TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Public Schools Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 18, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Location
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Topic: TEACH Public Schools Governing Board Meeting
Time: Aug 18, 2021 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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.
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
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
Directors Present
A. Dragon (remote), J. Lewis (remote), J. Lobdell (remote), K. McGregor (remote), S. Burrows (remote)
Directors Absent
K. Piazza, S. Tucker
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron (remote), E. Robles (remote), M. Pimienta (remote), M. Woodley (remote), R. Carranza (remote), S. Rhee (remote), S. Torres (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Lewis called a meeting of the board of directors of TEACH Public Schools to order on Wednesday Aug 18, 2021 at 5:12 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Public Comment
No Public Comment
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items: Approve the Current Agenda and Minutes From the Previous Meeting
S. Burrows made a motion to Approve the Consent Agenda Items.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| K. McGregor |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Absent
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Absent
|
S. Burrows made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting- TEACH Public Schools Governing Board on 08-06-21.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Tucker |
Absent
|
| K. McGregor |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Absent
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
III. Items Scheduled for Information and Potential Action
A.
TEACH Public Schools Fiscal Report
Theresa Thompson gave a comprehensive report on the June and July financial reports and explained that the unaudited actual reports will still being adjusted by the accountants and they were scrubbing the books. The report is attached in the packet.
B.
Unaudited Actual Reports
J. Lobdell made a motion to Table the vote on the unaudited actual reports to the September board meeting as unfinished business.
K. McGregor seconded the motion.
Theresa Thompson explained that the accountants were still preparing the financial reports but she did not anticipate that the reports would be much different from the reports that were presented at this meeting.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| S. Tucker |
Absent
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Absent
|
| K. McGregor |
Aye
|
C.
Approve TEACH Academy of Technologies 2021-2022 Comprehensive School Safety Plan and 2021-2022 Student and Parent Handbook
K. McGregor made a motion to Approve TEACH Academy of Technologies 21-22 Comprehensive School Safety Plan and the 2021-2022 Student and Parent Handbook.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.
Beth Bulgeron and Suzette Torres presented the changes and updates made to the Safety Plan and the Student and Parent Handbook
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. McGregor |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| K. Piazza |
Absent
|
| S. Tucker |
Absent
|
D.
Academic Performance Report for the 2020-2021 School Year
Dr. Carranzas stated that he would give a detailed presentation on the 20-21 School Year Academic Performance at the next meeting and he recapped the opening weeks of school and the Covid-19 cases in the school community.
E.
Principal's Report: TEACH Preparatory Elementary School
Ms. Rhee gave a presentation and update on enrollment, the waiting list, staff and the highs and lows of the start of the school year. She pointed out the adjustment for students is particularly challenging this year since students have been out of school for so long but at this time, the middle of the second week, students were settling into routines. The board asked questions about the waiting list and filling any open seats.
F.
Principal's Report: TEACH Academy of Technologies
Ms. Torres gave a presentation on opening week and emphasized the gap in student maturity and readiness compared to other years due to Covid. The board asked about counseling at the school and Ms. Torres explained that she has added a counselor and intern, has access to additional interns, and has provided her teachers with professional development to equip them with trauma-informed strategies to handle the emotional struggles students have faced during Covid.
G.
Principal's Report: TEACH Tech Charter High School
Ms. Woodley gave an update on the opening of the high school, enrollment, staffing, professional development and the actions the school is taking in response to the cluster of Covid-19 cases.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date
B.
Public Comment
The next Regular Governing Board Meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2021 at 5 pm.
C.
Board Member Comments
Several board members offered congratulations to the Principals on getting the school year started on a strong note and their responsiveness to the health and safety of students.
D.
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,
J. Lobdell