TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Public Schools Governing Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday July 27, 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. Sandoval (remote), J. Lewis (remote), J. Lobdell (remote)
Directors Absent
S. Burrows
Ex Officio Members Present
R. Carranza (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
R. Carranza (remote)
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron (remote), E. Robles (remote), K. McGregor (remote), M. Brown (remote), M. Pimienta (remote), T. Thompson (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Public Comment
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items: Approve the Current Agenda and Minutes From the May 18, 2022 Meeting and the June 17, 2022 Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
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| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Absent
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
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| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
B.
Resolution to Hold Virtual Board Meetings
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Absent
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
C.
Approve the Updated Student and Parent Handbooks
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Absent
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
III. Items Scheduled for Information and Potential Action
A.
Introduction to the new Principal of TEACH Academy of Technologies
Matt Brown introduced the new Principal of the middle school, Maricela Williams and Ms. Williams said a few words about her excitement for the new school year and what was going on at the school site to prepare.
B.
TEACH Public Schools Financial Report
Theresa Thompson gave the financial report for the May financials. She explained that the books are not cleared out until the end of July for the year. The schools have good operating cash, and are in a good financial position. There is no anticipation of financial distress. The report included the learning grants and the attached report provides greater detail for each school.
Ms. Thompson also reviewed the budget overview that was approved in June in light of the Governor's updates. The outlook for 22-23 projections is positive and shows state revenue increases in several categories.
Board member Lewis asked about TK and the tabled agenda item of investments. Mr. Brown responded that he is anticipating that he will put that before the board in a month or so and explained that interests rates are increasing.
C.
Approval of the Contract for Substitute Teacher Services
Matt Brown presented the substitute services contracts and the need for several vendors.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Absent
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
|
D.
Approval of the Contract for Special Education Services
Matt Brown presented the rate sheet for special education services from the existing provider.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lewis |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Absent
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
E.
Update on Annual Independent Audit
Matt Brown gave an update on the independent audit process with CLA and explained that TEACH is in the process of submitting documents for the audit.
F.
LAUSD Oversight Reports
Board Chair Lewis combined this agenda item with item G. Matt Brown presented and gave an overview of the LAUSD oversight process and scores. He compared the governance score of the high school and elementary with the middle school score which was lowered due to the fact that TEACH did not submit to a material revision of the contract to lower the enrollment cap. He explained the enrollment cap dispute and the potential harm it could cause to the schools' financial stability as well as its ability to serve the students in the neighborhood who choose TEACH as a better alternative to their district neighborhood school.
The Board asked questions, including whether the issue was brought up by auditors, and Matt explained it was not.
G.
Discussion of the Enrollment Cap Dispute for TEACH Academy of Technologies
This item was addressed with item F.
H.
Resolve to Exercise the Local Assignment Option
Dr. Pimienta presented the local assignment option and explained how the options work and how TEACH was using these options to fill positions. Board member Sandoval asked about the long term substitute option and Dr. Pimienta provided clarification.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| J. Lewis |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Absent
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
I.
Approve the Food Services Contract
Enrique Robles presented this agenda item and explained the RFP process and the award. Board Member Sandoval asked about the quality of the food from the vendor that Robles was presenting to the board and he admitted there was questions about the quality, but that the company was in the process of being acquired by Revolution Foods who allowed a 30 day cancellation notice should the school not be satisfied with the food. Board Member asked about the other bids that were not presented and the criteria and evaluation of the bids that was also not submitted. The board expressed concerns about whether another vendor could assume the role after 30 days if the food quality does not improve. The board also stressed that all bids and evaluation should come before the board so the board can make an educated decision.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Absent
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| J. Lewis |
No
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IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date
The next Regular Governing Board meeting will be held on August 24th at 5 pm.
B.
Public Comment
C.
Board Member Comments
Sandoval welcomed Principal Williams and Lewis expressed excitement about the upcoming school year.
No Public Comment