TEACH Public Schools

Minutes

TEACH Public Schools October 21, 2020 Board Meeting

Regular Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 21, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Location

This meeting will be hosted on Zoom
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, 10600 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90047; phone: 323-872-0808; fax 323-389-4898.
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Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

E. Robles (remote), M. Brown (remote), M. Pimienta (remote), M. Woodley (remote), R. Carranza, S. Lawson (remote), S. Rhee (remote), S. Torres (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

S. Tucker called a meeting of the board of directors of TEACH Public Schools to order on Wednesday Oct 21, 2020 at 5:05 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Public Comment

No Public Comments

II. CONSENT ITEMS

A.

Consent Items

S. Tucker made a motion to approve Consent Items.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Piazza
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
L. Castillo
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
K. McGregor
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye

B.

Approval of October 21st, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Agenda

S. Tucker made a motion to approve October 21st, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Agenda.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. McGregor
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye
L. Castillo
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye

C.

August 12, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes

S. Tucker made a motion to approve the minutes from August 12, 2020 on 08-12-20.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Lobdell
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye
K. McGregor
Aye
L. Castillo
Aye

D.

September 16, 2020 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

S. Tucker made a motion to approve the minutes from September 16 Regular Board Meeting on 09-16-20.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Burrows
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye
K. McGregor
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
L. Castillo
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye

E.

September 30, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes

S. Tucker made a motion to approve the minutes from TEACH Public Schools Special Meeting on 09-30-20.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Lobdell
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
L. Castillo
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye
K. McGregor
Aye

F.

2020-2021 Parent Student Handbooks

S. Tucker made a motion to approve 2020-2021 Parent-Student Handbooks for TEACH Prep, Academy and Tech.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Dragon
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye
K. McGregor
Aye
L. Castillo
Aye

G.

AB 699 Policy

S. Tucker made a motion to approve AB 699 Policy.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Castillo
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
K. McGregor
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye

III. ITEMS SCHEDULE FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION

A.

Fiscal Report

Theresa went over the September highlights for TEACH Prep, Academy, and Tech. She informed the board members that the audit Started the week of August 24, 2020, with final reports anticipated to be received for November’s BOD meeting.  TEACH Academy, TEACH Tech, TEACH Prep & TPS with surplus, positive cash flow, and positive fund balances projected at year-end.  TEACH Academy, TEACH Tech, TEACH Prep & TPS projected to meet Debt Service Reserve Requirements of 1.20 and 45-Day Cash on Hand Requirement  Per the Governor’s June Approved Budget-the 10% initial cut was reversed. FY20/21 Funding levels are now based on FY19/20 funding rates.  Senate Bill (SB) 820 Funding Levels for Growing LEAs- ADA funding cap based on lesser of FY20/21 Reported Budgeted ADA or CALPADS enrollment as of Information Day 10/7/2020  FY20/21 Forecasts has been updated to reflect Spring 2021 Funding Deferrals. It is possible that Deferrals will be eliminated if additional Federal Funding is received by the State. Total funds deferred to FY21/22- TAT:$1.041M ~~TTHS $1.426M TES $728KSee Updated Deferral Schedule Per CDE  TEACH applied and received Learning Loss Mitigation Funds- approximate funding allocations are: TAT: $492,982~~ TTHS: $518,033~~ TES: $150,943: Funds have been added to FY20/21 forecasts-Any additional projected expenses will be added to the FY20/21 forecast. See “Use of Funds” slide  SBA Payroll Protection Plan Loan funds received in May in the amount of $1.003M -60% should be used for payroll and up to 25% leasing cost-75% of the loan can be potentially forgiven as a grant if all requirements are met. Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund- funds awarded @ 80% of projected FY19 Title I allocation or Academy $135,690*** TECH $110,219,- Funding to be used so support coronavirus response activities as well as efforts to continue to provide education services and operations-  There is a possibility of increased funding per ADA for SPED as the Approved State Budget increased the base rate from $577/ ADA to $625 /ADA. ( Current FY20/21 approved Budgets were $500 per ADA with 1% Administration Fee)  Lottery funds per ADA decreased compared to Budget -Forecasted to be $199 per ADA-Budgeted at $207 per ADA-small change in revenue

B.

Revised 2020-2021 Budgets / 20-21 Deferred Raises

J. Lobdell made a motion to approve Revised 2020-2021 Budgets / 20-21 Deferred Raises.
S. Burrows seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Dragon
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
K. McGregor
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye
L. Castillo
Aye

C.

Employee Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Annual Renewal

S. Burrows made a motion to approve Employee Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Annual Renewal.
S. Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Piazza
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
L. Castillo
Aye
K. McGregor
Aye

D.

COVID-19 and Planning for In-Person Assessment/Instruction

Dr. Carranza informed the board members that TEACH will potentially have students on campus to do EL and Sped testing. 

E.

TEACH Las Vegas Update & Potential CMO Agreement

Dr. Carranza updated the board members on the TEACH Las Vegas opening status. He informed the members the application has been submitted and the following steps after. He also informed the members of the Meet and Greets that have been taking place for the past following 3 months. 

IV. School Site Reports

A.

TEACH Academy of Technologies

Ms. Torres informed/ updated the board members of TEACH Academy technology, enrollment, attendance, staffing, and Elpac assessments. 

B.

TEACH Tech Charter High School

Dr. Woodley informed/updated the board members of TEACH Tech Attendance Report and plan, Tired Re-Engagement Strategies, Technology Update, and Curriculum & Instruction. 

C.

TEACH Preparatory Elementary School

Mrs. Rhee informed/ updated the board members of TEACH Prep Enrollment, Attendance, NWEA Test Results, ELPAC Initial Tests, and Open Vacancy in 1st and 3rd grade. 

V. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meetings

Shawnna informed the board members that the next scheduled board meeting is scheduled for November 18th, 2020. 

B.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

No Board Member Comments

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:44 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Tucker