TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TPS Governing Board Regular Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 6, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Location
TPS Governing Board Regular Meeting
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
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
E. Turner, J. Lobdell, K. Piazza, L. Butler, S. Tucker (remote)
Directors Absent
J. Shahbaz
Ex Officio Members Present
M. Brown, M. Cunningham
Non Voting Members Present
M. Brown, M. Cunningham
Guests Present
Dr.Bradley, Dr.Hughes, E. Robles, F. Williams, G. Perez, J. Morales, R. Carranza, S. Lawson, S. Rhee, Shawnna Lawson, T. Thompson
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
L. Butler called a meeting of the board of directors of TEACH Public Schools to order on Wednesday Mar 6, 2019 at 6:03 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comment
II. CONSENT ITEMS
A.
Consent Items
K. Piazza made a motion to approve the March 6, 2019 consent agenda.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| E. Turner |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| J. Shahbaz |
Absent
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
B.
Board Adoption of March 6, 2019 Agenda
C.
Approval of January 31, 2019 Special Board Meeting Minutes
D.
Consolidated Applications Reporting (ConApp) for TEACH Tech & TEACH Academy
E.
Approval of CLA Engagement Letter Independent Auditor
III. ITEMS SCHEDULE FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION
A.
Board On Track Platform Introduction
Matt Brown gave an explanation of the new Board on Track system. Everyone has created an account with their email. The point of having this system is to measure our performance by tracking our data by governing our growth at every stage. He also created a link for our board members with a survey to give their opinion of this new system.
B.
Financial Report
Theresa Thompson of Charter Impact presented the January financial report. TEACH Public Schools, Teach Academy, Tech and Prep have projected positive cash flow and fund balance for the end of the fiscal year. Theresa went over enrollment and ADA revenue based on the budget for all sites. K.Piazza ask if it was based on pupil or attendance? Theresa explain ADA is attendance, not enrollment.
C.
2nd Interim Reporting
K. Piazza made a motion to approve 2nd Interim Reporting.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Turner |
Aye
|
| J. Shahbaz |
Absent
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
D.
PCSGP Fiscal Training
Theresa presented a fiscal training for the board as part of the PCSGP grant award requirement.
E.
TEACH Academy of Technologies LAUSD Oversight Report
Mr. Brown presented the LAUSD Oversight Report for TEACH Academy of Technologies. While the school received its highest scores in its history, the leadership team was disappointed by the score of 2 in fiscal and was challenging the district. Base on the LAUSD rubric, TEACH Academy met 14 of 15 criteria for a 3 score. The sole are missed was the vague criteria "There are no significant recurring issues". Mr. Brown shared with the board a letter addressing the score that will be sent to LAUSD CSD. The board congratulated the team on the scores and supported the letter to LAUSD regarding the fiscal score.
F.
TEACH Academy of Technologies Renewal Update & CCSA Site Visit
TEACH Academy of Technologies charter term ends June 30, 2020. A renewal petition will be submitted in the late summer/early fall of 2019. (CCSA) visited to evaluate the TEACH Academy academic program and provide support. TEACH will continue to work with CCSA during the renewal process in implemented strategies of improvement.
G.
2019 - 2020 Budgeting & LCAP
The board will be presented with a preliminary budget April 30th, 2019 for review with a final budget for a vote at the June 12, 2019 TEACH Board of Directors Meeting.
H.
Employee Benefits - Employer Contributions
Mr. Brown discussed employer contribution rates towards employee benefits in the 2019 fiscal year (July 1, 2019).
I.
2019-2020 TEACH Public Schools Academic Calendar & Instructional Minutes
J. Lobdell made a motion to approve 2019-2020 TEACH Public Schools Academic Calendar. K. Piazza seconded the motion.
K. Piazza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Turner |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| J. Shahbaz |
Absent
|
J.
Request for Proposals (RFP)
K. Piazza made a motion to approve RFP bids for janitorial services, meal program, and back office. J.Lobdell second.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| E. Turner |
Aye
|
| J. Shahbaz |
Absent
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
K.
Form 700
S.Lawson went over 700 forms with board members. Explaining how to fill out and when they're due to the district with their schedule summary attached if any.
IV. Facilities Report
A.
TEACH Prep Facility Update- 8505 S. Western Ave.
Mr. Jimmy Morales went over the new TEACH Prep site project. Red Hook closed on this property. There were pictures presented of the layout plan. TEACH is working with Red Hook on tenant improvements at the site. He explained the new entry door for the safety of the kids. Our goal is to finish up the end of July to open for August.
B.
TEACH Tech 10600 Property Update
Mr. Morales presented an update on the 10600 parking lot and facility, including the added signs and painted the building.
C.
California Energy Commission 0% Interest Loan Program
Table until more information gets presented from the consultant on how much to request.
V. School Site Reports
A.
TEACH Academy of Technologies
Principal Perez discussed attendance and ADA. K.Piazza ask if it was a full day absents or tardies. G. Perez informs the board that one thing they have implemented to support attendance is an app called "ParentSquare". G.Perez express that he notices that the majority are from grades 6th and 7th which are the larger amount of students. E. Robles explains how ParentSquare notifies the parents of any absent and how parents can comment back through that system.
B.
Every Student Succeeds Act - Additional Target Support and Improvement
Principal Perez spoke on having Saturday school to support student missing school and instruction time. He also touched on assessment material and monthly progress reports for the students to track the data.
C.
TEACH Tech Charter High School
Principal Williams spoke on attendance at the high school. With having older students they have more say in themselves coming to school. The parents are sometimes unaware of them not coming when making phone calls to follow up on the children absent.
Mr. Williams described strategies to engage and incentivize students to attend school. There are also attendance patterns of student absences. Mr. Brown stated that the team will be working on an updated attendance and independent study program for 19-20 school year.
Mr. Williams described strategies to engage and incentivize students to attend school. There are also attendance patterns of student absences. Mr. Brown stated that the team will be working on an updated attendance and independent study program for 19-20 school year.
D.
Overnight Field Trips - TEACH Tech Charter High School
S. Tucker made a motion to approve overnight field trip at Camp Whittle Big Bear. K.Piazzza second it.
K. Piazza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| J. Shahbaz |
Absent
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| E. Turner |
Aye
|
E.
TEACH Preparatory Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School
Principal Rhee discussed oversight visit preparation and student assessment. Students are finishing dibbles assessments in language arts which will been inputted in Illuminate for tracking and creating intervention plans. TEACH Prep will be hosting a parent potluck to update them on the new facility. She mentions that attendance is low primarily on rainy days and parents not having transportation. She also spoke on recruitment plans and things that she has done towards recruiting (ex going to daycares and block party).
VI. Closed Session
A.
Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release (Gov. Code section 54957(b))
Employee discipline matter discussed. No action taken.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
B.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
C.
Adjourn Meeting
K. Piazza made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| E. Turner |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| J. Shahbaz |
Absent
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Butler