Equitas Academy Charter School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday April 23, 2020 at 7:00 PM

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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Directors Present

A. Perez (remote), A. Santino (remote), C. Langston (remote), D. Krishna (remote), O. Bajracharya (remote), P. Buelna (remote), P. Reddy (remote), T. Bell (remote)

Directors Absent

J. Cruz, J. Troletti

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

T. Bell

Guests Present

C. Casey (remote), Kelli Kilty, L. Chang (remote), M. Ford (remote), N. Orlando (remote), Samira Estilai, Slev Sobkov

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 Apr 23, 2020 at 7:07 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

O. Bajracharya made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 03-26-20.
D. Krishna seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
O. Bajracharya
Aye
A. Perez
Aye
J. Cruz
Absent
P. Buelna
Aye
D. Krishna
Aye
C. Langston
Aye
P. Reddy
Aye
A. Santino
Aye
J. Troletti
Absent
T. Bell
Aye

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

No public comment.

III. Consent

A.

2020-2021 School Calendar

O. Bajracharya made a motion to approve the 2020-2021 School Calendar.
C. Langston seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Krishna
Aye
P. Buelna
Aye
O. Bajracharya
Aye
C. Langston
Aye
J. Cruz
Absent
T. Bell
Aye
A. Santino
Aye
A. Perez
Aye
J. Troletti
Absent
P. Reddy
Aye

B.

Telework Policy

O. Bajracharya made a motion to approve Telework Policy.
C. Langston seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

HealthCare RFP/Contract

M. Ford gave an explanation of the Healthcare RFP/Contract 
O. Bajracharya made a motion to Approve HealthCare RFP/Contract.
C. Langston seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

CSGF Loan Resolution

O. Bajracharya made a motion to Approve CSGF Loan Resolution.
C. Langston seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Org Updates

A.

Acting CEO Update

L. Chang gave Acting CEO Update
-68,000 meals served
-ChromeBooks & resources distributed
-97% elementary scholars engaging in learning
-Expanded Learning Program/ Social Emotional Learning/ Self Care for Employees

B.

School Closure Extension

L. Chang presented on school closure extension

V. Finance

A.

Board Review of Monthly 2020 Financials

S. Estilai presented on Monthly 2020 Financials
T. Bell made a motion to Approve the 2020 Financials.
D. Krishna seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Perez
Aye
A. Santino
Aye
O. Bajracharya
Aye
T. Bell
Aye
P. Buelna
Aye
J. Troletti
Absent
D. Krishna
Aye
P. Reddy
Aye
J. Cruz
Absent
C. Langston
Aye

B.

FY21 Budget Update

M. Ford provided update on FY21 Budget

C.

Paycheck Protection Program

M. Ford presented on Paycheck Protection Program
P. Buelna made a motion to approve the paycheck protection program.
O. Bajracharya seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
O. Bajracharya
Aye
P. Buelna
Aye
T. Bell
Absent
D. Krishna
Aye
A. Perez
Aye
J. Troletti
Absent
J. Cruz
Absent
C. Langston
Aye
A. Santino
Aye
P. Reddy
Aye
T. Bell left.

D.

Line of Credit

M. Ford provided update

VI. Resource Development

A.

Fundraising Update

D, Krishna provided update on give/get

B.

10 Year Anniversary Campaign

D. Krishna & C. Langston provided information on the 10th Anniversary Campaign 
O. Bajracharya discussed Governing Board Chair role and possible addition of a Vice Chair

VII. 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 8:10 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
P. Buelna