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VALUE SCHOOLS

Value Schools Board Meeting

Published on November 5, 2024 at 9:24 AM PST
Amended on November 5, 2024 at 9:43 AM PST

Date and Time

Friday November 8, 2024 at 9:30 AM PST

Location

University Prep Value High School 

Community Room 

1929 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90006

 

 

Teleconferencing Locations:  

Central City Values High School, The VP Office - 221 N. Westmoreland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004  Downtown Value School, Staff Lounge - 950 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015  Everest Value School, Resource Room - 240 N. Madison Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004  

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 9:30 AM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order  
  B. Establishment of Quorum   1 m
  C. Public Comment
II. Consent Agenda 9:31 AM
  A. Approve minutes: Friday, September 6, 2024 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Vincent Gonzales 1 m
    Minutes for Value Schools Board Meeting on September 6, 2024  
  B. Check Registers for August & September 2024 5 m
     
     
III. Executive Closed Session
 

Section 54957: Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Title:  CEO

  
IV. Reporting Of Executive Closed Session
 

Reporting out of any actions taken during the Executive Closed Session

  
V. Discussion Items & Updates 9:37 AM
  A. CEO Report Discuss Loreen Riley 5 m
   
  • Organization Health Update: Enrollment, Attendance, Suspensions, Teacher Vacancies 
  • Update on Downtown Value School Renewal 
  • Update on Central City School Renewal 

 

  
     
     
     
  B. Finance Committee Discuss Lee Chu 10 m
   
  • Review updated Forecast includes changes to Enrollment, ADA and major expense items
  • Review and discuss changes to CMO Fees
  • Review impact of increase in state minimum wage
  
     
  C. Academics and APAC Discuss Kate Farrar 5 m
   
  • Summary of the October APAC committee, presented by Kate Farrar 
  • Overview of Value Schools academic changes to support student growth and learning, presented by Carmen Vazquez
  
     
     
     
  D. DVS: Notice to Cure Update Discuss Loreen Riley
   
  • The board will receive an update on implementation of training via the Notice to Cure 
  • Update of final submission of response to LAUSD
  
     
  E. Foundation Board Update David Doyle 5 m
   
  • A general overview of Foundation Board activities
  
  F. Operations Board Update Report FYI Ana Chavez 10 m
   
  • 24-25 LAUSD Oversight
  • Safety Plan:  Health - Emergency Preparedness - Discipline Procedures 
  • ELOP Update 
  
     
     
     
  G. 2024-2025 Compliance Monitoring and Certification of Board Compliance Review (Governing Board Certification) for Central City Value, Downtown Value School, Everest Value School, University Preparatory Value School Discuss Ana Chavez 5 m
   

The Certification of Board Compliance Review ensures Value Schools Governing Board's fulfillment of its fiduciary governance responsibility to ensure our Value School sites comply with all applicable laws. Value Schools Governing Board members periodically review, discuss, monitor, and modify, if necessary, the school's policies and systems for compliance with requirements mentioned in the Charter School Compliance Monitoring checklist.

  
     
     
     
     
VI. Action Items 10:17 AM
  A. Approval of Final Draft of Response for the September Notice to Cure for DVS Vote Loreen Riley 5 m
   
  • The purpose of this item is to request the board’s formal approval of the finalized draft of the response provided to LAUSD on September 12, 2024, as prepared by the CEO and reviewed by legal counsel.  
  
     
  B. Approve Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for Student-Athletes Vote Ana Chavez 2 m
   

This Emergency Action Plan (EAP) ensures that all Value Schools student-athletes are provided with a safe environment during interscholastic athletic activities. It aligns with AB 245 and AB 1653 by establishing protocols for responding to medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, heat illness, and concussions and ensuring compliance with state requirements for athletic safety policies.


 

  
     
  C. Approval of the 2024-2025 Value Schools Volunteer Handbook and Forms Vote Ana Chavez 2 m
   

The Governing Board is asked to approve the Volunteer Handbook and Forms for the 2024-2025 school year. This document establishes the policies and procedures for volunteer engagement, including application processes, confidentiality, liability, and compliance requirements. Approval will authorize implementation across all school sites.

  
     
  D. School and Classroom Visitation and Removal Policy Vote Ana Chavez 2 m
   

The Governing Board is asked to approve the School and Classroom Visitation and Removal Policy, which provides guidelines for managing school visits, ensuring safety, and handling disruptions. Approval will ensure consistent application across all campuses.

  
     
  E. Approve Update Financial Policies and Procedures Discuss Rhonda Hoffarth 10 m
   

Updated to include specific language to address:

 

  • Closing of Bank Accounts
  • Intraorganizational Payables/Borrowing (Due to/Due From)
  • Checks outstanding for 90 or more Days


 

  
     
     
  F. Approve the Closing of Bank Accounts Vote Rhonda Hoffarth 5 m
   

Close two accounts at Bank of America:  DBA Everest and DBA University Prep.  Funds have transferred, per prior board approval, to Morgan Stanley

  
  G. Approve Updated Employee Handbook Vote Rhonda Hoffarth 5 m
   

Handbook updated to reflect current HR laws, including:

  • Sick Time
  • Bereavement
  
  H. Approve Certification of Signatures Vote Rhonda Hoffarth 1 m
   

Approve the attached Certification of Signatures for Downtown Value, Central City Value, Everest Value and University Preparatory Value for FY25

  
  I. Approve New Committee Members
   
  • Finance Committee: Oliver Edmonds 
  • APAC Committee: Jaime Davila 
  
VII. Reports 10:49 AM
  A. Appreciations FYI Loreen Riley 5 m
VIII. Closing Items 10:54 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote

THIS LEGISLATIVE BODY CONDUCTS BUSINESS UNDER THE MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT.

 

  1. MEETING AGENDA & RELATED MATERIALS 

Agendas for regular board meetings as defined by the Brown Act will be posted at the meeting site and the legislative body’s website, if applicable, 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Agendas for special meetings as defined by the Brown Act will be posted at the meeting site and the legislative body’s website, if applicable, 24 hours prior to the start of the meeting. Materials relating to an agenda topic that is a matter of public record in open session, will be made available for public inspection 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting, or, alternatively, when the materials are distributed to at least a majority of board members.

  1. 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 changed without prior notice. 

  1. 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

  1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS MAY BE MADE 

Notice is hereby given that, consistent with the requirements of the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, special presentations not mentioned in the agenda may be made at this meeting. However, any such presentation will be for information only.

  1. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY 

Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting may request assistance by contacting Value Schools, 680 Wilshire Place, Suite 315, Los Angeles, CA 90005; telephone: 213-388-8676.

  1. FOR MORE INFORMATION 

For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact Value Schools, 680 Wilshire Place, Suite 315, Los Angeles, CA 90005; telephone: 213-388-8676.