Equitas Academy Charter School

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday November 29, 2018 at 6:00 PM PST

Location

2723 W. 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90005
PUBLIC COMMENT AT EQUITAS ACADEMY BOARD MEETINGS – An opportunity for the public, including those attending via teleconference, to address the Board regarding items listed on the agenda. Comments on an agenda item will be accepted during consideration of that item, or prior to consideration of the item in the case of a closed session item.  Members of the public who wish to speak on any item are requested to identify themselves and indicate on which agenda item they wish to speak. The Board will provide an opportunity for the public to speak for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless granted additional time at the discretion of the Board. Members of the public who need a translator will be provided a maximum of six (6) minutes to speak.Testimony shall be limited in content to matters pertaining to Equitas Academy. The Board will not take any action on matters discussed during the public testimony period that are not listed on the agenda.

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 a meeting of the Board of Directors, may request assistance in advance of the meeting by contacting Equitas Academy Charter School at 1700 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015 or by phone (213) 201-0440.

Additional call in locations: 1801 Century Park East Los Angeles, CA 90067, 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Suite#1000 Los Angeles, CA 90067.  Use conference line (605) 475-4350‬ Pin 535493.

 

 
 

 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Claudia Sanii
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Claudia Sanii
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Claudia Sanii
    Approve minutes for Board Meeting on October 25, 2018  
II. Consent Agenda 6:00 PM
  A. Title IV Plan Vote Maggie Ford
   
The board will review the plan to expend funds for the Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program under Title IV, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). These funds are intended to increase the capacity of local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools to meet the goals of the ESEA by (1) providing all students with the access to a well-rounded education, (2) improving school conditions for student learning, and (3) improving the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.
 
  B. Suicide Prevention Policy Vote Maggie Ford
   
California Education Code (EC) Section 215, as added by Assembly Bill 2246, (Chapter 642, Statutes of 2016) mandates that the Governing Board of any local educational agency (LEA) that serves pupils in grades seven to twelve, inclusive, adopt a policy on pupil suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. The policy shall specifically address the needs of high-risk groups, including suicide awareness and prevention training for teachers, and ensure that a school employee acts within the authorization and scope of the employee’s credential or license.
 
  C. Bond Resolution Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   

 

Consider and approve Board Resolution and attached documents to move forward with issuance of tax exempt bonds for Facilities and refinancing of New Market Tax Credits, and take all actions in furtherance thereof.

 
III. Organizational Updates 6:01 PM
  A. Strategic Vision FYI Malka Borrego 15 m
  B. Presentation from YMC on Brown Act FYI YMC 30 m
   
Serves as a yearly Brown Act training for LAUSD oversight purposes. 
 
IV. Resource Development 6:46 PM
 
Resource Development
 
  A. Update for Resource Development on Committee Goals Discuss Claudia Sanii 10 m
V. Governance 6:56 PM
 
Governance
 
  A. Update from Committee on Goals Discuss Oliver Bajracharya 10 m
VI. Academic Accountability 7:06 PM
  A. Updates on Committee Goals Discuss Julie Troletti 15 m
VII. Finance 7:21 PM
 
Finance
 
  A. Board Review and Approval of First Interim Financial Reports Vote Samira Estilai 5 m
   
Review FY18-19 First Interim Reports, covering actual revenue and expenses through October 31, 2018, and the forecast through June 30, 2019.  First interim reports must be submitted to LAUSD by November 30, 2018.  (Materials for this item include the dashboard and notes as well as excel workbooks for each entity and a consolidated workbook that include the income statement, balance sheet, check register and general ledger detail.)
 
  B. Board Review and Approval of FY17-18 Audit Vote Maggie Ford 5 m
   
Review of FY17-18 Audit prepared by Independent Auditor.
 
  C. Update on Committee Goal Progress Discuss Maggie Ford 10 m
VIII. Ad Hoc Facility 7:41 PM
 
Ad Hoc Facility
 
  A. Update on Facilities Projects Discuss Maggie Ford 10 m
   

Provide update about Bond Financing including master indenture, indenture and loan agreement. Provide a brief synopsis of the overall financing strategy and facilities search.

 
IX. Leader Support And Eval 7:51 PM
 
Leader Support And Eval
 
  A. CEO Goals Vote Claudia Sanii 10 m
X. Closed Session 8:01 PM
  A. Real Estate Negotiations Vote Maggie Ford 20 m
XI. Closing Items 8:21 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote