TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Public Schools Regular Board Meeting May 19, 2021
Date and Time
Wednesday May 19, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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.
www.teachpublicschools.org
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.
www.teachpublicschools.org
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Topic: TEACH Public Schools Regular Board Meeting - May 19, 2021
Time: May 19, 2021 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Time: May 19, 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)
Directors Absent
S. Tucker
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron (remote), E. Robles (remote), F. Williams (remote), M. Brown (remote), M. Pimienta (remote), M. Woodley (remote), R. Carranza (remote), S. Lawson (remote), S. Torres (remote), T. Thompson (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Burrows called a meeting of the board of directors of TEACH Public Schools to order on Wednesday May 19, 2021 at 5:00 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Public Comment
II. CONSENT ITEMS
A.
Consent Items
S. Burrows made a motion to Approve the following consent items: Approval of Board Agenda for May 19, 2021, Approval minutes from April 21, 2021 meeting, approve TEACH tax return.
K. McGregor seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| K. McGregor |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Absent
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of May 19, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
C.
April 21, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
S. Burrows made a motion to approve the minutes from April 21, 2021 TEACH Public Schools Regular Board Meeting on 04-21-21.
K. McGregor seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
TEACH 2019 Tax Returns 990
III. ITEMS SCHEDULE FOR INFORMATION & POTENTIAL ACTION
A.
Fiscal Report
Report delivered by Theresa Thompson. Theresa reviewed the fiscal report and covered the highlights. This week started an interim audit, projected positive cash flow and positive fund balance. All schools doing well financially. Questions were asked by Dr. Carranza nad andwered by Theresa who provided references within the report.
B.
Draft 2021-2022 TEACH Budgets
Matt Brown presented on this topic, stating that budgets are not ready yet, but draft budgets will be sent to the board prior to the next board meeting where the budgets will be approved subsequent to public comment.
C.
TEACH Public Schools In-Person School Reopening Update
Presentation made by Dr. Carranza and Frank Williams. Mr. Williams reviewed the yellow tier requirements. Campuses have been, and are being visited and given guidance by the LA county dept of health. Mr. Williams emphasized that decisions (such as graduation ceremonies) have been been made based on the best information available at the time. The board did not have any questions on this agenda item.
D.
Expanded Learning Opportunity Grant Plans (TTCH, TAT & TPE)
Presentation on this topic made by Matt Brown. The Expanded Learning Opportunity Grant funds are used primarily to extend the school year or provide additional support to students. TEACH will use funds primarily for summer school and additional instructional support. Board members Kristin McGregor asked questions and was provided clarification.
A. Dragon made a motion to Approve the Expanded Learning Opportunity Grant.
K. McGregor seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. McGregor |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Absent
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Absent
|
E.
2021-2022 Academic Calendar
Presentation of the school academic calendar was made by Dr. Carranza and Enrique Robles. Two calendars were proposed, one for the elementary and TEACH Tech. TEACH Academy proposed a trauma-informed calendar. Carrazas emphasized that the state requirements for instructional minutes is met in both calendars. Mr. Robles clarified for Kristin McGregor that during teacher non-student work days, students will be provided with enrichment opportunities through the 21st Century Learning Grant.
K. Piazza made a motion to Approve the Academic Calendars.
K. McGregor seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Absent
|
| K. McGregor |
Aye
|
F.
2021-2022 Board Meeting Calendar
K. Piazza made a motion to approve the board meeting calendar.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
Presentation and discussion led my Matt Brown, board discussed day and time to meet.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. McGregor |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| S. Tucker |
Absent
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
G.
Charter Impact Agreement 2021-2022
K. McGregor made a motion to Approve the Charter Impact Agreement.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
Presentation on this agenda item was made by Matt Brown who recommended the contract for approval. Dr. Carranza shared that this is the schools' 12th year working with Charter Impact.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Absent
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| K. McGregor |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
H.
Board Member Applicant - JJ Lewis
J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve J.J. Lewis as a new member of the Board.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.
Matt Brown introduced the topic and recommended JJ Lewis as a new board member.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. McGregor |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Absent
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
I.
TEACH Las Vegas Update
Matt Brown gave a brief update on TEACH LV opening and the hiring of a new Executive Director for the school as well as the June 1st site visit. Board member McGregor asked about starting grade levels and Matt described current enrollment efforts and starting grade levels and anticipated student enrollment at each grade level.
IV. School Site Reports
A.
TEACH Academy of Technologies
Suzette Torres gave middle school updates, described testing turn-out projected enrollment and general morale of students upon returning to school.
B.
TEACH Tech Charter High School
Dr. Woodley provided updates for the high school that included enrollment, attendance, testing, grades, hiring, and teacher evaluations. She presented pictures of students back on campus.
C.
TEACH Preparatory Elementary School
Matt Brown made the presentation for the elementary school on behalf of Sharon Rhee. The updates included enrollment, testing, and extended learning opportunities.
V. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date
June 23 rd at 5 pm
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 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Piazza