Equitas Academy Charter School
Minutes
June Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Location
1612 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Additional call-in locations:
1700 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
2723 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005
1050 Beacon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015
2501 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90057
4324 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
2420 Mathews Ave #A, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
509 S Lincoln Pl, Monrovia, CA 91016
3731 W 227th St, Torrance, CA 90505
Topic: June Board Meeting
When: Jun 26, 2025 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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.
All times are approximate and are provided for convenience only. All items may be heard in a different order than how they are listed on the agenda on any day of the noticed meeting. The order of business may be changed without notice.
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.
Directors Present
C. Langston (remote), L. Heisser, M. Gomez, P. Reddy (remote), R. McKenzie, S. Jauregui, T. Hollenberg
Directors Absent
D. Ortiz, T. Bell
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
P. Reddy
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
P. Reddy
Guests Present
A. Cruz, A. Pariano, B. Canosa-Carr, C. Melgares, J. Edelman, J. Freeman, J. Gonzalez, J. Rayas (remote), J. Rudolph, K. Farrar, L. Lofton, L. Mitre, N. Peters (remote), R. Spencer, S. Estilai, S. Roditti
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Abstain
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
III. Public Report on Action Taken in Closed-Session
A.
Public Report on Action Taken in Closed-Session
No Action was taken in closed session.
IV. Compensation
A.
CEO Compensation
Roll Call | |
---|---|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
V. Public Hearing to Review Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs)
A.
Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs)
B.
Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs)
Roll Call | |
---|---|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
VI. Organizational Updates
A.
Review of California Dashboard '24-'25 Local Indicators
Robert Spencer shared an update on Local Control Accountability Plan for each Equitas School - Hearing.
B.
Collegiate Merger Update & Agreement
Roll Call | |
---|---|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
C.
Board Resolution Confirming Merger-Related Lease and Intercept Amendments
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
D.
Equitas Priorities
Sofia Roditti, Robert Spencer, Jennifer Freeman and Bobby Canosa-Carr shared details on organizational priorities.
E.
EQ5 Charter Renewal
Roll Call | |
---|---|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
F.
'25-'26 Budgets
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
G.
Monthly Financials
Monthly Financials were presented by Jason Rudolph. Not vote was required.
H.
Dinner Break
I.
School Spotlight
3 Equitas Alumni shared gratitude and updates on their college journey.
J.
School Business Services
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
K.
Equitas Academy #3 and Equitas #3 LLC Inter-Agency Facilities Receivable/Payable Accounting and Reconciliation
Roll Call | |
---|---|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
L.
'25-'26 Equitas Student & Family Handbook
Roll Call | |
---|---|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
M.
'25-'26 Equitas Employee Handbook
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
N.
Credential Limited Assignment Options (LAO)
Roll Call | |
---|---|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
O.
Dyslexia Screener
Roll Call | |
---|---|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
P.
Arc After School Program Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Roll Call | |
---|---|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
VII. Consent
A.
Updated Annual Policies
Roll Call | |
---|---|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
B.
Child & Adult Care Food Program Contract
Roll Call | |
---|---|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
C.
'25-'26 Equitas Fiscal Policies & Procedures
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
D.
Education Protection Act Spending Plan '25–'26
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Absent
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
E.
'24-'25 Spring Consolidated Application (Conapp)
Roll Call | |
---|---|
P. Reddy |
Aye
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Absent
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
F.
Collective LAUSD Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Notification Letter
Roll Call | |
---|---|
P. Reddy |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
T. Hollenberg |
Absent
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
G.
Amendment to Equitas Academy #4 School Facilities Lease
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
P. Reddy |
Aye
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Absent
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
H.
Amendment to Equitas Academy #5 School Facilities Lease
Roll Call | |
---|---|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Absent
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
P. Reddy |
Aye
|
I.
Amendment to Equitas Academy #6 School Facilities Lease
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
P. Reddy |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
T. Hollenberg |
Absent
|
J.
Amendment to Equitas Collegiate High School Facilities Lease
Roll Call | |
---|---|
P. Reddy |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
T. Hollenberg |
Absent
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
VIII. Resource Development
A.
Committee Goals
Catie Langston shared updates on the 24-25' Resource Committee Goals.
IX. Governance Committee
A.
Committee Member Recognition & Acceptance of Resignation
Roll Call | |
---|---|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
B.
'25-'26 Board Calendar
Roll Call | |
---|---|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
C.
'25-'26 Nominating Slate
Roll Call | |
---|---|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
D.
'25-'26 Board Goals
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Jauregui |
Aye
|
R. McKenzie |
Aye
|
P. Reddy |
Absent
|
T. Bell |
Absent
|
T. Hollenberg |
Aye
|
D. Ortiz |
Absent
|
M. Gomez |
Aye
|
L. Heisser |
Aye
|
C. Langston |
Aye
|
No Public Comment.