TEACH Public Schools

Minutes

September 25th TEACH Public Schools Regular Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday September 25, 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.
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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, S. Tucker

Directors Absent

L. Castillo, S. Burrows

Guests Present

E. Robles, F. Williams, M. Cunningham, M. Pimienta, S. Lawson, Theresa 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 Sep 25, 2019 at 6:04 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Public Comment

II. CONSENT ITEMS

A.

Consent Items

K. Piazza made a motion to approve consent agenda.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Butler
Aye
S. Burrows
Absent
A. Dragon
Aye
L. Castillo
Absent
J. Lobdell
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
Consent Items
  1. September 25, 2019 Board Meeting Agenda
  2. August 28, 2019 Board Meeting Minutes
  3. Updated TEACH Inc. Bylaws

B.

Approval of August 28, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

K. Piazza made a motion to approve minutes from the August 28th TEACH Public Schools Regular Meeting on 08-28-19 August 28th TEACH Public Schools Regular Meeting on 08-28-19.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Castillo
Absent
S. Tucker
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
S. Burrows
Absent
L. Butler
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye

III. ITEMS SCHEDULE FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION

A.

Fiscal Report

Theresa Thompson of Charter Impact presented the August Financial Report. Teach Academy and Teach Tech are projected to have a positive cash flow, surplus and fun balance at the year-end. Teach Prep and Teach PS project a deficit with positive cash flow and positive fund balance. TEACH is projecting to meet ADA goals as an organization for 2019-2020 P1.

B.

TEACH Academy of Technologies Renewal Update

Dr. Pimienta discussed the renewal process. She informed the board that on September 16, TEACH Academy of Technologies was informed by LAUSD Charter Schools Division they were recommending the school for a 5-year renewal with benchmarks.  The LAUSD board voted on the item during the September 24th meeting that was passed for approval.  Lori Butler asked that a plan to address the benchmarks be shared at the October 23rd TEACH board meeting.   

C.

Bond Deal Update & Purchase Agreements

K. Piazza made a motion to approve bond deal purchase agreements for 10616, 10600 and 8505 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90047.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Castillo
Absent
L. Butler
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye
S. Burrows
Absent
J. Lobdell
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye

D.

Fall 2019 Local Indicator Reports

Director of Operations, Data and IT, Mr.Robles presented the local indicators for each of the TEACH schools and the action plan for the current school year.

E.

TEACH Public Schools 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

Mrs. Cunnigham informed the board of the expectation and logistic of the Teach 10th anniversary celebration/fundraiser (date, time and goal). 

IV. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meetings

Mrs.Butler informed the board members of the next board meeting that scheduled for October 23, 2019, at 6 pm. 

B.

Form 700

Shawnna informed the board members when the 700 forms will be due to the district office then to LAUSD. 

C.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

D.

Adjourn Meeting

K. Piazza made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Piazza