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Assembly Bill 84 is moving quickly — the Senate Education Committee will vote on Tuesday, July 16. This bill threatens to bury every charter school in red tape and unfunded mandates that shift money away from students and into administrative overhead.

Click on the title to read the latest amendment on AB 84.

📣 Important AB 84 Update
While we’re enjoying a well-earned summer break, lawmakers in Sacramento are still at work — and they’re pushing forward a bill that could seriously impact our school.

Assembly Bill 84 claims to fight fraud, but what it really does is bury schools like ours in red tape and unfunded mandates. If passed, it could mean more money spent on paperwork and bureaucracy — and less on teachers, classrooms, and kids.

We all support transparency and accountability in public education — but AB 84 goes too far.

The good news? It’s not too late to make a difference. AB 84 will be heard in the California State Senate Education Committee in Sacramento on July 16. After that, it heads to the full Senate for a final vote.

Please take two minutes right now to learn more from our partner, the Charter Schools Development Center.

🔗 https://chartercenter.quorum.us/campaign/115259/

Thank you for your continued leadership and commitment to protecting student-centered, flexible public school options in California.

Posted 7/9/25

There have been significant amendments to AB84 since our last post. The following link shows what they redlined (removed) and the blue font color is what they added. We are getting closer to a bill that is equitable for all schools. The Charter School Development Center is asking us to continue to advocate for SB414. This senate bill addresses audits the state is requesting and the CSDC is in favor of this bill passing.
Please continue to follow AB84 and SB414 as things change rapidly this time of year.

2024 graduates, we need your help. Every year the state requires us to have our previous year's graduates complete a post high school survey. We need this information before June 13th to report to the state. The survey will only take about 2 minutes. If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Hamilton at 754-0532, ext. 2258 or your previous resource teacher. Please click on the title for the Post Graduation Survey. Posted 5/28/25

After the passage of Senate Bill 276 in January 2020, new immunization rules were implemented at Mountain Oaks School. Mountain Oaks has always been understanding and supportive of parent choice, while operating within the legal guidelines set by the California Department of Education. We continue to enroll students without current immunizations as independent study only students. We also inform independent study only students that they would not be eligible for enrollment in workshops, classes, events and other group school activities.

I have provided an attachment and a link to the current immunization requirements: CA Immunization Requirements

In the 2025/26 school year, our school and country nurse will be auditing all workshops, classes, outings, and school events for student immunization status before approving enrollment/attendance at the event.

The audit will verify that all enrolled students participating in on-campus and/or group activities (such as workshops and field trips) have up-to-date immunization records reflecting one of the following statuses:
● On Schedule with Immunizations
● Students with IEPs will continue to participate in those activities and workshops that are part of their assigned services. This includes lunch.
● A current state medical exemption will allow you to continue to participate in school group activities. The information for how to apply for a medical exemption can be found on the state website: https://cair-me.cdph.ca.gov/home

Students must meet all specified criteria to participate in on-campus group activities. Those who do not meet the immunization requirements may enroll in Mountain Oaks as Independent Study students only.

If you have any questions about your immunization status at our school, please feel free to call me (Kathleen Lewis @ 754-0532, ext. 2262) or the Mountain Oaks Administrative Services Coordinator, Samantha at 754-0532, ext. 2258

Please click on the title for more information. Posted 5/27/25

We are starting the Girls' Volleyball sign ups for next school year. This is for 7-12th grade girls. Seventh and eighth graders can "Red Shirt" which means they can practice with the team but they are not able to play in the games because it is a high school league. We will have a Volleyball Orientation on August 11th immediately following Kick-Off-Kamp. We would like to have all players and their parents attend the meeting. All players will need to complete an Athletic Packet and have a physical done before they can begin practicing with the team. Click on the title for more information. Posted 5/27/25

We contract with Calaveras River Academy for our food services and hot lunches. They are currently in the process of hiring someone after receiving notice that their previous employee would not be returning. Unfortunately, we will only be able to offer shelf-stable lunches while they are in the process of hiring someone. Families must still sign-up 5 days in advance through the lunch program and list "Shelf Stable" as their chosen lunch. We need to know in advance to make sure we have enough items to make the necessary lunches. Once they have someone hired, we will post the hot lunch menu. Families are still required to sign up 5 days in advance for the shelf-stable lunches. Posted 4/2/25

Dear Mountain Oaks Community Members,

I regret to inform you that due to circumstances beyond our control, we will be closing the Mountain Oaks Sonora Satellite Resource Center at the end of the 24/25 school year. The building we are currently in was sold a few months ago. Unfortunately, we have been unable to secure a renewal of our lease for the building, which has led to this difficult decision.

Click article title for more information. Posted 3/31/25

​Just a reminder that if you signed up for lunch and are not going to be on campus to get lunch please let us know before 11:00 that day.  That way we have time to inform the cafeteria lady and she won't prepare the food.  Just today alone we had 11 out of 18 students not show up for the lunches they ordered.  That is a lot of wasted food.  At some point, it could become an issue and we could lose the hot lunch program and only be able to offer shelf-stable lunches to our families. Posted 11/12/24

Dear Mountain Oaks Community Members,

We have recently installed vape sensors in the All Gender Restrooms and the Student Restrooms in the gym hallway. These sensors will alert staff when anyone is smoking or vaping in these restrooms. Anyone who is seen leaving the restrooms after the vape alert (cameras are in the hallways) can face investigation and potentially discipline.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding the vape sensors.

Thank you, Kathleen Lewis, Administrator