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Equitas Academy Charter School

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday December 8, 2022 at 3:00 PM PST

Location

1612 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015

 

Zoom Webinar 

https://equitasacademy.zoom.us/j/86432339986?pwd=NXRTanJDcUViMlZQYS9DcUVnZDBvdz09 

Passcode: 535441

 

Call-in address: 

4324 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

4919 Biloxi Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601

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 3:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   LeRhonda Lofton 2 m
  B. Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) Vote Tyler Bell 2 m
   

The Charter School Board of Directors determines, in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e)(1)(B), that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.  Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), the Board has also reconsidered the circumstances of the State of Emergency declared by the Governor on March 4, 2020, and finds the State of Emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the Directors to meet safely in person and/or that State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.

 

 

  
  C. Call the Meeting to Order   Tyler Bell 1 m
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Catie Langston 2 m
   

Board to approve minutes from 10/27/2022 meeting. 

  
    Approve minutes for Board Meeting on October 27, 2022  
II. Public Comment 3:07 PM
  A. Public Comment FYI Tyler Bell 1 m
III. Closed Session 3:08 PM
  A. CEO Performance and Goals Vote Tyler Bell 15 m
   

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE (Gov. Code section 54957(b)(1). Board responds to CEO Self-Evaluation.  

  
IV. Board Development and Training 3:23 PM
  A. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Antiracism (DEIA): Professional Development with National Equity Partners Discuss Brittany Rush & Mark Salinas 60 m
   

Professional Development focused on DEIA. 

 

Pre-Reading & Reflection:

Welcome to the Leading for Equity Course 

Reflection: What really matters to you as a leader for equity? 

 

Leading for Equity Framework 

Reflection: What resonates with you about the concept of “hero” vs “host” leadership, especially as you think about your own equity leadership in connection to the equity work you want to influence? 

 

Liberatory Design Mindsets 

Reflection: Given who you are (i.e., identity, role) & the work you're committed to influence this year, which 2-3 mindsets do you want to intentionally focus on and why? What might you do to bring those mindsets to life in your role and work with others? 

  
  B. Break FYI Tyler Bell 5 m
  C. Family, Alumni, and Community Engagement Highlights Discuss Lilia Mitre, Lisa Finelli, and Isis Gomez 15 m
   

Staff to discuss family, alumni, and community engagement.

  
V. Consent 4:43 PM
  A. LAUSD Compliance Monitoring Document Vote Cecilia Melgares 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve, that the chair signs, the Compliance Monitoring Certification of Board Compliance Review 2022-2023.

  
  B. Annual Update of the School Safety Plan Vote Cecilia Melgares 1 m
   

California Education Code (EC) Section 41020 to ensure CSSPs are updated and adopted by March 1 of each year. The board will adopt the plan for EQ, EQ2, EQ3, EQ4, EQ5 and EQ6. 

  
  C. First Interim Report Vote Brian Badillo 2 m
   

Local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to file two reports during a fiscal year (interim reports) on the status of the LEA's financial health. This is the first interim report for the period ending October 31.

  
VI. Talent Policy Update 4:47 PM
  A. Holding of CALSTRS Sick Time Vote Ebony Wyatt 10 m
   

Board approval of establishing an agreement to allow the transfer of previously accrued paid sick leave from their former district. This would be effective for the new CEO, Sofia Roditti, as well as all new incoming staff who are eligible for CALSTRS. 

  
VII. Organizational Updates 4:57 PM
  A. Board Review of Monthly Financials Vote Brian Badillo 8 m
   

Review of Monthly Financial Package, including Income Statements, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Variance Analysis, and Check Register. Overview of the impact of COVID19 on FY22 revenues and spending.

  
  B. From “Strong Start” to Forward Initiatives Discuss Sofia Roditti 25 m
   
  • EQ7 petition hearing of 11.15.22
  • Enrollment and recruitment
  • Talent
  • Student Learning Data
  • From Strong Start to Site Initiative

 

  
VIII. Resource Development Committee 5:30 PM
  A. Update on 22-23 Goals Discuss Deepa Krishna 5 m
   

Committee to provide an update on 22-23 goals. 

  
IX. Academic Accountability Committee 5:35 PM
  A. Update on 22-23 Goals Discuss Alyssa Santino 5 m
   

Committee to provide an update on 22-23 goals. 

  
X. Finance Committee 5:40 PM
  A. Update on 22-23 Goals Discuss Prabhu Reddy 5 m
   

Committee to provide an update on 22-23 goals.

  
XI. Governance Committee 5:45 PM
  A. Recruitment Updates Discuss Lindsey Heisser 5 m
   

Committee to provide an update on board/committee recruitment. 

  
  B. Update on 22-23 Goals Discuss Lindsey Heisser 5 m
   

Committee to provide an update on 22-23 goals. 

  
XII. Evaluation of Meeting 5:55 PM
  A. Evaluation Discuss Tyler Bell 5 m
   

Discussion of meeting process and outcomes.

  
XIII. Closing Items 6:00 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Tyler Bell 1 m