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

F. Jimenez arrived at 4:50 PM.

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

D. Gidlow called a meeting of the board of directors of Camino Nuevo Charter Academy to order on Tuesday Jun 16, 2026 at 4:33 PM.

II. Approve Minutes

A.

Approve 4/14/26 CNCA Regular Board Meeting Minutes

D. Gidlow made a motion to approve the minutes from CNCA Regular Board Meeting on 04-14-26.
G. Flores seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

There was no public comment. 

IV. Sunshine Proposal for 2026-27 Collective Bargaining Negotiations with CNTA

A.

Sunshine Proposal for 2026-27 Collective Bargaining Negotiations with CNTA

L. Jennings made a motion to approve initial bargaining proposal with CNTA.
J. Hernandez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

T. Powers made a motion to to approve consent items "A" through "O" as presented.
L. Jennings seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

A. Arevalo made a motion to approve the revised AVANCE MOU for 26-27.
D. Gidlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

G. Flores made a motion to approve the selection of a landscape services vendor for CNCA.
L. Jennings seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

R. Arenas made a motion to approve the new Internship and Service Hour Policy at Dalzell Lance High School.
G. Flores seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

L. Jennings made a motion to approve the recommended vendor to resurface the Eisner campus roof.
J. Hernandez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

A. Arevalo made a motion to approve sending LAUSD and CDE the annual intent to explore alternative SELPA options.
D. Gidlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

G. Flores made a motion to approve the Local Indicators report for SY5-26.
L. Jennings seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

L. Jennings made a motion to approve the LCAP three year plan as presented.
D. Gidlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

L. Jennings made a motion to approve CNCA Board Resolution for Renewal petition.
J. Hernandez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

G. Flores made a motion to approve CNCA's LAUSD Oversight Documents.
L. Jennings seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

G. Flores made a motion to approve the FY26-27 Budget as presented.
F. Jimenez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

L. Jennings made a motion to approve an additional $750,000 spend from reserves for additional staff at Cisneros.
A. Medina seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

L. Jennings made a motion to approved the annual EPA spending plan for FY26-27.
D. Gidlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

G. Flores made a motion to approve collection of LACOE Certification of Signatures.
F. Jimenez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

G. Flores made a motion to to approve new 3-year terms for David Gidlow and Lida Jennings, beginning July 1, 2026.
J. Hernandez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

L. Jennings made a motion to approve the election of officers to the board for 1-year terms beginning July 1, 2026, as follows: David Gidlow, Chair; Tamara Powers, Treasurer; Gil Flores, Secretary.
A. Arevalo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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. 

XVIII. 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 7:23 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Flores