Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
Minutes
CNCA Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday June 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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.
Directors Present
D. Gidlow, F. Jimenez, J. Hernandez (remote), J. Ortega (remote), L. Jennings, R. Arenas, T. Powers
Directors Absent
C. Garcia Alvarado, G. Flores
Guests Present
A. Abich, N. Cabrel, S. Herrera
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Approve Minutes
A.
Approve 4-8-2025 CNCA Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Roll Call | |
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J. Ortega |
Abstain
|
T. Powers |
Aye
|
G. Flores |
Absent
|
D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
R. Arenas |
Abstain
|
L. Jennings |
Abstain
|
J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
C. Garcia Alvarado |
Absent
|
III. Public Comment
A.
2-Minute Limit per Speaker
IV. Consent Items
A.
Student and Family Handbook Updates
Roll Call | |
---|---|
F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
R. Arenas |
Aye
|
C. Garcia Alvarado |
Absent
|
T. Powers |
Aye
|
J. Ortega |
Aye
|
J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
L. Jennings |
Aye
|
D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
G. Flores |
Absent
|
B.
Title I School-Level Parental Involvement Policy
C.
FY25-26 Consolidated Application for Funding
D.
Bewilder Addendum to 24-25 Agreement
E.
Tinker the Robot Addendum to 24-25 Agreement
F.
Lunch Bunch Addendum to 24-25 Agreement
G.
Woodcraft Rangers 25-26 Agreement for Summer and Fall
H.
Woodcraft Rangers Addendum to 24-25 Agreement
I.
Schools Services Agreement for Technicians Between CNCA and PNEDG
J.
Schools Services Agreement for Custodians Between CNCA and PNEDG
K.
CNCA HS #2 Security Upgrades
L.
CNCA HVAC Bids
M.
661 Burlington HVAC Unit Replacement
N.
Cisneros Verkada Security Cameras
O.
Temporary Janitorial Services
P.
Meal Provider Contract Renewal with Revolution Foods, PBC
Q.
Prop 28 Arts & Music Annual Report
R.
CNCA Fiscal Policies Updates
S.
Commercial Insurance Policy Contract With CharterSafe
T.
International Transcript Policy
U.
K-2 Dyslexia Screener
V.
English Learners Master Plan
W.
Non-Public Agency (NPA) Contract Review for Special Education Services
X.
10th Amended Limited Services Agreement with Pueblo Nuevo Education and Development Group
Y.
Employee Handbook Updates
V. School and Academic Updates
A.
Education Committee Update
Rachel Hazlehurst, Chief Academic Officer, provided an update on the Dalzell-Lance charter renewal petition.
B.
Attendance & Enrollment Updates
Jessica Cuellar, Vice President of Student and Family Supports, presented an update on attendance and enrollment for SY2024-2025.
C.
Graduating Seniors Update
Elizabeth Nicho, Director of College and Career Success, presented an update on post-high school plans for the Class of 2025.
D.
Dual Enrollment Update
Elizabeth Nicho, Director of College and Career Success, presented an update on the enhanced Dual Enrollment program.
VI. Community Schools Grant: Implementation Plan Update
A.
Community Schools Grant: Implementation Plan Update
Amber Skrumbis, Director of Development, presented an update on the Community School Grant implementation plan.
VII. Presentation of SY 24-25 Local Indicators
A.
Presentation of SY 24-25 Local Indicators
Roll Call | |
---|---|
C. Garcia Alvarado |
Absent
|
F. Jimenez |
Absent
|
J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
T. Powers |
Aye
|
G. Flores |
Absent
|
L. Jennings |
Aye
|
J. Ortega |
Aye
|
R. Arenas |
Aye
|
D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
VIII. Local Control and Accountability Plan: CNCA, CNCA 2, CNCA 3, CNCA 4, CNCAHS 2
A.
Local Control and Accountability Plan: CNCA, CNCA 2, CNCA 3, CNCA 4, CNCAHS 2
Roll Call | |
---|---|
D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
T. Powers |
Aye
|
R. Arenas |
Aye
|
C. Garcia Alvarado |
Absent
|
J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
L. Jennings |
Aye
|
F. Jimenez |
Absent
|
G. Flores |
Absent
|
J. Ortega |
Aye
|
IX. CNCA Board Resolution for Renewal Petition
A.
CNCA Board Resolution for Renewal Petition
Roll Call | |
---|---|
J. Ortega |
Aye
|
G. Flores |
Absent
|
F. Jimenez |
Absent
|
R. Arenas |
Aye
|
C. Garcia Alvarado |
Absent
|
T. Powers |
Aye
|
L. Jennings |
Aye
|
D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
X. Financials
A.
Finance Committee Update
David Gidlow, member of the Finance Committee, presented an update on the most recent committee meeting.
B.
Approval of FY25/26 Budget
Roll Call | |
---|---|
C. Garcia Alvarado |
Absent
|
J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
L. Jennings |
Aye
|
R. Arenas |
Aye
|
G. Flores |
Absent
|
F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
J. Ortega |
Aye
|
T. Powers |
Aye
|
C.
April 2025 Financials
Nancy Cabral, Director of Finance and Business Services, presented the April 2025 financial reports.
D.
EPA Spending Plan Approval
Roll Call | |
---|---|
D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
R. Arenas |
Aye
|
J. Ortega |
Aye
|
J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
C. Garcia Alvarado |
Absent
|
G. Flores |
Absent
|
L. Jennings |
Aye
|
F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
T. Powers |
Aye
|
XI. CEO Update
A.
CEO Update
Adriana Abich, Chief Executive Officer of CNCA, presented the CEO update.
XII. Board Member Elections
A.
Election of Board Members for New Terms
Roll Call | |
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T. Powers |
Aye
|
J. Ortega |
Aye
|
J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
G. Flores |
Absent
|
F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
C. Garcia Alvarado |
Absent
|
D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
R. Arenas |
Aye
|
B.
Election of Officers and Chair of the Board
Current board member Jazmin Ortega has resigned from the CNCA BOD effective June 30, 2025. The board sincerely thanks Jazmin for her service and commitment to our community over the past 4 years.
Roll Call | |
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L. Jennings |
Aye
|
F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
C. Garcia Alvarado |
Absent
|
R. Arenas |
Aye
|
D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
J. Ortega |
Aye
|
J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
G. Flores |
Absent
|
T. Powers |
Aye
|
XIII. Closed Session
A.
Anticipated Litigation § 54956.9
The board moved into closed session at 6:47PM.
The board returned to open session at 7:28PM.
No action was taken in closed session.
B.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation CEO G.C. 54957(b)(1)
XIV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Roll Call | |
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R. Arenas |
Aye
|
F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
C. Garcia Alvarado |
Absent
|
L. Jennings |
Aye
|
J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
G. Flores |
Absent
|
J. Ortega |
Aye
|
T. Powers |
Aye
|
There was no public comment.