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Libertas College Prep

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Saturday March 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Public Comment: We welcome students, staff, parents, and all members of the public to our meetings! Members of the public are invited to address the board at the beginning of each meeting and will also be given opportunity to comment on each agenda item during the meeting, under the direction of the Board Chair or presiding Member.

Accommodations: It is important to us that our meetings be open to all. Guests or members of the public needing reasonable accommodations to attend or participate in any meeting should contact Anna Hurst at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at annachurst@libertascollegeprep.org or at (310) 902-6808.

Directors Present

C. Conway, H. Echeverria, J. Alvarado, J. Ossei-Anto, N. Cabrel, R. Williams, S. Wechsler, T. Ossei-Anto

Directors Absent

C. Chambers, J. John C. Heintz

Guests Present

A. Carlstone-Hurst, D. Maguire, V. Ayala

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

S. Wechsler called a meeting of the board of directors of Libertas College Prep to order on Saturday Mar 7, 2026 at 9:40 AM.

C.

Public Comment

Meeting called to order.  One member of the public was present. 

D.

Approve Minutes

N. Cabrel made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 02-23-26.
J. Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Leadership Updates

A.

School Dashboard Update

Dan provided an update on the school dashboard including enrollment updates and focus for the recruitment season.  Vanessa provided an overview of attendance by month and comparisons of year over year.

B.

Board Dashboard Update

Sarah provided an update on the board dashboard including board governance, strategic plan , development and school compliance.  Sarah also discussed the board meeting calendar for 2026, as well as the ethics training and reminders to complete certain surveys.

C.

Finance Update

Dan provided an overview of the financial package and latest financial results.  Dan also provided an overview of the 2nd interim and LAUSD format.

D.

Strategic Task Force

Dan provided an overview of the plan progress and latest task force meeting, including plans for elementary enrollment and talent retention.  Dan also discussed the partnership evaluation framework and progress.

III. Motions

A.

Motion to approve the Comprehensive School Safety Plan

Dan and Vanessa provided an overview of the comprehensive school safety plan including updates for 25-26 and instructional continuity plan.  

R. Williams made a motion to Approve Comprehensive School Safety Plan.
T. Ossei-Anto seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Motion to approve Christy White as the Audit Firm for 25-26

N. Cabrel made a motion to Approve Christy White as the Audit Firm for 25-26.
C. Conway seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Motion to approve the 2nd Interim (Form 62)

R. Williams made a motion to Approve the 2nd interim (form 62).
N. Cabrel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

J. Ossei-Anto made a motion to Adjourn meeting.
N. Cabrel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:04 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
H. Echeverria

Public Comment: We welcome students, staff, parents, and all members of the public to our meetings! Members of the public are invited to address the board at the beginning of each meeting and will also be given opportunity to comment on each agenda item during the meeting, under the direction of the Board Chair or presiding Member.

Accommodations: It is important to us that our meetings be open to all. Guests or members of the public needing reasonable accommodations to attend or participate in any meeting should contact Anna Hurst at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at vayala@libertascollegeprep.org or at (310) 890-8646.