Palisades Charter High School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday September 22, 2020 at 5:00 PM

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As per Executive Order N-29-20 from Governor Newsom, the Palisades Charter High School Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at 5:00p.m. will move to a virtual/teleconferencing environment. Calling into the meeting may incur a charge and PCHS is not responsible for any charges.

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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

Adam Glazer, Andrew Paris, Brenda Clarke, Brooke King, Emily Hirsch, James (Jim) Wells, Jewlz Fahn, Leslie Woolley, Paula Anderson, Sara Margiotta

Trustees Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

Dr. Pam Magee, Juan Pablo Herrera

Non Voting Members Present

Dr. Pam Magee, Juan Pablo Herrera

Guests Present

Amy Nguyen, Chris Lee, Dave Suarez, Don Parcell, Isabel Gill, Mary Bush, Mike Rawson, Monica Iannessa, Steve Klima, Tami Christopher

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Leslie Woolley called a meeting of the board of trustees of Palisades Charter High School to order on Tuesday Sep 22, 2020 at 5:05 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

Leslie Woolley made a motion to Public comment for 35 minutes beginning of meeting and all other public comment moving to end of meeting.
Adam Glazer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Andrew Paris
No
Adam Glazer
Aye
Jewlz Fahn
Aye
Brenda Clarke
Abstain
James (Jim) Wells
Aye
Leslie Woolley
Aye
Brooke King
Aye
Emily Hirsch
Aye
Paula Anderson
No
Sara Margiotta
Aye

C.

Public Comment

Public Comment by:
1 comment, Sarah Crompton, Blaine Gorelik, Jamie Agius, Ian Miller, Steve Klima, Dave Suarez, Anonymous, Anonymous, Anonymous, Anonymous, Karen Newbill, Fabian Aguilar, David Schalek, David Carini, Amir Osterweil, Kevin Kung, Patricia Kuper, Shirin Ramzi, Laura Bacharach, Stephen Berger, Michael Mashbaum, Beth Abrams

10:15pm-Celeste Fraley, Maggie Nance, Mary Cappelli, Julie Benke

D.

Approve Minutes

Paula Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes from Annual Board Retreat on 09-12-20.
Sara Margiotta seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Brenda Clarke
Aye
Andrew Paris
Aye
Emily Hirsch
Aye
Jewlz Fahn
Aye
Paula Anderson
Aye
Brooke King
Aye
Leslie Woolley
Aye
Sara Margiotta
Aye
Adam Glazer
Aye
James (Jim) Wells
Aye

E.

Approve Minutes

Paula Anderson made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 08-25-20.
Leslie Woolley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Brenda Clarke
Abstain
Andrew Paris
Aye
Brooke King
Aye
Emily Hirsch
Aye
James (Jim) Wells
Aye
Paula Anderson
Aye
Jewlz Fahn
Aye
Adam Glazer
Aye
Sara Margiotta
Aye
Leslie Woolley
Aye

II. Organizational Reports

A.

Student Report

Izzy read public comment by ASB President.  Expectations are negatively impacting student body.  Read survey regarding hybrid and non-hybrid model, information gathering phase.  

B.

Parent Report

Jewlz mentioned hearing about MOU.  Sara M mentioned she is hearing that as well and attendance is an issue.  Jim wonders if instructional time is enough.

C.

Classified Staff Report

Acknowledged Classified Retirees: TC Sprowel, Kimmie Thomas, Delia Morales

D.

Faculty Report

Paula read report.

E.

Human Resources Director (HR) Report

3 Classified Retirees.  Report later during meeting.

F.

Director of Operations Report

Stands as submitted.

G.

Director of Development Report

Stands as submitted.  Update: $36,000 donations.

H.

Chief Business Officer (CBO) Report

Stands as submitted.  Update: Cash deferrals are very concerning and increased.

I.

Executive Director/Principal (EDP) Report

Stands as submitted.  Highlighting Academic Administrators.  ASB shout out-panel for students.  Jeff Roepel holding the school all together.  Emphasis on change.

III. Board Committees (Stakeholder Board Level Committees)

A.

Budget & Finance Committee Updates

Hybrid cost discussion.  Items for approval.

B.

Election Committee Updates

Approve John Rauschuber as Student Elected Faculty Rep.

Brooke King elected Chair
Paula Anderson Elected Secretary
of Election Committee Meeting
Brooke King made a motion to Approve John Rauschuber as Student Elected Faculty Rep.
Paula Anderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Brooke King
Aye
Brenda Clarke
Aye
Paula Anderson
Aye
Jewlz Fahn
Aye
Sara Margiotta
Aye
Adam Glazer
Aye
Andrew Paris
Aye
Emily Hirsch
Aye
James (Jim) Wells
Aye
Leslie Woolley
Aye
John read a statement.

C.

Post Retirement/Lifetime Healthcare Benefits

Sara M talked about actuarial, finalizing company.  Meeting Friday 9/22/20.

IV. Academic Excellence

A.

College Center Presentation

Karen Ellis read presentation.  College Center is receiving email concerns regarding letters of recommendation.  Working it out.

B.

eLearning Town Hall Meeting

Pam Magee, Chris Lee, Tami Christopher spoke on Attendance.  Monica reviewed grades so far.  Mary Bush mentioned increase in student mental health issues right now.  Izzy requested website be updated with list of mental health resources, amplified student concerns.  Chris Lee mentioned 10/8 progress report.  Conversation will continue at upcoming elearning Town Hall.

C.

Proposed Modification to Pali eLearning Program (100% Distance Learning) FALL 2020

Discussion
James (Jim) Wells made a motion to Approve the Modification to Pali eLearning Program (100% Distance Learning) FALL 2020.
Adam Glazer seconded the motion.
John R recused himself and asked for legal arguments for the sake of the students/ASB going forward re SB 126
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
James (Jim) Wells
Aye
Sara Margiotta
Abstain
Adam Glazer
Aye
Paula Anderson
Aye
Jewlz Fahn
Aye
Andrew Paris
Abstain
Emily Hirsch
Aye
Brenda Clarke
Aye
Brooke King
Aye
Leslie Woolley
Aye

V. Finance

A.

2019-2020 Unaudited Actuals

Presentation was made.  (Arleta, Juan Pablo)

 

B.

2020-2021 Budget Update

Discussion on cash reserves, liabilities, and cash flow.  (Juan Pablo H.)

C.

2020-2021 EPA Budget

Part of LCFF.  EPA funds have been reduced.  May be used to pay for Charter oversight, classroom instruction and salaries/budget.
Sara Margiotta made a motion to Approve the EPA Budget as recommended by the Budget and Finance Committee.
Adam Glazer seconded the motion.
All interested members recused.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Andrew Paris
Abstain
Leslie Woolley
Aye
James (Jim) Wells
Aye
Brenda Clarke
Abstain
Jewlz Fahn
Aye
Emily Hirsch
Aye
Sara Margiotta
Aye
Adam Glazer
Aye
Paula Anderson
Abstain
Brooke King
Abstain

VI. Facilities/Operations

A.

Transportation Update

As submitted in report.

B.

Operations Updates

As submitted in report.

C.

Annual School Emergency Operations Plan Adoption

Major change for this year-adding pandemic/infectious disease information, tweaks on reunification plan and contact information.
Brooke King made a motion to Approve School Operations Plan.
Paula Anderson seconded the motion.
John R voted yes
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Andrew Paris
Aye
Leslie Woolley
Aye
Brooke King
Aye
Paula Anderson
Aye
Jewlz Fahn
Aye
Brenda Clarke
Aye
Emily Hirsch
Aye
Sara Margiotta
Aye
Adam Glazer
Aye
James (Jim) Wells
Aye

VII. Governance

A.

Board Retreat Recap

Board Retreat recap by Leslie.  Mentioned Wayne and Jerry's talk on recusal and abstaining.  Mentioned letter to the FPPC.  Pam Magee and Chair Leslie Woolley compiling questions.

B.

Tentative Agreement for UTLA Multi-Year Contract

Emily Hirsch made a motion to Approve the Agreement for UTLA Multi-Year Contract.
Adam Glazer seconded the motion.
Interested parties recuse.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Paula Anderson
Abstain
James (Jim) Wells
Aye
Adam Glazer
Aye
Leslie Woolley
Aye
Jewlz Fahn
Aye
Andrew Paris
Abstain
Brooke King
Abstain
Sara Margiotta
Aye
Brenda Clarke
Abstain
Emily Hirsch
Aye

C.

Tentative Agreement for PCHS Unrepresented Employee Salary Proposal

Sara Margiotta made a motion to Approve the Agreement for PCHS Unrepresented Employee Salary Proposal.
Adam Glazer seconded the motion.
All interested parties recused.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Andrew Paris
Abstain
Sara Margiotta
Aye
Brenda Clarke
Abstain
Adam Glazer
Aye
Brooke King
Abstain
Jewlz Fahn
Aye
Emily Hirsch
Aye
Leslie Woolley
Aye
James (Jim) Wells
Aye
Paula Anderson
Abstain

D.

Board Resolution for English Learners Authorization Waiver

Emily Hirsch made a motion to Approve Board Resolution for English Learners Authorization Waiver.
Andrew Paris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Sara Margiotta
Aye
Leslie Woolley
Aye
Brenda Clarke
Aye
Jewlz Fahn
Aye
Emily Hirsch
Aye
James (Jim) Wells
Abstain
Brooke King
Aye
Paula Anderson
Aye
Andrew Paris
Aye
Adam Glazer
Aye

VIII. New Business / Announcements

A.

Announcements / New Business

Retreat Part 2 coming up. Learning Continuity Report will require Special Board Meeting.

B.

Announce items for closed session, if any.

IX. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Brooke King said hearing stakeholder voices so important, intention for public comment easily accessible, there are issues w/Q&A/nature of Zoom will work w/tech to streamline.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:21 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Brooke King
Documents used during the meeting
  • Faculty Board Report 9_22_20.pdf
  • HR Board Report September 22 2020.pdf
  • PCHS Board Report for Operations for 2020-09-22 Board Meeting.pdf
  • Development Board Report 9_22_20.pdf
  • CBO Board Report 9_22_20.pdf
  • III.H - Credit Card August 2020.pdf
  • EDPbdrpt9.22.20.pdf
  • FinalPCHS Friday Schedule.pdf
  • PCHS School Profile 2020-2021 - Final.pdf
  • 2020 College Statistical Data - Final.pdf
  • eLearning Policy Revisions 9_22_2020.pdf
  • V.A - 2019-2020 Unaudited Actuals Presentation.pdf
  • V.A - PCHS SACS 19-20 Unaudited.pdf
  • V.A - Unaudited Actuals Worksheet 19-20.pdf
  • 'EPA Funding Overview.pdf
  • V.C - EPA Budget - 2020-2021.pdf
  • School Emergency Operations Plan for 2020-21.pdf
  • Palisades COI - Governance Workshop.ppt
  • UTLA Tentative Agreement (Final) Fully Executed 9.10.2020.pdf
  • Unrepresented and Management Staff Compensation and Salary Equivalency Proposal 9.22.2020.pdf
  • RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD Waiver 9.22.2020.pdf