TEACH Public Schools

Minutes

TEACH Public Schools Regular Board Meeting February 26, 2020

Date and Time

Wednesday February 26, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Location

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
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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Topic: TEACH Board of Directors February 26, 2020
Time: Feb 26, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Directors Present

A. Dragon (remote), J. Lobdell, K. Piazza, L. Butler, L. Castillo, S. Burrows (remote), S. Tucker

Directors Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

M. Cunningham

Non Voting Members Present

M. Cunningham

Guests Present

E. Robles (remote), Evelia Leon, F. Williams, Jahlya Perkins- Student, Luis Ramirez, M. Brown, M. Pimienta, M. Woodley (remote), Pebles Quijano, R. Carranza, Racquel Nunley, Robert Trevino, S. Lawson, S. Rhee (remote), S. Torres (remote), Shola Gibbs-Parent, T. Thompson (remote)

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 Feb 26, 2020 at 6:07 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Public Comment

Ms. Shola Gibbs expressed concerns about bulling.

II. CONSENT ITEMS

A.

Consent Items

J. Lobdell made a motion to the consent items.
K. Piazza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Piazza
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
S. Tucker
No
L. Castillo
No
L. Butler
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye

B.

Approval of January 29, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

J. Lobdell made a motion to approve the minutes from January 29th TEACH Regular Board Meeting on 01-29-20.
K. Piazza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

P1 Attendance Report

III. ITEMS SCHEDULE FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION

A.

Fiscal Report

Theresa Thompson from Charter Impact presented the Fiscal Report.

B.

2nd Interim Financials

K. Piazza made a motion to 2nd Interim Financials.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Burrows
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye
L. Butler
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
S. Tucker
No
L. Castillo
No
A. Dragon
Aye

C.

CLA Audit Engagement Letter Fiscal Year Ending July 2020

K. Piazza made a motion to CLA Audit Engagement Letter Fiscal Year Ending July 2020.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Piazza
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
L. Castillo
No
S. Tucker
No
J. Lobdell
Aye
L. Butler
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye

D.

Consolidated Applications (CON APP) Winter Reporting

K. Piazza made a motion to Consolidated Applications (CON APP) Winter Reporting.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Dragon
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye
L. Castillo
No
L. Butler
Aye
S. Tucker
No
J. Lobdell
Aye

E.

E-Rate

Enrique explained the results of the Category 1 E-Rate RFP and Spectrum was the lowest-cost bid. In addition, the Category 2 E-Rate RFP was approved for networking upgrades from our schools. Both items were approved. 
J. Lobdell made a motion to E-Rate.
K. Piazza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Burrows
Aye
L. Castillo
No
A. Dragon
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye
L. Butler
Aye
S. Tucker
No
J. Lobdell
Aye

F.

Policy & Procedure for Managing Difficult Parents

Kelvin Piazza tabled this item until next regular meeting. 

G.

School Food Authority (SFA) Growth Opportunity

Matt explained TEACH Inc. SFA serving as the SFA for non-TEACH partner schools.  Conducting due diligence regarding the nonprofit status and possible independent contractor partnership and AB 5 implications. Lori requested more information at the next board meeting. 

H.

457 Plan

Mr. Brown presented on the 457 plan and the 3% match for directors and above with a 5 year vesting schedule.  
J. Lobdell made a motion to approve adopting a 457 Plan.
K. Piazza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Piazza
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
S. Tucker
No
L. Butler
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
L. Castillo
No
A. Dragon
Aye

I.

Board Committees

Lori reviewed who was on what committees and expectations. 
  • Academic Excellence
  • Finance Committee

IV. Facilities Report

A.

10045 Shade Structure Plan Check

Permits have been submitted to Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to redistribute parking assigned to 10045 S. Western Ave. to the parking lot at 10001 S. Western Ave. and to construct a shade structure at 10045 S. Western Ave.  

B.

10600 Tenant Improvement and Change of Use

Permits for the 10600 project will be submitted next week to convert the restaurant into office space.

C.

1750 W. Century Blvd. Certificate of Occupancy

V. School Site Reports

A.

TEACH Academy of Technologies

Principal Torres presented the TEACH Academy report.

B.

TEACH Tech Charter High School

Principal Woodley presented the TEACH Tech report.

C.

TEACH Preparatory Elementary School

Principal Rhee presented the TEACH Prep report.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meetings

B.

Form 700

Filing a Form 700 - Statement of Economic Interests (SEI) is a state-mandated requirement for individuals who make decisions or advise on decision making at any government agency in California. The requirement is part of the Political Reform Act enacted in 1974, which was passed by California voters to promote integrity in state and local government by helping agency decision-makers avoid conflicts between their personal interests and official duties. Under the Act, these individuals are required to disclose assets and income, which may be materially affected by their official actions. They will be sent out the week of March 2nd-6th, 2020. 

C.

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