TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Location
Board Meeting Access Locations CA:
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: 833 1503 1236
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), L. Ramirez, 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 March 26, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Maye |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
III. Items Scheduled for Information and Potential Action
A.
Financial Report
Richard McNeel gave the financial report for the close of March 31st. There were no significant changes from last month. All schools are meeting all indicators including projected surplus, positive chash on fand and exceeding bond ratio requirements. Charter Impact is switching account systems and some of the aging invoices are not accurate. Details are included in the attached report.
B.
Presentation on State Academic Indicators
Dr. Carranza gave the report on the state academic indicators to the board and discussed the interim assessments and their predictability on SBAC performance. He reviewed the chronic abseteeism rates and teacher turnover at each school. He outlined the state's process for renewal and explained that all TEACH schools fall into the middle tier. The complete academic report is attached.
C.
Consider and Approve the Contract for Custodial Services with Irresistible Cleaning Inc.
Matt Brown presented this item and explained the bid process that Ms. Lawson went through and the previous work performed by the company.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
D.
Consider and Approve Renewal Contract the Food Service Management Company -Fresh Start Healthy Meals
E.
Consider and Approve Chromebook Purchases from Sehi Computer Products, Inc.
Tabled
F.
Consider and Approve Contract Agreement with Student Information System Aeries
Tabled
G.
Executive Director Report
Dr. Carranza gave the Executive Director report and discussed the successful oversight visits, the status of staffing, provided more details on renewal and invited the board to upcoming celebrations, including graduation on June 14th. He also informed the board the schools were in the process of completing the LCAPs for the upcoming three years and setting goals and priorities for improvement.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date
The next Regular Board meeting will be held on May 21st at 5 pm
B.
Board Member Comments
Board Member Spencer Burrows congratulated the high school on the rate of seniors on track to graduate. Board member Maye asked about contributing to volunteer opportunities and providing outreach to students. Beth Bulgeron stated she would connect him to personnel at the high school.
There was no public comment.