Camino Nuevo Charter Academy

CNCA Regular Board Meeting

Published on June 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM PDT

Date and Time

Tuesday June 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM PDT

Location

3500 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026

This meeting is open to the public at the CNHS Dalzell Lance Auditorium at 3500 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90004. 

 

The board meeting is also accessible at every CNCA Campus via teleconference connection:

CNCA Burlington 697 S. Burlington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90057

CNCA Kayne Siart 3400 W. 3rd Street., Los Angeles, CA 90020

CNCA Jose A. Castellanos 1723 W. Cordova St., Los Angeles, CA 90007

CNCA Jane B. Eisner 2755 W 15th St., Los Angeles, CA 90006

CNCA Sandra Cisneros 1018 Mohawk St., Los Angeles, CA 90026

 

Two board members will log in virtually from the following locations:

115 W Allen Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773.

1113 Ridgecrest St, Monterey Park, CA 91754

 

Requests for disability related modifications or accommodations shall be made 24 hours prior to the meeting to Sandra Herrera by email at Sandra.Herrera@CaminoNuevo.org or by telephone at 818-429-2514.

Members of the public who wish to address the Board may make public comment at any of the meeting locations. Public comments are limited to 2 minutes each. The Board Chair has the discretion to modify the amount of time allotted for public comment if they deem it necessary. Brown Act regulations restrict the Board from discussing or taking action on any subject presented that is not on the agenda. Procedures for public comment can be found at {https://bit.ly/cncapubliccomment}.

 

The CNCA Board can also be contacted via email at cnca.board@caminonuevo.org.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance Discuss Gil Flores 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order Discuss David Gidlow 1 m
II. Approve Minutes 4:32 PM
  A. Approve 4-8-2025 CNCA Regular Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes David Gidlow 1 m
    Minutes for CNCA Regular Board Meeting on April 8, 2025  
III. Public Comment 4:33 PM
  A. 2-Minute Limit per Speaker 5 m
IV. Consent Items 4:38 PM
  A. Student and Family Handbook Updates Vote Jeannette Sandoval 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve the Student and Family Handbook for the 2025-2026 school year. Changes to this document are highlighted in the summary page.

 
     
     
  B. Title I School-Level Parental Involvement Policy Vote Kimberly Plaza 1 m
   

CNCA schools have developed written Title I parental involvement policies with input from Title I families. The policies describe the means for carrying out Title I parental involvement requirements. These policies are approved annually by our CNCA board.

 
     
     
     
     
     
  C. FY25-26 Consolidated Application for Funding Vote Sonia Oliva 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve the funding application for Title I, Title II, Title III - LEP and Title IV for CNCA#1, CNCA#2, CNCA#3, CNCA#4, and CNHS#2.

 
     
  D. Bewilder Addendum to 24-25 Agreement Vote Lindsey Rojas 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve an addendum to our previous agreement to add required language for compliance about reporting student incidents in a timely manner. 

 
     
  E. Tinker the Robot Addendum to 24-25 Agreement Vote Lindsey Rojas 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve an addendum to our previous agreement to add required language for compliance about reporting student incidents in a timely manner. 

 
     
  F. Lunch Bunch Addendum to 24-25 Agreement Vote Lindsey Rojas 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve an addendum to our previous agreement to add required language for compliance about reporting student incidents in a timely manner. 

 
     
  G. Woodcraft Rangers 25-26 Agreement for Summer and Fall Vote Lindsey Rojas 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve the contract to continue our services with Woodcraft Rangers during the Summer of 2025 and the 25-26 school year. 

 
     
  H. Woodcraft Rangers Addendum to 24-25 Agreement Vote Lindsey Rojas 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve an addendum to our previous agreement to add required language for compliance about reporting student incidents in a timely manner. 

 
     
  I. Schools Services Agreement for Technicians Between CNCA and PNEDG Vote Natasha Barriga 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve the School Support Services agreement for School Site Technicians. 

 
     
  J. Schools Services Agreement for Custodians Between CNCA and PNEDG Vote Natasha Barriga 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve the School Support Services agreement for Night Custodians.

 
     
  K. CNCA HS #2 Security Upgrades Vote Natasha Barriga 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve to move $150,000.00 from the DAL budget from restroom construction to security upgrades.

 
     
  L. CNCA HVAC Bids Vote Natasha Barriga 1 m
   

The Board will review the bids for HVAC Services Agreement for CNCA Schools and vote to approve a vendor for the job. The vendor we recommend is EMCOR due to quality of service, fulfillment of bid requests, and competitive pricing.

 
     
  M. 661 Burlington HVAC Unit Replacement Vote Natasha Barriga 1 m
   

The Board will review the bids to replace the HVAC units at BUR Centro and vote to approve a vendor for the job. The vendor we recommend is EMCOR due to quality of service, fulfillment of bid requests, and competitive pricing.

 
     
  N. Cisneros Verkada Security Cameras Vote Natasha Barriga 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve the installation of 26 Verkada Security Cameras, 4 Vape Detectors and Installation at Cisneros. 

 
     
  O. Temporary Janitorial Services Vote Natasha Barriga 1 m
   

The Board will review the bids for Temporary Janitorial Services Agreement for CNCA Schools and vote to approve a vendor for the job. The vendor we recommend is A&M due to quality of service, fulfillment of bid requests, and competitive pricing.

 
     
  P. Meal Provider Contract Renewal with Revolution Foods, PBC Vote Rodolfo Andalon 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve the Meal Provider RFP renewal contract.

 
     
  Q. Prop 28 Arts & Music Annual Report Vote Nancy Cabrel 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve the Prop 28 Arts & Music Annual Report.

 
     
     
     
     
     
  R. CNCA Fiscal Policies Updates Vote Nancy Cabrel 1 m
   

The Board will approve Updates & Revisions to Fiscal Policies Manual. Changes to this document are highlighted in the summary page.

 
     
     
     
  S. Commercial Insurance Policy Contract With CharterSafe Vote Nancy Cabrel 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve the CharterSafe Contract Agreement.

 
     
     
     
     
  T. International Transcript Policy Vote Elizabeth Nicho 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve the International Transcript Policy. This policy was created to provide clear guidance for evaluating and awarding credit for coursework completed outside the United States of America. Changes to this document are highlighted in the summary page.

 
     
     
  U. K-2 Dyslexia Screener Vote Kylie Rector 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve CNCA's selected K-2 dyslexia screener.

 
     
  V. English Learners Master Plan Vote Kylie Rector 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve the master plan for English Learners. This plan has been updated to reflect our most current practices for meeting the needs of English Learners; including updated RFEP criteria and Newcomer Program

 
     
  W. Non-Public Agency (NPA) Contract Review for Special Education Services Vote Rachel Hazlehurst 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve the proposed contracts that provide special education services and assessments to students with IEPs contingent upon each vendor’s written agreement to the updated insurance requirements. Included is the summary explanation page.

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  X. 10th Amended Limited Services Agreement with Pueblo Nuevo Education and Development Group Vote Adriana Abich 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve the 10th Amended Limited Services Agreement with Pueblo Nuevo Education and Development Group.

 
     
     
  Y. Employee Handbook Updates Vote Margaret Domingo 1 m
   

The Board will approve revisions and annual updates to the CNCA Employee Handbook. Changes to this document are highlighted in the summary page.

 
     
     
V. School and Academic Updates 5:03 PM
  A. Education Committee Update FYI Rachel Hazlehurst and Tamara Powers 5 m
   

The CAO and Education Committee will provide the board with an academic program update.

 
     
  B. Attendance & Enrollment Updates Discuss Jeannette Sandoval and Jessica Cuellar 10 m
   

The SFS Team will update the Board on Quarter 4 attendance and enrollment across the organization. 

 
     
     
  C. Graduating Seniors Update FYI Elizabeth Nicho 10 m
   

The College and Career Team will update the Board on our graduating seniors, including this year's 4-year acceptance rate and postsecondary plans, as well as stories about our seniors.

 
     
  D. Dual Enrollment Update FYI Elizabeth Nicho 10 m
   

The Board will be updated on the dual enrollment program which is expanding from offering a few standalone courses to establishing a structured pathway that allows students to earn both high school and college credits. 

 
     
VI. Community Schools Grant: Implementation Plan Update 5:38 PM
  A. Community Schools Grant: Implementation Plan Update FYI Amber Skrumbis/Kimberly Plaza/Lesem Puerto 5 m
   

We are required to present on the Community Schools Grant program annually to our Board. This brief update will include highlights from the progress of our Community Schools Grant and our implementation plans. 

 
     
VII. Presentation of SY 24-25 Local Indicators 5:43 PM
  A. Presentation of SY 24-25 Local Indicators Vote Natasha Barriga 5 m
   

The CA Dashboard includes a concise set of state and local indicators that are founded on the LCFF priorities as well as aligned to the measures required under Every Student Succeeds Act. Annually, the Camino team must measure its progress in meeting the requirements o the LCFF priority and report on those measures as part of a non-consent item at the same public meeting at which the LCAP is adopted. CNCA Board of Directors will review and vote whether to approve the Local Indicators report for: CNCA, CNCA 2, CNCA 3, CNCA 4, CNCAHS2.

 
     
VIII. Local Control and Accountability Plan: CNCA, CNCA 2, CNCA 3, CNCA 4, CNCAHS 2 5:48 PM
  A. Local Control and Accountability Plan: CNCA, CNCA 2, CNCA 3, CNCA 4, CNCAHS 2 Vote Natasha Barriga 5 m
   

The LCAP is a three-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities. The LCAP provides an opportunity for LEAS to share their stories of how, what, and why programs and services are selected to meet their local needs. The CNCA Board of Directors will review and vote whether to approve the LCAPs for: CNCA, CNCA 2, CNCA 3, CNCA 4, CNCAHS2.

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
IX. CNCA Board Resolution for Renewal Petition 5:53 PM
  A. CNCA Board Resolution for Renewal Petition Vote Natasha Barriga 5 m
   

Resolution of school’s Governing Board (signed by Board secretary with original or digital signature) authorizing the submission of the charter school renewal petition application and designating the school’s: 
a. Lead Petitioner(s) 
b. Executive Director or equivalent (if any) 
c. Principal or equivalent 
d. Financial Manager or equivalent (who manages day-to-day finances at the school site or the organizational level, and cannot be the Executive Director, Principal, or equivalent)

 
     
X. Financials 5:58 PM
  A. Finance Committee Update FYI David Gidlow 5 m
   

The Board will be provided with a Finance Committee update. 

 
  B. Approval of FY25/26 Budget Vote Nancy Cabrel/Sonia Oliva 5 m
   

The Board will vote to approve the FY25/26 School Budgets: CNCA#1, CNCA#2, CNCA#3, CNCA#4, and CNHS#2.

 
     
  C. April 2025 Financials Discuss Nancy Cabrel/Sonia Oliva 5 m
   

The Director of Finance will present the CNCA April 2025 Financials.

 
     
  D. EPA Spending Plan Approval Vote Nancy Cabrel/Sonia Oliva 5 m
   

The Board will vote on the Annual Approval of Education Protection Account (EPA) Spending Plan.

 
     
XI. CEO Update 6:18 PM
  A. CEO Update FYI Adriana Abich 10 m
   

The CEO will share updates, including a Fireside Chat about the two organizational priorities.

 
     
XII. Board Member Elections 6:28 PM
  A. Election of Board Members for New Terms Vote David Gidlow 5 m
  B. Election of Officers and Chair of the Board Vote David Gidlow 5 m
XIII. Closed Session 6:38 PM
  A. Anticipated Litigation § 54956.9 Discuss Jessica Cuellar 10 m
  B. Public Employee Performance Evaluation CEO G.C. 54957(b)(1) Discuss Adriana Abich 15 m
XIV. Closing Items 7:03 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote David Gidlow 1 m