TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 27, 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.
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:
3680 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90010
3740 S Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
1340 W 106th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Topic: TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Time: Jun 18, 2024 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 868 7398 0392
Directors Present
A. Dragon, C. Sandoval (remote), J. Lobdell, M. Maye (remote), S. Burrows
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
R. Carranza
Non Voting Members Present
R. Carranza
Guests Present
B. Brown, B. Bulgeron, F. Williams, M. Brown, M. Pimienta, S. Lawson (remote), S. Rhee, S. Thompson (remote)
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 July 30, 2024 Meeting and the August 27, 2024 Special Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
III. Items for Potential Action
A.
Fiscal Report
There is no fiscal report for the previous month.
B.
24/25 Charter Impact Contract
Matt Brown presented the contract for Charter Impact and described the decade long relationship and that we are renewing the contract and updating it to reflect changes in software used for payroll and procurement.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
C.
MOU with County of Los Angeles Parks and Recreation
This item was deleted from the agenda because it was handled at the Special Meeting on same date.
D.
Consider and Approve the Board Reporting Calendar
Beth presented the board reporting calendar and indicated that no changes were requested by the board since the initial presentation last board meeting.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
E.
Approve the Declaration of Need for Highly Qualified Educators
Dr. Pimienta explained the purpose of the declaration of need and how the declaration allows the schools to grant opportunities to fulfill requirements with special permits for areas of high need. The declaration is filed the CTC.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
F.
Resolve to Approve the Assignments Pursuant to Ed Code Section 44256
Dr. Pimienta explained the purpose of the resolution and described how it allows otherwise qualified teachers to sub for extended periods of time which contributes to the stability of the education program.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
G.
Approve the Membership Agreement with the California Interscholastic Federation
Frank Williams presented the membership agreement and explained how it describes the expectation for students and schools participating in athletics. Board member Lobdell asked what sports are offered at the high school and Williams answered volleyball, boys' soccer and cross country. They discussion the opportunity to offer football and Williams explained they were working towards that but it involves a longer timeline.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
H.
Approve the Updated Student and Parent Handbooks and Allow Staff Discretion to Make Non-Material Updates Throughout the Year as Needed.
This item was removed from the agenda.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date: October 1, 2024 at 5 pm
The board chair stated that a Special Meeting should be held before the next Regular Board meeting.
There was no public comment.