TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
March 25, 2020 Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 25, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Location
TEACH Public Schools
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 Board of Directors Meeting - March 25, 2020
Time: Mar 25, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Directors Present
J. Lobdell (remote), K. Piazza (remote), L. Butler (remote), S. Burrows (remote), S. Tucker (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Dragon, L. Castillo
Guests Present
E. Robles (remote), F. Williams, M. Brown (remote), M. Pimienta (remote), M. Woodley (remote), R. Carranza, S. Lawson (remote), S. Rhee (remote), S. Torres (remote), 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 Mar 25, 2020 at 6:07 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comment
No Public Comment.
II. CONSENT ITEMS
A.
Consent Items
K. Piazza made a motion to approved March 25, 2020 Board Meeting Agenda and
February 26, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Absent
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Absent
|
B.
Approval of February 26, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
K. Piazza made a motion to approve the minutes from TEACH Public Schools Regular Board Meeting February 26, 2020 on 02-26-20.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Absent
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Absent
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
III. ITEMS SCHEDULE FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION
A.
Coronavirus Update
Dr. Carranza informed/updated the board members that we are providing distance learning by via Google Classroom and providing packets. As LAUSD extended the closure for school sites we will be offering distance learning opportunities by having a planning meeting to execute the plan to build out our distance learning program after Spring Break.
J. Lobdell made a motion to approve the COVID-19 Board Resolution 2020-03.
K. Piazza seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Absent
|
| L. Castillo |
Absent
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
Dr. Carranza also informed them of the following:
- LEA's will be held harmless for ADA after February 2020.
- TEACH will continue to pay its employees as if the school was in operation until further notice.
- Meal Service - TEACH started the Summer Meal Service on March 18th.
- Child Care - Not currently offered due to safety and logistical concerns.
- Distance Learning - TEACH is implementing distance learning as of March 17. TEACH is also preparing for the implementation of possible virtual learning for the remainder of the school year.
B.
Fiscal Report
Theresa spoke about the February Financial Report for TEACH Prep, TEACH Academy and TEACH Tech. She also updated them on the Compliance monitoring deadline and status.
C.
Policy & Procedure for Managing Difficult Parents
Mr. William spoke about the different strategies in implementing this policy. Ask for a recommendation for the Board Members and Admin team. Retable for next meeting for final approve policy.
D.
Board Workshop/Retreat
Lori Butler discusses scheduling a board workshop/retreat. Her and the board members came up with different options and strategies to focus on when scheduling this. The first thing they will utilize is Board On Track Pltaform.
E.
Board on Track Success Plan
Lori shared some plans with the board members to complete for the next board meeting.
- All Board Members to complete Board Assessment
- All Board Members to update and complete the members profile
- Board reviews Assessment results
- Based on Assessment results, establish the appropriate Committees
- Assign board members to committees based on expertise and interest level
- Committees meet to align on: a chairperson, draft job description, meeting calendar & cadence, draft committee goals
F.
SFA Growth Opportunithy
Mr. Brown updated the board on the negotiation of contracts. Once he receive additional information he will update them.
IV. Facilities Report
A.
Facilities Update
Mr. Brown updated the board with the remodeling at all the school's sites.
He informed the board members of the closing of TEACH Prep. We are in the process of building the shade covering at the TEACH Academy 10045 location, re-allocating the parking spots, remodeling the Resource Center next to the TEACH Tech, making sure the modular building TEACH Academy 1750 location as the COO from the city, we are currently waiting for the final fire inspection to be in compliance which is on delay due to COVID-19.
He informed the board members of the closing of TEACH Prep. We are in the process of building the shade covering at the TEACH Academy 10045 location, re-allocating the parking spots, remodeling the Resource Center next to the TEACH Tech, making sure the modular building TEACH Academy 1750 location as the COO from the city, we are currently waiting for the final fire inspection to be in compliance which is on delay due to COVID-19.
V. School Site Reports
A.
TEACH Academy of Technologies
Ms. Torres spoke on TEACH Academy enrollment/attendance report, staffing, and academics. She informed the members on what her goal was for distance learning.
B.
TEACH Tech Charter High School
Dr. Woodley informed the board member enrollment/attendance, academics/grades what her and her team as planned to do with distance learning, suspensions, AP action plan and 20-21 student recruitment plan.
C.
TEACH Preparatory Elementary School
Ms. Rhee informed the board member enrollment/attendance report, staffing, academics and packets, LAUSD CSD Oversight Visit - March 5, 2020 and 20-21 student recruitment plan.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
Shawnna informed the board members that the next scheduled meeting will be April 22nd, 2020.
B.
Form 700
Shawnna informed the board members that all 700 forms have been mailed out to the Charter School Division on March 23th, 2020 with the expectation to arrive March 27th, 2020 to meet the due date for April 3rd, 2020.
C.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
No Comments
D.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Butler