WawonaNews.com - June 2019
YOSEMITE-WAWONA ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
5:30 P.M.
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualana Falls Road
Wawona, CA
MONTHLY ITEMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
3.1- Approval of Agenda
3.2– Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of May 14
3.3 - Approve Warrants
ACTION ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
5:30 P.M.
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualana Falls Road
Wawona, CA
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
MONTHLY ITEMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
- CONSENT AGENDA
3.1- Approval of Agenda
3.2– Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of May 14
3.3 - Approve Warrants
- HEARING OF PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
ACTION ITEMS
- PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2019-20 LCAP
- PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2019-20 BUDGET.
- Summer Board Meeting Schedule – Place and time of meetings for July and August
INFORMATION ITEMS
- REPORT FROM THE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON “SUPPORT OF THE SCHOOL”
- STAFF REPORTS
- BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
- FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- Request that various items be placed on the next agenda for discussion and/or action.
- NEXT BOARD MEETING
- Unless otherwise announced, the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors will be scheduled for Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wawona School.
- CLOSED SESSION: Personnel/Negotiations/Litigation
- Note: The Board will consider and may act upon any of the following items in closed session. Any action taken will be reported publically at the end of closed session as required by law.
- Personnel (Gov. Code 54957)
- RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION: Announce Closed Session Actions
- ADJOURNMENT
Mariposa Grove Vouchers
Wawona residents wanting to visit the Mariposa Grove who wish to use the free shuttle that leaves from the Big Tees Lodge, must print these vouchers. Otherwise, it's also possible to visit the Mariposa Grove by driving to the Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza, where one can take the free shuttle from there, along with all other visitors.
Wawona residents wanting to visit the Mariposa Grove who wish to use the free shuttle that leaves from the Big Tees Lodge, must print these vouchers. Otherwise, it's also possible to visit the Mariposa Grove by driving to the Mariposa Grove Welcome Plaza, where one can take the free shuttle from there, along with all other visitors.
Wawona Pine Needle Pile Pick Up: June 10 – June 14, 2019
Your pile must be ready by Monday, June 10. If it is not ready by the time the equipment is in your area, they will not go back and pick up late piles. Remember, one pile per property along the road in front of your property in an unobstructed area where the equipment can easily access your needle pile. Tree limbs and branches must be cut to a maximum of 3 feet in length to be picked up. Only vegetation material will be picked up. No construction materials or large branches, please.
Yosemite National Park, Aramark, & UC Merced properties are not part of the Special Services District and are not included in the pick-up.
If your address is on an out-of-the-way street, you can call or e-mail Calvin Jones so your needle pile won’t be missed.
Calvin Jones
Superintendent
Mariposa County
Solid Waste & Recycling
(209)966-5165 x203
[email protected]
Your pile must be ready by Monday, June 10. If it is not ready by the time the equipment is in your area, they will not go back and pick up late piles. Remember, one pile per property along the road in front of your property in an unobstructed area where the equipment can easily access your needle pile. Tree limbs and branches must be cut to a maximum of 3 feet in length to be picked up. Only vegetation material will be picked up. No construction materials or large branches, please.
Yosemite National Park, Aramark, & UC Merced properties are not part of the Special Services District and are not included in the pick-up.
If your address is on an out-of-the-way street, you can call or e-mail Calvin Jones so your needle pile won’t be missed.
Calvin Jones
Superintendent
Mariposa County
Solid Waste & Recycling
(209)966-5165 x203
[email protected]
PUBLIC HEARING
June 11, 2019
5:30 PM
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualana Falls Road
Wawona, CA
Both documents will be available for review at the meeting.
Adoption of the LCAP and Budget for 2019-10 is scheduled for June 25, 2019 at 5:30 at Wawona Elementary School.
June 11, 2019
5:30 PM
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualana Falls Road
Wawona, CA
- Local Control Accountability Plan for 2019-20
- 2019-20 Budget
Both documents will be available for review at the meeting.
Adoption of the LCAP and Budget for 2019-10 is scheduled for June 25, 2019 at 5:30 at Wawona Elementary School.
The Yosemite Mounted Patrol at the Bishop Mule Days Parade. From left to right: Yosemite Superintendent Michael Reynolds, Ranger Clif Ashley, Ranger James Cox carrying the American Flag, Ranger Heidi Edgecomb carrying the California State Flag, Ranger Justin Fey, and Yosemite Chief Ranger Kevin Killian. (NPS Photo)
Yosemite Mule Teams Win World Championships At Mule Days
Posted by: george lurie May 29
BISHOP — Two teams from Yosemite National Park captured World Championships this past weekend at the prestigious 50th annual Bishop Mule Days.
Yosemite National Park Superintendent Michael Reynolds on Wednesday recognized the accomplishments of the Yosemite Packers, who were honored as 2019 Mule Days’ World Champions after capturing first place in the Parade Pack Team category.
Meanwhile, the Yosemite Mounted Patrol also took home top honors, winning first place in the Mounted Horse Group category.
Mule Days bills itself as “a world-class equestrian event promoting the legacy, heritage and talents of the mule.”
Held over Memorial Day weekend, the colorful event features “the world’s longest mule parade” and brings hundreds of packers, outfitters and riders to Bishop.
This year, Mule Days took place May 21-26 and included a series of individual and team stock events, drawing more than 30,000 spectators.
The Yosemite Packers that participated in Bishop last weekend included team members Justin Foust (lead), Aida Pereira, Joe Webb and Liz Vanden Toorn.
The team actually took part in a series of events over the week, in addition to participating in Saturday’s parade. Based on their overall performance, they were named the 2019 Bishop Mule Days World Champion Pack Team.
The winning Yosemite Mounted Patrol entry featured a four-person Color Guard line with Yosemite Rangers Clif Ashley, James Cox, Heidi Edgecomb and Justin Fey in the lead and the two-person dignitary line featuring Superintendent Reynolds and Chief Ranger Kevin Killian.
The Yosemite Mounted Patrol has been participating in Mule Days since 1970, when a team from the Park won First Place in Horse Mounted Group.
The Yosemite Packers are National Park Service employees who are part of the Park’s Roads and Trails Branch.
Reynolds says the Packers “play an integral role” in a variety of backcountry projects during the busy summer season, using pack animals to haul food and heavy project materials out to remote locations to support the park’s trail crews.
“The use of pack animals to meet the working needs of the park has been an important part of Yosemite National Park’s operations for over 100 years,” Reynolds explains.
“We are incredibly proud of the Yosemite Packers and Yosemite National Park’s participation in Mule Days,” notes Chief Ranger Killian. “We are honored to participate in Mule Days and to be part of this great traditional community event.”
“Yosemite National Park would like to extend its deep gratitude to Yosemite Conservancy for their generous support of the Park’s equestrian programs,” Reynolds adds.
Posted by: george lurie May 29
BISHOP — Two teams from Yosemite National Park captured World Championships this past weekend at the prestigious 50th annual Bishop Mule Days.
Yosemite National Park Superintendent Michael Reynolds on Wednesday recognized the accomplishments of the Yosemite Packers, who were honored as 2019 Mule Days’ World Champions after capturing first place in the Parade Pack Team category.
Meanwhile, the Yosemite Mounted Patrol also took home top honors, winning first place in the Mounted Horse Group category.
Mule Days bills itself as “a world-class equestrian event promoting the legacy, heritage and talents of the mule.”
Held over Memorial Day weekend, the colorful event features “the world’s longest mule parade” and brings hundreds of packers, outfitters and riders to Bishop.
This year, Mule Days took place May 21-26 and included a series of individual and team stock events, drawing more than 30,000 spectators.
The Yosemite Packers that participated in Bishop last weekend included team members Justin Foust (lead), Aida Pereira, Joe Webb and Liz Vanden Toorn.
The team actually took part in a series of events over the week, in addition to participating in Saturday’s parade. Based on their overall performance, they were named the 2019 Bishop Mule Days World Champion Pack Team.
The winning Yosemite Mounted Patrol entry featured a four-person Color Guard line with Yosemite Rangers Clif Ashley, James Cox, Heidi Edgecomb and Justin Fey in the lead and the two-person dignitary line featuring Superintendent Reynolds and Chief Ranger Kevin Killian.
The Yosemite Mounted Patrol has been participating in Mule Days since 1970, when a team from the Park won First Place in Horse Mounted Group.
The Yosemite Packers are National Park Service employees who are part of the Park’s Roads and Trails Branch.
Reynolds says the Packers “play an integral role” in a variety of backcountry projects during the busy summer season, using pack animals to haul food and heavy project materials out to remote locations to support the park’s trail crews.
“The use of pack animals to meet the working needs of the park has been an important part of Yosemite National Park’s operations for over 100 years,” Reynolds explains.
“We are incredibly proud of the Yosemite Packers and Yosemite National Park’s participation in Mule Days,” notes Chief Ranger Killian. “We are honored to participate in Mule Days and to be part of this great traditional community event.”
“Yosemite National Park would like to extend its deep gratitude to Yosemite Conservancy for their generous support of the Park’s equestrian programs,” Reynolds adds.
Come Meet Wawona's New Teacher
Stacy Boydstun, comes with 21 years of experience with multi-grade instruction and a strong background in the Montessori approach. Stacy loves outdoor exploration an adventures and has had prior hands-on experience in opening schools. Stacy has also worked in Yosemite National Park as a Naturalist Interpreter.
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New Link For Wawona Webcam
New link for the Wawona Webcam is now: https://webcamnas.ucnrs.org/YosemiteCam.jpg
You can also always access this webcam from our website by clicking on "More" and then "Wawona Area Webcams" on the menu above.
You can also always access this webcam from our website by clicking on "More" and then "Wawona Area Webcams" on the menu above.
How To Obtain Information on Yosemite Fires
Fire news releases will be sent out through Constant Contact. To sign up for those emails send us a message at [email protected]
For the most accurate fire information on evolving incidents in Yosemite go to our Facebook or twitter page @yosemitefire
https://www.facebook.com/YosemiteFire/
https://twitter.com/YosemiteFire
You can also go to our park page for the same news releases, they will also have current maps and trail closures with these News Releases.
https://www.nps.gov/yose/blogs/fireinfo.htm
We do have a Fire Information Line set up that is only a directory to the attached park links: 209-347-1493
When we have a large long duration incident the best place to get information will be inciweb:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
Also visit Yosemite National Park's Social Media and Contact system for more park information , this page also has a way to sign up for Yosemite Alerts
https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/socialmedia.htm
To sign up for NIXLE Alerts for Mariposa County Text your local Zip Code (95389) to 888777
Helpful Links for National Incidents and Educational Material
http://www.readyforwildfire.org/
http://www.readyforwildfire.org/One-Less-Spark-Campaign/
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf
If you have questions about adjoining land units please go to their webpages:
Sierra National Forest
https://www.fs.usda.gov/sierra/
Stanislaus National Forest
https://www.fs.usda.gov/stanislaus/
Inyo National Forest
https://www.fs.usda.gov/inyo/
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm
Shanelle Saunder
Fire Communication and Education Specialist
Yosemite National Park
Office (209) 375-9515
Cell: (209) 347-6395
Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/nature/wildlandfire.htm
Fire news releases will be sent out through Constant Contact. To sign up for those emails send us a message at [email protected]
For the most accurate fire information on evolving incidents in Yosemite go to our Facebook or twitter page @yosemitefire
https://www.facebook.com/YosemiteFire/
https://twitter.com/YosemiteFire
You can also go to our park page for the same news releases, they will also have current maps and trail closures with these News Releases.
https://www.nps.gov/yose/blogs/fireinfo.htm
We do have a Fire Information Line set up that is only a directory to the attached park links: 209-347-1493
When we have a large long duration incident the best place to get information will be inciweb:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
Also visit Yosemite National Park's Social Media and Contact system for more park information , this page also has a way to sign up for Yosemite Alerts
https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/socialmedia.htm
To sign up for NIXLE Alerts for Mariposa County Text your local Zip Code (95389) to 888777
Helpful Links for National Incidents and Educational Material
http://www.readyforwildfire.org/
http://www.readyforwildfire.org/One-Less-Spark-Campaign/
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf
If you have questions about adjoining land units please go to their webpages:
Sierra National Forest
https://www.fs.usda.gov/sierra/
Stanislaus National Forest
https://www.fs.usda.gov/stanislaus/
Inyo National Forest
https://www.fs.usda.gov/inyo/
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
https://www.nps.gov/seki/index.htm
Shanelle Saunder
Fire Communication and Education Specialist
Yosemite National Park
Office (209) 375-9515
Cell: (209) 347-6395
Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/nature/wildlandfire.htm
Yosemite’s Glacier Point Road Will Close Due To Storm
May 14, 2019 - 2:13 pm
YOSEMITE — Due to an incoming winter storm system, the Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park will close to all vehicular traffic beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15. Glacier Point Road will remain closed until the storm system passes and the road can be evaluated for hazards. The road will reopen when road conditions are safe for vehicular traffic.
Yosemite National Park is open. Visitors planning trips to the park over the next several days are advised to be prepared for winter driving conditions along the El Portal Road (Hwy 140), Big Oak Flat Road (Hwy 120 W) and Wawona Road (Hwy 41).
Tire chains may be required at any time depending on road conditions. Temporary road closures may go into effect at any time due to road and weather conditions.
For updated 24-hour road and weather conditions for Yosemite National Park, please call (209) 372-0200, press 1 and press 1 again. Updated information is also available on the park’s website.
May 14, 2019 - 2:13 pm
YOSEMITE — Due to an incoming winter storm system, the Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park will close to all vehicular traffic beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15. Glacier Point Road will remain closed until the storm system passes and the road can be evaluated for hazards. The road will reopen when road conditions are safe for vehicular traffic.
Yosemite National Park is open. Visitors planning trips to the park over the next several days are advised to be prepared for winter driving conditions along the El Portal Road (Hwy 140), Big Oak Flat Road (Hwy 120 W) and Wawona Road (Hwy 41).
Tire chains may be required at any time depending on road conditions. Temporary road closures may go into effect at any time due to road and weather conditions.
For updated 24-hour road and weather conditions for Yosemite National Park, please call (209) 372-0200, press 1 and press 1 again. Updated information is also available on the park’s website.
YOSEMITE-WAWONA ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
5:30 P.M.
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualana Falls Road
Wawona, CA
MONTHLY ITEMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
3.1- Approval of Agenda
3.2– Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of March 13, 2019, Approval of the regular meeting minutes for April 9
3.3 – Approve the resignation of Chad Andrews from the Board of Directors
3.4- Approve Warrants
3.4.1 Document Tracking Service Renewal Fees ($395)
ACTION ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS
Shared business services with Bass Lake
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
5:30 P.M.
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualana Falls Road
Wawona, CA
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
MONTHLY ITEMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
- CONSENT AGENDA
3.1- Approval of Agenda
3.2– Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of March 13, 2019, Approval of the regular meeting minutes for April 9
3.3 – Approve the resignation of Chad Andrews from the Board of Directors
3.4- Approve Warrants
3.4.1 Document Tracking Service Renewal Fees ($395)
- HEARING OF PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
ACTION ITEMS
- SELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS
- APPROVAL OF FORM 990 (ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX) AND FORM 199
- APPROVAL OF ACTION TO CORRECT W-2 ADJUSTMENTS FROM STRS AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYOUT TO “THE PAYROLL PEOPLE”
- YWECS BUDGET FOR 2019-2020
INFORMATION ITEMS
- REPORT FROM THE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON “SUPPORT OF THE SCHOOL”
- STAFF REPORTS
Shared business services with Bass Lake
- BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
- FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- NEXT BOARD MEETING
- CLOSED SESSION: Personnel/Negotiations/Litigation
- Personnel (Gov. Code 54957)
- RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION: Announce Closed Session Actions
- ADJOURNMENT
Glacier Point Road In Yosemite To Open May 10
Posted by: gina clugston May 8, 2019
YOSEMITE – Yosemite National Park will open the Glacier Point Road to all vehicular traffic at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 10.
There will be limited visitor services available at Glacier Point. The Glacier Point Store will be open at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 10. There is no projected opening date for the Bridalveil Creek Campground.
Visitors are encouraged to slow down and drive with caution along all park roads, as bears and other wildlife may be present on or near the roadway. Drivers should be aware of potential hazards in the road, including wet and icy conditions or debris in the roadway.
Drivers should also be aware of the potential of downed trees in and around the road.
The Four Mile Trail remains closed until further notice from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point due to snow, ice, and other hazards along the trail.
All visitors planning to hike at high elevations in Yosemite National Park should be prepared for winter hiking conditions. Hikers may encounter snow, ice, high water crossings and other hazards, and should be prepared to turn back if challenging conditions are found along a trail.
Spring is a busy time to visit Yosemite National Park. Visitors are encouraged to plan their trips in advance and arrive to the park before 9 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Parking areas throughout the park are expected to fill early in the day. Visitor parking will be available at the Yosemite Village Day Parking Area and at the Yosemite Falls Day Parking Area.
Visitors are encouraged to park and utilize the free park shuttle to get to the Yosemite Valley Village and Visitor Center. Visitors coming to Yosemite from Friday through Sunday will experience periods of heavy visitation and should be prepared to wait in long lines at the park entrance stations.
“All park visitors are encouraged to pack your patience,” say park officials.
Posted by: gina clugston May 8, 2019
YOSEMITE – Yosemite National Park will open the Glacier Point Road to all vehicular traffic at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 10.
There will be limited visitor services available at Glacier Point. The Glacier Point Store will be open at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 10. There is no projected opening date for the Bridalveil Creek Campground.
Visitors are encouraged to slow down and drive with caution along all park roads, as bears and other wildlife may be present on or near the roadway. Drivers should be aware of potential hazards in the road, including wet and icy conditions or debris in the roadway.
Drivers should also be aware of the potential of downed trees in and around the road.
The Four Mile Trail remains closed until further notice from Yosemite Valley to Glacier Point due to snow, ice, and other hazards along the trail.
All visitors planning to hike at high elevations in Yosemite National Park should be prepared for winter hiking conditions. Hikers may encounter snow, ice, high water crossings and other hazards, and should be prepared to turn back if challenging conditions are found along a trail.
Spring is a busy time to visit Yosemite National Park. Visitors are encouraged to plan their trips in advance and arrive to the park before 9 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Parking areas throughout the park are expected to fill early in the day. Visitor parking will be available at the Yosemite Village Day Parking Area and at the Yosemite Falls Day Parking Area.
Visitors are encouraged to park and utilize the free park shuttle to get to the Yosemite Valley Village and Visitor Center. Visitors coming to Yosemite from Friday through Sunday will experience periods of heavy visitation and should be prepared to wait in long lines at the park entrance stations.
“All park visitors are encouraged to pack your patience,” say park officials.
