TEACH Public Schools

January 29th TEACH Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday January 29, 2020 at 6:00 PM PST

Location

1846 W. Imperial Hwy. Los Angeles, CA 90047
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

      Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Lori Butler
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Shawnna Lawson 1 m
  C. Public Comment Discuss Lori Butler 5 m
   
Board meetings are meetings of the Board of Directors and will be held in a civil, orderly and respectful manner. All public comments or questions should be addressed to the Board through the Chair of the Board. To ensure an orderly meeting and an equal opportunity for each speaker, persons wishing to address the Board must complete a Speaker Request Card and submit it to Matt Brown, Chief Operating Officer of TEACH Public Schools. The Speaker Request Card must contain speaker name, contact number or email, and subject matter and submitted to the COO or Superintendent prior to the start of the meeting. Members of the public may address the Board on any matter within the Board’s jurisdiction and have three (3) minutes each to do so. The total time of each subject will be fifteen (15) minutes, unless additional time is requested by a Board Member and approved by the Board. The Board may not deliberate or take action on items that are not on the agenda. However, the Board may give direction to staff following a presentation. The Chair is in charge of the meeting and will maintain order, set the time limits for the speakers and the subject matter, and will have the prerogative to remove any person who is disruptive of the Board meeting. The Board of Directors may place limitations on the total time to be devoted to each topic if it finds that the numbers of speakers would impede the Board’s ability to conduct its business in a timely manner. The Board of Directors may also allow for additional public comment and questions after reports and presentations if it deems necessary.
 
 
II. CONSENT ITEMS 6:06 PM
  A. Consent Items Vote Lori Butler 1 m
   
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".   
  1. January 29, 2020 Board Meeting Agenda
  2. December 11, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes
 
  B. Approval of December 11, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Matthew Brown
    Minutes for December 11, 2019 Regular Board Meeting on December 11, 2019  
III. ITEMS SCHEDULE FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION 6:07 PM
  A. Fiscal Report FYI Theresa Thompson 8 m
   
December Financials 
 
     
     
     
  B. TEACH Academy Annual Oversight Report Discuss Matthew Brown 5 m
   

The governing board and leadership team of the charter school are responsible for managing the 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 governing 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. 
 

 
     
     
  C. 19-20 Every Student Succeeds Act Assistance Status FYI Matthew Brown 2 m
   
All TEACH schools are "General Assistance" for 2019.  

 

-TEACH Academy moved from "ATSI" in 2018 to "General Assistance" in 2019. 
-TEACH Tech was "General Assistance" status in 2018 & 2019
-TEACH Prep went from "No Status" in 2018 to "General Assistance" in 2019

 

Status is based upon State Dashboard Data
 
  D. Lori Butler 2 Year Term (February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022) Vote Lori Butler 5 m
   

Board Member Lori Butler's 2 year term is set to expire in February.  Board wishes to extend the term for an additional 2 years (ending February 1, 2022).

 
  E. Board Candidate and Application Discuss Matthew Brown 5 m
   

Board to considered the application of Dr. Kristen McGregor for TEACH Public School Board of Directors.

 
     
     
  F. Board Committees Discuss Lori Butler 5 m
   
Continue discussion on establishing board committees.
 
  G. TEACH Tech CIF Application Vote Monique Woodley 10 m
   
  • Start of the Program
  • Football Program Benefits for Students (boys/girls)
  • Academics
  • Winter Workouts
  • Spring Ball
  • Growth from Year 1 to Year 2
  • Playoffs
  • College Opportunity
  • How TEACH Grows from Football Program

 
 
     
  H. ASES & 21st Century Grant Authorization Vote Enrique Robles 5 m
     
     
  I. Policy & Procedure for Managing Difficult Parents Discuss Frank Williams 5 m
   

Discussion of potential policies/procedures for dealing with parents who may disrupt school operations.

 
  J. 2018-2019 School Accountability Report Card (SARC) Vote Enrique Robles 5 m
     
     
     
IV. Facilities Report 7:02 PM
  A. Bond Market Update - TEACH 2019 Bonds FYI Matthew Brown 5 m
   
TEACH closed on bonds on December 31.  TEACH has the lowest credit spread (best rate) on an unrated charter school deal ever in California.  TEACH is now working to close on the individual facilities and complete improvements on the sites.  
 
     
  B. 10600 BBQ Change of Use Tenant Improvement Proposals Vote Matthew Brown 5 m
   

Vendor proposals for architect and general contractor for the 10600 S. Western Ave. project to change the current structure from a restaurant to the TEACH Public Schools district office and parent center.  

 
     
     
     
     
  C. 10045 Parking Change of Use and Shade Structure Proposals Vote Matthew Brown 5 m
   

TEACH received an order to comply from the City of Los Angeles regarding "unapproved use of the parking area as student lunch/rest area in C2 zone.  TEACH is in the process of getting a change of use for the space and moving the required parking to alternative location and installing a shade structure for student lunch/rest area.  The funding for this structure will come from the 2019 bond project fund for TEACH Academy of Technologies. 

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
V. School Site Reports 7:17 PM
  A. TEACH Academy of Technologies FYI Suzette Torres 8 m
   
 
     
  B. TEACH Tech Charter High School FYI Monique Woodley 8 m
   
  • Enrollment/Attendance
  • Academics/Grades
  • Suspensions 
  • AP Action Plan
  • Miscellaneous
 
     
  C. TEACH Preparatory Elementary School FYI Sharon Rhee 8 m
   
 
     
VI. Closing Items 7:41 PM
  A. Upcoming Meetings FYI Shawnna Lawson 1 m
   
Regular Board Meeting - Wednesday February 26, 2020 at 6pm
 
  B. Form 700 FYI Shawnna Lawson 5 m
   
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.
 
  C. California Charter School Conference FYI Matthew Brown 2 m
   
The 27th Annual California Charter Schools Conference will be held March 16–19, 2020 in Long Beach, CA at the Long Beach Convention Center.  Board members are invited to attend as TEACH representatives.  

 

 
  D. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Discuss Lori Butler 5 m
   
Time for board members to make any public comments.
 
  E. Adjourn Meeting Vote Lori Butler