TEACH Public Schools
TPS Governing Board Regular Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 6, 2019 at 6:00 PM PST
Location
TPS Governing Board Regular Meeting
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.
www.teachpublicschools.org
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.
www.teachpublicschools.org
Agenda
| I. | Opening Items | |
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Opening Items
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| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | |
| B. | Record Attendance and Guests | |
| C. | Public Comment | |
| II. | CONSENT ITEMS | |
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Academic Excellence
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| A. | Consent Items | |
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Consent Items - Items under Consent Items will be voted on in one motion unless a member of the Board requests that 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. Due to the set-up of BoardOnTrack, approval of any board meeting minutes will be done through consent and listed as items B-Z (as needed) under "Consent Items".
-Approval of the March 6, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Agenda -Approval of January 31, 2019 Special Meeting Minutes -Consolidated Applications Reporting (ConApp) for TEACH Tech & TEACH Academy -CLA Independent Auditor Selection/Engagement Letter |
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| B. | Approval of January 31, 2019 Special Board Meeting Minutes | |
| C. | Consolidated Applications Reporting (ConApp) for TEACH Tech & TEACH Academy | |
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Complete Consolidated Application (ConApp) reporting - Winter - The ConApp is used by the CDE to distribute categorical funds from various state and federal programs to county offices, school districts, and direct-funded charter schools throughout California. The winter release is submitted in January of each year and contains the LEA's entitlements for each funded program.
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| III. | ITEMS SCHEDULE FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION | |
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CEO Support And Eval
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| A. | Board On Track Platform Introduction | |
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BoardOnTrack is an intuitive, easy-to-use, all-in-one online platform for your charter board. We provide the intuitive tools to help your board excel, and empower you to measure your performance through your own data, so you can govern for growth at every stage.
https://app2.boardontrack.com Invite the board members to participate in the annual board assessment. https://app2.boardontrack.com/boardAssessment/manage/543 |
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| B. | Financial Report | |
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January 2019 Monthly Financial Report |
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| C. | 2nd Interim Reporting | |
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2nd Interim Financial Report - Local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to file two reports during a fiscal year (interim reports) on the status of the LEA's financial health. The first interim report is due December 15 for the period ending October 31. The second is due March 15 for the period ending January 31
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| D. | PCSGP Fiscal Training | |
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A required training as part of the TEACH Prep Public Charter School Grant Award. |
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| E. | TEACH Academy of Technologies LAUSD Oversight Report | |
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The governing board and leadership team of the charter school are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the school. Thus, the CSD’s recommendations and/or the school’s action plans concerning the above-noted findings and observations should be discussed at the school’s next board meeting, but, in any event, no later than 90 days following the school’s receipt of this report. After the school’s next Board meeting, it is the school’s responsibility to provide the CSD with its approved board meeting minutes regarding its action plans/steps, and/or proof of implementation of the mitigating actions taken by the school.
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| F. | TEACH Academy of Technologies Renewal Update & CCSA Site Visit | |
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TEACH Academy of Technologies charter term ends June 30, 2020. A renewal petition will be submitted in the late summer/early fall of 2019. California Charter School Association (CCSA) visited to evaluate the TEACH Academy academic program and provide support. TEACH will continue to work with CCSA during the renewal process. |
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| G. | 2019 - 2020 Budgeting & LCAP | |
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Board will be presented with a preliminary budget in April for review with a final budget for vote in June.
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| H. | Employee Benefits - Employer Contributions | |
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Discussion of employer contribution rates towards employee benefits in the 2019 fiscal year (July 1, 2019).
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| I. | 2019-2020 TEACH Public Schools Academic Calendar | |
| J. | Request for Proposals (RFP) | |
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2019-2020 RFPs for Janitorial Services, Meal Program, and Back Office.
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| K. | Form 700 | |
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Filing a Form 700 - Statement of Economic Interests (SEI) is a state-mandated requirement for individuals who make decisions or advise on decision making at any government agency in California. The requirement is part of the Political Reform Act enacted in 1974, which was passed by California voters to promote integrity in state and local government by helping agency decision makers avoid conflicts between their personal interests and official duties. Under the Act, these individuals are required to disclose assets and income, which may be materially affected by their official actions.
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| IV. | Facilities Report | |
| A. | TEACH Prep Facility Update- 8505 S. Western Ave. | |
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Update on the site work for TEACH Prep future campus. Projected completion in July 2019. |
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| B. | TEACH Tech 10600 Property Update | |
| C. | California Energy Commission 0% Interest Loan Program | |
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Loan funds at 0% interest to benefit local educational agencies for energy efficiency & renewable energy projects |
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| V. | School Site Reports | |
| A. | TEACH Academy of Technologies | |
| B. | Every Student Succeeds Act - Additional Target Support and Improvement | |
| C. | TEACH Tech Charter High School | |
| D. | Overnight Field Trips - TEACH Tech Charter High School | |
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Camping Camp Whittle Big Bear CA May 3-5, 2019 |
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| E. | TEACH Preparatory Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School | |
| VI. | Closed Session | |
| A. | Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code section 54957(b)) | |
| VII. | Closing Items | |
| A. | Upcoming Meetings | |
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Wednesday June 12, 2019 at 6pm
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| B. | BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS | |
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Time for board members to make any public comments.
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| C. | Adjourn Meeting | |