Equitas Academy Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday March 26, 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.
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1612 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
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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
Join Hangouts Meet:
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Join by Phone:
+1 443-461-5592
PIN: 372 190 045#
Directors Present
A. Perez (remote), A. Santino (remote), D. Krishna (remote), J. Cruz (remote), J. Troletti (remote), O. Bajracharya (remote), P. Buelna (remote), P. Reddy (remote), T. Bell (remote)
Directors Absent
C. Langston
Guests Present
C. Casey (remote), Kelli Kilty, L. Chang (remote), M. Ford (remote), N. Orlando (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
P. Buelna called a meeting of the board of directors of Equitas Academy Charter School to order on Thursday Mar 26, 2020 at 6:05 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
J. Troletti made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 02-27-20.
P. Buelna seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes
D. Krishna made a motion to approve the minutes from Emergency Board Meeting on 03-13-20.
A. Perez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Buelna |
Aye
|
| J. Cruz |
Aye
|
| C. Langston |
Absent
|
| J. Troletti |
Aye
|
| A. Santino |
Aye
|
| A. Perez |
Aye
|
| T. Bell |
Aye
|
| D. Krishna |
Aye
|
| O. Bajracharya |
Aye
|
| P. Reddy |
Aye
|
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No public comment.
III. Org Updates
A.
Acting CEO Update
L. Chang
Phase I: Remote learning packets deployed to scholars
Phase II: Currently in design for longer term distance learning
3.23.20 Meal Distribution began
Virtual teacher talent recruitment underway
Secured grants: Parsons for $100k and Drown for $60k
Phase I: Remote learning packets deployed to scholars
Phase II: Currently in design for longer term distance learning
3.23.20 Meal Distribution began
Virtual teacher talent recruitment underway
Secured grants: Parsons for $100k and Drown for $60k
B.
Extension of school closure
L. Chang: move to extend school closure to May 1.
C.
Chief of Staff Update
N. Orlando: virtual teacher recruitment underway and continuing partnership with institutions who were hosting fairs. Team in place to support new hires.
D.
Enrollment Updates
M. Ford: Shifted into virtual registration and one on one phone calls to assist families with registration. In good shape, healthy and prepared.
IV. Academic Accountability
A.
Committee Update
Included in L. Chang's CEO update.
B.
Definition of Terms and Acronyms
K. Kilty: Dictionary of education terms and acronyms is a living, breathing document for Board use.
D. Krishna: Suggested adding definition of what each item is.
D. Krishna: Suggested adding definition of what each item is.
V. Finance
A.
Board Review of Monthly 2020 Financials
S. Estilai presented on 2020 Financials
P. Reddy adjusted language of resolution "Review of February 2020 Financial Package, including Income Statements, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Variance Analysis, and Check Register. Overview of the impact of COVID19 on FY20 revenues and spending"
to include a vote on "approval for the COO to execute on the line of credit with Capital Impact"
P. Reddy adjusted language of resolution "Review of February 2020 Financial Package, including Income Statements, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Variance Analysis, and Check Register. Overview of the impact of COVID19 on FY20 revenues and spending"
to include a vote on "approval for the COO to execute on the line of credit with Capital Impact"
P. Reddy made a motion to Vote on resolution.
A. Perez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Cruz |
Aye
|
| P. Reddy |
Aye
|
| P. Buelna |
Aye
|
| A. Perez |
Aye
|
| A. Santino |
Aye
|
| T. Bell |
Aye
|
| J. Troletti |
Aye
|
| D. Krishna |
Aye
|
| O. Bajracharya |
Aye
|
| C. Langston |
Absent
|
B.
FY21 Planning
M. Ford presented on FY21 Planning.
VI. Resource Development
A.
Fundraising Update
D. Krishna and C. Casey presented fundraising update and plans for 10th Anniversary Celebration and plans to continue as a 10th Anniversary Campaign.
B.
10 Year Anniversary Celebration
D. Krishna and C. Casey presented fundraising update and plans for 10th Anniversary Celebration and plans to continue as a 10th Anniversary Campaign.
VII. Governance Committee
A.
Upcoming Board and Committee Meetings
N. Orlando presented on rules and regulations for upcoming Board & Committee Meetings.
B.
Status of New Board Chair and Board Members
O. Bajracharya: presented on board member status.
C.
Board Retreat
O. Bajracharya: presented on postponing board retreat and dinner and plans to revise structure for each.
VIII. 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 7:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. Buelna