Palisades Charter High School
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 26, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Location
Gilbert Hall, Palisades Charter High School
15777 Bowdoin Street, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
15777 Bowdoin Street, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Dial in Number (listen only):
1-669-900-9128
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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 at the Main Office of the School, located at 15777 Bowdoin Street, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, (Tel: 310- 230-6623) and may also be accessible on the PCHS website at http://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.
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 at the Main Office of the School, located at 15777 Bowdoin Street, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, (Tel: 310- 230-6623) and may also be accessible on the PCHS website at http://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
Andrew Paris, Brenda Clarke (remote), Brooke King, Dara Williams, Jack Seltzer (remote), James (Jim) Wells, Jewlz Fahn (remote), Lisa Saxon, Maggie Nance, Monica Batts-King
Trustees Absent
Sara Margiotta
Ex Officio Members Present
Dr. Pam Magee, Juan Pablo Herrera
Non Voting Members Present
Dr. Pam Magee, Juan Pablo Herrera
Guests Present
Amy Nguyen, Christopher Clausen, Karen Cox
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Dara Williams called a meeting of the board of trustees of Palisades Charter High School to order on Tuesday Oct 26, 2021 at 5:03 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comment
Rod Finley-in favor of mandate, Constitutional-Jacobson vs. Massachusets, LAUSD and Granada Hills have mandate
Tayna Moskalenko-thinks there is hesitation for BOT to act, duty of care
Mandana Hodayat-LAUSD had to close first school this week to outbreak. once 90% vaccination we can relax, advantages of mandate, follow Granada HIlls
Kyle Finch-Pali has done a great job, son has natural immunity
Susan Charette-UCLA faculty member, cited large number of COVID cases
Eva Ingle-vaccines are effective, vaccine mandate more important than dress code
Alyssa Battle-family is vaccinated, got kids back in classroom with vaccinations, vaccines are way out of pandemic
Mina Newberg-support vaccine mandate, Nuremberg trials comment last meeting disturbing-family members experienced the Holocaust, adopt vaccine mandate
Mimi Neandross-we forsake individual rights as members of society, mandate vaccines,
Ruth Kochar-why would you vote no, setting dangerous precedent, law on your side
Fati Adeli-Colin Powell-worried his passing would embolden anti-vaxxers, in favor of mandate
Jacinda Beck-son loves Pali, has autoimmune disease, not lifetime immunity, everyone should matter at Pali
Yvonne Wilkins-support mandate, follow LAUSD, 22 year old son with epilepsy who is vulnerable-get vaccinated
Dave Barrett-personal testimony of hearing loss due to virus, keep our children safe
Gita Lazeri-we are all one, not here to segregate, not one size fits all solution-we can't mandate
Joanna Rodriguez-all profoundly impacted by COVID, is a war, we have solution in our hands we need to use it
Laura Diamond-Pali High graduate, mother of Junior, stand in support of vaccine
Rustin Kharrazi-Sophmore of Pali, comment to disrespectful parents at last meeting, the least we can do is follow school rules
Molly Cohen-supports vaccine mandate, protect students
Brynn Greene-we want to end this virus, credible sources tell us vaccines are safe
Mychel Morris-not anti vaccine, this vaccine is different than others, EUA
D.
Announce items for closed session, if any.
Board entered into closed session.
II. Open Session
A.
Return to Open Session
B.
Report Out on Action Taken In Closed Session, If Any.
Nothing to report.
III. Approve Minutes from Previous Board Meetings
A.
Approve Minutes
Dara Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from 10/12 with name corrections Board Meeting on 10-12-21.
Lisa Saxon seconded the motion.
This item was moved in order to after vaccine mandate agenda item.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Dara Williams |
Aye
|
| Brooke King |
Aye
|
| Andrew Paris |
Aye
|
| Lisa Saxon |
Aye
|
| Jack Seltzer |
Aye
|
| Brenda Clarke |
Aye
|
| Monica Batts-King |
Aye
|
| Maggie Nance |
Aye
|
| Jewlz Fahn |
Absent
|
| James (Jim) Wells |
Aye
|
| Sara Margiotta |
Absent
|
IV. Academic Excellence
A.
PCHS Proposed Resolution Requiring COVID-19 Vaccinations for Eligible Students
Dara Williams made a motion to PCHS mandates COVID-19 vaccinations as required by the LAUSD vaccination mandate, with exception of LAUSD mandate of extracurricular activities this semester, and only after vaccinations have received full FDA approval and in accordance with LAUSD rules for a triggering event.
James (Jim) Wells seconded the motion.
Dara made motion that PCHS Mandate COVID-19 vaccinations as req by LAUSD vaccination mandate. Jim seconded.
Brenda read personal statement in favor of the motion
Maggie Nance-concerned about full FDA approval
Maggie Nance made Amendment to motion to follow FDA guidelines=16-18 now, and when FDA approves 12 and up (Dara-30 days from the triggering event must be vaccinated, in line with LAUSD)
Lisa Saxon seconded motion.
Jim Wells-would not support that motion
Brenda-asked clarifying questions
Medical exemptions were raised, students with medical exemptions would not be excluded, Dr. Magee open to creating committee, to consider on case by case basis
Chris Clausen not in favor of vaccinating only a portion-vaccinate everyone
Monica BK is in support of Maggie Nance.
Brooke King raises error of process for PCHS to make a medical mandate prior to the CA/LA Dept Public Health service agencies requiring vaccination for students
Jim mentioned Granada and San Diego Unified, mentioned it is an act of political courage to vote for the mandate
Dara took issue with Jim's comment about political courage stating all Board members take this issue and their duty toward PCHS students seriously
Maggie doesn't feel she has the authority to mandate an EUA drug for students outside of FDA approval
Dara says LAUSD's mandate does allow medical exemption
Jewel as pro-choice woman struggles with mandate but believes it's necessary for students and to get out of pandemic
Maggie clarified the LAUSD consideration for migrant/homeless students, in LAUSD mandate
Jim asked what CIF is requiring-Dara specified CIF is not requiring mandates.
At this point, it appears consensus has been reached and amendment is accepted and incorporated into motion.
ASB Provisional Vote: Chris Clausen stated Students do not approve of motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| James (Jim) Wells |
No
|
| Monica Batts-King |
Aye
|
| Jack Seltzer |
Aye
|
| Brooke King |
Abstain
|
| Brenda Clarke |
Aye
|
| Jewlz Fahn |
Aye
|
| Andrew Paris |
Abstain
|
| Maggie Nance |
Aye
|
| Lisa Saxon |
Aye
|
| Sara Margiotta |
Absent
|
| Dara Williams |
Aye
|
V. Finance
A.
ESSER II & ESSER III Allocations
Juan Pablo Herrera presented. B&F approved.
Dara Williams made a motion to approve ESSER II & ESSER III Allocations.
Jack Seltzer seconded the motion.
All 4 interested Board members abstained due to financial component. Out of remaining 4 non-interested, 3 voted in favor. Motion passes.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Paris |
Abstain
|
| Maggie Nance |
Abstain
|
| Dara Williams |
Aye
|
| Brenda Clarke |
Abstain
|
| Monica Batts-King |
Aye
|
| James (Jim) Wells |
Abstain
|
| Jack Seltzer |
Aye
|
| Sara Margiotta |
Absent
|
| Brooke King |
Abstain
|
VI. Governance
A.
LAUSD Notice of Concern - LCAP Matrix
Dara Williams made a motion to Approve the Revised 2021-2024 Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP).
Jack Seltzer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| James (Jim) Wells |
Aye
|
| Brenda Clarke |
Abstain
|
| Monica Batts-King |
Aye
|
| Andrew Paris |
Abstain
|
| Brooke King |
Abstain
|
| Maggie Nance |
Abstain
|
| Dara Williams |
Aye
|
| Sara Margiotta |
Absent
|
| Lisa Saxon |
Abstain
|
| Jack Seltzer |
Aye
|
VII. New Business / Announcements
A.
Announcements / New Business
Dara Williams made a motion to approve Envirothon Field Trip.
Jack Seltzer seconded the motion.
Field trip
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Paris |
Aye
|
| Maggie Nance |
Aye
|
| Brooke King |
Aye
|
| James (Jim) Wells |
Abstain
|
| Dara Williams |
Aye
|
| Monica Batts-King |
Aye
|
| Brenda Clarke |
Aye
|
| Sara Margiotta |
Absent
|
| Jack Seltzer |
Aye
|
| Lisa Saxon |
Aye
|
Maggie Nance commended Board, said good work was done tonight. Next meeting is 11/16.
VIII. 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 8:22 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Brooke King