TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
January 29th TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 29, 2020 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
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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
Matt Brown is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: TEACH Public Schools Board Meeting
Time: Dec 11, 2019 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Directors Present
A. Dragon, J. Lobdell, K. Piazza, L. Butler, L. Castillo, S. Burrows (remote), S. Tucker
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
E. Robles, F. Williams (remote), Knowle Wright, M. Brown, M. Pimienta (remote), M. Woodley (remote), R. Carranza, S. Lawson, S. Rhee (remote), S. Torres (remote), T. Thompson (remote), Thurston Hollis
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 Jan 29, 2020 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.
S. Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Butler |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of December 11, 2019 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
K. Piazza made a motion to approve the minutes from December 11, 2019 Regular Board Meeting on 12-11-19.
S. Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
III. ITEMS SCHEDULE FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION
A.
Fiscal Report
T. Thompson of Charter Impact presented the December financial report for all TEACH entities.
B.
TEACH Academy Annual Oversight Report
Superintendent Dr. Carranza inform the board that Teach Academy received their annual oversight report with results/scores. He informs the board that they received four in all reporting categories. He discussed some of the correction items that have already been addressed. (Epi-pen, emergency kits etc)
CFO/COO Mr. Brown discussed the Governance and Fiscal findings/observations and the schools action plan to address the CSD area for growth/improvement, including updated fiscal policies.
CFO/COO Mr. Brown discussed the Governance and Fiscal findings/observations and the schools action plan to address the CSD area for growth/improvement, including updated fiscal policies.
K. Piazza made a motion to Approved updated Jan 29, 2020 Fiscal Policy and Proceedure.
S. Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
C.
19-20 Every Student Succeeds Act Assistance Status
Director of Data, Operations and IT, Mr. Robles spoke about the schools were listed on the ATSI or CSI.
-TEACH Academy moved from "ATSI" in 2018 to "General Assistance" in 2019.
-TEACH Tech was "General Assistance" status in 2018 & 2019
-TEACH Prep went from "No Status" in 2018 to "General Assistance" in 2019
-TEACH Academy moved from "ATSI" in 2018 to "General Assistance" in 2019.
-TEACH Tech was "General Assistance" status in 2018 & 2019
-TEACH Prep went from "No Status" in 2018 to "General Assistance" in 2019
D.
Lori Butler 2 Year Term (February 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022)
J. Lobdell made a motion to approve 2-year term for Lori Butler.
S. Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
E.
Board Candidate and Application
CFO/COO Mr. Brown spoke and gave information about a potential new board member by the name of Kristen Kaplanis. He discussed her qualifications and interest in joining to board and/or committees. The board will look to find additional candidates to keep the board member number count odd (7 to 9 members), or take action when a current board member resigns or terms out.
F.
Board Committees
L. Butler continued the discussion from last meeting about establishing two standing board committees. The board voted to establish a Academic Excellence Committee and a Finance Committee with the following initial members:
- Academic Excellence Committee - Kelvin Piazza, Luz Castillo, Lori Butler, and Enrique Robes, and Raul Carranza.
- Finance Committee is Sonali Tucker, James Lobdell, Spencer Burrows and Matt Brown.
K. Piazza made a motion to Create Academic Excellence Committee.
L. Castillo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| K. Piazza |
Aye
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| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
J. Lobdell made a motion to Create a Finance Committee.
L. Castillo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
G.
TEACH Tech CIF Application
Mr. Hollis the Head Football Coach presented to the board on transitioning Teach Tech to CIF candidates/team. He explains the different obstacles in meeting the requirements to apply (having both male and female sports in every playing season). He explains the demographics of the football team and the expectations of the sports program and how it can affect his team and the culture of the school. The board voiced their support for establishing CIF sports 2021-2022 school year by offering the necessary boys and girls sports during the 20-21 school year.
H.
ASES & 21st Century Grant Authorization
K. Piazza made a motion to Approve TEACH Public Schools to be the Fiscal Agent for 21st Century Grant (21st CCLC) as approved by the CDE.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
K. Piazza made a motion to approve the additional scope of work in the After-School All-Stars Los Angeles contract to include Before School Base & Supplemental and After School Supplemental for the 21-Century Community Learning Grant (21st CCLC) at TEACH Academy.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
I.
Policy & Procedure for Managing Difficult Parents
Mr. Williams discussed of potential policies/procedures for dealing with parents who may disrupt school operations.
J.
2018-2019 School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
K. Piazza made a motion to 2018-2019 School Accountability Report Card (SARC).
L. Castillo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
IV. Facilities Report
A.
Bond Market Update - TEACH 2019 Bonds
CFO/COO Mr. Brown discussed the status of the TEACH 2019 bond offering. He informed the board that TEACH closed on the bonds as of December 31st, 2019. TEACH received the lowest credit spread (best credit) in history for a unrated charter school bond deal.
B.
10600 BBQ Change of Use Tenant Improvement Proposals
J. Lobdell made a motion to Vendors for 10600 Tenant Improvement Project.
K. Piazza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
C.
10045 Parking Change of Use and Shade Structure Proposals
L. Castillo made a motion to approved EIDE Industries bid for the 10045 shade structure.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
V. School Site Reports
A.
TEACH Academy of Technologies
Principal Ms.Torres presented the TEACH Academy of Technologies board report. She discussed a decrease in enrollment. Mr. Brown discussed how decreased enrollment will impact the budget. Ms. Torres updated the board on the parent center that is now up and running with the launch of having parent classes hosted by Five Keys. She spoke of transitioning the 8th graders to Teach Tech.
B.
TEACH Tech Charter High School
Principal Dr. Woodley presented the TEACH Tech Charter High School board report. She discussed enrollment/attendance, academics/grades, suspensions, and AP Action Plan. Mr. Brown discussed how decreased enrollment will impact the schools budget. Dr. Woodley touched on 2018/2019 data and 2019/2020 that appears to be about the same and working on an action plan to improve it. She explains the ADA rate increase for November and December and utilizing attendance as support. She explains the goals for students and where the students are based on the goal.
C.
TEACH Preparatory Elementary School
Principal Mrs. Rhee presented the TEACH Prep board report. She discussed enrollment/attendance reports, staffing and, academics. She also informed and updated the board on her teacher observations.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
Shawnna informed the board members that the next scheduled meeting is February 26th, 2020.
B.
Form 700
Shawnna informed the board that at the next meeting scheduled for February 26th, 2020, the 700 forms will be ready to sign off on to mail into LAUSD.
C.
California Charter School Conference
CFO/COO Mr. Brown invited the board members to the CCSC Conference for the opportunity to receive the Governance and Brown Act Training.
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 8:42 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Butler