Youth Policy Institute Charter Schools (YPICS)
Minutes
YPICS Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Location
YPI Charter Schools
Learning and Support Center
10660 White Oak Avenue, Suite B101
Granada Hills, CA 91344
The Public may also access the live stream of the meeting at any of the four (4) YPICS locations or via the Zoom link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81369704903
Presentations from the Public can only be made at one of the four YPICS locations listed.
Bert Corona Charter School
9400 Remick Avenue Pacoima, CA 91331
Bert Corona Charter High School
12513 Gain Street Pacoima, CA 91331
Monseñor Oscar Romero Charter School
2670 W. 11th Street Los Angeles, CA 90006
YPI Charter Schools
Learning and Support Center
10660 White Oak Avenue, Suite B101
Granada Hills, CA 91344
Board members will be calling in from:
1728 S. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles CA 90006
Trustees Present
C. Lopez, D. Cho, M. Green, M. Keipp
Trustees Absent
S. Mendoza
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
D. Cho
Guests Present
Berenice Vidana, Staff, D. Rios (remote), Erin Castillo, Staff, F. Zepeda, I. Castillo, J. Osorio, K. Gamez (remote), K. Myers, M. Garcia, Maria Contreras, Staff, N. Garcia (remote), Roberto Perez, Staff, Sherri Preston, Staff, V. Nutt, Y. Fuentes (remote), Y. King-Berg, Y. Zubia (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Additions/Corrections to Agenda
D.
Approval of June 8, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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| D. Cho |
Absent
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| M. Green |
Aye
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| M. Keipp |
Aye
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| C. Lopez |
Aye
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II. Communications
A.
Presentations from the Public
There were no presentations from the Public.
III. Items Scheduled for Information
A.
Board Committee Updates
The Board Committees did not have updates to report out.
B.
Bert Corona Charter School Executive Administrator's Report
Dr. Kevin Myers reported the school's CAASPP scores were in and 35% of students met or exceeded the standards in ELA.
iReady growth with reading came in at 147% typical growth median and with 62% of students meeting their typicalg rowth. The 7th graders stood out with 197% typical growth and 68% of students meeting their typical. The school's other student groups, including students with disabilities, English Learners, and socioeconomically disadvantaged, all performed well; English Learners even outpaced the growth of the general population.
iReady growth in math, the school also met our goals for all student groups. The school achieved 100% typical growth, and 52% of students met their typical growth. Additionally, all of the student subgroups, including English Learners, students with special needs, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students, exceeded their typical growth goals as a group. Students with special needs showed especially strong growth in math, achieving 146% typical growth!
In closing out the year, the school had all but five (5) 8th grade scholars participate in the culmination ceremony, meaning 96% of the 8th graders met the academic, attendance, and behavior requirements to participate.
C.
Monseñor Oscar Romero Charter School Executive Administrator's Report
Freddy Zepeda reported the school's CAASPP scores were in the school saw 3-5% growth with 33% in math overall.
To close out the year, a variety of events and activities were held to celebrate student accomplishments and recognize the hard work, growth, and dedication demonstrated throughout the year. In addition, a MORCS hosted a successful outreach event where 40 families attended. Families shared positive feedback and expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet the teachers and staff and engage.
IV. Consent Agenda Items
A.
Background
B.
Consent Items
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Cho |
Aye
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| C. Lopez |
Aye
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| M. Keipp |
Abstain
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| M. Green |
Aye
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| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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V. Items Scheduled For Action
A.
FY 25-26 YPICS May Financials
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Keipp |
Abstain
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| M. Green |
Aye
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| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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| C. Lopez |
Aye
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| D. Cho |
Aye
|
B.
26-27 YPICS Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPS)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Keipp |
Abstain
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| D. Cho |
Aye
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| C. Lopez |
Aye
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| M. Green |
Aye
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| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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C.
FY 26-27 YPICS Consolidated Application for Funding
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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| M. Keipp |
Abstain
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| C. Lopez |
Aye
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| D. Cho |
Aye
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| M. Green |
Aye
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D.
FY 26-27 YPICS EPA Spending Plan
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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| M. Keipp |
Abstain
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| C. Lopez |
Aye
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| D. Cho |
Aye
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| M. Green |
Aye
|
E.
YPICS Teacher/Counselor Salary Table and FY 26-27 Work Calendar
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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| M. Keipp |
Abstain
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| D. Cho |
Aye
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| M. Green |
Aye
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| C. Lopez |
Aye
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F.
FY 26-27 YPICS Local Indicators
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Green |
Aye
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| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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| D. Cho |
Aye
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| C. Lopez |
Aye
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| M. Keipp |
Abstain
|
G.
FY26-27 YPICS Budget
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Green |
Aye
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| C. Lopez |
Aye
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| M. Keipp |
Abstain
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| D. Cho |
Aye
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| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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H.
FY25-26 LAUSD Oversight Visits
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Lopez |
Aye
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| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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| D. Cho |
Aye
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| M. Green |
Aye
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| M. Keipp |
Abstain
|
I.
Banc of California Certificate of Deposit
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Green |
Aye
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| C. Lopez |
Aye
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| D. Cho |
Aye
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| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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| M. Keipp |
Abstain
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J.
CalSTRS Requirements - Updated YPICS Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and Form 0765
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Lopez |
Aye
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| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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| M. Keipp |
Abstain
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| M. Green |
Aye
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| D. Cho |
Aye
|
K.
SB 760: YPICS All-Gender Restroom Policy
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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| M. Green |
Aye
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| C. Lopez |
Aye
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| D. Cho |
Aye
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| M. Keipp |
Abstain
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L.
Board Resolution 2026-0629-03: Bert Corona Charter Renewal Petition
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Cho |
Aye
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| M. Green |
Aye
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| M. Keipp |
Abstain
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| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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| C. Lopez |
Aye
|
M.
Larson Communications Contract Extension
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Keipp |
Abstain
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| M. Green |
Aye
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| D. Cho |
Aye
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| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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| C. Lopez |
Aye
|
N.
YPICS California Community Schools Partnership Program Implementation Plans
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Lopez |
Aye
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| S. Mendoza |
Absent
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| M. Keipp |
Abstain
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| M. Green |
Aye
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| D. Cho |
Aye
|
O.
YPICS After School Services - Think Together
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Green |
Aye
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| C. Lopez |
Aye
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| D. Cho |
Aye
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| M. Keipp |
Abstain
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| S. Mendoza |
Absent
|
VI. Announcements
A.
Next Board Meeting
The next board meeting will be Monday, August 24, 2026.
There were no additions or corrections to the agenda.