TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH School Site Council Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday September 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Location
TEACH Academy campus (10000 S. Western Ave.).
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.
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Directors Present
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
C. Gomez, J. Filidor, L. Ramirez, S. Rhee
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance / Asistencia Récord
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. TEACH Principal Updates / Actualizaciones del Director de TEACH
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TEACH Principal Updates - TEACH Prep
TEACH Prep Elementary School Principal Ms. Sharon Rhee provided general updates:
Ms. Rhee's updates included the following:
- Split Campus. Ms. Rhee shared that this year, TEACH Prep is now two different campuses, TK and Kindergarten campus located at 1750 W. Century Blvd. and the 1st through 5th grade campus located at 8505 S. Western Ave. Ms. Rhee shared that both Mr. Du and her are at the 1750 campus two to three times a week with Ms. Zaragoza being also present in the mornings and Ms. Erica in the afternoons.
- New teacher. Ms. Rhee briefly mentioned that the elementary school now has a 5th grade class.
- Student Council. Ms. Rhee mentioned that a student council will be formed at TEACH Prep where there will be an election that takes place. The council will elect what will be the brought for Spirit Week.
- 4th Grade Book Club. Ms. Rhee mentioned that a 4th grade book clud will begin shortly.
- Tutoring. Ms. Rhee also mentioned that tutoring will begin at TEACH Prep next month.
- Testing. Ms. Rhee shared information specific to test scores. iReady testing was now underway. Importantly, CAASP state test scores were looked at carefully which determined the further need of strengthening our ELD Program. That said, there is now a designated ELD time during the week. Specific to iReady testing, students received designated ELD intervention timeframes during the week. They receive additional instruction depending on their general testing scores. Ms. Douglas, is the designated Literacy Coach, where tests scores are looked closely along with Ms. Rhee. ELD intervention includes reading, comprehension, vocabulary, and phonetic awareness. Phonetic awareness is a particular focus in the lower grades.
- TK/Kinder Testing. Ms. Rhee also shared that TK and Kindergarten students do not test for ELPAC testing. Ms. Douglass has been observing within these classroom as well with me assisting.
- Saturday programming. English Learners are encouraged to also attend our Saturday School programming. For those students who have missed classes, the Saturday opportunities provide opportunities to "level up" in both their attendance and instruction.
- Modeling. Ms. Douglas has been making classroom observations and has been assisting with lesson planning for any teacher interested.
- Spirit Week. This will take place at the end of October.
- Parent Conferences. These will occur in November.
- TEACH Prep Safety Committee. Ms. Rhee mentioned that the TEACH Prep Safety Committee will be next month and will occur up to three times during the academic year. It will include both staff and parents.
TEACH Academy of Technologies Principal Mr. Christian Gomez provided general updates:
Ms. Gomez's updates included the following:
- Diagnostic Assessments. Mr. Gomez shared that the following assessments were specific to his TEACH Academy campus which includes iReady, which assesses math and reading, Achieve 3000, assesses literacy and Thrively which focuses on student/character strengths specific to their interests. These assessments helps assist the campus to further gauge what the students already know. Adjustments then are made depending on student's current academic level.
- Celebrating Students. Mr. Gomez emphasized the importance of celebrating students in a number of ways. He shared that is was very important to constantly praise. Mr. Gomez shared that an important component his "Caught Being Great" raffles which occur every week. The school emphasizes their "4 P's" which include prompt, prepared, productive and politeness. Students can receive free dress passes, movie days and more.
- Advisory Class Competitions. Mr. Gomez mentioned that students respond well to friendly competition which builds motivation. Through each advisory class, they become identifiable through a unique college mascot where each cohort competes against each other specific to attendance, behavior goals and academic goals. There are prizes attached to this competition.
- Parent Communication. Mr. Gomez emphasized the importance of families to feel welcome to communicate with the campus at any given moment. He emphasized the importance of parents feeling safe and can always visit the campus or simply call. They will receive timely assistance. Mr. Gomez emphasized the importance of checking ParentSquare as well for continuous updates.
III. General School Site Council Information / Información General del Sitio Consejo Escolar
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Why School Site Council? / ¿Por qué un Sitio Consejo Escolar?
Mr. Ramirez led a general conversation in regards to the importance of School Site Council and the need for participation from administrators, teachers, parents and the community as well. Mr. Ramirez shared general timelines of meetings throughout the academic school year. Importantly, he shared details specific to School Site's relationship with the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC). Mr. Ramirez shared that there will be elections for committee positions specific to School Site Council at next month's meeting.
IV. TEACH School Site Council Committee Elections / Elecciones de Comite de Consejo Sitio Escolar
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TEACH School Site Council Elections / Elecciones de Comite de Consejo Sitio Escolar
Per conversation with those in attendance, elections were postponed until the month of October.
V. Questions / General Announcements / Anuncios generales
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Questions / General Announcements Preguntas / Anuncios generales
Ms. Rhee, Mr. Gomez and Mr. Ramirez shared general announcements specific to campus programming which includes upcoming Spirit Weeks, upcoming parent meetings and ongoing parent programming which includes weekly ESL and technology classes.
The meeting was called to order at 5:15pm.