TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Public Schools Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Location
Beth Bulgeron is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Time: Apr 20, 2022 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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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.
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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), J. Lewis (remote), J. Lobdell (remote)
Directors Absent
C. Villarreal, S. Burrows
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron (remote)
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 March 23, 2022 Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| C. Villarreal |
Absent
|
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| C. Villarreal |
Absent
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
B.
Resolution to Hold Virtual Board Meetings
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Villarreal |
Absent
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
III. Items Scheduled for Information and Potential Action
A.
TEACH Public Schools Financial Report
Theresa Thompson gave the financial report and summarized March highlights including the surplus for the three schools and the CMO, meeting or exceeding all of the bond requirements and the overall strong fiscal position. Theresa also told the board that cash may be invested in market accounts and that is a potential issue for the board to consider at a later date.
B.
Consideration of Board Member Applicant Cecilia Sandoval
Beth introduced Cecilia and highlighted her education experience and then Cecilia answered the question, "why do you want to serve the TEACH community?' Cecilia talked about her work experience and that she has the perspective of a community member living near the TEACH schools.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Villarreal |
Absent
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
C.
Approve the Annual School Calendar and Bell Schedule
D.
Acceptance of Emergency Connectivity Funds Program
Enrique Robles gave the presentation explaining the program and how it will provide technology and connectivity (via hotspots) to students for use at school and at home.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| C. Villarreal |
Absent
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
E.
RFP for After School Services
Enrique Robles presented the RFP timeline and requirements for vendors to provide after school services for both the elementary and middle school.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| C. Villarreal |
Absent
|
F.
TEACH Preparatory Elementary School Principal's Report
Sharon Rhee reviewed the current enrollment (up one student from last month), attendance rate of 87.1% and the upcoming LAUSD site visit. She also discussed testing strategies and end of the year ceremonies.
G.
TEACH Academy of Technologies Principal's Report
Suzette Torres presented the report for the middle school. She referred to the written report that was attached to the board materials and informed the board of her upcoming LAUSD site visit.
H.
TEACH Tech High School Principal's Report
Dr. Woodley gave the presentation for the high school. She reported a 92% attendance rate and expressed hope that more students would report to school after a restful spring break.
I.
CEO's Report
Dr. Carranza informed the board of the gas leak in the vicinity of the high school that prompted a change to distance learning for the following two days. He also expounded upon the articulation between the schools that will allow teams to master student baseline data quickly and efficiently in order to immediately address student needs at the beginning of the year.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date
The next Regular Board meeting will be held on May 18, 2022 at 5 pm.
B.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
C.
Board Member Comments
There was no board comment.
No public comment