TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Governing Board Regular Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Location
Beth Bulgeron is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: TEACH Governing Board Meeting
Time: Oct 26, 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), C. Sandoval (remote), J. Lobdell (remote), S. Burrows (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron (remote), K. McGregor, M. Brown, R. McNeel (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 August 24, 2022 Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
B.
Resolution to Hold Virtual Board Meetings
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
III. Items Scheduled for Information and Potential Action
A.
Fiscal Report
Richard McNeel presented the monthly fiscal report which included quarterly highlights - positive cash flow, projected to meet or exceed cash on hand requirements. He explained the COLA increase and walked the board through the financial status of each school as well as the CMO. Matt Brown added that TEACH was meeting bond covenants as well as the projected 5% surplus.
B.
Election of New Board Chair
Matt introduced the issue and explained why former board chair, JJ Lewis, had to step down. Cecelia Sandoval expressed interest in taking over the role and the board expressed support for her.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
C.
Potential Board Candidate Vote
Matt Brown introduced Sanjay (whose resume and letter of interest had previously been presented to the board), and Sanjay told the board of his background and interest in serving.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
D.
Presentation on Academic Data
CAO Kristen McGregor gave the academic data presentation. Dr. McGregor described the professional development that was taking place for writing, a half day PD with K-2 and a full day with 3-8th. She explained the goal to include both writing and math across the curriculum. She stated that with the new data position, there is a huge data base of academic data available. She noted that were academic performance dips correlated to lack of fidelity with platforms.
She described the development of a cohesive evaluation and support system that covered the instructional planning, the learning environment, teaching and assessments, as well as aligned observation criteria and understanding. She emphasized that the observation focus was looking at teach-ing, not teachers.
In regards to academic data, she provided a high level overview of SBAC data, Advanced Placement performance and administration and teacher turnover rates. Board member Sandoval asked what steps were being taken to support administrators and what PD opportunities they were engaged in. Dr. McGregor explained that she was onsite providing support and that administrators have attended conference. Sandoval asked McGregor to describe her role and McGregor provided additional explanation of coaching and support for classroom walkthroughs.
The board also asked what was being done about high turnover and Matt Brown explained that TEACH was planning to raise teacher salaries to be more competitive.
E.
Unaudited Actual Financial Reports 21-22
Matt Brown presented the unaudited financials and provided context.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
F.
Common Application for Federal Programs
Matt Brown presented the Common Application for Federal Programs and explained its function and contents to the board.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
G.
Approve the Education Protection Accounts
Matt Brown explained the Education Protection accounts to the board and answered clarifying questions.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
H.
Approval of Updated Comprehensive School Safety Plans
Beth Bulgeron presented the updated school safety plans and explained to the board that school site specific updates and key personnel within the plan were updated for each school.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
I.
Removal of Authorized Signers from TEACH Inc Bank Accounts
Matt Brown explained to the board that there were currently three signers- Lori Butler, former board chair, Mrs. Cunningham and xx to be removed from the accounts as an authorized signer. Board member Lobdell suggested that TEACH add a board member as an authorized signer. Matt agreed to add a member.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
J.
2022-2023 TEACH Employee Benefits Renewal Package
Matt Brown explained that TEACH is keeping the current benefits package with the exception of dental. The new dental program allows for 90% coverage for dental even when the dentist is out of program. This will be an improvement in benefits for staff. Board member Lobdell reflected that good benefits packages will help to attract talent.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
K.
Approval of Lottery Form for the 23-24 SY
Matt Brown presented the Lottery Form which has been updated for the 23-24 SY. Board member Sandoval asked about the lottery process and Matt provided clarification.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
L.
TEACH Investment Policy
Matt Brown presented the Investment Policy which speaks to an investment strategy to maximize resources for the schools.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
M.
CEO Report
Dr. Carranza was attending a facilities function and there was no CEO report for this meeting.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date
The next Regular Scheduled meeting is December 14, 2022 but the board briefly discussed adding a special meeting in November for the salary increase.
B.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
C.
Board Member Comments
Board member comments included gratitude and enthusiasm for Cecila Sandoval taking over as the new Board Chair.
There was no public comment.