School Board
Board meeting agendas are posted here at least 72 hours before a Regular scheduled board meeting and 24 hours before a Special Board meeting. The Board meeting calendar has been set for the 24-25 school year.
To contact the school board, please email board@monarchriveracademy.org.
Notice of Public Hearing
For the 2023-2024 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) & Budget Overview for Parents (BOP)
May 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Public Notice | LCAP | BOP | LCAP Annual Update | LCAP Addendum | LCAP Performance Indicator
Notice of Public Hearing
For the 2023-2024 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) & Budget Overview for Parents (BOP)
May 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Notice of Public Hearing
For the Arts, Music, & Instructional Materials Block Grant Plan
May 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice of Public Hearing
For the Educator Effectiveness Grant
October 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
El Dorado Charter Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)
Monarch River Academy is a member of the El Dorado Charter SELPA. For more information, please click HERE.
Notice of Public Hearing
Call for Stakeholder Input
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The U.S. Department of Education published Interim Final Requirements on April 22, 2021 requiring Local Educational Agencies receiving ESSER III funds, like Monarch River Academy, to submit an LEA Plan for the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services.
The draft of Monarch River Academy's American Rescue Plan Act Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund (ESSER III) Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Local Educational Agency Plan can be viewed here.
The school welcomed stakeholder input from parents/guardians, community members, and other individuals.
Board Meetings
Board meeting agendas are posted here 72 hours before a regular scheduled board meeting and 24 hours before a special board meeting.
2024-2025
Meeting Date | Time | Agenda | Board Packet | Boardable Link | Minutes |
Board Meeting - September 10, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Boardable Link | |
Special Board Meeting - December 3, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | ||||
Board Meeting - January 21, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. | ||||
Board Meeting - February 18, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. | ||||
Board Meeting - May 20, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. | ||||
Board Meeting - June 17, 2025 | 6:00 p.m. |
2023 – 2024
Meeting Date | Time | Agenda | Board Packet | Boardable Link | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - September 15, 2023 | 8:30 a.m. | Agenda | Packet | Boardable | Minutes |
Board Meeting - September 26, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Packet | Boardable | Minutes |
Board Meeting - December 6, 2023 - Canceled | 6:45 p.m. | - | - | - | - |
Special Board Meeting - December 13, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Packet | Boardable | Minutes |
Board Meeting - January 23, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Packet | Boardable | Minutes |
Board Meeting - February 20, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Packet | Boardable | |
Board Meeting - May 21, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Packet | Boardable | |
Board Meeting - June 18, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. |
2022 – 2023
Meeting Date | Time | Agenda | Board Packet | Boardable | Meeting Minutes |
Board Meeting - July 26, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Packet | Minutes | |
Board Meeting - August 23, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Packet | Minutes | |
Board Meeting - September 13, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Packet | Minutes | |
Board Meeting - October 18, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Packet | Minutes | |
Public Hearing - Educator Effectiveness Grant - October 18, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. | Public Notice | Educator Effectiveness Grant | ||
Board Meeting - November 15, 2022 - Canceled | 6:00 p.m. | - | - | - | |
Board Meeting - December 13, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Packet | Minutes | |
Special Board Meeting - December 16, 2022 | 4:00 p.m. | Agenda | - | - | Minutes |
Board Meeting - January 24, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | - | Minutes |
Board Meeting - February 28, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Boardable | Minutes |
Board Meeting - March 28, 2023 - Canceled | - | - | - | - | - |
Board Meeting - April 25, 2023 - Canceled | - | - | - | - | - |
Board Meeting - May 9, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Boardable | Minutes |
Board Meeting - May 23, 2023 - Rescheduled | - | - | - | - | - |
Board Meeting - June 20, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Boardable | Minutes |
2021 – 2022
Meeting Date | Time | Agenda | Board Packet | Meeting Minutes |
Board Meeting - July 27, 2021 | 4:30 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - August 24, 2021 | 4:30 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - September 7, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - September 28, 2021 | 4:30 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - October 22, 2021 | 3:30 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - October 26, 2021 - Canceled | 4:30 p.m. | - | - | - |
Board Meeting - November 16, 2021 | 4:30 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - December 7, 2021 | 4:30 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - January 25, 2022 | 4:30 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - February 22, 2022 - Canceled | 4:30 p.m. | - | - | - |
Board Meeting - February 28, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - March 22, 2022 | 4:30 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - April 26, 2022 | 4:30 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - May 6, 2022 | 4:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - May 24, 2022 | 4:30 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Public Hearing - 2022-2023 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) - May 24, 2022 | 4:30 p.m. | Public Notice | 2022-2023 LCAP Draft | - |
Board Meeting - June 21, 2022 - Rescheduled | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | - |
Special Board Meeting - June 23, 2022 | 4:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - June 27, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
2020 – 2021
Meeting Date | Time | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - July 14, 2020 | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - July 28, 2020 | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - August 25, 2020 | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - September 11, 2020 | 1:30 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - September 22, 2020 | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - October 27, 2020 | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - November 17, 2020 - Canceled | 5:00 p.m. | - | - | - |
Special Board Meeting - December 1, 2020 | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - December 8, 2020 | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - January 26, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - February 23, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - March 23, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - April 27, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - May 25, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - May 25, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - June 22, 2021 | 5:00 p.m. | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
2019 – 2020
Board Meeting | Agenda | Board Packet | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - July 10, 2019 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - July 19, 2019 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - August 20, 2019 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - September 6, 2019 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - September 21, 2019 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - October 24, 2019 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - November 20, 2019 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - January 23, 2020 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - February 3, 2020 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - February 13, 2020 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - March 2, 2020 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - March 17, 2020 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - April 10, 2020 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - April 23, 2020 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - April 29, 2020 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - May 7, 2020 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Special Board Meeting - June 11, 2020 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Board Meeting - June 23, 2020 | Agenda | Packet | Minutes |
Board Policies
Comprehensive Plans (0000)
- Comprehensive Safety Plan - Adopted 12/13/2023
- EL Master Plan 2022-2023 - Adopted 10/18/2022
- EL Master Plan 2020-2021 - Adopted 9/22/2020
- EL Master Plan 2019-2020 - Adopted 10/24/2019
Community Relations (1000)
- 1250 - Visitors/Public Attendance at School Events & During Instruction - Adopted 5/21/2024
- 1312 - Uniform Complaint Procedure - Adopted 5/09/2023
- Procedural Safeguards and Complaint for Special Education Students Administrative Regulation - Adopted 6/8/2019
- Procedural Safeguards and Complaints for Special Education Policy - Adopted 6/8/2019
Administration (2000)
N/A
Business & Non-Instructional Operations (3000)
- 3100 - Travel & Expense Reimbursement Policy - Approved 7/26/2022
- 3290 - Gifts, Grants, & Bequests/Donations - Approved 5/9/2023
- 3580 - Records Retention & Disposal Policy - Approved 9/26/2023
- Conflict of Interest Code - Adopted 11/20/2019
- Conflict of Interest Policy - Adopted 8/24/2020
- Disposal of Unneeded Books, Equipment, & Supplies Policy - Adopted 4/26/2022
- Educational Materials and Restitution Policy- Adopted 1/23/2020
- Fiscal Policies and Procedures - Adopted 8/23/2022
- Immigration Enforcement Policy - adopted 6/8/19
- Immigration Enforcement Policy Related to the Deportation of Family Members - Adopted 6/8/2019
- Investigation of Inaccurate, Suspicious or False Addresses for Student Residency - Adopted 11/20/2019
- Non-Compliance Policy and Procedures - Adopted 11/20/2019
- Policy for Inspection of Public Records - Adopted 9/22/2020
- Public Random Drawing/Lottery Policy - Adopted 2/23/2021
- Residency Policy - Adopted 2/23/2021
- School Closure Policy - Adopted 1/23/2020
- The Charter School Documents Policy - adopted 6/8/2019
Staff Policies (4000)
- 4114 - Administrative & Supervisory Transfers Policy - Adopted 6/27/2022
- 4151 - Compensation Policy - Approved 6/20/2023
- 43.61 - Paid Sick Leave (PSL), Personal Necessity Leave (PNL), & Time Off Balances Policy - Adopted 1/26/2023
- Anti-Nepotism Policy - Adopted 6/8/2019
- COVID-19 Related Employment Policies - Adopted 8/24/2020
- Employee Driving Policy & Guidelines - Adopted 3/22/2022
- Moderate-Severe Teacher Credential Financial Support Policy - Adopted 12/07/2021
- Policy Re Inconsistent, Incompatible or Conflicting Employment, Activity or Enterprise by School Personnel - Adopted 6/8/2019
- Staff & Student Interaction Policy - Adopted 3/22/2022
- Staff Information Technology Use Policy - Adopted 6/8/2019
- STRS Sick Leave Roll-Over Policy - Adopted 8/24/2020
- Teacher Induction Policy - Adopted 1/23/2020
- Teacher Certification Policy - Adopted 4/23/2020
Student Policies (5000)
- 5111.1 - Transitional Kindergarten Policy - Adopted 6/27/2022
- 5140 - Non-Compliance Policy & Procedures - Adopted 6/18/2024
- 5140.1 Special Education Attendance & Compliance - Adopted 5/21/2024
- 5141.A - Suicide Prevention Policy Grades TK-6 - Adopted 5/21/2024
- 5141.B - Suicide Prevention Policy Grades 7-12 - Adopted 5/21/2024
- 5145.2 - Behavior Supports During In Person Service Delivery - Adopted 5/21/2024
- 5200 - Grade Level Promotion & Acceleration Policy & Retention Criteria - Adopted 10/18/2022
- 9th Grade Math Placement Policy - Adopted 10/24/2019
- Administration of Medications, Anti-Seizure Medications, Emergencies and Head Lice Policy - Adopted 9/21/2019
- Anti–Harassment / Discrimination / Intimidation / Bullying / Retaliation Policy - Adopted 2/23/2021
- Education Records and Student Information Policy - Adopted 6/8/2019
- Educational Vendor Policies and Procedures - Adopted 11/16/2021
- FERPA Directory Policy and Opt-Out Notice Policy - Adopted 6/8/2019
- Foster Youth Policy - Adopted 1/23/2020
- Homeless Education Policy - Adopted 2/13/2020
- Identification of Individuals for 504 Policy - Adopted 6/8/2019
- Identification of Individuals for Special Education Policy - Adopted 6/8/2019
- Immunization and Oral Health Assessment Policy - Adopted 8/24/2020
- Individual Education Program Administrative Regulation - Adopted 6/8/2019
- Individual Education Program Policy - Adopted 6/8/2019
- Information Technology Policy and Procedures - Adopted 6/8/2019
- Kindergarten and TK Policy - Adopted 1/23/2020
- Parent-Student Technology Use Policy - Adopted 6/8/2019
- Policy Confirming No Funds or Thing of Value to Students, Parents or Guardians - Adopted 6/8/2019
- Suspension and Expulsion Policy - Adopted 6/23/2020
- Title IX Policy - Adopted 1/26/2021
- Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students Policy - Adopted 2/23/2021
- Transportation for Students with Disabilities Policy- Adopted 6/8/2019
- Universal Complaint Administrative Regulation - Adopted 6/8/2019
- Wait List Policy - Adopted 6/11/2020
- Withdrawal Policy - Adopted 4/23/2020
- Work Sample Policy - Adopted 2/13/2020
Instruction (6000)
- 6146 - Graduation Requirements & Guidelines - Approved 5/25/2021
- 6147 - Course Work & Graduation Credits - Approved 10/18/2022
- 6153 - Field Trip Policy - Approved 5/21/2024
- 6158 - Independent Study Policy - Approved 9/13/2022
- 6159.2 - Special Education Student Services Absence Policy - Approved 6/18/2024
- 6173 - Homeless Education Policy - Approved 12/13/2022
Facilities (7000)
N/A
Governance (9000)
9270 - Conflict of Interest - Approved 5/21/2024