TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Public Schools Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 19, 2022 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, 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
Ex Officio Members Present
R. Carranza (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
R. Carranza (remote)
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron (remote), E. Robles (remote), Frank Williams (remote), K. McGregor (remote), M. Brown (remote), M. Pimienta (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 Jan 19, 2022 at 5:01 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Public Comment
No Public Comment
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items: Approve the Current Agenda and Minutes From the December 15, 2021 Special Board Meeting and the December 15, 2021 Regular Board Meeting
S. Burrows made a motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
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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| A. Dragon |
Absent
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
S. Burrows made a motion to approve the minutes from TEACH Public Schools Governing Board Special Meeting on 12-15-21.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Absent
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
S. Burrows made a motion to approve the minutes from TEACH Public Schools Governing Board Meeting on 12-15-21.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Absent
|
B.
Resolution to Hold Virtual Board Meetings
S. Burrows made a motion to Approve the Resolution to Hold Virtual Meetings.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Absent
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| K. McGregor |
Aye
|
III. Items Scheduled for Information and Potential Action
A.
TEACH Public Schools Financial Report
Theresa Thompson delivered the Financial Report for December. She explained the solid financial footing, positive fund balances, great cash flow and how TEACH exceeds debt service bond requirements.
B.
Approval of the 20-21 School Accountability Report Card for TEACH Prep Elementary, TEACH Academy of Technology, TEACH Tech Charter High School
J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the 20-21 SARCs as presented, with pending approval of the completed SARC (including teacher information once released) at a future board meeting.
S. Burrows seconded the motion.
Enrique Robles presented the SARCs and explained the purpose and process of how the data in the SARCs are populated.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Absent
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
C.
2020-2021 Independent Audit Report
J. Lobdell made a motion to Conditionally Approve the 2020-2021 Independent Audit Report subject to reconsideration at a Special Board Meeting IF there are material revisions in the final report.
S. Burrows seconded the motion.
Matt Brown and Theresa Thompson presented the Independent Audit Report and answered questions from the board regarding the timeline and process.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Absent
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
D.
Consideration of Board Member Applicant
Chelsea Villareal discussed her background and desire to join the board. Board members asked her questions and discussed how her experience would be beneficial to TEACH.
E.
Principal's Report: TEACH Preparatory Elementary School
Sharon Rhee gave the Principal's report for the elementary school. She discussed the 86.2% attendance rate, new and exiting students, and precautions the school has taken to off set the impact in the Covid spike, including having substitute teachers on hand.
F.
Principal's Report: TEACH Academy of Technologies
Suzette Torres delivered the Principal's report for the middle school. She covered attendance rates, new and exiting students and described a much more positive school environment with increased morale.
G.
Principal's Report: TEACH Tech Charter High School
Frank Williams delivered the Principal's Report for the high school. He discussed student absences, and new students pending enrollment.
H.
CEO's Report
Raul Carranza had Enrique Robles explain the Independent Study policy and efforts that are underway at the schools and Kristen McGregor described her work with the schools including efforts to unite the individual schools, professional development and coaching for both Principals and teachers.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date
The next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2022 at 5 pm.
B.
Public Comment
No public comment.
C.
Board Member Comments
Chair Lewis made positive comments about the work of staff.
D.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:57 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Lewis