TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
July 24th Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday July 24, 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
A. Dragon, J. Lobdell, K. Piazza, L. Butler, L. Castillo, S. Burrows (remote)
Directors Absent
S. Tucker
Guests Present
F. Williams, M. Brown, M. Cunningham, Marc Maye, R. Carranza
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 Jul 24, 2019 at 6:03 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comment
II. CONSENT ITEMS
A.
Consent Items
L. Castillo made a motion to Approve the consent agenda.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Butler |
Aye
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| L. Castillo |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of June 12 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
L. Castillo made a motion to approve minutes from the TPS Governing Board Regular Meeting on 06-12-19 TPS Governing Board Regular Meeting on 06-12-19.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
III. ITEMS SCHEDULE FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION
A.
TEACH Academy of Technologies Renewal Materials
Mr. Brown collected the board members resumes and questionnaires in preparation of the TEACH Academy of Technologies intake appointment on Monday July 29th.
B.
Litigation Settlement Offer
S. Burrows made a motion to Approved the Outfront Media mediation settlement agreement for Cunningham & Morris LLC.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
C.
2019-2020 After School All-Start Contract
A. Dragon made a motion to Approve the After School All Start MOU.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Absent
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
D.
TEACH Inc. Foundation
J. Lobdell made a motion to appoint the following members to the TEACH Inc. Foundation board of directors:
Adrienne Lee, Earl Wooten, Kevin Hernandez, Marc Maye, Trayonna Rankins.
K. Piazza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
IV. Facilities Report
A.
TEACH Facility Update
Mr. Brown presented an update on the facilities work done during the summer in preparation for the 19-20 school year.
B.
Bond Market - TEACH Tech & TEACH Preparatory
Mr. Brown presented potential bond options for purchasing the leased facilities for TEACH Tech Charter High School and TEACH Prep Elementary School. The board wished to pursue purchasing both schools facilities via bond. Mr. Brown will continue moving forward on this path.
V. School Site Reports
A.
TEACH Academy of Technologies
Dr. Carranza presented the TEACH Academy report. School is still looking for a 8th grade Spanish teacher. Enrollment should be around 440 on day 1.
B.
TEACH Tech Charter High School
Mr. Williams gave an update on TEACH Tech. The transition to Dr. Woodley as principal has been seamless. Enrollment one day one should be around 420.
C.
TEACH Preparatory Mildred S. Cunningham & Edith H. Morris Elementary School
Mr. Brown presented an update for TEACH Prep. The facility at 8505 S. Western Ave. should are ready for the start of school, but alternative facilities are available at 1750 W. Century and 10000 S. Western Ave. if plan should change. Enrollment on day one should be about 130.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Board Assessment & Goals
Mr. Brown reminded board members to complete board assessment and goals.
B.
Upcoming Meetings
Next board meeting is August 28th
C.
Form 700
Ms. Lawson provide new board members with 700 forms and instructions to complete.
D.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
E.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Butler