TEACH Public Schools

Minutes

TEACH, Inc. Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday May 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Location

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

 

and via zoom at:

 

Topic: TEACH, INC SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Time: May 6, 2025 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 893 0100 2004

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Meeting ID: 893 0100 2004

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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

 

 

 

Directors Present

A. Dragon (remote), C. Sandoval (remote), J. Lobdell (remote), M. Maye (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

R. Carranza

Non Voting Members Present

R. Carranza

Guests Present

B. Bulgeron (remote), E. Robles (remote), M. Brown (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

C.

Public Comment

There was no public comment.

II. Consent Items

A.

Approve the Current Agenda

J. Lobdell made a motion to Approve the Current Agenda.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Sandoval
Aye
A. Dragon
Aye
J. Lobdell
Aye
M. Maye
Aye

III. Items for Potential Action

A.

Closed Session Items: 1. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Title: Executive Director (Gov. Code § 54957) 2. Public Employee Dismissal / Possible Termination Title: Executive Director (Gov. Code § 54957) 3. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Board Chair) (Gov. Code § 54957.6) 4. Public Employee Appointment Title: New or Interim Executive Director (Gov. Code § 54957)

J. Lobdell made a motion to Move into closed session.
A. Dragon seconded the motion.

The board moved into closed session.  After returning from closed session, the Board Chair reported  the Board Adopted by unanimous vote the following resolution: 

Acceptance of Executive Director Resignation and Appointment of Interim Executive Director

TEACH Inc. Board of Directors

May 6, 2025

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of TEACH Inc. (“the Board”) has received the resignation of Raul Carranza from the position of Executive Director;

WHEREAS, the Board acknowledges with gratitude Mr. Carranza’s service and accepts his resignation, effective May 6, 2025;

WHEREAS, the Board, pursuant to its governing bylaws and applicable law, holds the sole authority to appoint and remove the Executive Director, and is responsible for ensuring continuity of leadership and operational oversight;

WHEREAS, the Board deems it in the best interest of the organization to appoint an Interim Executive Director to ensure stable management during this leadership transition;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

  1. The Board of Directors hereby accepts the resignation of Raul Carranza from the position of Executive Director, effective May 6, 2025.
  2. The Board of Directors hereby appoints Matt Brown, currently serving as Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer (CFO/COO), as Interim Executive Director, effective May 6, 2025. In this interim capacity, Mr. Brown shall have full executive authority to lead the organization, including but not limited to oversight of operations, finance, compliance, personnel, and academic support functions, subject to the Board’s ongoing direction.
  3. The Interim Executive Director shall serve in this capacity until further action of the Board. The Board reserves the right to review and revise this appointment as necessary to support the organization’s strategic and operational needs.
  4. The Board authorizes the Board Chair, Interim Executive Director, or their designee(s) to take all necessary administrative actions to effectuate this leadership change, including but not limited to:
    • Updating signatory authorizations for financial accounts and legal documents;
    • Notifying charter authorizers, funders, vendors, and partners;
    • Amending public records, systems, and disclosures accordingly.
  5. The Board encourages full cooperation between the outgoing Executive Director and the Interim Executive Director to ensure an orderly and effective transition of duties, subject to availability and mutual agreement.
  6. All actions taken by the Interim Executive Director within the scope of this appointment prior to the adoption of this resolution are hereby ratified and affirmed.

 

 

 

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

IV. Closing Items

A.

Board or Public Comment

Dr. Carranza made comments as a former employee, not member of the public.  He stated it has been an honor to work at TEACH for the past 13 years, and he wished the best for the students and families of TEACH and expressed hopefulness for renewal and stressed the importance of the schools over any consulting. 

B.

Upcoming Meeting Date: May 27, 2025 at 5 pm

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:16 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
C. Sandoval
Documents used during the meeting
None