Governing Board

The Grove School is an independent charter with its own governing board, made of outside community members, teacher representatives, parent representatives, and the head of school. They hold open meetings, generally on the first Monday of each month at 6:15pm in the Barton Schoolhouse, and virtually during orders to social distance. Agendas are posted for public review on thegroveschool.org homepage several days prior to meetings. Be sure to consult the calendar for exact dates.

Executive Committee and Members

• Andy Schadwinkel: Chair
• Mark Sigman: Vice Chair
• Jay Munoz: Secretary
• Margaretann Harrison: Treasurer
• Members: Trevor Norton, Karen Arnstein, Jenessa Flores Parker, Patrice Torrez

Ex Officio Members (non-voting):

• Andrew Christopherson, Head of School
• Reynisha Day, Teacher
• Anke Pilz, School Counselor

Governing board meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 6:15pm via Zoom. However, with current upheavals, additional meetings are common. 

Agendas for upcoming meetings, including Zoom links and passwords can be found at the bottom of our home page. The public is always welcome to attend.

Governing Board Meeting Minutes

Board Announcements

Educational Protection Account

Pursuant to Article XIII, Section 36 of the California Constitution, school districts, county offices of education, and community college districts, The Grove School is posting an accounting of funds received from the Education Protection Account (EPA) and how those funds were expended on our website.  The Grove School’s governing board discussed and determined the use of EPA funds at their open public meeting on May 4th, 2020. Related documents can be found in the announcements below.

Announcements and Grove Board Approved Documents by School Year

2021-2022

• Budget (Approved June 14, 2021)
• LCAP Update (Approved June 14, 2021)
• LCFF Budget Overview (Approved June 14, 2021)

2020-2021

• Revised Plan for In-Person Instruction (IPI) (Approved April 9, 2021)
• Budget (Approved November 2, 2020)
• 2020-2021 Instructional Materials (Approved October 12, 2020)
• Grove Reopening Plan (Approved July 27, 2020)

2019-2020

• Educational Protection Account (EPA) Expenditure Board Resolution (Approved May 4, 2020)
• Educational Protection Account (EPA) Funds Spending Sheet (May 2020)
• Announcement Re: Permanent Head of School (December 2019)

2018-2019

• 2018-9 Review of Instructional Materials