TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 26, 2023 at 5:00 PM
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Time: Sep 26, 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.
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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Directors Present
A. Dragon, C. Sandoval, J. Lobdell, S. Athalye
Directors Absent
S. Burrows
Ex Officio Members Present
R. Carranza
Non Voting Members Present
R. Carranza
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron (remote), F. Williams, G. Perez, R. McNeel (remote), S. Menduke, S. Rhee
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 29th Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Athalye |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
III. Items Scheduled for Information and Potential Action
A.
Fiscal Report
Richard McNeel provided the financial report as of August 31st close. All sites have a surplus of cash flow and meet or exceed the cash on hand requirement, regular debt service rations and there is currently 22 million in current assets which is 3.36 times the liabilities.
At TEACH Academy, revenue is up significantly due to increased ADA, the school has 258 days cash on hand. At the high school, ADA is below projected and overall revenue is down. Board member asked about the lower ADA and McNeel explained that the school was still in robust financial health. At the elementary school, ADA is up, revenue up and all positions are filled. the school has a projected 204 days cash on hand. The CMO is projected to end the year at 3.4 million. The Financial report presentation is attached to the meeting materials.
B.
CEO Report
Dr. Carranza gave an update on how the school year was going for the schools- diagnostic testing is taking place, seniors are gearing up for the college application season, and the school site leaders are focusing on academics.
C.
Principal Reports on Preliminary Diagnostic Assessment Data and Professional Development Plans
Steven Menduke gave the presentation for the high school (materials included in packet). He described the initial diagnostic testing and noted that every grade level grew in RIT score and and the staff is unpacking diagnostic data in professional development. He described reading across the curriculum and two professional development pathways- culture and environment and rigor. All teachers study both pathways but separating the areas has allowed the team to increase focus and specific strategies for each. Board Member Lobdell asked about the impact of no social worker and Carranza explained that the identified candidate took another position but the position may be revisited. He explained it was intended to be a shared position among the schools.
Greg Perez gave the report for the 5th and 6th grade. He described in detail the different assessments that students were taking and that some students were significantly below grade level but did not go into detail on student academic levels. He talked about the various platforms.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date
The next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for October 24th at 5 pm.
B.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
C.
Board Member Comments
Board Member Lobdell thanked staff for connecting the board to the Brown Act training provided by the law firm and asked for confirmation to be sent.
D.
Adjourn Meeting
- FY23-24 Financials as of 08.31.23 Close_V2.pdf
- FY23-24 Financials as of 08.31.23 Close_V2.pdf
- September Board Meeting Director Report.pdf
- Board Meeting 9_26_ TEACH Tech Principal’s Report (1).pdf
- TAT Principal's Report to Board_September.pdf
There was no public comment.