TEACH Public Schools

Minutes

TEACH Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday June 18, 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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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.
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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.
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Location: TEACH Academy of Technologies, Theater

10000 S. Western Ave

Los Angeles CA 90047

 

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Topic: TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Time: Jun 18, 2024 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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3680 Wilshire Blvd.

Los Angeles CA 90010

 

3740 S Crenshaw Blvd. 

Los Angeles, CA 90016

 

1340 W 106th St.

Los Angeles, CA 90044

 

 

 

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. Bulgeron, M. Brown (remote), R. McNeel (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

C. Sandoval called a meeting of the board of directors of TEACH Public Schools to order on Tuesday Jun 18, 2024 at 5:01 PM.

C.

Public Comment

This item was taken out of order.  There was no public comment. 

II. Consent Items

A.

Approve the Board Agenda and the Minutes of the May 21, 2024 Meeting

S. Burrows made a motion to approve the minutes from May 21, 2024 TEACH Regular Board Meeting on 05-21-24.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.

The board moved to approve the consent agenda, approving the agenda for the meeting and approving the minutes from the May 21 meeting. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Lobdell
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
M. Maye
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye

III. Items for Potential Action

A.

Consider and Approve the Termination of the CMO Contract with TEACH Las Vegas

J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the termination of the.
S. Burrows seconded the motion.

Matt Brown described the situation with TEACH Las Vegas and how serving the school has become impossible as a result of actions from Board Chair Trish Allison.  He described the efforts TEACH has made to turn the school around after the setbacks that occurred in October, the  resignations of board members and the efforts made to add new board members that were halted by the Chair. He reported that TEACH has been working with the SPCSA along the way and are aware of the situation.  The Board asked about the current ED snd Matt stated that he is going to support the schools in California. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Sandoval
Aye
M. Maye
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye

B.

Fiscal Report

Richard McNeel reported that the financial report was not ready for the board meeting.  

C.

Consider and Approve the Final Budget for TEACH Public Schools, TEACH Tech Charter High School, TEACH Academy of Technologies, and TEACH Prep Elementary School for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year

A. Dragon made a motion to Approve the Final Budget for TEACH Public Schools, TEACH Tech Charter High School, TEACH Academy of Technologies and TREACH Prep Elementary School for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.

Richard McNeel presented the high level overview and key highlights of the Final Budget.  He indicated a 1.07% LCDD increase and forecasted modest enrollment growth at each site.  He noted that federal funding is down since Covid.  TEACH schools are meeting each indicator such as days cash on hand.  The budget includes a multi-year projection.  Board Member Lobdell asked about losing two positions.  

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Lobdell
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
M. Maye
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye

D.

Closed Session to Consider the Appointment, Employment and Evaluation of the CEO

J. Lobdell made a motion to Enter into closed session to consider the appointment, employment and evaluation of the CEO.
S. Burrows seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Dragon
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
M. Maye
Aye

E.

Approval of Executive Director's Annual Salary

S. Burrows made a motion to Approve the proposed annual salary for the Executive Director.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.

Upon returning from closed session, Board Chair Sandoval reported that the board discussed the ED's performance and wants to approve the salary increase which reflects the increase for all employees. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Burrows
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
M. Maye
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye

F.

Board Resolution Regarding Annual Bonuses

A. Dragon made a motion to Approve the Resolution for Annual Bonuses.
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.

Matt Brown presented the proposed resolution for annual bonuses and described how it is comparable and competitive with other charter schools. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Burrows
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye
M. Maye
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye

G.

Consider and Approve the Education Protection Accounts (EPA Accounts)

A. Dragon made a motion to Approve the Education Protection Accounts (EPA Accounts).
J. Lobdell seconded the motion.

The Education Protection Account (EPA) provides local educational agencies (LEAs) with general purpose state aid funding pursuant to Section 36 of Article XIII of the California Constitution.  Matt Brown described the use of funds at TEACH.  

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Sandoval
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
M. Maye
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye

H.

Presentation on the Local Indicators

Beth Bulgeron presented the local indicator report and described the purpose of local indicators and the self-assessment rubrics that were used to create the data and evaluation wihtin the report. 

I.

Consider and Approve the Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs) for TEACH Tech Charter High School and TEACH Prep Elementary School and the LCAP and CSI Plan for TEACH Academy of Technologies

J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPS) for TEACH Tech Charter High School, TEACH Prep Elementary and TEACH Academy of Technologies.
S. Burrows seconded the motion.

Beth Bulgeron described the process for creating the LCAPs, the purpose of the LCAPs and reviewed the parts of the LCAP, including the key goals for school improvement for each school.  Board members asked about stakeholder participation and Beth described the level of participation at each step of the process. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Lobdell
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
M. Maye
Aye

J.

Foster Youth Transportation Plan MOU with LA County

M. Maye made a motion to Approve the Foster Youth Transportation Plan MOU with LA County.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.

Matt Brown presented the MOU and described how it will support foster youth. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Burrows
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
M. Maye
Aye

K.

Consider and Approve the Charter Safe Insurance Proposal

J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the Charter Safe Insurance Proposal.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.

Matt Brown presented this agenda item and shared with the board that this plan stays with the current provider and that the service was not sent out for additional bids this year. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Lobdell
Aye
M. Maye
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye

L.

Consider and Approve the After School Program Services with After School All Stars, Los Angeles, for After School Education and Safety (ASES) Programs at TEACH Preparatory Mildred S. Cunningham and Edith H. Morris Elementary School and TEACH Academy of Technologies and designate Enrique Robles as the authorized Program Officer for the ASES Grants.

M. Maye made a motion to Approve the ASES program with TEACH schools.
S. Burrows seconded the motion.

Enrique Robles presented the after school program services proposal and highlighted the work they have done in previous years.  Board Member Maye asked about the specific services and Enrique stated they provide enrichment activities after school but will be focusing more on academic support in the coming school year. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Lobdell
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye
M. Maye
Aye

M.

Approve Annual Contracts for Substitute Teachers- Aptus Group Cross Country Staffing, Scoot Education, and The Education Team; Special Education Services- Comp Therapy; and School Bus Services- A&B Legacy Transports.

J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the Annual Contracts for Substitute teachers- Aptus Group Cross Country Staffing, Scoot Education, the Education Team, Special Education Services- Comp Therapy; and Bus Services- A&B Legacy Transports.
M. Maye seconded the motion.

Shawnna Lawson gave the presentation on the annual contracts and described the purpose of each proposed vendor.  Board members asked about transportation services during the day and Shawnna explained that bus shuttles students to and from the park for PE. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Dragon
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
S. Burrows
Aye
M. Maye
Aye
C. Sandoval
Aye

N.

CEO Report

Dr. Carranza recapped year end activities and thanked the board.  Board members asked about the open positions and Dr. Carranza replied that hte middle school has nine openings and the high school has 5, and the elementary has one. 

IV. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meeting Date July 30, 2024

Board Chair shared the next meeting date- July 30, 2024

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:11 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
C. Sandoval