TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH, Inc. Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday June 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Location
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
and via zoom:
Topic: TEACH Inc. Regular Board Meeting
Time: Jun 10, 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.
www.teachpublicschools.org
Directors Present
A. Dragon (remote), C. Sandoval (remote), J. Lobdell (remote), M. Maye (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Public Comment
II. Consent Items
A.
Approve the Current Agenda and Approve the Minutes from the May 27, 2025 Regular Board meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
III. Items for Potential Action
A.
Executive Director Report
Matt Brown gave the ED report and framed the issues for the night's meeting, which includes an overview of the budget, annual updates, and operational changes for the last meeting. Board Chair Sandoval asked about mental health services and the counseling positions and Mr. Brown gave a brief answer and mentioned further discussion during the LCAP agenda item.
B.
Introduction of Chief Academic & Strategic Initiatives Officer (CASI)
Matt Brown introduced Sione Thompson in his new role as the CASI and Mr. Thompson stated he was honored to serve and gave an overview of upcoming priorities which included hiring Principals, credit recover program, moving toward implementation of common practices, the summer programs and graduation.
C.
2025-2026 TEACH Inc. Budgets for All Sites - TEACH Tech High , TEACH Academy Middle School , TEACH Prep Elementary School
This item was taken out of order and addressed after the Board approved the LCAPs. Richard McNeel presented the budgets and went over the projections for each school and the CMO. He provided three year projections for each school site and reviewed changes in revenue, staffing, COLA and expenses.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration of the Education Protection Accounts for TEACH Prep Elementary, TEACH Academy of Technologies, and TEACH Tech Charter High School
Rich explained the requirement of the EPAs. Board member Lobdell asked a question regarding salaries and benefits and Rich explained in further detail the spending on teacher salaries.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
E.
Consideration of the Expenditure Report for the Prop 28 Arts and Music Grant
Richard McNeel gave the expenditure report for the Arts and Music Grant and explained the positions funded.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
F.
Consider the Local Control and Accountability Plan for TEACH Prep Elementary, TEACH Academy of Technologies, and TEACH Tech Charter High School for the 2025-2026 School Year
Richard and Beth presented the LCAPs for each school. Beth explained that we are entering year two of a three year plan and highlighted the progress on the implementation of strategies and restated the goals. She also discussed changes and additional strategies that are going to be added next year to achieve the current goals. Richard clarified changes in positions and emphasized the CSI and federal funding contributing to strategic efforts.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
G.
Consideration of the TEACH Bonus Resolution 2025-2026
Matt Brown presented the retention bonus for 25-26 and explained the payout and timing. He also included a description of the SCS bonus payout to staff who contributed to that work.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
H.
Consider the 2024-2025 Local Indicator Reports for TEACH Prep Elementary, TEACH Academy of Technologies, and TEACH Tech Charter High School
Enrique Robles presented the Local Indicators (materials attached) and emphasized the great work that was being done to include parents.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
I.
Consideration of 2025–2026 CharterSAFE Insurance Membership Renewal
Matt Brown presented the CharterSAFE renewal and explained the insurance coverage they provide.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
J.
Consider and Approve the Attendance Recovery Policy
Enrique Robles presented the attendance recovery policy(materials attached) and explained how it would work. Board member Lobdell expressed it was a great idea and Enrique explained in more detail how it could address learning loss.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
K.
Consideration the Updated 2025-2026 TEACH Employee Handbook
Dr. Pimienta presented the updates to the TEACH handbook. She explained that most of the changes were updates to references to titles that no longer exist (Superintendent, COO) and the addition of a clause addressing potentially dangerous artificial nails. Board Chair Sandoval asked specifically about the nails clause and Dr. Pimienta explained it came as a result of an injury due to egregiously long nails.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
L.
Consider the Consultant Services Agreements with After-School All-Stars LA (ASAS LA)
Enrique Robles presented the service agreement with After-School All Stars and described the current relationship with them and the services they provide. Board Member Maye asked questions about afterschool and summer programing and shared positive feedback regarding the provider.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
M.
Consideration of One-Year Extension of Business Services Agreement with Charter Impact
Matt Brown presented the Service Agreement with Charter Impact and explained what services they provide and our previous working relationship with them.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Board or Public Comment
There was no Board or Public Comment.
B.
Upcoming Meeting Date: July 29th, 2025 at 5 pm
Board Chair Sandoval announced that our next Regular Board Meeting would be July 29th at 5 pm.
There was no public comment.