TEACH Public Schools
TEACH Regular Board Meeting
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TEACH Elementary
8505 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
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 Regular Board Meeting
Time: Mar 25, 2025 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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
| Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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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 the Minutes from the February 25, 2025 Regular Board Meeting | Vote | Cecilia Sandoval | 3 m | |
| III. | Items for Potential Action | 5:10 PM | |||
| A. | Approve the Form 990 tax return | Vote | Matthew Brown | 5 m | |
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The Board will review the draft IRS Form 990 for TEACH, Inc. for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, prepared by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. The return reflects total revenue of $25,022,865, total expenses of $24,655,829, and a net increase in assets of $367,036. TEACH operated three charter schools serving ~1,000 students TK–12 and reported strong compliance and governance practices, including full Board review and a robust conflict-of-interest policy. Following Board approval, the CFO will authorize CLA to electronically file the return with the IRS and state agencies ahead of the May 15, 2025 deadline. |
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| B. | CLA Annual Independent Audit Firm Selection | Vote | Matthew Brown | 2 m | |
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The Board will review and vote on engaging CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) for audit and tax compliance servicesfor FY 2025. CLA has conducted TEACH’s audits for several years with a strong track record of compliance and reliability.
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| C. | Consider and Approve the School Calendar | Vote | Enrique Robles | 5 m | |
| D. | Consider and Approve the Updated LCAP for TEACH Academy of Technologies | Vote | Beth Bulgeron | 5 m | |
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Our Federal Programs Audit revealed that the description of our Title Funded positions within the LCAP needed to be described in greater detail. The updates presented in this submission remedy the findings of the auditors. No substantive changes to the education program were made. |
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| E. | Consider and Approve the 2025-26 Food Service Management Company (FSMC) Fresh Start Healthy Meals, Inc. Renewal | Vote | Enrique Robles | 5 m | |
| F. | Financial Report | Discuss | Richard McNeel | 8 m | |
| G. | School Site Council and ELAC Meeting Updates | Discuss | Luis Ramirez | 5 m | |
| H. | CEO Report | Discuss | Raul Carranza | 5 m | |
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CEO general update and news |
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| I. | Strategic Growth Initiative: Expanding TEACH Inc.’s Charter Support Services | FYI | Matthew Brown | 5 m | |
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TEACH Inc. is exploring an initiative to diversify revenue and expand its impact by providing charter school startup support, authorizer relations consulting, financial planning, governance training, and full CMO services. This expansion would allow TEACH Inc. to leverage its existing expertise to serve new and existing charter schools while ensuring long-term financial stability.
At this stage, the board is not being asked to take action, but rather to provide initial feedback on the concept, potential risks, and strategic direction. A formal proposal for approval may be brought forward in the future based on board input. |
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| J. | Reminder 700 Forms | Discuss | Beth Bulgeron | 5 m | |
| IV. | Closing Items | 6:00 PM | |||
| A. | Board or Public Comment | FYI | Cecilia Sandoval | 5 m | |
| B. | Upcoming Meeting Date: April 29, 2025 at 5 pm | FYI | Cecilia Sandoval | 1 m | |
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The next Regular meeting will be held on April 29, 2025 at 5 pm |
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| C. | Adjourn Meeting | Discuss | Cecilia Sandoval | ||