Youth Policy Institute Charter Schools (YPICS)
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 6, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Location
Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter School - 1157 S. Berendo Street, Los Angeles CA 90006
Meeting Call In Number: (641) 715-3680, Access# 1004153. Board Members calling in from 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015, 25024 Highspring Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321, 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, and 405 Hillgard Avenue , Los Angeles, CA 90024.
Trustees Present
A. Reza (remote), C. Vaquerano (remote), G. Straub (remote), J. Lucente, M. Green, M. Keipp
Trustees Absent
S. Mendoza
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
C. Vaquerano, M. Keipp
Guests Present
I. Castillo, K. Gamez, K. Myers, L. Simonsen, R. Duenas, Y. King-Berg, Y. Zubia
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
G. Straub called a meeting of the board of trustees of Youth Policy Institute Charter Schools (YPICS) to order on Monday Nov 6, 2017 at 6:05 PM.
C.
Flag Salute
D.
Additions/Corrections to Agenda
E.
Approve September 26, 2017 Minutes
J. Lucente made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 09-25-17 Board Meeting on 09-25-17.
M. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Green |
Aye
|
| G. Straub |
Aye
|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
|
| A. Reza |
Aye
|
| M. Keipp |
Absent
|
| C. Vaquerano |
Absent
|
| J. Lucente |
Aye
|
II. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR INFORMATION
A.
Fall 2017 Parent Experience Survey
Parents were asked to take a survey during Parent Conference Night. The goal of the survey was to measure parent perspectives regarding parent engagement, academic rigor, and the schools' handling of complaints, etc. The full survey results are posted with the meeting agenda packet available on ypics.org.
B.
Risk Management and Safety Trainings
YPICS staff have taken the following trainings:
- CA Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse and Neglect (all)
- Blood Borne Pathogens (all)
- Sexual Harassment: Staff to Staff (all)
- Sexual Harassment: Policy and Prevention (YPICS Leadership)
- Sexual Harassment: Student Issues and Response (all)
- Sexual Misconduct: Staff to Student (all)
L. Simonsen arrived.
C.
Compliance with LAUSD Resolution: "Keeping Parents Informed: Charter Transparency"
This resolution passed by Monica Ratliff a year ago is to ensure all areas of schools are transparent with its stakeholders. We are in compliance. Most items listed in the LAUSD Transparency Resolution are available on each schools' website. Additionally, individuals can make a request for a copy of a Transparency item in the main office.
D.
Fiscal Policy
The Fiscal Policy will be presented at the next regularly scheduled board meeting.
E.
Gear Up Grant Update
Update is being moved to a future board meeting.
F.
School Climate Transformation Grant Update
Update is being moved to a future update.
G.
Committee/ Council Reports
Reports are available on ypics.org.
C. Vaquerano arrived.
M. Keipp arrived.
H.
Facilites Update
The Twining contract has already reached the contracted amount and is now projected to be double the cost. PCSD has stated that is within normal costs. Kemp Brothers are ahead of schedule and the project may be completed before the projected completion date. The full reports is available on ypics.org.
I.
Bert Corona Executive Administrator Report
Report is available on ypics.org.
J.
Monsenor Oscar Romero Executive Director's Report
Report is available on ypics.org.
K.
Bert Corona Charter High School Executive Director's Report
Report is available on ypics.org.
L.
Executive Director's Report
Report is available on ypics.org.
III. BOARD BROWN ACT TRAINING
A.
Yearly Brown Act Training by Janelle Ruly, Esq. with YMC Law Firm
Everyone in attendance received the yearly Brown Act Training by Janelle Ruley, Esq. from YMC. Materials used can be found in our board packet on ypics.org.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A.
Background
B.
Consent Items
M. Keipp made a motion to approve the consent agenda items.
M. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
|
| G. Straub |
Aye
|
| M. Green |
Aye
|
| A. Reza |
Aye
|
| J. Lucente |
Aye
|
| M. Keipp |
Aye
|
| C. Vaquerano |
Aye
|
V. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR ACTION
A.
Suicide Prevention Policy
C. Vaquerano made a motion to approve the Suicide Prevention Policy.
M. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Straub |
Abstain
|
| C. Vaquerano |
Aye
|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
|
| M. Green |
Aye
|
| J. Lucente |
Aye
|
| M. Keipp |
Absent
|
| A. Reza |
Aye
|
B.
Local Indicator for the California School Dashboard - BCCS, MORCS, and BCCHS
M. Keipp made a motion to approve the Local Indicators for BCCS, MORCS, and BCCHS.
M. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Keipp |
Aye
|
| A. Reza |
Aye
|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
|
| M. Green |
Aye
|
| G. Straub |
Aye
|
| J. Lucente |
Aye
|
| C. Vaquerano |
Aye
|
C.
Communication Policy
This action item has been moved to the next regular board meeting.
D.
July, August, September 2017 Financials for Bert Corona Charter School
M. Green made a motion to approve the July, August, and September 2017 financials with the check registers for Bert Corona Charter School.
M. Keipp seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Straub |
Aye
|
| C. Vaquerano |
Aye
|
| A. Reza |
Aye
|
| M. Green |
Aye
|
| J. Lucente |
Aye
|
| M. Keipp |
Aye
|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
|
E.
July, August, September 2017 Financials for Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter School
M. Green made a motion to approve the July, August, and September 2017 financials with the check registers for Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter School.
M. Keipp seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lucente |
Aye
|
| M. Green |
Aye
|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
|
| A. Reza |
Aye
|
| G. Straub |
Aye
|
| C. Vaquerano |
Aye
|
| M. Keipp |
Aye
|
F.
July, August, September 2017 Financials for Bert Corona Charter High School
M. Green made a motion to approve the July, August, and September 2017 financials with the check registers for Bert Corona Charter High School.
M. Keipp seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
|
| M. Keipp |
Aye
|
| A. Reza |
Aye
|
| C. Vaquerano |
Aye
|
| G. Straub |
Aye
|
| M. Green |
Aye
|
| J. Lucente |
Aye
|
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 8:09 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Y. Zubia