TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday November 12, 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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Topic: TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Time: Nov 12, 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.
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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. Bulgeron (remote), B. Williams, E. Robles, L. Ramirez, M. Brown, R. McNeel, S. Lawson
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Public Comment
II. Consent Items
A.
Approve the Current Agenda and the Minutes from the October 1, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| M. Maye |
Aye
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| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| M. Maye |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
III. Items for Potential Action
A.
Financial Report
Richard McNeel gave the financial report for each school and described the financial indicators at each school. He explained where the schools were above or below planned ADA budget and spending. He explained the high school was expected to run at a deficit but currently has 407 days cash on hand.
B.
First Interim Financial Report
Richard McNeel reviewed the First Interim Financial Reports that also explained in detail in the Financial Report. He explained the purpose for approving the Interims.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| M. Maye |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
C.
Discussion and decision regarding discretionary approval of retention bonuses for TEACH Tech
Matt Brown explained to the board that they had the discretion to approve or withhold the bonus from the high school since the high school did not meet the ADA indicator. He explained that the financial report included the bonus payout and it would be good for morale. Board members Lobdell and Burrows asked questions about the impact to the budget and Matt explained the consequences and longer term budget impacts.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| M. Maye |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
D.
ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) and SSC (School Site Council) Updates
Luis Ramirez provided the update on ELAC and SSC and highlighted the many activities that the two groups were involved in. He explained that this year the parent involvement was really taking off and he attributed the increase to the parent learning center, which is not only a space for holding workshops and gatherings, but it has turned into a lab for ideas for school improvement and parent involvement.
E.
State Dashboard Data Presentation
Beth Bulgeron provided the state dashboard data presentation which focused on the SBAC scores from 23-24. The report included trend analysis for the past four years. The board asked Carranza why the high school was competitive and performing at the state rate when the middle and elementary schools were performing so much lower. Carranza attributed the gulf to the consistent ELA teacher in the eleventh grade and the advantage of having only one grade tested. He also asked Ms. Torres to explain the difference in the scores when she was Principal at the middle school and the current scores. Torres attributed the downward trend of 15 percent to not taking the test seriously and not creating a culture where the test was important. The board asked Carranza questions about school improvement and he stated that it was coming through the development of the curriculum map.
F.
Consider and Approve the Prop 28 Annual Report
Beth Bulgeron presented the Annual Report for Prop 28 and explained the use of funds last year, this current year and plans for next year. She explained the overall plan for using funds for coding and graphic design, drama and next year to introduce the orchestra program.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Maye |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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G.
Certify the Board Compliance Monitoring
Beth explained the compliance monitoring document and its purpose.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
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| M. Maye |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
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H.
Reminder of Brown Act and Conflict of Interest Training for the Board
Beth reminded the board of the Brown Act training requirement and the Board Resources Folder.
I.
Approve the Changes to TEACH Academy's LCAP
Beth explained the changes to the middle school LCAP that were made to give greater detail to the strategies that will be used to get the school out of CSI status.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
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| S. Burrows |
Aye
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| M. Maye |
Aye
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| A. Dragon |
Aye
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| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
J.
Approve the Revised ELO-P
K.
CEO Report on Goals
Dr. Carranza referred the board to the numerous documents that support the work towards completing his performance goals and told the board where each principal was going to do an observation. He was asked by Board Chair Sandoval what plans were in place to boost morale and celebrate accomplishments before the end of the calendar year. He responded that a PD celebration was planned.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Date: January 28, 2025 at 5 pm
Beth interjected that a special meeting would need to be held in order to approve the audit. Matt stated the dates would most likely be between December 10-14th.
There was no public comment.