at GVTS. Meetings are typically monthly with more
volunteers sought around festivals and events. If you are wondering
about May Fair – then you should be on this team. Development
Committee (DC) The development committee is the fundraising arm of
the school’s parent body. It makes sure people feel acknowledged
for their contributions to the school. It supports the annual fund
drive. Development volunteers on this committee create the
peer-to-peer fundraising to advance the school’s shared vision.
Meetings would be more intense during the cycle of a campaign but
ongoing throughout the year. These volunteers are goal driven and
know how to have fun.
Tahoe January Enrollment 20.21 19.20 18.19 17.18 16.17 TK 18 8 6
N/A N/A K 21 11 5 N/A N/A ATK 23 19 11 N/A N/A RRK 16 N/A N/A N/A
N/A 1st 16 7 12 N/A N/A 2nd 17 15 6 N/A N/A 3rd 14 7 5 N/A N/A 4th
12 5 N/A N/A N/A 5th 8 N/A N/A N/A N/A Total 106 53 34 N/A N/A
GOLDEN VALLEY TAHOE SCHOOL
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT January 13, 2021
Enrollment Board Report Open Enrollment for the 21-22 school
year began January 4th. Families with siblings as well as
employees, have submitted applications. Our first Open Enrollment
Parent Information Meeting for Orchard and River will be on
Tuesday, January 12th on Zoom. We have over 50 RSVPs for the first
meeting. The Golden Valley Tahoe School Parent Information Meeting
is Thursday, January 21st and has 15 RSVPs, so far. Additional
online meetings are scheduled in late January and in February.
Enrollment for this coming Fall will be our most challenging. This
will be the first year we are facing the challenge of not being
able to have prospective families tour the schools during Open
Enrollment. We received over 300 applications during Open
Enrollment last year. These applications were from families being
able to have a firsthand experience of in-person learning at our
schools. Since we do not know for certain what in person Fall
education will look like at our schools, we may have a larger
percent of fluctuation over the late Spring and Summer of new
enrollment registration. Marketing/Communications/Outreach
Retention, Social Media, & Newsletters Social Media posting is
happening at least three times a week. We have a hashtag of
#gvforpublicwaldorf as our brand. Open Enrollment PIM dates are
communicated through Eventbrite. This system will create much more
ease in having prospective parents sign up and RSVP themselves
instead of having to contact us directly. There are also more
marketing avenues available to communicate with more families
through using the event platform. Outreach Most of our outreach
efforts are virtual. Although, we have mailed over 20 local
preschools Open Enrollment postcards and sent them a letter to stay
connected and let them know we are here to continue the education
for their students. It is important to schedule a couple more
online Parent Enrichments to stay connected to the Early Childhood
educators, prospective families, and current families. Social Media
ads are our primary paid marketing avenue for our Parent
Information Meetings.
ENROLLMENT, MARKETING, & OUTREACH
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT January 13, 2021
At the board meeting, our assessment coordinators will be
presenting on student academic progress. We do have a window
established for statewide testing, although there are rumors that
the test may be shorter this year. The position of Director of
Special Education is currently posted to begin on July 1, 2021.
Internal conversations will begin this month to discuss how this
job might change to adapt to our current organizational structure.
We welcome Devin back from maternity leave at the River School. In
Tahoe we currently have four students receiving on-line speech
services through the consulting firm Tiny Eye.
New, Returning and/or Reassigned Staff: Katie Adamski,
Kindergarten Teacher, GVTS Devin Lombardi, RSP, GVRS Amy Osborne,
4th/5th grade teacher, GVTS Departing Staff: Tammy Clark, Eagles
Nest, GVRS Carrie Gaska, Kindergarten Assistant, GVOS Julia Go, 2nd
Grade Assistant, GVRS Geri McCauley, Eagles Nest, GVOS Nikole
Placencia, Eagles Nest, GVRS Anna Rainville, 4th/5th grade teacher,
GVTS Bonnie River, Principal, GVTS William Trumbull, Eagles Nest,
GVOS Dawn Weber, RSP Sub, GVRS
EDUCATION SUPPORT AND SPECIAL ED
HUMAN RESOURCES
BOT_Agenda_2021.01.13.pdfGolden Valley Orchard Report to the
Board of Trustees.pdfJeni
Walthard.pdfBETHGVTS.pdfFinance_2021.01.06.pdfOrchard Financials as
of 2020.12.31.pdfRiver Financials as of 2020.12.31.pdfTahoe
Financials as of 2020.12.31.pdfCheck Register 2020.12.pdf
Assessments 20-21.pdfBOT Chair Report
1.13.21.pdfEDReport_2021.01.13.pdf