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Libertas College Prep

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Saturday August 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM

Location

Libertas College Prep

5101 S. Western Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90062

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. Chambers, H. Echeverria, J. Alvarado, J. Ossei-Anto, R. Williams, T. Ossei-Anto

Directors Absent

C. Conway, N. Cabrel

Guests Present

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

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Ossei-Anto called a meeting of the board of directors of Libertas College Prep to order on Saturday Aug 15, 2026 at 9:39 AM.

C.

Public Comment

Meeting opened to the public.  One member of the public was present.

D.

Approve Minutes

R. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-13-26.
J. Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Leadership Updates

A.

School Dashboard Update

Dan provided a head of school update.  Dan gave an overview of the first week of school and priorities.  He then provided a summary of the LAUSD oversight report and results, including results overtime and growth.  Dan discussed the highlights around governance and student achievement, organizational programs and fiscal operations.  Dan also shared with the Board the 26-27 school priorities and goals for each pillar of focus around people, culture and academics.  

B.

Board Dashboard Update

Joy provided an overview of planning for our board retreat and themes to cover.  Discussion among the board members ensued of additional topic ideas for the retreat.  Joy also introduced a former board member who is being nominated for a board position.  

C.

Strategic Task Force Update

Dan discussed strategic plan implementation update and plan progress around enrollment, systems, and talent.  Dan discussed enrollment by grade and progress over time as well as goals for the upcoming year.  

D.

Finance Update

Evan provided an update on finance and budget.  He first provided an overview of the 26-26 closeout and final results.  Next he discussed 26-27 projections and net income forecast.  Evan also provided an overview of income statement as of the most current period ended June 30, 2026.  

III. Motions

A.

Motion to approve the instructional materials for Williams Monitoring

J. Alvarado made a motion to Approve the instructional materials for Williams Monitoring.
C. Chambers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Motion to approve the homeless policy

R. Williams made a motion to Approve the homeless policy.
T. Ossei-Anto seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Motion to approve Clean Freaks contract 26-27

C. Chambers made a motion to Approve Clean Freaks contract for 26-27.
R. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Motion to approve Gregory Pope as a board member

R. Williams made a motion to Approve Greg Pope as board member.
J. Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Closed Session

A.

Conference with Legal Counsel: Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 57956.9: one potential case

Board moved into closed session.

V. Closed Session Update

A.

Report of action taken in closed session

In closed session, the Board voted by a vote of 6, with Carla Conway and Nancy Cabrel who are absent,  to accept a settlement agreement resolving a disputed employment claim asserted by a formal employee.  No litigation was filed.  The settlement provides for payment of $57,500 in exchange for a full release of all claims with no admission of liability.  

 

In addition, the Head of School, Dan Maguire, is the authorized signor of the check in payment of the settlement amount.  

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

C. Chambers made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
T. Ossei-Anto 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 12:21 PM.

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.