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
A board members will log in virtually from the following locations:
5037 W. 138th St, Hawthorne, CA 90250
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.
Sunshine Proposal for 2026-27 Collective Bargaining Negotiations with CNTA
4:38 PM
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Sunshine Proposal for 2026-27 Collective Bargaining Negotiations with CNTA
Vote
Margaret Domingo
3 m
The Board will receive the proposal, hear any public comments, and consider approval of CNCA's initial bargaining proposal to CNTA. Pursuant to public-sector collective bargaining requirements, both parties must publicly disclose their initial bargaining proposals prior to the commencement of negotiations to ensure transparency and provide an opportunity for public input.
The Board will vote to approve the Student and Family Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year. The handbook has been updated to ensure alignment with current/new California laws and compliance with state requirements. This ensures families receive clear and accurate information about CNCA policies.
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 reviewed with families, updated, and approved annually by our CNCA board.
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.
The Board will vote to approve the ExED Contract Notice of Terms Supplement, which outlines updates and modifications to the existing agreement for financial and business services. The supplement reflects agreed-upon terms intended to support the organization's operational and compliance needs.
CNCA requests approval from the Board for American Express cards to be assigned to Brent Lowry, VP of Finance, Juliana Santos, Principal at Burlington, and Maria Vasquez, SOM at Burlington, for school and/or HSO related purchases.
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Children's Institute Community Schools Contract MOU 2026-27
Vote
Jessica Cuellar
1 m
The Board will review and vote on approval of the 2026-2027 CII Mental Health Services and Community Schools Contract.
The Board will vote to approve the selection of an Expanded Learning provider for the 2026–2027 school year. The ELOP department conducted a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) process for Expanded Learning Services, evaluating qualified providers based on program quality, experience, and alignment with organizational needs. Staff recommends approval of the selected provider to support the continued delivery of high-quality expanded learning opportunities for students. Two votes are needed; one for the RFP outcome to select Woodcraft over ARC and one to approve the Woodcraft MOU.
The Board will vote to approve the renewal of the Print/Scan (Ricoh) contract for the lease of printers/scanners and the service agreement of the devices. The Camino Nuevo Team conducted a thorough review of different vendors and sourced RICOH through OMNIA, a purchasing organization for the public sector that allows purchasing at a lower price leveraging a contract that has already completed competitive bidding and selected the most qualified vendor.
The Board will vote to appoint Jonathan Zepeda-Hernandez as the 2026-27 Student Board Member pursuant to CNCA board policy.
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Non-Public Agency (NPA) Master Contracts for 2026-27
Vote
Rachel Hazlehurst
1 m
The board will vote to approve the renewals of NPA Master Contracts (Edlogical Group and Cross Country Educational) for special education services and assessments that will be exceed $100,000 for the 2026-27 school year.
The Board will vote to approve the revised AVANCE Consortium Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the newly developed Data Sharing Agreement for the 2026–2027 school year. Over the past year, CNCA has participated in collaborative working groups focused on planning for the long-term sustainability of the AVANCE Residency program beyond the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) grant period. As a result of this work, revisions were made to the AVANCE Consortium MOU, and a Data Sharing Agreement was developed to support ongoing partnership coordination and program implementation. Staff recommends approval of both agreements for the 2026–2027 school year.
The Board will vote to approve the selection of a landscape services vendor for CNCA following the completion of a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) process. After evaluating proposals using the established Vendor Bid Selection Criteria, staff recommends Pacific Vista as the landscape services provider based on its qualifications, pricing, and overall alignment with organizational needs.
Internship and Service Hour Policy For Dalzell Lance High School
Vote
Elizabeth Nicho
5 m
The Board will vote to approve the new Internship and Service Hour Policy at DAL. The proposed policy is designed to strengthen students’ career readiness by establishing clear expectations for internship participation, service hour completion, and accountability measures.
The College and Career team will provide updates on college and career milestones, including graduating seniors, college acceptances, and postsecondary plans for the Class of 2026. The presentation will also highlight student success stories and provide updates on dual enrollment growth and progress.
The Senior Director of Development and Community Schools Manager will share an update on our Community Schools implementation progress.
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Approval of Notice of Intent to Exit LAUSD SELPA Effective July 2027
5:35 PM
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Approval of Notice of Intent to Exit LAUSD SELPA Effective July 2027
Vote
Adriana Abich
3 m
The Board will approve sending notice to the Los Angeles Unified School District and California Department of Education of the school's intent to explore alternative SELPA options effective July 1, 2027. This letter is non-binding, but legally required in order to preserve the ability to make a change in SELPA affiliation as of July 2027.
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.
Local Control and Accountability Plan: CNCA, CNCA 2, CNCA 3, CNCA 4, CNCAHS 2
5:43 PM
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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.
"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)
The board will vote to spend an additional $750,000 of reserves to add more staff to Cisneros to strengthen enrollment, academic programming, and intervention.
Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Certification of Signatures
Vote
Sonia Oliva
3 m
The Board will vote to approve the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Certification of Signatures. This annual authorization identifies the individuals designated to sign official documents, reports, and other submissions on behalf of the organization. Approval of the Certification of Signatures ensures compliance with LACOE requirements and authorizes designated representatives to conduct official business with the County and other applicable agencies.
