TEACH Public Schools

Minutes

TEACH Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday February 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Location

TEACH Elementary 

8505 S Western Ave 

Los Angeles, CA 90047

 

TEACH Academy of Technologies

1000 S Western Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90047

10045 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 900100047

 

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 Special Board Meeting
Time: Feb 19, 2026 03:00 PM Hawaii
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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
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Directors Present

A. Dragon (remote), C. Sandoval (remote), J. Lobdell (remote), M. Maye (remote)

Directors Absent

C. Guardado

Guests Present

B. Bulgeron, C. Gomez, J. Cordero, L. Ramirez, M. Brown, M. Pimienta, S. Thompson

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 Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

C.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

II. Consent Items

A.

Approve the Current Agenda and Approve the Minutes from the January 27, 2026 Regular Board Meeting

A. Dragon made a motion to approve the minutes from January 27 Regular Board Meeting TEACH Inc. Regular Board Meeting on 01-27-26.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Dragon
Aye
C. Guardado
Absent
C. Sandoval
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
M. Maye
Aye

III. Items for Potential Action

A.

The Governing Board of TEACH Preparatory considering the submission of the appeal petition to the Los Angeles County Board of Education.

J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the Submission of Appeal Petition to the Los Angeles County Board of Education.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.

Matt Brown presented the appeal petition.  He explained the process, the timeline and the contents of the appeal.  He summarized the discussion at the LAUSD board meeting.  Board Member Lobdell asked for more details about the timeline and process and Matt explained that he would submit the appeal on Friday the 29th and that would trigger the 90 day window for review. There will be a capacity interview and a public hearing where it will be important for the community to demonstrate its commitment to TEACH. If the board approves, then it will be for a five year term and the county will be the authorizer. 

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

B.

Financial Report 2nd Interim Report

J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the Second Interim Financial Report.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.

Richard McNeel gave the financial report and explained these were the actuals through January. Overall there is a projected surplus and the organization is in a healthy finanicial position, meeting indicators such as cash on hand. McNeel explained the position will be even stronger once it reflects the employee retention credit. McNeel went through the financial indicators for each school. Materials attached to packet. 

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

C.

Principal Reports on Student Interim Assessments

Sione Thompson framed the Principal reports and explained the interim assessment system and their value, and how the board should consider the data reports that the Principals were going to report on. James Cordero gave the presentation for the High School.  He reviewed the interim assessment data, the school's focus on math scores, teaching strategies and positions related to supporting math achievement. He mentioned a decrease in enrollment from the first test administration to the second, and that a math coach started in November and PLCs started in December and January.  He also provided student activity highlights such as new sports programs, music groups and film class. 

 

Christian Gomez reviewed interim data as well and showed progress moving out of lower score bands into the higher score bands from fall to winter test administration. He also highlighted student activities and fun events and activities designed to boost teacher morale. 

 

Sharon Rhee gave the elementary report and described the interim data and what strategies were being used in the classroom to boost achievement. She described efforts to lower the high chronic absenteeism rate, including Saturday school. 

 

Principal reports attached in the packet materials. 

D.

Wellness Report

Dr. Pimienta gave the wellness report and described the various strategies that TEACH uses to boost teacher morale and care for the overall wellbeing of teachers.  First, teachers have input into the yearly calendar, which has mental health days throughout the year to help teachers avoid burnout. She also described celebrations of teachers' hard work and efforts that take place throughout the year.  

IV. Closing Items

A.

Board or Public Comment

There was no public comment.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:02 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
C. Sandoval
Documents used during the meeting
  • 2026_01_27_board_meeting_minutes.pdf
  • District Charter Renewal on Appeal Guide.pdf
  • I.6 TEACH Prep Board Resolution re Renewal Appeal (4920-7146-0496.v2).docx
  • TEACH FY25-26- Financial Presentation- As of 01.31.26 Close- 2nd Interim.pdf
  • TAT Student Progress for Board Meeting.pdf
  • Feb 2026 Principal's Report (1).pdf
  • Updated_Feb 2026 TTCHS Principal's Report (1).pdf