Equitas Academy Charter School

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday May 27, 2021 at 6:00 PM PDT

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Topic: May Board Meeting
Time: May 27, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 986 0382 1391
PUBLIC COMMENT AT EQUITAS ACADEMY BOARD MEETINGS – An opportunity for the public to address the Board will be provided prior to discussion and action on agenda items. 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. Testimony shall be limited in content to matters pertaining to Equitas Academy. The Board may not take any action on matters discussed during the public testimony period that are not listed on the agenda. Brown Act Compliance: Agenda posted at School.

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.

Agenda

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   LeRhonda Lofton 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Oliver Bajracharya 1 m
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Catie Langston 1 m
    Approve minutes for Board Meeting on April 22, 2021  
II. Public Comment 6:03 PM
  A. Public Comment FYI Oliver Bajracharya 1 m
III. Consent 6:04 PM
  A. Approval of 2019-2020 Tax Return. Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   
The Board will review the 2018-19 non-profit tax returns prepared by Eide Bailly, LLP.
 
  B. Renewal of Lease for the Property at 631 S Commonwealth Los Angeles, CA 90005 Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   
The Board will vote to approve the annual renewal of the lease for the property at 631 S Commonwealth Los Angeles, CA 90005. 
 
  C. Renewal of Contract for General Insurance Policy Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   
The Board will vote to approve the annual renewal of our general insurance contract. This includes Directors and Officers Insurance, Worker's Compensation Insurance, and General Insurance. 
 
IV. Org Updates 6:07 PM
  A. CEO Update Discuss Malka Borrego 15 m
   
CEO provides updates on goal progress and review on re-organization. 
 
  B. Board Review of Monthly Financials Vote Slav Sobkov 2 m
   
​Review of April 2021 Financial Package, including Income Statements, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Variance Analysis, and Check Register. Overview of the impact of COVID19 on FY21 revenues and spending.

 

 

 
  C. Re-Entry Pay Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   
As a result of the return to campus, additional dollars were generated. We are putting these dollars directly towards staff compensation with $3,000 re-entry pay for all staff. Your role as board members you must approve any compensation to the CEO.  
 
  D. Expanded Learning Grant Plan Vote Maggie Ford 5 m
   
As a condition of receiving our share of the $4.6 billion Expanded Learning Opportunity Grant, local educational agencies (LEAs) must develop a plan for use of the funds to implement supplemental instruction and support strategies for their students.
 
  E. 21-22 Budget Outlook Discuss Maggie Ford 10 m
   
Overview of 21-22 budget planning including enrollment update.
 
V. Academic Accountability 6:40 PM
  A. Update on Committee Goals Discuss Alyssa Santino 10 m
   
Provide an update on committee goals including new members wanted, feedback to create infrastructure and data as tool. 
 
VI. Finance Committee 6:50 PM
  A. Update on Committee Goals Discuss Prabhu Reddy 1 m
   
Provide an update on committee goals. 
 
VII. Resource Development Committee 6:51 PM
  A. Update on Upcoming Virtual Events & Campaigns Discuss Deepa Krishna 5 m
   
Provide update on upcoming virtual events and campaigns. 
 
  B. Volunteer Participation FYI Deepa Krishna 2 m
   
Spotlight volunteer participation. 
 
VIII. Governance Committee 6:58 PM
  A. Board Retreat Date Discuss Tyler Bell 5 m
   
Review calendars and decide on a date collectively.
 
  B. Board progress towards goals Discuss Tyler Bell 5 m
   
Discuss Board progress towards goals for June presentation.
 
  C. 21-22 Board Calendar Discuss Tyler Bell 5 m
   
Discuss 21-22 board calendar to prepare for presentation and approval in June meeting. 
 
IX. CEO Support and Evaluation Committee 7:13 PM
  A. CEO Support and Evaluation Update Discuss Tyler Bell 5 m
   
Present an update on CEO goals and provide an update on CEO evaluation. 
 
X. XI. Closed Session - CEO Performance and Ongoing Feedback 7:18 PM
  A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE (Gov. Code section 54957(b)(1).) Discuss Oliver Bajracharya 20 m
   
CEO PERFORMANCE  (Gov. Code section 54957(b)(1).)

 

 
XI. Closing Items 7:38 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Oliver Bajracharya 5 m