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Libertas College Prep

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Saturday April 6, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Location

5101 S. Western Ave

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 Vanessa Ayala at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at vayala@libertascollegeprep.org or at (310) 890-8646.

Directors Present

B. Johnson, C. Chambers, G. Olson, G. Pope, J. Alvarado, J. John C. Heintz, J. Ossei-Anto, R. Williams, T. Ossei-Anto

Directors Absent

H. Echeverria, N. Cabrel, S. Wechsler

Guests Present

A. Carlstone-Hurst, V. Ayala

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

B. Johnson called a meeting of the board of directors of Libertas College Prep to order on Saturday Apr 6, 2024 at 9:46 AM.

C.

Motion to approve the agenda.

C. Chambers made a motion to approve the agenda.
G. Pope seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes

G. Pope made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 02-24-24.
T. Ossei-Anto seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comment

II. Leadership Updates

A.

School Dashboard Update

Dan gave updates on the school dashboard with a focus on the updated March MAP scores. Vanessa gave updates on the attendance incentives and the current enrollment for next year. 

B.

Governance Update

Brandis Johnson reviewed the Board Dashboard and the progress toward board objectives. She highlighted strengths in board involvement with school visits and shared the board calendar for future opportunities. 

C.

Finance Update

The Budget taskforce discussed the current actuals and the budget timeline with key decision dates. 

D.

Strategic Task Force

Dan gives an update about the outcome of the March primaries and potential timelines and decision making points for the 5 year strategic plan.

III. Motions

A.

Motion to approve Eide Bailey as the Audit Firm for 2024-2025

B. Johnson made a motion to approve Eide Bailey as the Audit Firm for 2024-2025 with additional conversation about the terms of the contract.
G. Pope seconded the motion.

Board discussion about language within the engagement letter. Board members requested additional 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Motion to approve 2024-2025 instructional minutes

J. Alvarado made a motion to approve the 2024-2025 instructional minutes.
J. John C. Heintz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Motion to review Non-Profit IRS Form 990

J. John C. Heintz made a motion to approve the IRS Form 990.
C. Chambers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Motion to approve 2023-2024 Second Interim

G. Pope made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 Second Interim.
J. John C. Heintz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

C. Chambers made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
G. Olson 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 12:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Carlstone-Hurst

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 Vanessa Ayala at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting at vayala@libertascollegeprep.org or at (310) 890-8646.