TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
April 22, 2020 Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 22, 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 Public Schools April 22, 2020 Board Meeting
Time: Apr 22, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Directors Present
A. Dragon (remote), J. Lobdell (remote), K. Piazza (remote), L. Butler (remote), L. Castillo, S. Burrows (remote), S. Tucker (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Claudia Lopez, E. Robles, F. Williams, Graciela Alvarez, M. Brown, M. Pimienta, M. Woodley, Nanetta Okonkwo, R. Carranza, S. Lawson, S. Rhee, S. Torres, T. 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 Apr 22, 2020 at 6:03 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comment
None
II. CONSENT ITEMS
A.
Consent Items
S. Burrows made a motion to approve Consent Items.
S. Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
B.
March 13, 2020 Emergency Board Meeting Minutes
S. Burrows made a motion to approve the minutes from Emergency Board Meeting March 13, 2020 on 03-13-20.
S. Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Abstain
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
C.
Approval of March 25, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
S. Burrows made a motion to approve the minutes from March 25, 2020 Board Meeting March 25, 2020 Regular Board Meeting on 03-25-20.
S. Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Absent
|
D.
March 30, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes
S. Burrows made a motion to approve the minutes from March 30, 2020 March 30th 2020 Special Meeting on 03-30-20.
S. Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Absent
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
III. ITEMS SCHEDULE FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION
A.
Coronavirus Update
Dr. Carranza updated the board members on the delivery of distance learning at the school sites. He reminded the board TEACH will be closed for the remainder of the school year with the possibility of having summer school with the same expectations and guidelines. He also spoke on what the structure might look like if school resumes in August (staggered dismissal and start time, no assemblies) which will be brought forward to the members once it becomes closer to the time for 2020/2021. He informed the members that the Charter School Division from LAUSD had requested a site report for the goals set that is due Friday April 23rd, 2020.
B.
Fiscal Report
Ms. Thompson went over the March highlights for the financials for TEACH Prep, TEACH Academy, and TEACH Tech. She informed them that all 3 schools are projecting positive cash and fund balance for the fiscal year. TEACH Public Schools are too at a positive cash with a negative fund balance. She informed them that the P2 reports have been submitted to LAUSD. The went over the enrollment informing that TEACH Academy is a little above while TEACH Prep and Tech are below budget. The P2 ADA came in lower than P1. She also informs them that all 3 school sites have received COVID funding.
Mr. Brown let the board know budgeting for 20-21 school year will be challenging due to the state economy, delays in state budget approval and student recruiting during COVID-19. A draft budget will be presented a the May board meeting.
Mr. Brown let the board know budgeting for 20-21 school year will be challenging due to the state economy, delays in state budget approval and student recruiting during COVID-19. A draft budget will be presented a the May board meeting.
C.
Board on Track Success Plan
Ms. Butler reminder the board members to complete the board assessment plans on Board on Track.
IV. Facilities Report
A.
Facilities Update
Mr. Brown updated the board members of all the projects for all 3 sites to get them ready for whenever the school re-opens. He informed them that at TEACH Prep there was a re-location of a wall, security cameras, and additional fences at the back gate where the student are going to play. At 1750 we are working on getting the COO from the city and the final inspection to submit. At the BBQ which has been purchased by TEACH Tech is in the demo phase getting ready for it to be the new District Office.
V. School Site Reports
A.
TEACH Academy of Technologies
Ms. Torres informed the board COVID-19 Program and its plan on the distribution of technology and 20-21 Student Recruitment strategy.
B.
TEACH Tech Charter High School
Dr. Woodley has informed the board memebers on the status of her technology distribution and the lack of student participation. She informed them on the additional resources that she has done to support it. She also informed them of still hosint virtually school site council meetings and coffee with the principals.
C.
TEACH Preparatory Elementary School
Mrs. Rhee informed the board members about the COVID 19-Hybrid Program, teachers are in constant contact with parents through Parent Square as well as email and phone calls.
Chromebooks are being passed out to 2nd grade and Resource students for services. Packets have been created by teachers per grade level for two weeks. Teachers have created video lessons and uploaded them onto parent square or have created own YouTube Channel for students.
Zoom meeting room check in on students and for students to see peers have started as well!
Chromebooks are being passed out to 2nd grade and Resource students for services. Packets have been created by teachers per grade level for two weeks. Teachers have created video lessons and uploaded them onto parent square or have created own YouTube Channel for students.
Zoom meeting room check in on students and for students to see peers have started as well!
VI. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meetings
Ms. Lawson informed the board members the next board meeting will be Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at 6 pm.
B.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
None
C.
Adjourn Meeting
K. Piazza made a motion to approve adjourn meeting.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Butler |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Aye
|
| L. Castillo |
Absent
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:57 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Butler