TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday July 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Location
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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
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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)
Directors Absent
S. Burrows
Guests Present
B. Bulgeron
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Public Comment
II. Consent Items
A.
Approve the Board Agenda and the Minutes of the June 18, 2024 Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
III. Items for Potential Action
A.
Fiscal Report - Unaudited Actuals
Richard McNeel gave a detailed financial report of the unaudited actuals and explained the financial indicators for each school. He noted that the high school was down from the original budget due to enrollment, but carried 330 days cash on hand, the elementary 232 days cash on hand. McNeel reviewed each slide in the attached presentation.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
B.
Consider and Approve the Student and Parent Handbooks for TEACH Tech Charter HIgh School, TEACH Academy of Technologies, and TEACH Prep Elementary School.
Beth gave an overview of the updates to the handbook.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
C.
Consider and Approve the School Safety Plans for TEACH Tech Charter High School, TEACH Academy of Technologies, and TEACH Prep Elementary School.
Beth provided an overview of the updates to the school safety plans. Board member Lobdell asked if local law enforcement was involved in creating the plan. Dr. Carranza and and Mr. Williams explained that they are consulted and the school works closely with law enforcement throughout the year and with Safe Passage.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
D.
Consider and Approve the 2024-2025 TEACH Employee Handbook
Dr. Pimienta presented the updates in the Employee Handbook and the roll out to new staff. She explained the handbook is updated annually.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
E.
Consider and Approve the Updated Job Descriptions for Federally Funded Positions
Matt Brown presented this agenda item and explained that TEACH Academy will be undergoing a federal audit this year and the job descriptions were cleaned up to provide clarity for each role that is funded through Federal Title Funds. Member Lobdell asked if the positions were new, and Matt explained that they were not. He also asked how the school was selected for an audit and Matt indicated that it was random or cyclical but there was no trigger.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
F.
Consider Purchase of Edmentum Program For High School Chemistry Course
Dr. Carranza explained that the school has found it difficult to provide a chemistry teacher and this program provides an online teacher certified to teach Chemistry and the school provides a teacher to monitor the class in person while the students receive instruction online. Board Chair Sandoval asked about the lab requirement for UC and California State college admissions and Dr. Carranza stated the labs were online and the course satisfied A-G requirements.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
G.
Consider and Approve the Workplace Violence Policy
Dr. Pimienta presented the Workplace Violence Policy and explained it was a new legal requirement. She explained that the new policy formalizes many of the practices that TEACH already had in place and that all staff would be trained on the policy, with specific staff member getting an enhanced training.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
H.
Consider and Approve the Updated Independent Study Policy
Matt Brown presented the updates to the Independent Study Policy and described the two specific changes in the law including the asynchronous learning and short term extension to 15 days.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
I.
Consider the Board Reporting Calendar
Beth presented the draft of the Board Reporting Calendar and explained it was intended to support the board to look at the financial, academic and operational health of the schools consistently throughout the year. She explained that it would be up for a vote at the next meeting.
J.
Introductions to Sione Thompson, CSI Coordinator for TEACH Academy of Technologies
Beth introduced Sione Thompson and then he introduced himself to the board and explained his role as the CSI Coordinator and his impressions so far. Board Member Lobdell asked about his most recent positions and Thompson responded that he was the ED in Las Vegas and also described the two positions he held prior to that. The board welcomed him aboard.
K.
Discuss LAUSD Oversight Reports for TEACH Tech Charter High School, TEACH Academy of Technologies, and TEACH Prep Elementary School
Dr. Carranza shared and explained the school oversight reports to the board. The board expressed concern and asked about the unsatisfactory score of 1 for the middle school academics. Carranza explained how the score was calculated. The board pressed Carranza for how he intends to raise the score. Principal Bridgette Brown explained that one key strategy was to measure the implementation of some of the existing systems that have been applied unevenly in the past and she predicted that adherence to the systems will produce immediate gains. The board asked about professional development and Dr. Carranza explained that the principals were responsible for their own PD and the CMO provided some of the system-wide pd. Board Chair Sandoval asked about diagnostic assessments Carranza indicated that he will share benchmark and assessment calendars with the board.
L.
CEO Report
Dr. Carranza gave his CEO report and thanked the board and noted that several board members attended the National Charter School Conference. He gave highlights from each department and stated that this academic year was critical for the elementary because of renewal. He stated that this was Rhree's eleventh year with TEACH. He also shared with the board that the first day of instruction is August 12th and they are all welcome to visit.
M.
Closed Session to Consider the Appointment, Employment and Evaluation of the CEO
The board approved the motion to go into closed session. Upon return from closed session, the board reported that no action was taken.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Absent
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date August 27, 2024
The next meeting is August 27, 2024 at 5 pm.
There was no public comment.