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TEACH Public Schools

TEACH Public Schools Regular Board Meeting

April 21, 2021

Date and Time

Wednesday April 21, 2021 at 5:00 PM PDT
THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be change without prior notice.
REASONABLE LIMITATIONS MAY BE PLACED ON PUBLIC TESTIMONY
The Governing Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting TEACH Public Schools during normal business hours at as far in advance as possible, but no later than 24 hours before the meeting.
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For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact TEACH Public Schools, 10600 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90047; phone: 323-872-0808; fax 323-389-4898.
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Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Sonali Tucker 1 m
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Shawnna Lawson 3 m
  C. Public Comment Discuss Sonali Tucker 15 m
   
Board meetings are meetings of the Board of Directors and will be held in a civil, orderly and respectful manner. All public comments or questions should be addressed to the Board through the Chair of the Board.  To ensure an orderly meeting and an equal opportunity for each speaker, persons wishing to address the Board must request a speaking slot via email. Please email Matt Brown, Chief Operating Officer of TEACH Public Schools at mbrown@teachps.org if you wish to address the Board. The email must contain speaker name, contact number or email, and subject matter and be submitted to the COO or Superintendent prior to the start of the meeting.

 

Members of the public may address the Board on any matter within the Board’s jurisdiction and have three (3) minutes each to do so. The total time for each subject will be fifteen (15) minutes, unless additional time is requested by a Board Member and approved by the Board. The Board may not deliberate or take action on items that are not on the agenda. However, the Board may give direction to staff following a presentation.

 

The Chair is in charge of the meeting and will maintain order, set the time limits for the speakers and the subject matter, and will have the prerogative to remove any person who is disruptive of the Board meeting.  The Board of Directors may place limitations on the total time to be devoted to each topic if it finds that the numbers of speakers would impede the Board’s ability to conduct its business in a timely manner. The Board of Directors may also allow for additional public comment and questions after reports and presentations if it deems necessary.
  
II. CONSENT ITEMS 5:19 PM
  A. Consent Items Vote Sonali Tucker 3 m
   
Consent Items - Items under Consent Items will be voted on in one motion unless a member of the Board requests that an item be removed and voted on separately, in which case the Board Chair will determine when it will be called and considered for action.  Due to the set-up of BoardOnTrack, approval of any board meeting minutes will be done through consent and listed as items B-Z (as needed) under "Consent Items".   
  1. April 21st, 2021 Board Agenda
  2. March 17th, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
  3. Approval of The Education Team Rate Sheet & Service Agreeement (Effective May 1, 2021)
  
  B. Approval of April 21, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Vote Sonali Tucker
   

 

 

  
  C. March 17th Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Sonali Tucker
    Minutes for March 17, 2021 Regular Board Meeting on March 17, 2021  
  D. The Education Team Service Agreement and Rate Sheet Vote Sonali Tucker
     
     
III. ITEMS SCHEDULE FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION 5:22 PM
  A. Fiscal Report FYI Theresa Thompson 5 m
   
March Fiscal Report
  
     
  B. TEACH Public Schools In-Person School Reopening Update FYI Raul Carranza 5 m
   

 

 

  
  C. TEACH Tech Charter High School 2020- 2021 Oversight Report Discuss Matthew Brown 5 m
   
TEACH Tech received its highest cumulative oversight score (13).  Governance (4), Academics (2), Operations (4), Fiscal (3).  TEACH Tech has improved cumulative score every year of operation.   
  
     
  D. TEACH Las Vegas Update FYI Matthew Brown 5 m
   
The Teach Las Vegas board approved its 6 year CMO agreement with TEACH Public Schools.

 

TEACH Las Vegas was awarded a Great Schools for Nevada charter school program grant funds worth up to $1,500,000 (budget approval pending).  These funds were based on a a competitive grant process completed by the TEACH Public Schools (CMO).

 

Teach Las Vegas board approved its lease agreement with Red Hook Capital Partners for its campus at 4648, 4654 and 4660.  The campus will be developed to house all Teach Las Vegas students grades K-12. 

 

CMO staff is working on completing the SPCSA pre opening checklist items to prepare for the schools opening this fall.  
  
     
     
  E. 2021-2022 Org Chart & New CMO Positions Vote Matthew Brown 5 m
   
Consider motion to approve adding Director of IT & Director of Governance, Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement as soon as May 1, 2021 pending the right candidate.

 

New Positions 
-Director of IT
-Director of Governance, Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement 

 

Removed Positions 
-Director of Development & Special Projects 
  
     
     
     
     
  F. Public Policy Charter School Merger or Acquisition / Limited Service Agreement Vote Matthew Brown 5 m
     
  G. E-Rate Agreement Vote Enrique Robles 5 m
   
Staff recommends Board Approval for a 36-month agreement with Spectrum Enterprise for Internet Services for all TEACH Schools.
  
     
     
  H. TEACH Public Schools Lease Agreement Vote Matthew Brown 5 m
   
A 6 month lease agreement 1846 -1848 W. Imperial Hwy. Los Angeles, CA 90047.  This site will act as the TEACH Public School's home office as work on the 10600 facility continues.  
  
     
  I. 2nd Term (2 years) for Board Members Spencer Burrows and Luz Castillo Vote Matthew Brown 5 m
   
Board members Spencer Burrows and Luz Castillo 2 Year Term ends May 1, 2021.  Proposed resolution to approve a second two year term for both members from May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2023.
  
  J. Board Member Applicant - JJ Lewis Discuss Matthew Brown 5 m
     
     
IV. School Site Reports 6:12 PM
  A. TEACH Academy of Technologies FYI Suzette Torres 5 m
   
Principals Report
  
     
  B. TEACH Tech Charter High School FYI Monique Woodley 5 m
     
  C. TEACH Preparatory Elementary School FYI Sharon Rhee 5 m
     
     
V. Closing Items 6:27 PM
  A. Upcoming Meeting Date Vote Shawnna Lawson 1 m
   
Regular Meeting Scheduled for May 19, 2021 at 5pm.
  
  B. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Discuss Sonali Tucker 5 m
   
Time for board members to make any public comments.
  
  C. Adjourn Meeting Vote Sonali Tucker