Youth Policy Institute Charter Schools (YPICS)
Minutes
YPICS Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 15, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location
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Trustees Present
C. Lopez, M. Green (remote), M. Keipp (remote), S. Mendoza, W. Njboke (remote)
Trustees Absent
D. Cho
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
C. Lopez, S. Mendoza
Guests Present
I. Castillo (remote), K. Myers (remote), R. Duenas (remote), R. Quon (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 Monday Nov 15, 2021 at 6:13 PM.
C.
Additions/Corrections to Agenda
The Board addressed informational items first and there were no additions or changes to the agenda items.
D.
Approval of September 18, 2021 Board Data Treat and Regular Board Meeting Minutes
M. Green made a motion to approve the minutes from YPICS Board Data Retreat and Board Meeting on 09-18-21.
S. Mendoza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Green |
Aye
|
| D. Cho |
Absent
|
| S. Mendoza |
Aye
|
| C. Lopez |
Aye
|
| W. Njboke |
Aye
|
| M. Keipp |
Aye
|
E.
Approval of November 2, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
M. Green made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 11-02-21.
W. Njboke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Keipp |
Aye
|
| C. Lopez |
Aye
|
| M. Green |
Aye
|
| D. Cho |
Absent
|
| S. Mendoza |
Aye
|
| W. Njboke |
Aye
|
II. Communications
A.
Presentations from the Public
There were no presentations from the Public.
B.
Modified Meeting Procedures During COVID-19 Pandemic
III. Public Hearing
A.
Public Hearing: Educator Effectiveness Plans
The Board encouraged participation from parents, teachers and community members prior to the adoption of the Educator Effectiveness Plans for Bert Corona Charter School, Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter School, and Bert Corona Charter High school.
IV. Items Scheduled For Information
A.
2021-2022 Educator Effectiveness Funding and Expenditure Plans for Bert Corona Charter School, Monseñor Oscar Romero Charter School, and Bert Corona Charter High School
S. Mendoza arrived at 6:17 PM.
C. Lopez arrived at 6:18 PM.
In October 2021 the California Department of Education (CDE) released funding for the Educator Effectiveness Block Grant. The grant provides funding for some educational entities professional learning and to promote educator equity, quality, and effectiveness.
As a condition of receiving the funds, LEAs are required to develop and adopt an expenditure plan by December 30, 2021.
Bert Corona Charter School, Monsenor Charter School, and Bert Corona Charter High School hope to apply for this additional funding.
B.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief - Homeless Children and Youth II (ARP-HCY II) Assurances
Per the CDE, "these funds are to address urgent needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness— including academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. The funds will also be used by LEAs to increase capacity by hiring staff, dedicating resources, and planning partnerships with community-based organizations, among other strategies."
Bert Corona Charter School, Monsenor Oscar Romero Charter School, and Bert Corona Charter School applied for funds on 11/9/21.
V. Consent Agenda Items
A.
Background
B.
Consent Items
S. Mendoza made a motion to move the consent agenda.
M. Green seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Keipp |
Aye
|
| M. Green |
Aye
|
| C. Lopez |
Aye
|
| D. Cho |
Absent
|
| W. Njboke |
Aye
|
| S. Mendoza |
Aye
|
VI. Announcements
A.
Closing Announcements
The next board meeting will be held virtually on Monday, December 6, 2021.
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 6:25 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Y. Zubia