Equitas Academy Charter School

Board Retreat

Date and Time

Saturday August 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM PDT

Location

Nadine Peters is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Board Retreat 
Time: Aug 21, 2021 09:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 974 7886 9743

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Meeting ID: 974 7886 9743
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

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 9:00 AM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Nadine Peters 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Tyler Bell
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Catie Langston 1 m
    Approve minutes for Board Meeting on June 28, 2021  
  D. Public Comment   Tyler Bell 1 m
II. Welcome 9:03 AM
  A. Board Orientation FYI Tyler Bell and Leslie Robin 5 m
   
Discuss agenda, expectations and goals for the retreat. 
 
III. Consent 9:08 AM
  A. Attuned Education Partners Contract Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   
The Board will vote to approve Attuned Education Partners Contract, as the amount is over $100,000. 
 
  B. Woodcraft Rangers Contract Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   
The Board will vote to approve Woodcraft Rangers Contract, as the amount is over $100,000. 
 
  C. Leveled Talent Contract Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   
The Board will vote to approve the contract with Leveled talent to provide recruitment services.
 
  D. Fiscal Policies Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   
The Board will vote to approve fiscal polices FY21-22. 
 
  E. Re-Entry Plan Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   
The Board will vote to approve the return to campus plan for the 2021-2022 school year. This policy and agreements that meet specific criteria (EC Section 51747).
 
  F. Equitas Academy Board Bylaws Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   
The Board will amend their bylaws to reflect the new meeting schedule.
 
  G. Equitas Independent Study Program Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   
The Board will vote to approve the Independent Study Program.  
 
  H. 2021-2022 School Calendar Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   
The Board will vote to approve 2021-2022 school calendar, which includes observation of Juneteenth. 
 
  I. Racial Equity Resolution Statement Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   
The Board will vote to approve the Equitas racial equity resolution statement. 
 
  J. Approval of FY 21-22 Consolidated Application for Federal Funding Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   
The board will vote to approve the application for federal Title funding for Equitas Academy, Equitas #2, Equitas #3, Equitas #4, Equitas #5 and Equitas #6 through submission through the Consolidated Application for Federal Funding.
 
  K. EPA Plan Approval Vote Maggie Ford 1 m
   
The board will vote to approve the plan for the use of Education Protection Account (EPA) funds.
 
IV. Introduction 9:19 AM
  A. Share why you are serving on the board Discuss Leslie Robin 5 m
   
Board members share what they feel most proud of as a board member and what they want to accomplish as a board member. 
 
V. Meeting Agenda 9:24 AM
  A. Year in Review Discuss Malka Borrego 20 m
   
Equitas presents "year in review" success on achieving goals, areas of focus, mitigating obstacles (20-21). 
 
  B. Strategic Direction Discuss Leslie Robin 50 m
   
Present on vision and organizational goals and interpreting the vision and goals. 
 
  C. Break FYI n/a 15 m
  D. Strategic Initiatives Discuss Leslie Robin 10 m
   
Review the initiatives, to be implemented by staff. 
 
  E. Board's Role in Implementation Discuss Leslie Robin 65 m
   
Review board responsibilities and highly effective boards.
 
  F. Lunch FYI n/a 60 m
  G. Committee Goals Discuss Leslie Robin 60 m
   
Each committee develops goals to implement the vision and organizational goals. 
 
  H. Wrap-Up & Next Steps Discuss Leslie Robin 60 m
   
Discuss any outstanding issues, summarize the day and next steps. 
 
VI. Closing Items 3:04 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Tyler Bell