Palisades Charter High School
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday June 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Location
Pali South
302 Colorado Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Palisades Charter High School
15777 Bowdoin Street
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY:
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Governing Board of Palisades Charter High School may request assistance by contacting the Main Office at (310) 230-6623 at least 24 hours in advance.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
Supporting documentation is available/accessible on the PCHS website at www.palihigh.org.
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND ARE PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY:
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice. All items may be heard in a different order than listed on the agenda.
Trustees Present
Amir Ebtehadj, Kiumars Arzani, Maggie Nance, Minh Ha Ngo, Nicholas Albonico, Sara Margiotta
Trustees Absent
Andrew Paris, Jessica Recinos, Kristina Irwin, Martha Monahan
Ex Officio Members Present
Dr. Pam Magee
Non Voting Members Present
Dr. Pam Magee
Guests Present
Carolyn Jordan, Diana Kim, Jane Davis, Jeff Roepel, Negeen Ben-Cohen, Rafael Negroe
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
The meeting was called to order officially at the Bowdoin campus (15777 Bowdoin Street, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272) at 10:17 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comment
Anonymous: "The debris from many homes are being dumped on or near Pali campus. I'm hearing from homewoners the lead and other toxins have been measured and is high. Since Pali the land by Pali is being used a dumping ground, are there are additional funds to extend the lease or perhaps use other LAUSD schools for grade specific in-person learning? Or will there be an option for kids to do virtual school if parents deem Pali unsafe in a few months? I respect and love the idea of community but scared about impact of toxins which normally take years to clean not months - especially after confirming the debris is indeed toxic."
II. 2025-2026 School Year Campus Assessment/Planning
A.
Campus Assessment/Planning
During the walkthrough, the Board of Trustees assessed the Bowdoin campus, focusing on damage and current construction efforts. The tour encompassed a survey of smoke-damaged structures, the former bungalow sites, the temporary village, the Maggie Gilbert Aquatic Center (Pali pool), and the Stadium by the Sea (football field). The board also observed clean-up crews at work and engaged in conversations about the necessary rehabilitation processes. Critical discussions during the tour included the challenges posed by the site's current state, required improvements and timelines for a safe return, and the repair prioritization of various extracurricular facilities.
III. New Business / Announcements
A.
Announcements / New Business
The next board meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 17 at 5:00 PM at Pali South.
Sara Margiotta called this meeting to order at 9:41 AM on June 11, 2025 at the Pali South campus (302 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401).
Given that board members Arzani and Albonico were already on site at the Bowdoin campus the meeting was adjourned at 9:47 AM.