TEACH Public Schools
Minutes
TEACH Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday March 25, 2025 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: Mar 25, 2025 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
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 Current Agenda and the Minutes from the February 25, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Maye |
Aye
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| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
III. Items for Potential Action
A.
Approve the Form 990 tax return
Matt Brown presented the 990 and explained it.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
B.
CLA Annual Independent Audit Firm Selection
Mr. Brown explained the selection of an independent audit firm, options explored and the decision to work with CLA based on cost, effectiveness and positive work experience with their work.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
C.
Consider and Approve the School Calendar
Mr. Robles presented the calendar and explained that the start date and most breaks were aligned with LAUSD. Board Chair asked a clarifying question about the alignment to LAUSD and explained the importance of congruity with the district. Robles confirmed.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
D.
Consider and Approve the Updated LCAP for TEACH Academy of Technologies
Beth presented the updates to the LCAP which included more descriptive job descriptions for federally funded positions.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
E.
Consider and Approve the 2025-26 Food Service Management Company (FSMC) Fresh Start Healthy Meals, Inc. Renewal
Mr. Robles presented the contract renewal for Healthy Meals and explained that preparations for summer school lunch services were already underway.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Dragon |
Aye
|
| J. Lobdell |
Aye
|
| M. Maye |
Aye
|
| S. Burrows |
Aye
|
| C. Sandoval |
Aye
|
F.
Financial Report
Rich McNeel gave the financial report (see attached report). He went over the presentation materials in detail. Overall the outlook improved from the last meeting's report.
G.
School Site Council and ELAC Meeting Updates
Luis Ramirez presented the update on the SSC and ELAC meeting. He explained that parents have been asking for more tech in the classrooms, such as 3D printing, and had other contributions related to providing a safer learning environment. Luis described how he is continuing to grow the parent center. Board Chair asked follow-up questions about the tech that students currently used and where the school could upgrade tech opportunities.
H.
CEO Report
Dr. Carranza gave the CEO report and started with some historical tidbits. The focus of Carranza's presentation was the renewal process and he provided an explanation of how it was done in the past and how it is currently done. He explained the renewal law and process (see attached materials).
He also reviewed the performance tracks for each school and explained how that tied to renewal. Specifically, the elementary is in the low performing tier and will face non-renewal in 26-27 if the data does not improve.
Board Chair asked about the conversations with staff and asked what Carranza is doing regarding staffing and enrollment. Carranza explained that he was optimistic and it was premature to have such conversations and he went over the timeline again.
She also asked what was happening at the Leadership level to make sure progress was made and Carranza answered making sure platforms are used as intended and explaining to parents the importance of attendance during testing. He was also considering bringing in a consultant for the high school.
Board Member Maye asked about political influence at renewal and whether or not having strong parent advocacy would make a difference at renewal time. Carranza explained in the past, it would have but under the new law, they are less swayed by emotional appeals.
Board Chair stated that she assumed leadership was reflecting on the continued causes of low performance and requested an agenda item to have a deeper discussion at the next board meeting.
I.
Strategic Growth Initiative: Expanding TEACH Inc.’s Charter Support Services
Matt Brown presented this item. He reviewed the structure of the non-profit and gave the board a refresher about the legal purpose of the non-profit, and explained that TEACH Inc. is not limited to running charter schools and started out offering other services for kids. He discussed the assets that TEACH Inc has including the strong staff and described how the non-profit could use a DBA to provide other services aligned to its non-profit purpose both in California and nationwide. He paused several times to take questions from the board and explain options for growth. Board Member Lobdell expressed optimism about the potential growth of the non-profit.
J.
Reminder 700 Forms
Beth reminded the board members to complete the 700 forms.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Board or Public Comment
There was no public comment.
B.
Upcoming Meeting Date: April 29, 2025 at 5 pm
The next regular board meeting is April 29th at 5 pm
There was no public comment.