Youth Policy Institute Charter Schools (YPICS)
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday December 15, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Location
Conference Call: (641) 715-3680, Access# 1004153; Locations: 17112 Minnehaha Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344;501 S. Bixel Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017; 405 Hillgard Avenue , Los Angeles, CA 90024; 25024 Highspring Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321; 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015; 10660 White Oak Avenue, Granada Hills, CA 91344; 17037 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills, CA 91344; 6934 Enfield Avenue, Reseda, CA 91335
Meeting Call In Number: (641) 715-3680, Access# 1004153.
Board Members calling in from 17112 Minnehaha Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344; 501 S. Bixel Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017; 25024 Highspring Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321; 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015; 17037 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills, California 91344.
Board Members calling in from 17112 Minnehaha Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344; 501 S. Bixel Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017; 25024 Highspring Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321; 1625 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015; 17037 Chatsworth Street, Granada Hills, California 91344.
Trustees Present
C. Vaquerano (remote), J. Lucente (remote), M. Green (remote), M. Keipp (remote)
Trustees Absent
A. Reza, C. Lopez, S. Mendoza
Guests Present
I. Castillo (remote), Y. King-Berg (remote), 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 Saturday Dec 15, 2018 at 10:05 AM.
C.
Flag Salute
D.
Additions/Corrections to Agenda
Action Items were moved to the beginning of the agenda.
E.
Approve November 5, 2018 Minutes
J. Lucente made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 11-05-18 Board Meeting on 11-05-18.
C. Vaquerano seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Vaquerano |
Aye
|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
|
| M. Keipp |
Aye
|
| C. Lopez |
Absent
|
| M. Green |
Aye
|
| J. Lucente |
Aye
|
| A. Reza |
Absent
|
II. Communications
A.
Presentations from the Public
There were no presentations from the Public
III. Items Scheduled For Information
A.
E-Rate Executive Summary Update October 2018
This item is being moved to a future date.
B.
Update from Ad Hoc Academic Excellence Committee
The next meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2019.
C.
Committee/ Council Reports
The Committee binders will be present at the next board meeting for review.
D.
Facilites Update
The last step in the project is the elevator inspection which is set for the week of December 17, 2018. The new building is on schedule to open in January.
E.
Bert Corona Executive Administrator Report
Executive Administrator report was provided to the Board for review.
F.
Monsenor Oscar Romero Executive Administrator Report
Executive Administrator report was provided to the Board for review.
G.
Bert Corona Charter High School Executive Administrator Report
Executive Administrator report was provided to the Board for review.
H.
Executive Director's Report
Executive Director report was provided to the Board for review.
IV. Consent Agenda Items
A.
Background
B.
Consent Items
There were no consent agenda items.
V. Items Scheduled For Action
A.
Recommendation to receive and file the June 30, 2018 Consolidated Audit Report for YPICS
J. Lucente made a motion to receive and file the June 30, 2018 Consolidated Audit Report for YPI Charter Schools as amended during the Board discussion.
C. Vaquerano seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Reza |
Absent
|
| J. Lucente |
Aye
|
| M. Green |
Aye
|
| C. Vaquerano |
Aye
|
| M. Keipp |
Aye
|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
|
| C. Lopez |
Absent
|
B.
Recommendation to approve LAUSD Certification of Board Compliance Review
M. Green made a motion to approve the LAUSD Certification of Board Compliance Review.
J. Lucente seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Reza |
Absent
|
| J. Lucente |
Aye
|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
|
| C. Lopez |
Absent
|
| M. Green |
Aye
|
| C. Vaquerano |
Aye
|
| M. Keipp |
Aye
|
C.
Recommendation to Approve the YPICS October 2018 Financials
M. Green made a motion to approve the October 2018 YPICS financials and check registers as submitted.
J. Lucente seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Reza |
Absent
|
| C. Lopez |
Absent
|
| M. Keipp |
Aye
|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
|
| C. Vaquerano |
Aye
|
| J. Lucente |
Aye
|
| M. Green |
Aye
|
D.
Recommendation to Approve the YPICS 1st Interim Report
J. Lucente made a motion to approve the YPICS 1st Interim Report.
M. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Keipp |
Aye
|
| J. Lucente |
Aye
|
| S. Mendoza |
Absent
|
| M. Green |
Aye
|
| C. Lopez |
Absent
|
| A. Reza |
Absent
|
| C. Vaquerano |
Aye
|
VI. Closed Session
A.
Matters to be discussed are those permitted by Government Code Section 54956
The Board did not go into Closed Session.
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 10:31 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Y. Zubia
VIII. Announcements
A.
Closing Announcements
January 12, 2019 will be the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter School.