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

M. Keipp called a meeting of the board of trustees of Youth Policy Institute Charter Schools (YPICS) to order on Monday Jun 29, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

C.

Additions/Corrections to Agenda

There were no additions or corrections to the agenda. 

D.

Approval of June 8, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

C. Lopez made a motion to approve the minutes from YPICS Regular Board Meeting on 06-08-26.
M. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Mendoza
Absent
D. Cho
Absent
M. Green
Aye
M. Keipp
Aye
C. Lopez
Aye

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. 

D. Cho arrived at 6:37 PM.

IV. Consent Agenda Items

A.

Background

B.

Consent Items

C. Lopez made a motion to approve the consent agenda items.
M. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Cho
Aye
C. Lopez
Aye
M. Keipp
Abstain
M. Green
Aye
S. Mendoza
Absent

V. Items Scheduled For Action

A.

FY 25-26 YPICS May Financials

M. Green made a motion to approve the YPICS May 2026 financials and check registers as submitted.
D. Cho seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Keipp
Abstain
M. Green
Aye
S. Mendoza
Absent
C. Lopez
Aye
D. Cho
Aye

B.

26-27 YPICS Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPS)

M. Green made a motion to approve the FY26-27 Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAPs) for Bert Corona Charter School, Monseñor Oscar Romero Charter School, and Bert Corona Charter High School.
D. Cho seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Keipp
Abstain
D. Cho
Aye
C. Lopez
Aye
M. Green
Aye
S. Mendoza
Absent

C.

FY 26-27 YPICS Consolidated Application for Funding

C. Lopez made a motion to approve the FY26-27 Consolidated Applications for Funding (Con Apps) for Bert Corona Charter School, Monseñor Oscar Romero Charter School, and Bert Corona Charter High School.
M. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Mendoza
Absent
M. Keipp
Abstain
C. Lopez
Aye
D. Cho
Aye
M. Green
Aye

D.

FY 26-27 YPICS EPA Spending Plan

M. Green made a motion to approve the FY26-27 EPA Spending Plans for Bert Corona Charter School, Monseñor Oscar Romero Charter School, and Bert Corona Charter High School.
D. Cho seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Mendoza
Absent
M. Keipp
Abstain
C. Lopez
Aye
D. Cho
Aye
M. Green
Aye

E.

YPICS Teacher/Counselor Salary Table and FY 26-27 Work Calendar

M. Green made a motion to approve the updated YPICS Teacher/Counselor Salary Table with a 3.3% table increase and the FY26-27 work calendar with 192 working days.
C. Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Mendoza
Absent
M. Keipp
Abstain
D. Cho
Aye
M. Green
Aye
C. Lopez
Aye

F.

FY 26-27 YPICS Local Indicators

C. Lopez made a motion to approve the FY26-27 Local Indicators for Bert Corona Charter School, Monseñor Oscar Romero Charter School, and Bert Corona Charter High School.
D. Cho seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Green
Aye
S. Mendoza
Absent
D. Cho
Aye
C. Lopez
Aye
M. Keipp
Abstain

G.

FY26-27 YPICS Budget

C. Lopez made a motion to approve the FY26-27 Budgets for Bert Corona Charter School, Monseñor Oscar Romero Charter School, and Bert Corona Charter High School.
M. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Green
Aye
C. Lopez
Aye
M. Keipp
Abstain
D. Cho
Aye
S. Mendoza
Absent

H.

FY25-26 LAUSD Oversight Visits

C. Lopez made a motion to receive and file the FY25-26 LAUSD Oversight reports for Bert Corona Charter School, Monseñor Oscar Romero Charter School, and Bert Corona Charter High School.
D. Cho seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Lopez
Aye
S. Mendoza
Absent
D. Cho
Aye
M. Green
Aye
M. Keipp
Abstain

I.

Banc of California Certificate of Deposit

C. Lopez made a motion to authorize the renewal of the school's maturing Certificate of Deposit (CD) with Banc of California for a new 13-month term at a negotiated, above- market rate of 3.75% APY.
D. Cho seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Green
Aye
C. Lopez
Aye
D. Cho
Aye
S. Mendoza
Absent
M. Keipp
Abstain

J.

CalSTRS Requirements - Updated YPICS Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and Form 0765

C. Lopez made a motion to approve amendments to the YPICS Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation in compliance with IRS Notice 2015-07 and Internal Revenue Code Section 414(d).
M. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Lopez
Aye
S. Mendoza
Absent
M. Keipp
Abstain
M. Green
Aye
D. Cho
Aye

K.

SB 760: YPICS All-Gender Restroom Policy

C. Lopez made a motion to approve YPICS Board Policy 2026-0629-01 – All-Gender Restrooms in accordance with California Senate Bill 760 and Education Code mandates.
M. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Mendoza
Absent
M. Green
Aye
C. Lopez
Aye
D. Cho
Aye
M. Keipp
Abstain

L.

Board Resolution 2026-0629-03: Bert Corona Charter Renewal Petition

M. Green made a motion to approve Board Resolution No, 2026-0629-03: Resolution to approve and submit the charter renewal petition for Bert Corona Charter School to Los Angeles Unified School District.
D. Cho seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Cho
Aye
M. Green
Aye
M. Keipp
Abstain
S. Mendoza
Absent
C. Lopez
Aye

M.

Larson Communications Contract Extension

M. Green made a motion to approve extending the Larson Communications digital student enrollment marketing contract for a duration of six months from July 1 - December 30, 2026.
D. Cho seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Keipp
Abstain
M. Green
Aye
D. Cho
Aye
S. Mendoza
Absent
C. Lopez
Aye

N.

YPICS California Community Schools Partnership Program Implementation Plans

D. Cho made a motion to approve the California Community Schools Partnership Program Implementation Plans for Bert Corona Charter School, Monseñor Oscar Romero Charter School and Bert Corona Charter High School.
M. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Lopez
Aye
S. Mendoza
Absent
M. Keipp
Abstain
M. Green
Aye
D. Cho
Aye

O.

YPICS After School Services - Think Together

C. Lopez made a motion to approve continued after school services with Think Together.
M. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Green
Aye
C. Lopez
Aye
D. Cho
Aye
M. Keipp
Abstain
S. Mendoza
Absent

VI. Announcements

A.

Next Board Meeting

The next board meeting will be Monday, August 24, 2026.

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 7:56 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Y. Zubia