Camino Nuevo Charter Academy

Minutes

CNCA Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday June 18, 2024 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

 

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

C. Garcia Alvarado, D. Gidlow, E. Lopez, F. Jimenez, G. Flores, J. Hernandez, J. Ortega, L. Jennings, R. Arenas

Directors Absent

T. Powers

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

R. Arenas

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

C. Garcia Alvarado

Guests Present

A. Abich, N. Cabrel, Rachel Hazlehurst, S. Herrera

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

R. Arenas arrived at 4:40 PM.
C. Garcia Alvarado left at 6:30 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 18, 2024 at 4:34 PM.

II. Approve Minutes

A.

Approve 4-9-2023 CNCA Regular Board Meeting Minutes

G. Flores made a motion to approve the minutes from CNCA Regular Board Meeting on 04-09-24.
J. Hernandez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
F. Jimenez
Aye
D. Gidlow
Aye
L. Jennings
Aye
J. Ortega
Aye
E. Lopez
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
G. Flores
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye
T. Powers
Absent
R. Arenas
Aye

III. Public Comment

A.

2-Minute Limit per Speaker

The following members of the CNCA community addressed the meeting:

 

  • Charleen Mendoza of the Castellanos campus and President of CNTA
  • Laura Farrel of the Dalzell Lance campus
  • Maria Dominguez, CNCA parent

IV. Consent Items

A.

Student and Family Handbook Updates

J. Ortega made a motion to approve Items A through P in the Consent Agenda.
L. Jennings seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Jennings
Aye
R. Arenas
Aye
D. Gidlow
Aye
E. Lopez
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
G. Flores
Aye
J. Ortega
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye
T. Powers
Absent
F. Jimenez
Aye

B.

Title I School-Level Parental Involvement Policy

C.

Homeless & Foster Youth Students Policy

D.

FY24-25 Consolidated Application for Funding

E.

ELOP Contract with Bewilder

F.

ELOP Contract with Tinker the Robot

G.

ELOP Contract with Lunch Bunch

H.

Tech Agreement Between CNCA and PNEDG

I.

Meal Provider Contract Renewal with Revolution Foods, PBC

J.

Landscape Agreement Renewal with Pacific Vista Landscape Services

K.

Prop 28 Arts & Music Annual Report

L.

Director of Biliteracy and English Learners Agreement

M.

TNTP Contract

N.

Contract for Special Education Services from CCE

O.

Contract for Special Education Services from Edlogical

P.

Contract for Special Education Services from Sincere Behavior Solutions (SBS)

V. Organizational Priority Panel

A.

Organizational Priority Panel

Rachel Hazlehurst, C.A.O., moderated the Organizational Priority Panel. 

VI. School and Academic Updates

A.

Attendance & Enrollment Updates

Jeannette Sandoval and Crystal Day provided attendance and enrollment updates. 

B.

Graduating Seniors Update

Elizabeth Nicho provided updates on graduating seniors colleague acceptance. 

VII. Contracts

A.

ExEd Contract Approval

J. Ortega made a motion to approve the ExEd Contract as presented.
D. Gidlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Hernandez
Aye
J. Ortega
Aye
G. Flores
Aye
T. Powers
Absent
E. Lopez
Aye
R. Arenas
Aye
L. Jennings
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
D. Gidlow
Aye
F. Jimenez
Aye

B.

ELOP Contract with Think Together for Summer Field Trips

L. Jennings made a motion to approve contract with Think Together for Summer as presented.
R. Arenas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
R. Arenas
Aye
L. Jennings
Aye
T. Powers
Absent
J. Ortega
Aye
F. Jimenez
Aye
G. Flores
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye
E. Lopez
Aye
D. Gidlow
Aye

C.

Commercial Insurance Policy Contract With CharterSafe

G. Flores made a motion to approve the CharterSafe Contract agreement as presented.
J. Ortega seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
L. Jennings
Aye
J. Ortega
Aye
G. Flores
Aye
R. Arenas
Aye
T. Powers
Absent
F. Jimenez
Aye
E. Lopez
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye
D. Gidlow
Aye

VIII. 9th Amended Limited Services Agreement with Pueblo Nuevo Education and Development Group

A.

9th Amended Limited Services Agreement with Pueblo Nuevo Education and Development Group

F. Jimenez made a motion to approve the 9th Amendment Limited Service Agreement with Pueblo Nuevo Education and Development Group.
D. Gidlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Lopez
Aye
J. Ortega
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye
R. Arenas
Aye
F. Jimenez
Aye
D. Gidlow
Aye
L. Jennings
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
T. Powers
Absent
G. Flores
Aye

IX. 2024-2025 Calendar and Instructional Minutes

A.

2024-2025 Calendar and Instructional Minutes

A vote on Item # IX 2024-2025 Calendar and Instructional Minutes was postponed until the next meeting in order to allow time to make required amendments. 

X. Presentation of SY 23-24 Local Indicators

A.

Presentation of SY 23-24 Local Indicators

L. Jennings made a motion to approve Local Indicators for SY 23-24.
C. Garcia Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Powers
Absent
J. Ortega
Aye
E. Lopez
Aye
R. Arenas
Aye
D. Gidlow
Aye
G. Flores
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye
F. Jimenez
Aye
L. Jennings
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
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

R. Arenas made a motion to approve the Local Control and Accountability Plan as presented.
J. Hernandez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Hernandez
Aye
J. Ortega
Aye
R. Arenas
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
L. Jennings
Aye
F. Jimenez
Aye
E. Lopez
Aye
D. Gidlow
Aye
T. Powers
Absent
G. Flores
Aye

XII. Financials

A.

Approval of FY24/25 Budget

G. Flores made a motion to approve FY24/25 Budget.
D. Gidlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Gidlow
Aye
J. Ortega
Aye
F. Jimenez
Aye
L. Jennings
Aye
E. Lopez
Aye
T. Powers
Absent
G. Flores
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye
R. Arenas
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye

B.

April 2024 Financials

Sonia Oliva of ExED provided the results of the April 2024 financials. 

C.

EPA Spending Plan Approval

L. Jennings made a motion to approve the EPA Spending Plan.
F. Jimenez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Powers
Absent
G. Flores
Aye
D. Gidlow
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
E. Lopez
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye
L. Jennings
Aye
F. Jimenez
Aye
R. Arenas
Aye
J. Ortega
Aye

XIII. Board Member Elections

A.

Election of Board Members for New Terms

G. Flores made a motion to approve Election of Board Members for New Terms as follows.
L. Jennings seconded the motion.
  • Tamara Powers - elected to a new 3 year term, ending June 30, 2027.
  • Ronnie Arenas, Juan Hernandez and Frankie Jimenez, having successfully completed their 1 year provisional terms were elected to full 3 year terms, ending June 30, 2027.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Jennings
Aye
E. Lopez
Aye
J. Ortega
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Absent
F. Jimenez
Aye
D. Gidlow
Aye
T. Powers
Absent
J. Hernandez
Aye
R. Arenas
Aye
G. Flores
Aye

B.

Election of Officers and Chair of the Board

L. Jennings made a motion to approve the Election of Officers and Chair of the Board for 1 year terms as follows.
F. Jimenez seconded the motion.
  • David Gidlow, Chair of the Board
  • Jazmin Ortega, Treasurer of the Board
  • Gil Flores, Secretary of the Board
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Powers
Absent
D. Gidlow
Aye
E. Lopez
Aye
R. Arenas
Aye
G. Flores
Aye
F. Jimenez
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye
L. Jennings
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Absent
J. Ortega
Aye

XIV. Closed Session

A.

Section 3549.1 Closed session regarding negotiations with an employee organization

Closed session began at 6:38PM.

The board returned to open session at 7:15PM.

 

No action was taken.

 

XV. 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 7:16 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Flores