TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
April 30 Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 30, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Location
1846 W. Imperial Hwy. Los Angeles, CA 90047
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
J. Lobdell, K. Piazza, L. Butler (remote), L. Castillo, S. Tucker
Directors Absent
E. Turner
Guests Present
M. Brown, M. Cunningham, M. Pimienta, R. Carranza, S. Lawson, Steve Sepassi
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 Tuesday Apr 30, 2019 at 6:00 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comment
II. CONSENT ITEMS
A.
Consent Items
K. Piazza made a motion to Approve Consent Items.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| E. Turner |
Absent
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
III. ITEMS SCHEDULE FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION
A.
Board Member Nomination - Luz Castillo
K. Piazza made a motion to nominate new board member Luz Castillo to join the board effective May 1st, 2019 for a two year term.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| E. Turner |
Absent
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
B.
Board Member Nomination - Spencer Burrows
J. Lobdell made a motion to nominate new board member Spencer Burrows to join the board effective May 1st, 2019 for a two year term.
S. Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| E. Turner |
Absent
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
C.
Financial Report
Mr. Brown informed the board the final version of the March financials would be send to them May 1, 2019.
D.
2019 - 2020 Budgeting
Mr. Brown updated the board on the draft budget for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year, including enrollment projections, plans to cap employer contributions to health benefits, offer a 2.5% 403B match, and a 5% employee bonus structure based on ADA goals and fund balance & cash goals to end the 19-20 fiscal year. Mr. Brown will send a preliminary draft budget to the board on May 1, 2019 for review.
IV. Closed Session
A.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(1).)
Discussed pending litigation with legal counsel. Nothing to report.
V. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
Next scheduled board meeting is June 12, 2019, at 6 pm.
B.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Butler
K. Piazza made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
L. Castillo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| E. Turner |
Absent
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|