TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 1, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Location
Beth Bulgeron is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Time: Feb 1, 2023 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://teachpublicschools-org.zoom.us/j/87611265552
Meeting ID: 876 1126 5552
One tap mobile
+12532050468,,87611265552# US
+12532158782,,87611265552# US (Tacoma)
Dial by your location
+1 253 205 0468 US
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 444 9171 US
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 719 359 4580 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 360 209 5623 US
+1 386 347 5053 US
+1 507 473 4847 US
+1 564 217 2000 US
+1 646 931 3860 US
+1 689 278 1000 US
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 305 224 1968 US
+1 309 205 3325 US
Meeting ID: 876 1126 5552
Find your local number: https://teachpublicschools-org.zoom.us/u/kddYU9bqGG
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.
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.
www.teachpublicschools.org
Join Zoom Meeting
https://teachpublicschools-org.zoom.us/j/87611265552
Meeting ID: 876 1126 5552
One tap mobile
+12532050468,,87611265552# US
+12532158782,,87611265552# US (Tacoma)
Dial by your location
+1 253 205 0468 US
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 444 9171 US
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 719 359 4580 US
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 360 209 5623 US
+1 386 347 5053 US
+1 507 473 4847 US
+1 564 217 2000 US
+1 646 931 3860 US
+1 689 278 1000 US
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 305 224 1968 US
+1 309 205 3325 US
Meeting ID: 876 1126 5552
Find
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.
Public Comment
II. Consent Items
A.
Consent Items: Approve the Current Agenda and Minutes From the November 16, 2023 Special Meeting
Roll Call | |
---|---|
A. Dragon |
Aye
|
C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
S. Athalye |
Aye
|
J. Lobdell |
Absent
|
S. Burrows |
Absent
|
B.
Resolution to Hold Virtual Board Meetings
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Burrows |
Absent
|
S. Athalye |
Aye
|
A. Dragon |
Aye
|
J. Lobdell |
Absent
|
C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
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
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.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Burrows |
Absent
|
S. Athalye |
Aye
|
A. Dragon |
Aye
|
J. Lobdell |
Absent
|
C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
C.
Ratification of Roof Repair Expenses
This item was tabled.
D.
Addition of Facilities Position
Both Mr. Brown and Dr. Carranza explained the benefit of having the facilities position on staff and detailed the list of repairs needed.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Athalye |
Aye
|
C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
J. Lobdell |
Absent
|
S. Burrows |
Absent
|
A. Dragon |
Aye
|
E.
Approval of the School Accountability Report Card
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.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
S. Athalye |
Aye
|
C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
S. Burrows |
Absent
|
J. Lobdell |
Absent
|
A. Dragon |
Aye
|
F.
Video Conferencing Contract
Enrique Robles presented the bids for video conferencing services and recommended the zoom package.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
A. Dragon |
Aye
|
S. Athalye |
Aye
|
S. Burrows |
Absent
|
J. Lobdell |
Absent
|
C. Sandoval |
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.
There was no public comment.