TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday March 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Location
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
and via zoom:
Topic: TEACH Governing Board Meeting
Time: Mar 19, 2024 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 (remote), C. Sandoval, J. Lobdell (remote), M. Maye (remote), S. Burrows (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
R. Carranza
Non Voting Members Present
R. Carranza
Guests Present
B. Brown, B. Bulgeron (remote), R. McNeel (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 February 27, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| M. Maye |
Absent
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
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III. Items Scheduled for Information and Potential Action
A.
Financial Report
Richard McNeel provided the financial report as of February 2024 close. No major changes from last month, all schools have a positive surplus and cash flow and meet other required indicators. He went over each school's budget compared to projections. Board member Lobdell asked about unfilled positions at the elementary school and Rich explained that there was at least one unfilled position. Matt Brown provided details about the position.
B.
CLA Audit Proposal For FYE June 30, 2024
Matt Brown presented the audit proposal and described the work of the auditor over the past few years. Board member Burrows asked about other bids and Matt described how other firms were not taking new clients but their rates were comparable.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
C.
Consider and Approve the 2024-2025 Teacher Salary Schedule
D.
Opt-Out Notice To Charter Safe
Matt Brown presented this agenda item and described the insurance that Charter Safe provides. He explained that the Opt-out notice is a requirement in the contract to provide Charter Safe with notice if we are considering other providers.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| M. Maye |
Aye
|
E.
Update on TEACH Las Vegas
Matt Brown provided a brief update on TEACH Las Vegas and described progress on fronts such as teacher hiring, student recruitment, and building improvements since Sione Thompson started.
Luis Ramirez added that he had a very positive visit to Las Vegas for recruitment and had confidence in the new ED and the progress he was making.
F.
Approve the School Calendar for 2024-2025
Raul Carranza presented the School Calendar and described the collaborative process for its development that involved a committee of teachers and other stakeholders. Board Member Maye asked about the mental health days for teachers and Carranza explained they were days off without any obligations designed to prevent burnout and promote wellbeing.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| M. Maye |
Aye
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G.
ED Report
Dr. Carranza gave the ED report and discussed the CCSA conference and gave an update on there the schools stand for renewal at this time.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date
The upcoming meeting date that was provided on the agenda was incorrect. The next meeting will be held on April 30th at 5 pm.
B.
Board Member Comments
There were no board member comments.
There was no public comment