TEACH Public Schools

Minutes

TEACH Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday February 1, 2023 at 5:00 PM

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Topic: TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Time: Feb 1, 2023 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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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.
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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), S. Athalye (remote)

Directors Absent

J. Lobdell, S. Burrows

Ex Officio Members Present

R. Carranza (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

R. Carranza (remote)

Guests Present

B. Bulgeron (remote), E. Robles, L. Ramirez (remote), M. Brown (remote), M. Pimienta (remote), S. Menduke (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

C. Sandoval called a meeting of the board of directors of TEACH Public Schools to order on Wednesday Feb 1, 2023 at 5:00 PM.

C.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

II. Consent Items

A.

Consent Items: Approve the Current Agenda and Minutes From the November 16, 2023 Special Meeting

A. Dragon made a motion to approve the minutes from November 16, 2022 Special Meeting TEACH Special Board Meeting on 11-16-22.
C. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Lobdell
Absent
A. Dragon
Aye
S. Athalye
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye
S. Burrows
Absent

B.

Resolution to Hold Virtual Board Meetings

A. Dragon made a motion to Pass the Resolution to hold virtual board meetings.
C. Sandoval seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Dragon
Aye
S. Athalye
Aye
S. Burrows
Absent
C. Sandoval
Aye
J. Lobdell
Absent

III. Items Scheduled for Information and Potential Action

A.

Fiscal Report

Richard McNeel gave the financial report through December.  He showed positive cash flow, positive year ed balances, meeting the cash on hand, meeting the debt service ration.  He explained the cola increase from 6.5 to 12.26%, reviewed the grants and gave details on the individual school's finances.  Matt Brown added that the finances reflected the fee from the Vegas schools but he was seeking advice on how to alleviate the school's burden for the current year.  

B.

Opening of Certificate of Deposit with Pacific Western Bank

A. Dragon made a motion to Allow the opening of a CD at Pacific Western Bank for a duration not to exceed 12 months and not to exceed the amount of 7.1 million dollars, or in the alternative, to return to the board for approval to put funds in a different bank if another bank offers better terms.
C. Sandoval seconded the motion.

Matt explained the purpose for putting a portion of the reserve in a CD (to earn interest of about 20,000 per month) and also explained that he is shopping other banks and may get better terms. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Athalye
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
S. Burrows
Absent
C. Sandoval
Aye
J. Lobdell
Absent

C.

Ratification of Roof Repair Expenses

This item was tabled. 

D.

Addition of Facilities Position

S. Athalye made a motion to Approve the addition of the Facilities Position.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.

Both Mr. Brown and Dr. Carranza explained the benefit of having the facilities position on staff and detailed the list of repairs needed. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Burrows
Absent
A. Dragon
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye
S. Athalye
Aye
J. Lobdell
Absent

E.

Approval of the School Accountability Report Card

A. Dragon made a motion to Approve the School Accountability Report Card.
C. Sandoval seconded the motion.

Enrique presented the school accountability report card and explained that this item will be before the board agains when the state releases the information on teacher credentialing.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Athalye
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
S. Burrows
Absent
C. Sandoval
Aye
J. Lobdell
Absent

F.

Video Conferencing Contract

A. Dragon made a motion to Approve the Zoom video conferencing contract.
C. Sandoval seconded the motion.

Enrique Robles presented the bids for video conferencing services and recommended the zoom package. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Burrows
Absent
S. Athalye
Aye
J. Lobdell
Absent
C. Sandoval
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye

G.

CEO Report

Dr. Carranza introduced the new High School Principal, Steven Menduke, who made a few welcoming remarks.  Dr. Carranza briefly reviewed academic data from the middle and elementary schools with the help of Mr. Brown.  Carranza explained more data presentations would be forthcoming.  Dr. Carranza also reviewed the Director's report.  

IV. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meeting Date

The upcoming meeting is scheduled for March 29, 2023 and will be in-person and remote for those who need remote access. 

B.

Public Comment

There was no public comment. 

C.

Board Member Comments

Board members welcomed Mr. Menduke. 

D.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:44 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
C. Sandoval