Camino Nuevo Charter Academy

Minutes

CNCA Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday February 11, 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

 

The board meeting is also accessible at the board member virtual location below via teleconference connection:

656 18th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

115 W Allen Ave, San Dimas, CA 91773

 

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, F. Jimenez, G. Flores, J. Hernandez, J. Ortega (remote), T. Powers (remote)

Directors Absent

L. Jennings, R. Arenas

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

J. Ortega

Guests Present

A. Abich, N. Cabrel, S. Herrera

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

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 Feb 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM.

II. Approve Minutes

A.

Approve 12-03-2024 CNCA Regular Board Meeting Minutes

G. Flores made a motion to approve the minutes from CNCA Regular Board Meeting on 12-03-24.
D. Gidlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Flores
Aye
T. Powers
Abstain
R. Arenas
Absent
L. Jennings
Absent
J. Ortega
Abstain
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
J. Hernandez
Abstain
D. Gidlow
Aye
F. Jimenez
Aye

III. Public Comment

A.

2-Minute Limit per Speaker

There was no public comment.

IV. Consent Items

A.

Revised Extended Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) Plans

J. Hernandez made a motion to approve consent items A through D.
T. Powers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Gidlow
Aye
G. Flores
Aye
J. Ortega
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
L. Jennings
Absent
T. Powers
Aye
F. Jimenez
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye
R. Arenas
Absent

B.

Furniture Approval CNCA #3 - Eisner Campus

C.

Arts and Music School Site Spending Plans

D.

2025-2026 Calendar

V. Burlington College Field Trip

A.

Burlington College Field Trip

F. Jimenez made a motion to approve the expense of the Burlington college field trip, up to a maximum of $150,000.
G. Flores seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Powers
Aye
J. Ortega
Aye
R. Arenas
Absent
D. Gidlow
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye
L. Jennings
Absent
G. Flores
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
F. Jimenez
Aye

VI. J-13A Application

A.

J-13A Application

Natasha Barriga, VP of Strategy & Operations, provided an update on the status of CNCA's J-13A application and projected timing of response. 

VII. LCAP Mid-Year Update

A.

LCAP Mid-Year Update

J. Hernandez made a motion to approve the Mid-Year LCAP update.
D. Gidlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Powers
Aye
G. Flores
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye
D. Gidlow
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
J. Ortega
Aye
L. Jennings
Absent
R. Arenas
Absent
F. Jimenez
Aye

VIII. SARC - School Accountability Report Cards

A.

SARC - School Accountability Report Cards

G. Flores made a motion to approve the annual School Accountability Report Cards.
F. Jimenez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Ortega
Aye
T. Powers
Aye
R. Arenas
Absent
G. Flores
Aye
L. Jennings
Absent
J. Hernandez
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
F. Jimenez
Aye
D. Gidlow
Aye

IX. High School Graduation Requirements

A.

High School Graduation Requirements

Rachel Hazlehurst, Chief Academic Officer, provided the Board a preview of proposed changes to the CNHS #2 graduation requirements. 

X. Committee Updates

A.

Finance Committee Update

Jazmin Ortega, Finance Committee chair, provided the board with an update on the most recent committee meeting. 

XI. Financials

A.

New Banking Partner Approval

G. Flores made a motion to approve a new banking relationship for CNCA with First Bank.
T. Powers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Hernandez
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
T. Powers
Aye
R. Arenas
Absent
F. Jimenez
Aye
D. Gidlow
Aye
G. Flores
Aye
J. Ortega
Aye
L. Jennings
Absent
G. Flores made a motion to approve opening of new banking accounts with First Bank.
D. Gidlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
G. Flores
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye
F. Jimenez
Aye
L. Jennings
Absent
J. Ortega
Aye
D. Gidlow
Aye
R. Arenas
Absent
T. Powers
Aye

B.

December 2024 Financials

Nancy Cabrel, Director of Finance & Business, provided the Board with an update of the December 2024 financials. 

C.

First Interim (October Financials) submitted to LAUSD

J. Hernandez made a motion to approve the first interim financial reports (a/o October 2024) submitted to LAUSD.
F. Jimenez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Gidlow
Aye
G. Flores
Aye
J. Ortega
Aye
F. Jimenez
Aye
L. Jennings
Absent
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye
T. Powers
Aye
R. Arenas
Absent

XII. School and Academic Updates

A.

Attendance & Enrollment Updates

The SFS team shared ADA and enrollment data for SY2024-2025.

XIII. VP of Schools Update

A.

VP of Schools Update

Charles Miller, VP of Schools, shared with the Board the structure and approach for CNCA school leaders. 

XIV. CEO Update

A.

CEO Update

CEO Adriana Abich shared updates from the organization. 

XV. AB 699: Resolution

A.

AB 699: Resolution for Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Schools: Commitment to Immigrant Students, Families and Staff

F. Jimenez made a motion to vote to reaffirm AB 699, CNCA's commitment to immigrant students, families and staff.
D. Gidlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Ortega
Aye
T. Powers
Aye
R. Arenas
Absent
F. Jimenez
Aye
G. Flores
Aye
L. Jennings
Absent
D. Gidlow
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye

XVI. Suspension and Expulsion Procedures

A.

Suspension and Expulsion Procedures

G. Flores made a motion to approve updated suspension and expulsion procedures.
D. Gidlow seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
T. Powers
Aye
G. Flores
Aye
J. Ortega
Aye
J. Hernandez
Aye
R. Arenas
Absent
D. Gidlow
Aye
C. Garcia Alvarado
Aye
L. Jennings
Absent
F. Jimenez
Aye
J. Ortega left at 6:35 PM.

XVII. Closed Session

A.

Anticipated Litigation ยง 54956.9

The Board entered closed session at 6:37pm and concluded closed session at 7:40pm. No action was taken during closed session. 

B.

Public Employee Performance Evaluation CEO G.C. 54957(b)(1)

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 7:42 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Flores