TEACH Public Schools
TEACH, Inc. Special Board Meeting
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Alternate Public Access Locations:
TEACH Elementary
8505 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
TEACH Academy of Technologies
1000 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
10045 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 900100047
TEACH Tech Charter High School
10616 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
3680 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90010
3740 S Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
1340 W 106th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
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Topic: TEACH Special Board Meeting
Time: Sep 23, 2025 02:00 PM Hawaii
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THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be change without prior notice.
REASONABLE LIMITATIONS MAY BE PLACED ON PUBLIC TESTIMONY
The Governing Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting TEACH Public Schools during normal business hours at as far in advance as possible, but no later than 24 hours before the meeting.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact TEACH Public Schools, 1846 W. Imperial Highway. Los Angeles, CA 90047; phone: 323-872-0808; fax 323-389-4898.
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Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | 5:00 PM | |||
| A. | Record Attendance | Beth Bulgeron | 2 m | ||
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Cecilia Sandoval | |||
| C. | Public Comment | Cecilia Sandoval | 5 m | ||
| II. | Consent Items | 5:07 PM | |||
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Consent Items- Items included as Consent Items will be voted on in one motion, unless a member of the Board requests than an item be removed and voted on separately, in which case the Board Chair will determine when it will be called and considered for action. |
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| A. | Approve the Current Agenda and Approve the Minutes from the July 29, 2025 Regular Board Meeting | Vote | Cecilia Sandoval | 3 m | |
| III. | Items for Potential Action | 5:10 PM | |||
| A. | Executive Director Report / Framing The Meeting | FYI | Matthew Brown | 5 m | |
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Description:
Recommended Action: |
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| B. | 2024-2025 Unaudited Actuals | Vote | Richard McNeel | 5 m | |
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State law requires charter schools to submit unaudited actuals by September 25 of each year, providing a final accounting of revenues and expenditures for the prior fiscal year. The 2024–25 unaudited actuals reflect all year-end adjustments and closing entries, and they have been prepared in compliance with CDE and LAUSD guidelines. Approval by the Board affirms accuracy and authorizes submission to the authorizer and County Office of Education.
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| C. | August 2025 Financials | FYI | Richard McNeel | 5 m | |
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The August 2025 financials provide an early-year snapshot of revenues and expenditures against the approved 2025–26 budget. The report includes updated cash flow projections, enrollment/ADA trends, and any variances from budgeted assumptions. This monthly close supports fiscal monitoring and informs ongoing adjustments to ensure alignment with organizational financial goals and reserve targets.
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| D. | Consideration of Candidate Dr. Cindy Guardado | Vote | Cecilia Sandoval | 5 m | |
| E. | Update on Renewal Process for TEACH Preparatory Elementary School | FYI | Matthew Brown | 5 m | |
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The Board will receive an update on the charter renewal planning process for TEACH Preparatory Elementary School, which is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2026. TEACH Inc. is coordinating with legal counsel at Young, Minney & Corr LLP (YMC) and participating in monthly renewal cohort meetings hosted by the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) to support petition development and submission strategy. The team plans to submit the renewal petition during LAUSD’s October 29–30, 2025 intake window, allowing time to incorporate anticipated 2024-2025 SBAC scores, which are expected to reclassify the school as middle performing on the California Dashboard. This strategic timing is intended to strengthen the petition’s eligibility for a five-year renewal term and reflect the most recent academic progress. The official LAUSD renewal notification letter is included as an attachment.
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| F. | Consider and Approve the Elementary School Improvement Plan | Vote | Sione Thompson | 6 m | |
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As part of the charter renewal process, LAUSD requires schools identified as low-performing to submit a School Improvement Plan (SIP) demonstrating targeted strategies for academic growth. TEACH Prep has developed a comprehensive SIP focused on instructional improvement, data-driven interventions, and professional development to address areas of need identified through student performance data. Board approval is required prior to submission to LAUSD to ensure compliance and alignment with renewal requirements.
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| G. | Approve the Declaration of Need for Highly Qualified Educators and Resolve to Approve the Assignments Pursuant to Ed Code Section 44256. | Vote | Beth Bulgeron | 5 m | |
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This declaration of need provides us the opportunity to request emergency permits due to the high need in the following areas: math, science. |
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| H. | Board Reporting Calendar | Discuss | Beth Bulgeron | 3 m | |
| I. | Consider and Approve the Updated Bell Schedule for the Middle School | Vote | Sione Thompson | 5 m | |
| J. | Authorization to Open Checking Account for Get Strategic Inc. | Vote | Matthew Brown | 3 m | |
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TEACH Inc. has established a new DBA, Get Strategic Inc., to support expansion into education consulting and management services. To operationalize this entity, a dedicated checking account is required to ensure proper segregation of funds and transparent financial reporting. The account will be opened at Bank of California under TEACH Inc., dba Get Strategic Inc., with authorized signatories aligned to existing TEACH Inc. banking protocols.
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| K. | Consider and Approve the Updated Independent Study Policy | Discuss | Enrique Robles | 5 m | |
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The Independent Study (IS) policy has been updated to allow greater flexibility for families seeking longer-term IS arrangements. The revisions were informed by parent input, including concerns related to ICE enforcement, and are designed to provide families with secure, equitable access to instructional continuity when in-person attendance is not feasible. The updated policy maintains compliance with state requirements for Independent Study while expanding options for families.
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| L. | Safe Passage / Crossing Guard — Contract | ||||
| M. | MOA — County of Los Angeles / Jesse Owens Park (P.E. & Sports Practice) | 5 m | |||
| IV. | Closing Items | 6:07 PM | |||
| A. | Board or Public Comment | FYI | Cecilia Sandoval | 5 m | |
| B. | Upcoming Meeting Date: August 26, 2025 at 5 pm | FYI | Cecilia Sandoval | 1 m | |
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The next Regular meeting will be held on August 26, 2025 |
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| C. | Adjourn Meeting | Discuss | Cecilia Sandoval | ||