TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 23, 2022 at 5:00 PM
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.
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Directors Present
A. Dragon (remote), C. Villarreal (remote), J. Lewis (remote), J. Lobdell (remote), S. Burrows (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
R. Carranza
Non Voting Members Present
R. Carranza
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron (remote), E. Robles, K. McGregor, M. Brown, M. Pimienta, S. Lawson
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Public Comment
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items: Approve the Current Agenda and Minutes From the January 19, 2022 Regular Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| C. Villarreal |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| C. Villarreal |
Aye
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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B.
Resolution to Hold Virtual Board Meetings
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| C. Villarreal |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
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C.
Approve the REVISED minutes from the December 15, 2021 Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
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| C. Villarreal |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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III. Items Scheduled for Information and Potential Action
A.
TEACH Public Schools Financial Report
Theresa Thompson gave the financial report and explained the projected surplus, positive cash flow and positive fund balances. TEACH exceeds all bond requirements. Some significant expenditures are forecasted but not spent yet. Theresa advised the board that federal funding was likely to decrease in the upcoming years. Board member Lewis asked about the hold-harmless provision and the impact of ada v. true enrollment. Theresa explained the potential impact and indicated that she will keep the board updated as laws are passed.
B.
Independent Auditor Selection
Matt Brown presented the independent auditor packages and made a recommendation to the board.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| C. Villarreal |
Aye
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C.
Approval of the A-G Grant
Beth Bulgeron presented the A-G grant that was discussed in more detail at the previous meeting.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| C. Villarreal |
Aye
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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D.
TEACH Preparatory Elementary School Principal's Report
Beth Bulgeron gave the Elementary School report on behalf of Sharon Rhee. The school is wrapping up parent conferences this week. Enrollment is steady at 252 and the attendance rate is up to 88.9%.
E.
TEACH Academy of Technologies Principal's Report
Beth Bulgeron gave the middle school report on behalf of Suzette Torres. Enrollment at the middle school is steady at 419, attendance is up from 87% in January to 91% in June. Covid cases are down (to zero) and 27 students are on independent study.
F.
TEACH Tech High School Principal's Report
Monique Woodley gave the High School Principal's report and described the targeted parent conferences that are taking place. Enrollment is 443 and attendance is 86%. 73 students were on independent study and now it is down to 40 because Dr. Woodley is strongly encouraging all students who are able to attend school in person to do so. Teachers are engaging in PD related to data analysis. Board members asked about graduation and the school-wide writing program that was being implemented.
G.
CEO's Report
Dr. Carranza gave the CEO Report and discussed the changes to LAUSD's mask requirement and the CCSA Conference that staff attended. Board members asked about hearing conference take-aways in the future.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date
The next Regular Board Meeting will be held on April 20, 2022 at 5 pm.
B.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
C.
Board Member Comments
Board Member Lewis recommended that board members attend the CCSA conference in the future because there were opportunities for board development.
There was no public comment.