Camino Nuevo Charter Academy
Minutes
CNCA Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday June 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Location
Dalzell Lance High School
3500 W Temple St
Los Angeles, CA 90004
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.
Directors Present
A. Arevalo, A. Medina, D. Gidlow, F. Jimenez, G. Flores, J. Hernandez, L. Jennings, R. Arenas, T. Powers
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
F. Jimenez
Guests Present
A. Abich, B. Lowry, S. Herrera (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Approve Minutes
A.
Approve 4/14/26 CNCA Regular Board Meeting Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Abstain
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Abstain
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
III. Public Comment
A.
2-Minute Limit per Speaker
IV. Sunshine Proposal for 2026-27 Collective Bargaining Negotiations with CNTA
A.
Sunshine Proposal for 2026-27 Collective Bargaining Negotiations with CNTA
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
V. Consent Items
A.
Student and Family Handbook Updates
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
B.
Title I School-Level Parental Involvement Policy
C.
FY26-27 Consolidated Application for Funding
D.
Schools Services Agreement for Technicians Between CNCA and PNEDG
E.
Schools Services Agreement for Custodians Between CNCA and PNEDG
F.
Commercial Insurance Policy Contract With CharterSafe
G.
ExEd Contract Notice of Terms Supplement
H.
11th Amended Limited Services Agreement with Pueblo Nuevo Education and Development Group
I.
Credit cards for Staff
J.
Children's Institute Community Schools Contract MOU 2026-27
K.
ELOP Program Plan Update
L.
Expanded Learning RFP and MOU for 26-27
M.
Print/Scan Contract Renewal
N.
Approve 2026-27 Student Board Member
O.
Non-Public Agency (NPA) Master Contracts for 2026-27
VI. Contracts, MOUs, and Policies
A.
AVANCE Residency LA Update and MOU for 26-27
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
B.
Landscape Request for Proposal Selection
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
C.
Internship and Service Hour Policy For Dalzell Lance High School
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
| F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
D.
Eisner Roof Replacement
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
| F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
VII. School and Academic Updates
A.
Attendance & Chronic Absenteeism Update
Jessica Cuellar, VP of Students and Family Supports, provided an update on the progress on Attendance & Chronic Absenteeism compared to SY24-25.
B.
Enrollment Update
Jessica Cuellar also shared an update on current enrollment for SY24-25.
C.
College and Career Updates
Elizabeth Nicho, Director of College and Career Success, shared current student milestones, acceptance rates and postsecondary plans for the Class of 2026.
VIII. Community Schools Update
A.
Community Schools Update
Amber Skrumbis, Senior Director of Development and Communications, and Lesem Puerto shared an update of the Community Schools implementation progress.
IX. Approval of Notice of Intent to Exit LAUSD SELPA Effective July 2027
A.
Approval of Notice of Intent to Exit LAUSD SELPA Effective July 2027
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
X. Presentation of SY 25-26 Local Indicators
A.
Presentation of SY 25-26 Local Indicators
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
| F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
XI. 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 | |
|---|---|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
XII. CNCA Board Resolution for Renewal Petition
A.
CNCA Board Resolution for Renewal Petition
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
| F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
XIII. CNCA LAUSD Oversight Documents
A.
CNCA LAUSD Oversight Documents
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
XIV. Financials
A.
Finance Committee Update
Tamara Powers, Chair of the Finance Committee, shared an update the last committee meeting.
B.
Approval of FY26/27 Budget
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
| F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
C.
Sandra Cisneros Budget Adjustment
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
| F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
D.
April 2026 Financials
Sonia Oliva, Vice President at ExED, presented the CNCA April 2026 Financials to the Board.
E.
EPA Spending Plan Approval
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
F.
Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Certification of Signatures
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
| F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
XV. CEO Update
A.
CEO Update
Adriana Abich, CEO of CNCA, shared updates regarding the org-wide strategic plan for SY2026-27.
XVI. Board Member Elections
A.
Election of Board Members for New Terms
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
B.
Election of Officers and Chair of the Board
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| F. Jimenez |
Aye
|
| J. Hernandez |
Aye
|
| R. Arenas |
Aye
|
| A. Arevalo |
Aye
|
| L. Jennings |
Aye
|
| D. Gidlow |
Aye
|
| G. Flores |
Aye
|
| A. Medina |
Aye
|
| T. Powers |
Aye
|
XVII. Closed Session
A.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation CEO G.C. 54957(b)(1)
The Board entered closed session at 6.40pm and returned to open session at 7:23pm. No items were voted on during closed session.
There was no public comment.