Youth Policy Institute Charter Schools (YPICS)

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday April 25, 2016 at 6:00 PM PDT

Location

Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter School - 1157 S. Berendo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90006; Board Members calling in from 17112 Minnehaha Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344 and Board Member calling in from 4000 S. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037; Conference Call: (605) 562-3000, Access# 1004153
Instructions for Presentations to the Board by Parents and Citizens
 
The YPI Charter Public Schools ("Charter Schools") welcome your participation at the Charter Schools' Board meetings. The purpose of a public meeting of the Board of Directors ("Board") is to conduct the affairs of the Charter Schools in public. Your participation assures us of continuing community interest in our Charter Schools. To assist you in the case of speaking/participating in our meetings, the following guidelines are provided:
 
1. Agendas are available to all audience members at the door to the meeting.

2. "Request to Speak" forms are available to all audience members who wish to speak on any agenda items or under the general category of "Presentations from the Public". "Presentations from the Public" is set-aside for members of the audience to raise issues that are not specifically on the agenda. However, due to public meeting laws, the Board can only listen to your issue, not respond or take action. These presentations are limited to three (3) minutes and total time allotted to non-agenda items will not exceed fifteen (15) minutes. The Board may give direction to staff to respond to your concern or you may be offered the option of returning with a citizen-requested item.

3. You may also complete a "Request of Speak" form to address the Board on Agenda items. With regard to such agenda items, you may specify that agenda item on your "Request to Speak" form and you will be given an opportunity to speak for up to five (5) minutes when the Board discusses that item.

4. When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to state their name and address from the podium and adhere to the time limits set forth.

5. Any public records relating to an agenda item for an open session of the Board which are distributed to all, or a majority of all, of the Board members shall be available for public inspection at 1157 S. Berendo Street, Los Angeles, California 90006 or 9400 Remick Avenue, Pacoima, California 91331.
 
Americans with Disabilities

YPI Charter Schools, Inc. adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Should you require special accommodations, or more information about accessibility, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance at 818-834-5805/ 213-413-9600, or infor@coronacharter.org / info@romerocharter.org. All efforts will be made for reasonable accommodations

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests  
  B. Call the Meeting to Order  
  C. Approve Minutes from February 8, 2016 Approve Minutes Yvette King-Berg 2 m
    Minutes for Annual Board Retreat on February 8, 2016  
  D. Approve Minutes from March 7, 2016 Approve Minutes Yvette King-Berg 5 m
    Minutes for Board Meeting on March 7, 2016  
II. Communications 6:07 PM
  A. Presentations from the Public FYI 5 m
   


 

 
III. Consent Agenda 6:12 PM
  A. 2016 - 2017 Teach For America Agreement Vote 5 m
   

YPI Charter Schools would like to enter into an agreement with Teach for America at Loyola Marymount University in order to obtain credentialed teachers for the coming fiscal year. 

 
     
IV. Board Governance 6:17 PM
  A. Form J-13A Board Resolution Vote Irina Castillo 5 m
   

Form J-13A is the request for allowance of attendance because of emergency conditions. 

 
     
     
     
V. Academic Excellence 6:22 PM
 
Academic Excellence
 
  A. Director of Academic Achievement Report FYI Kevin Myers 5 m
     
VI. Finance 6:27 PM
 
Audit
 
  A. YPICS February 2016 Financials Vote Irina Castillo 5 m
     
  B. YPICS March 2016 Financials Vote Irina Castillo 5 m
     
  C. Line of Credit Approval Board Resolution Vote Irina Castillo 5 m
   
Pacific Western Bank approved a $500,000 working capital line of credit.
In order to document the line, PWB needs the following:
 
Board resolution to be signed and dated by the board secretary approving a line of credit in the amount of $500,000 with Pacific Western Bank;
Board resolution appointing name(s) of person(s) and respective title who will be signing the loan documents;
Board resolution appointing name(s) of person(s) and respective title who will have authorization to advance from the line
 
 
 
     
  D. LCAP Planning Process and Timeline Update FYI Yvette King-Berg 5 m
   

At the boards request, Executive Director will provide an update of the planning process to review LCAP and the anticipated deadline for final LCAP budget. 

 
     
  E. GEAR UP - Quantum Learning Proposal FYI Yvette King-Berg 5 m
   

Quantum Learning is proposing:
1. A Residential camp at LMU for 10 rising 9th graders to become excellent learners, scholars and graduates
2. A Supercamp at a local university or college to more Gear Up Students to attend daily for 10 days
3. Professional development training for teachers 

 
     
VII. Facility 6:52 PM
 
Facility
 
  A. Chief Operations Office Report FYI Ruben Duenas 5 m
     
VIII. Executive Director 6:57 PM
  A. April 2016 Executive Director Report FYI Yvette King-Berg 5 m
     
IX. Closing Items 7:02 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote