TEACH Public Schools

Minutes

March 17, 2021 Regular Board Meeting

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Wednesday March 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM

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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.
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Matt Brown is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: TEACH Public Schools Board of Directors Meeting 
Time: Mar 17, 2021 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

L. Castillo

Guests Present

Allan (remote), Dr.Hughes (remote), E. Robles (remote), M. Brown (remote), M. Pimienta (remote), M. Woodley (remote), R. Carranza (remote), S. Lawson, S. Torres (remote), T. Thompson (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 Mar 17, 2021 at 5:07 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Public Comment

No Public Comments

II. CONSENT ITEMS

A.

Consent Items

S. Burrows made a motion to approve Consent Items 1. March 17th, 2021 Board Agenda 2. February 17th, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes 3.Independent Auditor Contract.
K. McGregor seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. McGregor
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
L. Castillo
Absent
J. Lobdell
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye

B.

Approval of March 17, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Agenda

S. Burrows made a motion to approve March 17th, 2021 meeting agenda.
K. McGregor seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Burrows
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
L. Castillo
Absent
J. Lobdell
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye
K. McGregor
Aye

C.

February 17th Board Meeting Minutes

S. Burrows made a motion to approve the minutes from TEACH Public Schools February 17th Regular Board Meeting on 02-17-21.
K. McGregor seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Dragon
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
K. McGregor
Aye
L. Castillo
Absent
K. Piazza
Aye

D.

CLA Independent Auditor Contract Fiscal Year Ending June 31, 2021

S. Burrows made a motion to approve CLA Independent Auditor Contract Fiscal Year Ending June 31, 2021.
K. McGregor seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Tucker
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
L. Castillo
Absent
S. Burrows
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye
K. McGregor
Aye

III. ITEMS SCHEDULE FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION

A.

Fiscal Report

Theresa went over February Highlights  SBA Payroll Protection Plan Loan funds received in May in the amount of $1.003M - Teach has been notified that full amount has been forgiven/loan was recognized as revenue in applicable apportionments across all locations during January 2021  New Cares Act Funding ( Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021)Elementary and Secondary School Relief (ESSER II Fund) preliminary eligibility amount for TAT- $618,061-, TTHS $499,881, TES- $170,505 Please note- funds have not been forecasted at this time.  TEACH Academy , TEACH Tech, TEACH Prep & TPS with projected surplus, positive cash flow, and positive fund balances projected at year end.  TEACH Academy , TEACH Tech, TEACH Prep & TPS projected to exceed 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 REVISED Spring 2021 Funding Deferrals. Total funds deferred to FY21/22- TAT: $662K~~TTHS $1.19M TES $506K- See Updated Deferral Schedule Per CDE vs. prior anticipated amounts TAT: $1.052M ~~TTHS $1.439M TES $726KTEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS 3 February Highlights  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- YTD Spending: $ TAT-$ 436,330 //TTHS $ 398,563// TES $134,754  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.

TEACH Public Schools AB 86 COVID-19 In-Person School Reopening Plan

Dr. Carranza presented the TEACH Public Schools AB 86 COVID-19 In-Person School Reopening Plan.  All TEACH schools will reopen in an optional hybrid model starting April 1, 2021.  
S. Burrows made a motion to approve TEACH Public Schools AB 86 COVID-19 In-Person School Reopening Plan.
S. Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Dragon
Aye
K. McGregor
Aye
L. Castillo
Absent
J. Lobdell
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye

C.

TEACH Las Vegas CMO Agreement

Mr. Brown presented the finalized version of the TEACH Las Vegas CMO Agreement to the board.  The board asked if additional staffing would be required with the additional service responsibilities.  Mr. Brown stated yes, and that the CMO was preparing to add 2 or 3 new positions in the coming months.
J. Lobdell made a motion to approve TEACH Las Vegas CMO Agreement.
S. Burrows seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Lobdell
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
L. Castillo
Absent
K. Piazza
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
K. McGregor
Aye

D.

TEACH Inc. Amendment to Articles of Incorporation

Mr. Brown presented an updated version of the TEACH Inc. Articles of Incorporation to remove "California" from the organizations purpose of manage, operate, guide, direct and promote one or more public charter schools.
J. Lobdell made a motion to approve TEACH Inc. Amendment to Articles of Incorporation.
S. Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Burrows
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
S. Tucker
Aye
K. Piazza
Aye
L. Castillo
Absent
K. McGregor
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye

E.

Public Policy Charter School Merger or Acquisition / Limited Service Agreement

Mr. Brown presented a limited services agreement between TEACH Inc and Public Policy Charter School.  Under the agreement TEACH would provide support and expertise in securing a new facility for Public Policy and student recruitment.  The agreement also memorializes the two school hopes to merge, be acquired or form a CMO relationship at a later date, pending LASUD approval.  The board asked if additional staff would be need under this agreement.  Mr. Brown stated that no additional staff would be necessary to provide services under this agreement.  Most of the work would be done by Dr. Carranza and Mr. Brown.

F.

Form 700 Statement Due April 1, 2021

Matt and Shawnna informed the board members of the deadline of the 700 forms to the County and LAUSD offices. 

G.

Food Service Management Company Contract Renewal

S. Tucker made a motion to approve Food Service Management Company Contract Renewal.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Piazza
Aye
L. Castillo
Absent
S. Tucker
Aye
K. McGregor
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye

IV. School Site Reports

A.

TEACH Academy of Technologies

Ms. Torres informed the board members of TAT enrollment, enrollment and turnover, attendance, certified and classified staff and PD's. 

B.

TEACH Tech Charter High School

Dr. Woodley informed the board members of enrollment, attendance, technology, logistics of reopening, March ELPAC Testing Professional Development Project Based Learning, Standards Based Grading, 1-1 Meetings with teachers Student Life Self-Care Club, Raices Move Night, Parent Engagement Held twice in one day - need more engagement, ELAC and SSC this Month Office Hours Monday through Thursday from 8-1 and Fridays by appointment Students Continuing with current clubs February LAUSD Oversight Visit March WASC, Teacher Evaluations Begin April and May CAASPP Testing May AP Testing 9 AP Exams - AP Spanish is in person 

C.

TEACH Preparatory Elementary School

Absent

V. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meeting Date

Shawnna informed the board members that the next meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2021 at 5pm

B.

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 6:09 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Tucker