TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Public Schools Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday December 15, 2021 at 5:30 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, 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
J. Lewis (remote), J. Lobdell (remote), S. Burrows (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Dragon
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron (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 Dec 15, 2021 at 5:02 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
J. Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from TEACH Public Schools Governing Board Meeting on 11-17-21.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Absent
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
B.
Resolution to Hold Virtual Board Meetings
J. Lewis made a motion to Approve resolution to hold virtual meetings.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Absent
|
C.
Approve Contract with EdLogical Group Corp.
J. Lewis made a motion to Approve the contract with EdLogical Group Corp.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Absent
|
D.
Approve the CA Scoot Substitute and Permanent Services
J. Lewis made a motion to Approve the CA Scoot Substitute and Permanent Services.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Absent
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
E.
Board Review and Certification of Compliance Monitoring
Beth Bulgeron presented the Certification of Compliance Monitoring. The Board asked about its purpose and Beth explained how the document was first certified by the Principals and is now before the board for certification.
J. Lewis made a motion to Approve and certify the compliance monitoring.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
Beth Bulgeron presented the Certification of Compliance Monitoring. The Board asked about its purpose and Beth explained how the document was first certified by the Principals and is now before the board for certification.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Absent
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
III. Items Scheduled for Information and Potential Action
A.
TEACH Public Schools Financial Report
Theresa Thompson gave the financial report for the month and included updated revenue based on enrollment and ADA. Forecast was positive and average daily cash on hand exceeds bond requirements.
B.
Revision to the Covid Vaccination Policy
S. Burrows made a motion to extend the time period for Implementing the vaccine policy as it relates to students until the beginning of next school year.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
R. Carranza shared his concerns about implementing the policy before second semester and requested the delay to match LAUSD policy.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Absent
|
C.
Draft Policy for Educator Assignments Pursuant to Ed Code 44258
J. Lewis made a motion to Approve the Educator Assignment Policy Pursuant to Ed Cod 44258.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board asked questions about the need for teachers to teach classes out of field.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Absent
|
D.
Principal's Report: TEACH Preparatory Elementary School
Sharon Rhee gave the Principal's report and shared another spirit week with the board as well as the enthusiasm for the attendance challenge.
E.
Principal's Report: TEACH Academy of Technologies
S. Torres gave the Principal's report and described the continued struggle to increase attendance, described interventions in place for absent students and an upcoming awards ceremony.
F.
Principal's Report: TEACH Tech Charter High School
Frank Williams gave the high school report. Frank will be staying on through February as Woodley has decided to take additional time. He described the misinformation and miscommunication about the Covid vaccination policy. He also shared that he was collaborating with Torres to implement an 8th grade immersion program so students can shadow at the high school.
The board asked about safety concerns and recent gang activity.
G.
CEO's Report
R. Carranza gave the CEO report, thanking everyone and expressing a desire for the Covid situation to get better. He informed the board that the LAUSD oversight visits are all scheduled for May.
H.
Approval of the Educator Effectiveness Grants
J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the Educator Effectiveness Grants.
S. Burrows seconded the motion.
Beth presented the drafts that were discussed in detail at the Special Meeting.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Absent
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date
The next board meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2022.
B.
Public Comment
No public comment
C.
Board Member Comments
Board members wished staff a restful Holiday break. The Chair expressed that it was great to see people at the conference and shared with the board and staff his discussion with Beth Bulgeron about how the process for new board member recruits.
D.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:29 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Lewis