Equitas Academy Charter School

Minutes

Emergency Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday March 13, 2020 at 6:00 PM

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.

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.

Meeting Location:
1612 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015

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Directors Present

A. Perez, C. Langston, D. Krishna, J. Cruz, O. Bajracharya, P. Buelna, P. Reddy, T. Bell

Directors Absent

A. Santino, J. Troletti

Guests Present

C. Casey, K. Kilty, L. Chang, M. Ford, N. Orlando, S. Estilai

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

P. Buelna called a meeting to order on Friday Mar 13, 2020 at 6:03 PM.

II. Topics

A.

Approval of School Closure

O. Bajracharya made a motion to approve resolution to grant emergency powers.
A. Perez seconded the motion.
Shared the resolution and purpose of resolution providing emergency powers.
Tyler asked about food service. Leslie explained we have applied and been approved for food service during the closure.  We are awaiting final approval of application.
Pilar asked about any closure past two weeks.  Leslie explained the preparation for beyond 2 weeks which could include distant and remote learning. 
The team VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Chang
Abstain
K. Kilty
Abstain
N. Orlando
Abstain
J. Cruz
Aye
P. Reddy
Aye
S. Estilai
Abstain
C. Casey
Abstain
C. Langston
Aye
A. Perez
Aye
P. Buelna
Aye
T. Bell
Aye
J. Troletti
Absent
A. Santino
Absent
M. Ford
Abstain
D. Krishna
Aye
O. Bajracharya
Aye

B.

Approval of J-13A: Exercising Ed Code Education Code (EC) sections 41422 and 46392

Move to approve 
P. Reddy made a motion to approve submission of J-13 Application.
A. Perez seconded the motion.
Discussion around learning packets.
Discussion about support while students are home.
Discussion around work and compensation during closure.
The team VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Buelna
Aye
D. Krishna
Aye
C. Langston
Aye
A. Santino
Absent
J. Cruz
Aye
A. Perez
Aye
K. Kilty
Abstain
O. Bajracharya
Aye
T. Bell
Aye
J. Troletti
Absent
L. Chang
Abstain
C. Casey
Abstain
M. Ford
Abstain
N. Orlando
Abstain
S. Estilai
Abstain
P. Reddy
Aye

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

P. Buelna made a motion to Adjourn meeting.
P. Reddy seconded the motion.
The team VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
P. Buelna
Aye
C. Casey
Aye
C. Langston
Aye
J. Cruz
Aye
M. Ford
Abstain
D. Krishna
Aye
P. Reddy
Aye
A. Santino
Absent
J. Troletti
Absent
S. Estilai
Abstain
A. Perez
Aye
K. Kilty
Abstain
O. Bajracharya
Aye
T. Bell
Aye
N. Orlando
Abstain
L. Chang
Abstain
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
P. Buelna