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

 

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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. Sandoval called a meeting of the board of directors of TEACH Public Schools to order on Tuesday Jun 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM.

C.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

 

II. Consent Items

A.

Approve the Current Agenda and Approve the Minutes from the May 27, 2025 Regular Board meeting

J. Lobdell made a motion to approve the minutes from May 27, 2025 Regular Meeting and the agenda TEACH, Inc. Regular Board Meeting on 05-27-25.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the Budgets for all Sites.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.

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. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the EPAs for TEACH Prep Elementary, TEACH Academy of Technologies, and TEACH Tech Charter High School.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.

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. 

 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the Expenditure Report for the Prop 28 Arts and Music Grant.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.

Richard McNeel gave the expenditure report for the Arts and Music Grant and explained the positions funded. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the LCAPs for TEACH Prep Elementary, TEACH Academy of Technologies, and TEACH Tech Charter High School.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.

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. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Lobdell
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye
M. Maye
Aye

G.

Consideration of the TEACH Bonus Resolution 2025-2026

M. Maye made a motion to Approve the TEACH Bonus Resolution for 2025-2026.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.

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. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

M. Maye made a motion to Approve the Local Indicator Reports for TEACH Prep Elementary, TEACH Academy of Technologies, and TEACH Tech Charter High School.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.

Enrique Robles presented the Local Indicators (materials attached) and emphasized the great work that was being done to include parents.  

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Dragon
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye
M. Maye
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye

I.

Consideration of 2025–2026 CharterSAFE Insurance Membership Renewal

A. Dragon made a motion to Approve the CharterSafe Insurance Membership Renewal.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.

Matt Brown presented the CharterSAFE renewal and explained the insurance coverage they provide. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Maye
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye

J.

Consider and Approve the Attendance Recovery Policy

J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the Attendance Recovery Policy.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.

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. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Maye
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye

K.

Consideration the Updated 2025-2026 TEACH Employee Handbook

J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the TEACH Employee Handbook.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.

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.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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)

M. Maye made a motion to Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with After-School All-Stars LA.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.

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. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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

J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the One-Year Extension of the Business Services Agreement with Charter Impact.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.

Matt Brown presented the Service Agreement with Charter Impact and explained what services they provide and our previous working relationship with them. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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. 

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
C. Sandoval