Equitas Academy Charter School
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday March 16, 2017 at 3:30 PM
Location
1700 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
PUBLIC COMMENT AT EQUITAS ACADEMY BOARD MEETINGS – An opportunity for the public to address the Board will be provided at the conclusion of the agenda. 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
Additional Call in Locations:
655 N. Central Ave. Suite 2300, Glendale, CA 91203. 316 N Flores St., Los Angeles, CA 90048. 5371 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036. 2121 Avenue of the Stars, LA, 90067. 3169 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039. 11858 La Grange Ave # 2, Los Angeles, CA 90025.
Call In Information:
United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073
Access Code: 718-133-269
Additional Call in Locations:
655 N. Central Ave. Suite 2300, Glendale, CA 91203. 316 N Flores St., Los Angeles, CA 90048. 5371 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036. 2121 Avenue of the Stars, LA, 90067. 3169 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039. 11858 La Grange Ave # 2, Los Angeles, CA 90025.
Call In Information:
United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073
Access Code: 718-133-269
Directors Present
A. Valentine (remote), J. Creed (remote), L. Phillips (remote), O. Bajracharya (remote), S. Chandler (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Ana Martinez, David Hessell, Ebony Wheaton, Elizabeth Hernandez, Enoe Teron, Gabriel Sandoval, Glenda Santos, Guadalupe Garcia, J. Host, Karla Uresti, Kelley MacNeill, L. Renfort, M. Borrego, Maritza Garcia, Patricia Iniguez, Pilar Buelna, S. Estilai (remote), Silvia Quezada
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
O. Bajracharya called a meeting of the board of directors of Equitas Academy Charter School to order on Thursday Mar 16, 2017 at 3:40 PM.
II. Other Business
A.
LAUSD Alternative Agreement to Prop 39 Offers
J. Creed made a motion to Board approved alternative agreement with LAUSD that accepts a one-year shared-used facilities agreement at Magnolia Elementary for Equitas Academy #3, and renews the existing FF&E Alternative Agreement already in place at Equitas Academy.
S. Chandler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
PCSD Project Management Agreement
C.
USBCDC New Mark Tax Credit Term Sheet
L. Phillips made a motion to Motion to approve the terms of the letter and to authorize an officer of Equitas to execute the document on behalf of Equitas Academy.
S. Chandler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:33 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
O. Bajracharya
Board will approve the agreement but not until master lease is executed and signed by a single purpose entity.