TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Location
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Topic: TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Time: Oct 24, 2023 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.
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The Governing Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed.
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Location: TEACH Academy of Technologies, Theater
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Los Angeles CA 90047
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Los Angeles, CA 90016
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Directors Present
A. Dragon (remote), C. Sandoval, J. Lobdell (remote), S. Burrows (remote)
Directors Absent
S. Athalye
Ex Officio Members Present
R. Carranza
Non Voting Members Present
R. Carranza
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron, S. Menduke, Sharon Rhee, Steven
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 September 26th Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Athalye |
Absent
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| S. Athalye |
Absent
|
B.
Approve the Updated 24-25 Lottery Form
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Athalye |
Absent
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
C.
Approve the Updated Independent Study Policy
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Athalye |
Absent
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
III. Items Scheduled for Information and Potential Action
A.
Introduction to the New Middle School Principal
Dr. Carranza introduced the new Middle School Principal, Bridget Brown. Ms. Brown gave an introduction and discussed her extensive background in school leadership.
B.
Fiscal Report
Richard McNeel gave the financial report for each school and the CMO. Each school is meeting the required financial indicators and have a healthy surplus. Details are included in the meeting packet materials.
C.
Consideration of December 2023 TEACH Salary Increase
Matt Brown explained how incremental raises once or twice per year were funded based on the previous semester's revenue. He recommended a 4.5% raise to take effect across the board in December. He explained that raises improve morale, retention, and recruitment for TEACH. Board Member Lobdell expressed that he was very glad to support a raise for faculty and staff.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Athalye |
Absent
|
D.
TEACH Inc. Employee Health Benefits Renewal 2024
Matt Brown presented the health benefits renewal and explained TEACH was renewing the current options with Kaisar and adding a PPO for increased options and flexibility.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Athalye |
Absent
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
E.
Employer Contribution to Employee Benefits Resolution
Matt Brown explained the proposed employer contribution would be a flat contribution to lesson the burden on lower earners and those with expensive benefit plans.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Athalye |
Absent
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
F.
Update on Staffing Needs, Credentialing Compliance, Clearance and Training Requirements
Moved to the December Board Meeting
G.
Consideration of Inova HR/Payroll Software Contract
Matt Brown presented the new software contract for consideration and described the advantages and efficiencies to the board.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Athalye |
Absent
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
H.
Update on TEACH Las Vegas
Matt Brown provided the board with an update on TEACH Las Vegas and the board asked clarifying questions. Mr. Brown emphasized that California resources were not being used to support Las Vegas.
I.
Consider and Vote on the Amended Services Agreement with TEACH Las Vegas
As an extension to the previous agenda item, Matt Brown presented the amended services agreement that provides the CMO with fees for services beyond what was provided for in the previous contract.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| S. Athalye |
Absent
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
J.
CEO Report
Dr. Carranza provided the CEO report and touched on the highlights of the Director's reports and highlights specific to each school.
K.
Principal Report- Elementary School
Sharon Rhee gave the elementary school report and discussed the implementation of key school improvement strategies as well as highlights from the beginning of the year.
L.
Update on Parent Meetings: School Site Council (SSC) and English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Luis Ramirez gave the update on the School Site Council and English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC). He explained the purpose of each committee to the board and described previous meetings as well as goals for expanding and uniting the committees across the grade level divisions.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date
The next Regular Board meeting will be held on December 12 at 5 pm.
B.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
C.
Board Member Comments
There were no board member comments.
D.
Adjourn Meeting
- 2023_09_26_board_meeting_minutes.pdf
- 2024-25 DRAFT TEACH Lottery Form (ES MS HS)_10202023.pdf
- TEACH_Independent_Study_Board_Policy_2022 4881-6027-4479 v.2 10242023.pdf
- 2023 TEACH Independent_Study_Contract (4856-3114-2978.pdf
- TEACH-FY23-24-Financials_as of 09.30.23.pdf
- 2023-2024 TEACH Proposed Final Options 10.20.23 v2.pdf
- TEACH_INC_Employer Contribution_BOARD_RESOLUTION.docx
- CI Contract Supplement - TEACH PS - 10.16.23.docx
- TEACH_LV_-_Board_Reso_to_Enter_into_New_K__4872-9399-1303.v2_BB.pdf
- Transitional_Support_Services_Agreement_with_TeachLV__4871-0168-7175.v3_BB.pdf
- Transitional_Support_Services_Agreement_with_TeachLV__4871-0168-7175.v3_BB.pdf
- September Board Meeting Director Report - Google Docs.pdf
- Princpal's Report Oct.docx
- ELAC AND SSC BOARD REPORT - 10-24-23.pdf
There was no public comment.