There are no additions or corrections to the agenda. 

Michael Williams, Marketing Director of the San Fernando Valley Boys and Girls Club presented and invited the Board and community to an open house on May 29, 2026 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM promoting their program. 

Academic Committee: 

Mr. Lopez reported the next meeting will be held May 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Finance Committee: 

Mr. Green reported the committtee met on April 7, 2026 to discuss health benefits and credit card changes. These items are being brought to the Board for action during this meeting. 

Technology Committee:

Mr. Cho reported the next tech meeting will be held on May 13, 2026.

Dr. Myers, Executive Administrator, presented the Bert Coron Charter School Executive Administrator's Report for the period ending April 27, 2026. He highlighted that the LAUSD Oversight Visit went well, along with the evidence of co-teaching and co-planning exemplified in many of the classrooms visited. The Board reviewed the report, and management responded to clarifying questions regarding the LAUSD Oversight Visit.  Board Chair Keipp wanted to know whether the LAUSD Specialist and team had any renewal insights regarding concerns for the renewal. The CSD Team communicated what was needed to proceed and strongly encouraged the school to ask as many questions as possible to begin the process ahead of charter submission. The report was accepted as presented

Mr. Zepeda, Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School Executive Administrator, presented the Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter Middle School Executive Administrator's Report for the period ending April 27, 2026. The Board reviewed the report, and management responded to clarifying questions regarding the outstanding student growth on the iReady diagnostic results in Reading and Mathematics. All grade levels made significant growth.   Mr. Zepeda also shared that the school is spotlighting a group of 8th-grade students enrolled in the film program, who recently traveled to Galena, Illinois, to showcase their original film at the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. Students showcased their work on a National Stage. The report was accepted as presented.

Mr. M. Garcia, Executive Administrator of Bert Corona Charter High School, presented the Bert Corona Charter High School  Executive Administrator for the period ending April 27, 2026. The Board reviewed the report, and management responded to clarifying questions regarding the LAUSD Oversight visit from the previous Monday. The CSD noted evidence of standards-based grading in the majority of classrooms. The hIgh school's verifiable data is good. The Team acknowledged and celebrated the significant improvement in the SPED Program data, which was tracked and delivered on time.  Mr. Garcia noted that they did recognize compliance with SPED regarding the notice to cure. The report was accepted as presented.

Mr. Nutt, YPICS Director of Special Education, presented the Director of Special Education Board Report for the period ending April 27, 2026. The Board reviewed the report, and management responded to clarifying questions regarding The Two LAUSD Sight Visits and the improved compliance reports month over month since November 2026. The report was accepted as presented.

Mr. Duenas, YPICS Chief Operations Officer, presented the YPICS Chief Operations Officer's Board Report for the period ending April 27, 2026. The Board reviewed the report, and management responded to clarifying questions regarding the CYBHI, ELOP, the Community Schools programs, and the draft 26-27 budget forecasts. The report was accepted as presented.

Executive Director King-Berg presented the YPICS Executive Director's Board Report for the period ending April 27, 2026. The Board reviewed the report, and management responded to clarifying questions regarding the Special Education Self-Study and the LAUSD Teacher Strike/contract negotiations, and the need to wait for the May revise before considering adding additional financial obligations to the already strained YPICS budgets.  YPICS is committed to providing increases and has always done so, while keeping a conservative eye on balancing budgets.  Small organizations do not enjoy the safety net of state bailouts. The report was accepted as presented.

YPI Charter Schools is participating in California’s Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), a statewide effort to expand access to school-based mental health services and establish sustainable funding mechanisms through Medi-Cal reimbursement.

As part of this initiative, YPICS has joined the LACOE Billing Consortium and is actively developing the internal systems, staffing structures, and compliance processes necessary to participate in CYBHI Fee Schedule billing. This approach allows YPICS to expand student access to mental health supports while maintaining compliance.

The Board moved into Closed Session at 7:28 PM.

The Board reconvened Open Session at 7:44 PM. 

No action was taken in Closed Session.

The next board meeting will be Monday, May 18, 2026 at the YPICS Learning and Support Center.