Steve Klima - He wanted to point out UTLA PCHS is separate entity and they do their own bargaining on site.  PCHS/PCHS UTLA need to come to their own agreements and can be made at any time and can be done before LAUSD/UTLA reaches an agreement.  They are willing to work with administration to get back to school safely for our teachers and students.

Michael Brent IV - Discussed students who are credit deficient.  There are 76 seniors who are credit deficient.  They surveyed the students in the last couple of weeks and 75% requested less homework, others also requested a different grading scale.  Stress was homework and college applications.  Mental health was also of massive importance to students.  He called upon the Board to act to help with these issues.

Rachel Davis -  She asked about sharing the PCHS comprehensive hybrid reopening plan that the school has been working hard to create.  She asked for visibility and knows that this needs to be approved by the Board and UTLA.  She wants to make sure this is done so that the school is ready when LAUSD allows the school to return.  She noted that it takes some time to get stakeholder buy in, approvals, etc. and worries that the school would be behind if they were not working to get those approvals now.  She urged the administration to finalize the plan so that the students can return to campus when allowed.  She also urged the administration to be as transparent as possible with the plan so that parents and students understand it and get behind it with their support.  She also echoed Michael's comment that the stress level is very high.  She also noted that the homework level on Friday's is especially impactful because of religious aspects, specifically Shabbot.

 

Lauren Walker - Has an incoming Freshman and Jr.  Would love a comprehensive plan so that they have an understading to communicate with their children.  Paul Revere is doing a good job communicating and would like that from Pali.  Teacher communication has been poor.  Her daughter is struggling with trying to understand what is going on and not really being able to be at school and talk to her counselors and get that interaction.  She noted how important these years are and feels just having a plan that parents can support having our children go safely back to school would be very important.

Lisa Woods - Parent to 2 students at Pali.  Appreciates and respsects the time the Board  spends to support PCHS.  Has been observing the Board meetings over the past year but is coming forward to ask the school to create a substantive hybrid plan.  She expects that there will be a process and she is concerned that the school will not be ready when LAUSD gives us the green light.  Wants to make sure that this isn't delayed.  This has been very detrimental and kids need to get back to class. 

Kerry Kraft - Is Pali considering to change caleendar to aligh with LAUSD.  Can someone update school course catelogue.  What is plan for Pali to reopen and can someone share the actual plan.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anonymous - I have been a dedicated and proud Pali parent for 8 years but this year I am beyond aggravated at the complete lack of communication from the school as it related to plans for reopening hybrid or not.  Plans to return to athletic conditioning updates on what Pali has been doing these past months to get the school prepared for an eventual return.  What facilities repairs, what PP purchases, what teacher trainings...  LAUSD makes weekly updates but PCHS parents don't know which of these updates apply to Pali and which do not.  We are left in the dark.  Where there is innovation, the courage, the creativity and the can do attitude from our administration.  It seems as though you are afraid of LAUSD, afraid of lawsuits, afraid of the teachers' union instead of being the leaders, the ground breakers, the risk takers that we need to get our kids back in the classroom now.

Anonymous - I don't think students should go back until it is safe for the teachers, the staff and the students with everyone vaccinated.

Tanya Schanbert - Remote learning is not working for my 11th grader from a learning perspective.  I'm also concerned about his declining mental health due to this social isolation.  As a healthcare worker myself, I can't understand why Pali is not open yet for hybrid learning.  Data has shown that there are low levels of COVID transmission in school aged children per the CDC.  Countries such as Germany, have kept students in school learning through the pandemic.  What about the increase in suicides, accidenta drug overdoses that are occuring due to isolation?  Teens need to be back in the classroom as soon as possible.  My son is struggling with online school and missing the personal social interactions with his teachers, classmates and football teammates.  Other European countries and other states have made in person learning a priority during the pandemic.  In addition to the CDC, pediatric groups have been saying that schools should be in person.  For the sake of the mental health of our children, open up for in person hybrid learning as soon as possible.  Let them have their football season.

Anonymous - I am beynd frustrated with the lack of information and updates coming from Pali.  I'm upset that it appears as though our Charter school is afraid of their landlord and lacking any innovation to manage the school.  Now the scientific facts have come out by the CDC director about it being safe to return to school.  We parents deserve answers to these questions.  1.  Are you committeed to getting students back on campus as soon as the official announcement of a return to school is made?  2.  Is there a commitment by Pali teacher union to have teachers return to school with students as soon as the offical announcemnt of return to school is made?  Or are vaccines going to be a stipulation?  3.  If the union makes vaccines a stipulation for teachers, will you support them.  We represent the students and teachers who are ready to go back for certain sports which are allowed in the purple tier but LAUSD is not allowing them.  Will Pali inform the district that you intend to follow state guidelines for us to return to sports?

 

 

 

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Anonymous - What is the issue? Pali teachers have contracts with Pali. Please advise the parents/stakeholders what the real issue is? You saved on buses already and that’s extra money. You cut staff and that’s extra money. Yes, you hired an extra counselor. Whatever needs to be done – even if Pali has to make an attempt to hold class down the street at a park – show the parents that you do care and that you are trying because right now – it doesn’t seem like it.

 

 

 

 

Izzy Gill - ASB Presndent - thanked everyone for their passionate comments.  Canned food drive last week with amazing suppot.  About 1600 donations taken.  Club day this week and Holocast day last week.  Upcoming: Valentines Day, Senior dating game, schoolwide See's Candy fundraiser and speed dating for all grades.  Monthly staff super star has started to nominate teachers and students on a monthly basis.  Students are also looking for a plan on reopening when it time comes.

Jewlz stated that as parents we would do anything for our children  and we watch them struggle with eLearning.  Kids are lonely and depressed.  Pali students are leaving to go to private school because they are being promised in person learning. Parents are angry and upset about the lack of communication. Do teachers and union even want to go back to school.

Freshman who did not come from Paul Revere have had no chance to make freinds.  Freshman should be allowed to join sports teams classes.  Breakout rooms are not monitored.  Not enough live instructions.  Inconsistency of assignments that are due.  Hard to work on group projects and not a set schedule in the afternoons.  Commented on lack of transparency  We need to know  what the plans are so that parents can make decisions.

Moorepark HS has gone back with 600 students on campus every day.  Students quarentined.  Students have been on campus since Sept.

Andy - Nothing to report

Brenda read report as submitted.  Paula clarified that while she, Brenda, and John represent the faculty, the report represents all of the faculty and verify that these concerns are expressed by multiple faculty members.  Teachers waht to come back as badly as the students do.  Zoom fatigue is real and they would much rather be back in the school.  Want to see safety precautions.  Vaccinations, PPP, etc.

James Wells heard that the state is prioritizing teachers.  Have we heard anything about how that would that happen?  He also asked about sports as many local fields are open for permits now.

Dave Suarez added that he and Steve reporesent the teachers but haven't been given a proposal to see if they support or don''t support the plan.  They need a proposal to present to the faculty to determine if they are in agreement with it.  

Adam Glazer - wanted to know as a school, doesn't PCHS have to follow LAUSD's rules regarding reopening;  Dr. Magee stated that that is correct iwth the sole occupency agreement but they are seeking a legal opinion to confirm this.  There is a meeting next week to begin discussions but asked everyone to understand that this is a constantly shifting enviornmennt.

Steve Klima - Riverside and Ventura county have vacinnated teachers but hasn't heard anything about it in LA county.  UTLA PCHS can negotiate separately.  If our teachers feels like vaccination is not a priority they don't have to abide by that 

John Rauschuber asked whether we have a specific letter from LAUSD stating that the students can't come back on campus to train.  

D Parcell clarified that yes we did receive a letter regarding that in January. 

Public Comment - R Tenen Snow stated that there are total of 12 AP lang classes and they just got the information from the college boards last week.  Of polled students, there is fear of taking this exam in pen vs. electronically since that is how they have been trained  to take exams this year.

B Clarke also clarified that ideally there will be versions/options and plans that will work once we are given the options to move forward.

Public Comment - None

Report stands as submitted.  School doesn't have specific vaccination information.  But the school's personal health providers do have limited access to the vaccines so they should contact their providers to see if they have them available.

Report stands as submitted.  D Parcell clarified that from an operations side re: openness from small groups of special needs up to hybrid frirst we need OK from all levels.  Was on LACDPH re: re-opening of schools and the current ruling is that schools have to be below an adjusted case rate of 7/100,000 for 5 consecutive days.  We are currently at 31.7% positivity rate which is down from last week's at 38.7 and it has come down drastically over the past couple of weeks.  From a state and county perspective, the school needs to be following their guidelines but we are also on LAUSD property and therefore must abide by their restrictions as well.  We know we need a plan once we are allowed to open the school per the governing entities.  We are also working with our unions (UTLA and PESPU) and as S Klima and D Suarez indicated, we can come to an independent agreement outside of LAUSD and UTLA but we still have to follow LAUSD restrictions.  Until the superintendent of LAUSD allows us to have students back on campus and it really comes down to the county getting the # cases/100,000 metric down for the 5 consecutive days.  Once that happens the restrictions will be lifted by these entities and the school can move forward.  He stated that the school realizes that parents/students/faculty want to be back on campus and understands the stress and mental health issues associated with the current learning environment but the school simply is unable to do this until the county meets the state required metric.  Once students are allowed on campus the school is ready with all of the necessary plans and supplies operationally to ensure the safety of the students and faculty (all items were listed in great detail).  The school is also in conversations about plans for extracurricular activities and athletic comditioning and scheduling and security/monitoring, etc. are in place once these are allowed to commence.  He is also working with our transportation provider so those plans are in place when we are allowed to resume transportation to school.  Currently, health screening is happening for those who are on campus and the school nurse is already doing contracting if/when it is ever needed.  Technology Dept. continues to help students and families in remote learning and is prepared to continue to do so if/when students are allowed back on campus.  The ventilation system campus wide has been upgraded and now using Merv 13 filters which is the equivilent to an N95 mask.  He also clarified that union discussions will begin on Tuesday.

 

Report stands as submitted.  Highlighted the total funds received are 327,000.  This is 66% of our overall goal.  Tracking favorably with last year which was at an all time high.  Parents are funding at higher levels to support the school iwth distance learning.  There will be a donor video to share with familites highlights of the very positive things being done by ASB, senior class students and teachers.  Thank you program is also underway where students are writing personal thank you notes to donors.  2021 is the 60th anniversary of PCHS.  Putting together a comittee to help the school celebrate.  Donations are still coming in despite the challenging year.

Report stands as submitted.  

Report stands as submitted.  Thanks the parents for their feedback and that the Board and administration understand the stress and mental health inpact.  They are also 100% committed to the health and safety and following all of the proper state and LA County, and LAUSD requirements. She expressed concern about making sure that we are doing things in an appropriate and proper way and clarified that the school is reaching out for a legal opinion on whether or not we are bound in terms of the sole occupancy agreement by some of these various requirements and stated that that is something she should have in hand soon.  She clarified that there has been extensive work on preparing for a return to campus.  School is going to start messaging out responses to questions that parents have so that they understand where the school.  Also started sending postcards to parents to make sure information is being given to all parents in different platforms.  We are challenged because of the multiple areas where are student body comes from and  it poses a challenge that SAMO.  Pali school gudience checklist was completed and posted by Feb. 1, 2021.  There was a discussion about ensuring that input from all stakeholders is heard re: returning to campus and the best way in which to do so.  The final suggestion was that this should be addressed at LTSP where all stakeholders are involved and can share their insights.  Surveys will also be sent out.

 

 

 

 

 

Juan Pablo Herrera noted that report stands as submitted.  Actuarial report is looking at various scenarios and will be presenting at the next LTHB meeting.  Actuarial did clarify that adding benefits for all employees will involve cost sharing.

John Raschuber reported that we are working on the grade appeal policy.  We are meeting in earnest and hopefully we will have something for the Board by the next meeting. He also clarifed that he thinks everyone is committed to getting this done.

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Lee Ann Ross - in addition to the inequity in the policy many students are suffering from anxiety because of various life circumstances.  Reinstituting school's current policy will ...

Kathy DeLaney - agreed with LeAnn.  She is on COST group and many, many kids are suffering.  Policy always been stressful for kids, especially the ones with 504 plans, it is inequitible ...

Budget vs. Actuals - Report reviewed by Arleta Ilyas and stands as submitted

2020-2021 Cash Flow - Report reviewed by Juan Pablo Herrera Arleta Ilyas.  Report stands as submitted

2nd Interim Considerations - Report reviewed and stands as submitted

Amy clarified reason behind withdrawing was to allow the school to explore other options before recommitting to renewal with current vendor.

Committee has met and is moving forward.  They created questions to ask each committee.  Questions were diseminated.  Charter Committee is the final committee to submit their answers.  Committee will then meet again to review all responses and make suggestions to committees and report back to the Board.  Making progress and moving in the right direction.

Brooke wanted to bring attention to Black History Month and the schoology profies that the teachers created were inspiring by the 

Special Budget and Fiance Committee Feb. 22, 2021 at 3:30 pm and hopes that everyone from the Board is able to attend.

Next Board meeting is Tues at  5 pm

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