Equitas Academy Charter School

Minutes

Board Retreat

Date and Time

Saturday May 18, 2024 at 8:30 AM

Location

431 W. Seventh St., Los Angeles, CA 90014

 

Additional call-in locations:

1612 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

1700 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

2723 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005

1050 Beacon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015

2501 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

 

Topic: May 2024 Board Retreat
When: May 18, 2024 08:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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PUBLIC COMMENT AT EQUITAS ACADEMY BOARD MEETINGS – An opportunity for the public to address the Board will be provided prior to discussion and action on agenda items. 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.
 

All times are approximate and are provided for convenience only. All items may be heard in a different order than how they are listed on the agenda on any day of the noticed meeting. The order of business may be changed without notice. 


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.

Directors Present

C. Langston, D. Ortiz, L. Heisser, M. Gomez, O. Bajracharya, P. Reddy, S. Jauregui, T. Bell, T. Hollenberg

Directors Absent

A. Santino, R. McKenzie

Guests Present

A. Figueroa, A. Verma, C. Osuna, J. Rudolph, K. Farrar, L. Lofton, R. Spencer, S. Roditti, Sarah Hughes

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

T. Bell called a meeting of the board of directors of Equitas Academy Charter School to order on Saturday May 18, 2024 at 8:40 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

D. Ortiz made a motion to approve the minutes from April Board Meeting on 04-25-24.
S. Jauregui seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Heisser
Aye
R. McKenzie
Absent
O. Bajracharya
Aye
A. Santino
Absent
P. Reddy
Aye
T. Hollenberg
Aye
C. Langston
Aye
D. Ortiz
Aye
S. Jauregui
Aye
T. Bell
Aye
M. Gomez
Aye

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

There was no public comment made during this meeting. 

III. Org Update

A.

Approve School Nutrition Program Contract

C. Langston made a motion to Approve School Nutrition Program Contract.
L. Heisser seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Bell
Aye
L. Heisser
Aye
D. Ortiz
Aye
O. Bajracharya
Aye
A. Santino
Absent
T. Hollenberg
Aye
P. Reddy
Aye
R. McKenzie
Absent
S. Jauregui
Aye
M. Gomez
Aye
C. Langston
Aye

IV. Board Retreat

A.

Welcome & Connections

Carmina Osuna facilitated speed friending with the Board.

B.

Welcome & Introductions

Sofia Roditti facilitated the meeting opening and a discussion on community agreements. 

C.

Strategic Planning

Sofia Roditti and Sarah Hughes gave an update on Equitas strategic planning. 

D.

Break

E.

Equitas 2030 & Goals for '24-'25

Sofia Roditti facilitated conversation on Equitas 2030 and 24'-25' goals.

F.

Board & Committee Goals for '24-'25

Lindsey Heisser facilitated a discussion and engagements session developing new board and committee goals. 

V. Board Retreat

A.

Centering on the Importance of Board & Committee Goals

Tyler Bell lead a discussion on the importance of Board and Committee goals. 

B.

Committee Goal Share-out

Lindsey Heisser facilitated the Board goal share out. 

C.

Closing Reflection

Sofia Roditti gave closing reflections.

VI. 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 2:27 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Bell
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 2:27 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Bell