Equitas Academy Charter School

Minutes

Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday August 12, 2019 at 11:00 AM

Location

1612 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.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/3637997405

One tap mobile
+16699006833,,3637997405# US (San Jose)
+19294362866,,3637997405# US (New York)

Dial by your location
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 363 799 7405
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/apxq8wsjw

Additional call in locations: 10960 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024; 925 N La Brea Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038; 830 Cristianitos Rd, San Clemente, CA 92672; 3731 W 227th St, Torrance, CA 90505; 180 E. Ocean Blvd., Ste. 700, Long Beach, CA 90802; 10950 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232.

Directors Present

A. Perez (remote), D. Krishna (remote), J. Cruz (remote), P. Reddy (remote), T. Bell (remote)

Directors Absent

A. Sowrirajan, J. Troletti, O. Bajracharya, P. Buelna

Guests Present

M. Ford (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

P. Reddy called a meeting of the board of directors of Equitas Academy Charter School to order on Monday Aug 12, 2019 at 11:11 AM.

C.

Approve Architect Contract for 1612 W. Pico Blvd.

Ms Ford Talked through the contract, legal review and RFP process importance of the work including the construction timeline and CUP Process.  No questions from Board.
A. Perez made a motion to Enter into a contract with Berliner to provide architectural services for the development of 1612 W Pico Blvd to house EQ5 and EQ6.
P. Reddy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Troletti
Absent
O. Bajracharya
Absent
A. Sowrirajan
Absent
J. Cruz
Aye
A. Perez
Aye
D. Krishna
Aye
P. Reddy
Aye
P. Buelna
Absent
T. Bell
Aye

II. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

A. Perez made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
P. Reddy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Cruz
Aye
J. Troletti
Absent
O. Bajracharya
Absent
T. Bell
Aye
A. Perez
Aye
A. Sowrirajan
Absent
D. Krishna
Aye
P. Buelna
Absent
P. Reddy
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:27 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
P. Reddy