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Libertas College Prep

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Saturday January 7, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Location

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, G. Olson, G. Pope, H. Echeverria, J. Alvarado, J. John C. Heintz, J. Ossei-Anto, N. Cabrel, S. Wechsler, T. Ossei-Anto

Directors Absent

B. Johnson

Guests Present

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

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

C. Chambers called a meeting of the board of directors of Libertas College Prep to order on Saturday Jan 7, 2023 at 9:38 AM.

C.

Motion to approve the agenda.

G. Olson made a motion to Approve agenda.
S. Wechsler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes

J. Ossei-Anto made a motion to approve the minutes from Libertas Board Meeting on 12-03-22.
J. Alvarado seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comment

Ms. Chambers opened up the meeting to public comment.  No public comments at this time.

II. Leadership Updates

A.

School Dashboard Update

Dan McGuire provided an update on school activities and school dashboard.  Dan provided an overview of the winter celebration and awards ceremony, as well as the recent sports accomplishments.  Dan discussed the school dashboard including updates in academic goals, and enrollment.  

 

Dan discussed 2023 academic goal setting.  Dan provided an overview of the MAP test which measures growth year over year.  Dan also discussed the SBAC test in the Spring.  Dan discussed the results of the fall and winter MAP tests.  The winter MAP test was timed.  Dan provided an overview of the MAT winter assessment results and the Board reviewed, asked questions and a full discussion ensued.  

 

Vanessa provided an update on recruitment and enrollment, including an analysis of data gathering and plans on enhancements to the operations team.  Vanessa discussed the plans to improve communications and leveraging of family networks.  Vanessa provided an overview of strategies including prioritizing leadership to drive recruitment strategy, building our family participation, and improving communication and data tools and practices.  

B.

Board Dashboard Update

Christen provided an overview of the Board dashboard with updates on fundraising goals, board member engagement and scholarship committee.  

III. Motions

A.

Motion to approve the 2021 990.

G. Olson made a motion to Approve the 2021 990.
H. Echeverria seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Motion to approve the Safe Return Instruction Plan.

J. Alvarado made a motion to Approve the Safe Return Instruction Plan.
N. Cabrel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Motion to approve Christen Chambers as the board representative for LAUSD Board Compliance Monitoring Certification.

G. Pope made a motion to Approve Christen Chambers as the board representative for LAUSD Board Compliance Monitoring Certification.
N. Cabrel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

S. Wechsler made a motion to Adjourn meeting.
J. Alvarado 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 11:16 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 annachurst@libertascollegeprep.org or at (310) 902-6808.