TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM
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
Location: TEACH Academy of Technologies, Theater
10000 S. Western Ave
Los Angeles CA 90047
Alternate Public Access Locations:
TEACH Elementary
8505 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
TEACH Tech Charter High School
10616 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90047
3680 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90010
3740 S Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
1340 W 106th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
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Meeting ID: 876 1126 5552
Find
Directors Present
A. Dragon (remote), C. Sandoval, J. Lobdell (remote), S. Athalye (remote), S. Burrows
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron
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 1, 2023 Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Athalye |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
III. Items Scheduled for Information and Potential Action
A.
Approve the Unaudited Actuals
Richard McNeel gave the presentation on the Unaudited Actuals, explaining they were reviewed in depth previously but needed board approval.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Athalye |
Aye
|
B.
Approve the EPA Final Report
Matt Brown presented the final EPA reports and explained their purpose and content, specifically the funds spent on salaries.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| S. Athalye |
Aye
|
C.
Board Resolution Ratifying the addition of the Board Chair as a Signers on TEACH Inc Bank Accounts
Matt Brown explained the need to have a third signer and that he discussed the responsibility with the board chair prior to the meeting and that she has agreed to take on the responsibility. Board Member Lobdell thanked her for taking on the task.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Athalye |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
D.
Update on Expansion and the TEACH Fellowship
Beth Bulgeron provided information on the TEACH fellowship and explained TEACH was looking for an aspiring new charter school founder in a different region to partner with to expand TEACH. The board asked questions about the purpose and selection of particular regions and Beth explained it was based on research and consideration of such factors as receptiveness to charters, the current school choice options and the number of school aged children anticipated in the coming years in particular communities.
E.
Consider and Approve the Employee Tuition Reimbursement Plan
Matt Brown presented the tuition reimbursement plan and explained it mirrored the benefits of BITSA and was designed to encourage the recruitment and retention of talented employees. Member Lobdell commented on his satisfaction with the plan.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Athalye |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
F.
Charter Impact Contract Amendment - CALPADS / CALSAAS
Matt Brown presented the Charter Impact Contract amendment which includes services for CALPADs/ CALSAAS. He explained that Charter Impact has expertise in this area and the value to TEACH to contract this function to Charter Impact.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Athalye |
Aye
|
G.
Approve Updated Comprehensive School Safety Plans for TEACH Prep Elementary School, TEACH Academy of Technologies and TEACH Tech Charter High School
Beth Bulgeron gave the presentation on the updates to the Comprehensive School Safety Plans.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Athalye |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
H.
Principal Reports from TEACH Prep Elementary, TEACH Academy of Technologies, and TEACH Tech Charter High School
Sharon Rhee gave her presentation and explained her areas of focus for the school year. She described a smooth start to the beginning of the year. She also introduced her new Assistant Principal.
Greg Perez gave a report on his areas of strategic focus for the school year and posed questions that the school was focused on going forward.
Steven Menduke provided an update on the high school that included areas of focus, new strategies, work around professional development and using student voice to inform decisions about the direction of the school. He highlighted the new Wellness Saturdays as an on-going event for all three schools to enhance the sense of community with TEACH families.
Detailed written reports from each Principal are included in the packet materials.
I.
CEO Report
Dr. Carranza discussed the Summer Institute and areas for revision next year. He explained the school year had a smooth opening despite being closed one day for the storm. He expressed gratitude for a great team of administrators and thanked Board Member Lobdell for his kind words at Mrs. Cunningham's service.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date
The next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for September 26th at 5 pm.
B.
Public Comment
There was no public comment but Beth invited the board to the CSDC conference in November.
C.
Board Member Comments
There were no additional Board comments.
D.
Adjourn Meeting
- 2023_08_01_board_meeting_minutes.pdf
- FY23-TES-UAR Submission.pdf
- FY23-TAT-UAR Submission.pdf
- FY23-TTHS-UAR Submission.pdf
- FY22-23-EPA Final Projected Expenditures_TES.pdf
- FY22-23-EPA Final Projected Expenditures_TAT.pdf
- FY22-23-EPA Final Projected Expenditures_TTHS-1.pdf
- TEACH_INC_BANKING_BOARD_RESOLUTION.docx
- Tuition reimbursement plan.pdf
- CI-TEACH Contract Supplement - CALPADS.pdf
- 2023_Comprehensive_School_Safety_Plan_TEACH_Academy_of_Technologies_20230727 (1) (1).pdf
- 2023_Comprehensive_School_Safety_Plan_TEACH_Tech_Charter_High_School_20230731 (2) (1).pdf
- School Safety Plan (1).pdf
- Board Meeting 8_1_ TEACH Tech Principal’s Report (1).pdf
- Principal's Report to Board TEACH Prep August.pdf
- TAT Principal's Report to Board.pdf
- August 29 Board Meeting Director Report.pdf
There was no public comment.