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Avance Executive Board – Regular Meeting of January 25, 2019 09:00AM

posted Jan 22, 2020, 8:46 AM by Marcelo Olmos

This meeting will be held and conducted in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act California Government Code Sections 54953(b), et seq. which allows for the use of teleconferencing technology, provided that:

1. The meeting notice must specifically identify all teleconference locations.

2. An agenda must be posted at each teleconference location and list each teleconference location in the notice and agenda.

3. Each teleconference meeting agenda must ensure the public’s right to testify at each teleconference location in accordance with section 54954.3

4. The meeting location must be fully accessible to members of the public, and be accessible to the disabled.

5. At least a quorum of the members of the body must participate from locations that are within the boundaries over which the body exercises jurisdiction.

6. All votes taken during a teleconference meeting must be conducted by roll call.

Meeting Location:

Avance Main Office, 115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

These locations will host a teleconference location:

115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Teleconference access number: 605-475-6333 code 187887#

1. Preliminary

1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Meeting Minutes of prior meetings: 08/17/2019, 10/26/2019 & 10/30/2019 (Special).

2. Communications

1. Public Comment on Agenda Items

At this time the board will hear comments from members of the public who wish to speak on an agenda item. Public comment on each item may be limited by the Board based open the number of speakers who wish to be heard. Members of the public who wish to speak on an item should contact the central office directions on process and to establish their order of speaking.

2. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

At this time members of the public may bring up an item not on the agenda. Board members will hear the item but may not comment or take any action. Board members may ask that the item be placed on a future agenda. The Board may limit the time allocated for such comment and interested members of the public should follow the procedures outlined above for “Agenda Items.”

3. For Review and Approval:

of the authorizations related to the after school for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grants/ASSESTS designating Legacy LA as the new co-applicant and Academia Avance as the new fiscal agent, presented by the Executive Director.

4. For Review:

of the 2019 Local Indicators for the CA Dashboard and progress on LCAP, presented by the Executive Director, COO and Principals.

5. For Review:

of the December 2019 Financials, presented by the Theresa Thompson from Charter Impact.

6. For Review:

of the status on SBE renewal for Academia Avance, presented by the Executive Director.

5. For Review:

i. Semester 1 Report, presented by the Executive Director.

ii. Semester 1 Report, presented by the Principals.

iii. Semester 1 Report, presented by the Chief Operating Officer.

3. Closed Session

Under the authority of Government Code Section EC §48900, the Avance Executive Board may recess to Closed Session to consider these items:

i. Student Expulsion hearing No. 2020-01

ii. Discussion with attorney on legal Issue related to risk mitigation

4. Adjournment

Avance Executive Board – Special Meeting of October 30, 2019 10:00AM

posted Oct 29, 2019, 9:45 AM by Marcelo Olmos

This meeting will be held and conducted in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act California Government Code Sections 54953(b), et seq. which allows for the use of teleconferencing technology, provided that:

1. The meeting notice must specifically identify all teleconference locations.

2. An agenda must be posted at each teleconference location and list each teleconference location in the notice and agenda.

3. Each teleconference meeting agenda must ensure the public’s right to testify at each teleconference location in accordance with section 54954.3

4. The meeting location must be fully accessible to members of the public, and be accessible to the disabled.

5. At least a quorum of the members of the body must participate from locations that are within the boundaries over which the body exercises jurisdiction.

6. All votes taken during a teleconference meeting must be conducted by roll call.

Meeting Location:

Avance Main Office, 115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

These locations will host a teleconference location:

115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Teleconference access number: 605-475-6333 code 187887#

1. Preliminary

1. Call to order by
2. Roll call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes of prior meetings: Tabled.

2. Communications

1. Public Comment on Agenda Items
At this time the board will hear comments from members of the public who wish to speak on an agenda item. Public comment on each item may be limited by the Board based open the number of speakers who wish to be heard. Members of the public who wish to speak on an item should contact the central office directions on process and to establish their order of speaking.

2. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
At this time members of the public may bring up an item not on the agenda. Board members will hear the item but may not comment or take any action. Board members may ask that the item be placed on a future agenda. The Board may limit the time allocated for such comment and interested members of the public should follow the procedures outlined above for “Agenda Items.”

3. For Review and Approval:
of the authorization for Executive Director to arrange with CDE to reassign fiscal agency for 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grants originally held with YPI, presented by the Executive Director.

4. For Review and Approval:
of the approval of updated operating budget for 2019-2020 to account for fiscal agency of 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grants, presented by the Executive Director.

3. Closed Session

Under the authority of Government Code Section 54956.9, the Avance Executive Board may recess to Closed Session to consider these items:

No Closed Session Scheduled.

4. Adjournment

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Avance Executive Board – Regular Meeting of October 26, 2019 (postponed from September 21, 2019) 09:00AM

posted Sep 18, 2019, 6:47 AM by Marcelo Olmos [ updated Oct 22, 2019, 2:45 PM ]

This meeting will be held and conducted in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act California Government Code Sections 54953(b), et seq. which allows for the use of teleconferencing technology, provided that:

1. The meeting notice must specifically identify all teleconference locations.

2. An agenda must be posted at each teleconference location and list each teleconference location in the notice and agenda.

3. Each teleconference meeting agenda must ensure the public’s right to testify at each teleconference location in accordance with section 54954.3

4. The meeting location must be fully accessible to members of the public, and be accessible to the disabled.

5. At least a quorum of the members of the body must participate from locations that are within the boundaries over which the body exercises jurisdiction.

6. All votes taken during a teleconference meeting must be conducted by roll call.

Meeting Location:

Avance Main Office, 115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

These locations will host a teleconference location:

115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Teleconference access number: 605-475-6333 code 187887#

1. Preliminary

1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes of prior meetings: 08/17/2019

2. Communications

1. Public Comment on Agenda Items

At this time the board will hear comments from members of the public who wish to speak on an agenda item. Public comment on each item may be limited by the Board based open the number of speakers who wish to be heard. Members of the public who wish to speak on an item should contact the central office directions on process and to establish their order of speaking.

2. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

At this time members of the public may bring up an item not on the agenda. Board members will hear the item but may not comment or take any action. Board members may ask that the item be placed on a future agenda. The Board may limit the time allocated for such comment and interested members of the public should follow the procedures outlined above for “Agenda Items.”

3. For Review and Approval:

of the Williams Act Policy, presented by the Executive Director.

4. For Review:

of the Brown Act Training, presented by the Executive Director.

5. For Review and Approval:

of the IXL Learning Program, presented by Josh Frankfurt.

6. For Receipt:

of the 2018-2019 Unaudited Financials, presented by the Charter Impact and the Executive Director.

7. For Review:

of the September 2019 Financials, presented by the Charter Impact and the Executive Director.

8. For Review and Approval:

of the updated 2019-2020 Budget, presented by the Charter Impact, Finance Committee and Executive Director.

9. For Review:

a. Quarter 1 Co-Principal’s Report, by Mr. Ricardo Gonzalez and Mr. Vonn Webb

b. Quarter 1 Chief Operating Officer's Report, by Mr. Marcelo Olmos

c. Quarter 1 Executive Director’s Report, by Mr. Ricardo Mireles

3. Closed Session

Under the authority of Government Code Section 54956.9, the Avance Executive Board may recess to Closed Session to consider these items:

No Closed Session Scheduled.

4. Adjournment

Avance Executive Board – Special Meeting of August 17, 2019 09:00AM

posted Aug 15, 2019, 10:27 AM by Marcelo Olmos

This meeting will be held and conducted in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act California Government Code Sections 54953(b), et seq. which allows for the use of teleconferencing technology, provided that:

1. The meeting notice must specifically identify all teleconference locations.

2. An agenda must be posted at each teleconference location and list each teleconference location in the notice and agenda.

3. Each teleconference meeting agenda must ensure the public’s right to testify at each teleconference location in accordance with section 54954.3

4. The meeting location must be fully accessible to members of the public, and be accessible to the disabled.

5. At least a quorum of the members of the body must participate from locations that are within the boundaries over which the body exercises jurisdiction.

6. All votes taken during a teleconference meeting must be conducted by roll call.

Meeting Location:

Avance Main Office, 115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

These locations will host a teleconference location:

115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Teleconference access number: 605-475-6333 code 187887#

1. Preliminary

1. Call to order by
2. Roll call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes of prior meetings:
06/22/2019 & 07/12/2019

2. Communications

1. Public Comment on Agenda Items
At this time the board will hear comments from members of the public who wish to speak on an agenda item. Public comment on each item may be limited by the Board based open the number of speakers who wish to be heard. Members of the public who wish to speak on an item should contact the central office directions on process and to establish their order of speaking.

2. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
At this time members of the public may bring up an item not on the agenda. Board members will hear the item but may not comment or take any action. Board members may ask that the item be placed on a future agenda. The Board may limit the time allocated for such comment and interested members of the public should follow the procedures outlined above for “Agenda Items.”

3. For Action and Approval:
of the LAUSD Renewal submission of Academia Avance Charter School’s Petition application and Resolution, presented by the Executive Director.

4. For Action and Approval:
of the current fiscal policies and procedures in which the school’s current charter expires, presented by the Executive Director.

5. For Action and Approval:
of the 2019-2020 School Calendar and Bell Schedule, presented by the Executive Director.

6. For Action and Approval:
of the revised 2019-2020 Avance Executive Board Regular Meeting Calendar Dates, presented by the Executive Director.

7. For Action and Approval:
of the receipt of the 2018-2019 Independent Audit, presented by the Executive Director.

3. Closed Session

Under the authority of Government Code Section 54956.9, the Avance Executive Board may recess to Closed Session to consider these items:

No Closed Session Scheduled.

4. Adjournment

Avance Executive Board: Finance Committee - Meeting of July 25, 2019 6:00PM

posted Jul 24, 2019, 3:19 PM by Marcelo Olmos

This meeting will be held and conducted in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act California Government Code Sections 54953(b), et seq. which allows for the use of teleconferencing technology, provided that:

The meeting notice must specifically identify all teleconference locations.
An agenda must be posted at each teleconference location and list each teleconference location in the notice and agenda.
Each teleconference meeting agenda must ensure the public’s right to testify at each teleconference location in accordance with section 54954.3
The meeting location must be fully accessible to members of the public, and be accessible to the disabled.
At least a quorum of the members of the body must participate from locations that are within the boundaries over which the body exercises jurisdiction.
All votes taken during a teleconference meeting must be conducted by roll-call.

Meeting Location:

These locations will host a teleconference location:

Avance Front Office, 115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Teleconference access number: 605-475-6333 code 187887#

Preliminary
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Approval of Agenda
Communications
1. Public Comment on Agenda Items
  At this time the board will hear comments from members of the public who wish to speak on an agenda item. Public comment on each item may be limited by the Board based open the number of speakers who wish to be heard. Members of the public who wish to speak on an item should contact the central office directions on process and to establish their order of speaking.
2. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
  At this time members of the public may bring up an item not on the agenda. Board members will hear the item but may not comment or take any action. Board members may ask that the item be placed on a future agenda. The Board may limit the time allocated for such comment and interested members of the public should follow the procedures outlined above for “Agenda Items.”
3. For Information:
  Review of June 2019 Financials, presented by Charter Impact and Executive Director.
4. For Information:
  Review of 2019-2020 Budget, presented by Charter Impact and Executive Director.
5. For Information:
  Review of Annual Facilities Work, presented by Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, presented by Charter Impact and Executive Director.
Items Scheduled for Action
1. No items scheduled for action. Finance Committee will recommend to full board on the next regular scheduled meeting.
Closed Session
1. No closed session items.
Adjournment

Avance Executive Board – Special Meeting of July 12, 2019 12:00PM

posted Jul 11, 2019, 10:05 AM by Marcelo Olmos

This meeting will be held and conducted in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act California Government Code Sections 54953(b), et seq. which allows for the use of teleconferencing technology, provided that:

1. The meeting notice must specifically identify all teleconference locations.

2. An agenda must be posted at each teleconference location and list each teleconference location in the notice and agenda.

3. Each teleconference meeting agenda must ensure the public’s right to testify at each teleconference location in accordance with section 54954.3

4. The meeting location must be fully accessible to members of the public, and be accessible to the disabled.

5. At least a quorum of the members of the body must participate from locations that are within the boundaries over which the body exercises jurisdiction.

6. All votes taken during a teleconference meeting must be conducted by roll call.

Meeting Location:

Avance Main Office, 115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

These locations will host a teleconference location:

115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Teleconference access number: 605-475-6333 code 187887#

1. Preliminary

1. Call to order by

2. Roll call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Meeting Minutes of prior meetings: Tabled

2. Communications

1. Public Comment on Agenda Items

At this time the board will hear comments from members of the public who wish to speak on an agenda item. Public comment on each item may be limited by the Board based open the number of speakers who wish to be heard. Members of the public who wish to speak on an item should contact the central office directions on process and to establish their order of speaking.

2. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

At this time members of the public may bring up an item not on the agenda. Board members will hear the item but may not comment or take any action. Board members may ask that the item be placed on a future agenda. The Board may limit the time allocated for such comment and interested members of the public should follow the procedures outlined above for “Agenda Items.”

3. For Review, Action and Approval:

of the 2019 - 2020 LCAP & LEA Federal Addendum , presented by Co-Principals and Executive Director.

3. Closed Session

Under the authority of Government Code Section 54956.9, the Avance Executive Board may recess to Closed Session to consider these items:

No Closed Session Scheduled.

4. Adjournment

Avance Executive Board – Regular Meeting of June 22, 2019 09:00AM

posted Jun 18, 2019, 7:58 PM by Marcelo Olmos [ updated Jun 21, 2019, 2:00 PM ]

This meeting will be held and conducted in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act California Government Code Sections 54953(b), et seq. which allows for the use of teleconferencing technology, provided that:

1. The meeting notice must specifically identify all teleconference locations.

2. An agenda must be posted at each teleconference location and list each teleconference location in the notice and agenda.

3. Each teleconference meeting agenda must ensure the public’s right to testify at each teleconference location in accordance with section 54954.3

4. The meeting location must be fully accessible to members of the public, and be accessible to the disabled.

5. At least a quorum of the members of the body must participate from locations that are within the boundaries over which the body exercises jurisdiction.

6. All votes taken during a teleconference meeting must be conducted by roll call.

Meeting Location:

Avance Main Office, 115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

These locations will host a teleconference location:

115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Teleconference access number: 605-475-6333 code 187887#

1. Preliminary

1. Call to order by

2. Roll call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Meeting Minutes of prior meetings:

03/09/2019, 04/01/2019, 05/04/2019 (Board Retreat) & 05/11/19

2. Communications

1. Public Comment on Agenda Items

At this time the board will hear comments from members of the public who wish to speak on an agenda item. Public comment on each item may be limited by the Board based open the number of speakers who wish to be heard. Members of the public who wish to speak on an item should contact the central office directions on process and to establish their order of speaking.

2. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

At this time members of the public may bring up an item not on the agenda. Board members will hear the item but may not comment or take any action. Board members may ask that the item be placed on a future agenda. The Board may limit the time allocated for such comment and interested members of the public should follow the procedures outlined above for “Agenda Items.”

3. For Action and Approval:

of the 2018/2019 LCAP Review Summary and the 2019/2020 LCAP, presented by Co-Principals and Executive Director.

4. For Action and Approval:

of the Education Protection Account (EPA) Funding Resolution for SY 2019-2020, presented Charter Impact and Executive Director.

5. For Action and Approval:

of the One-Time Funds Resolution for SY 2018-2019, presented by Charter Impact and Executive Director.

6. For Action and Approval:

of the Consolidated Application (ConApp) for SY 2019-2020, presented by Charter Impact and Executive Director.

7. For Action and Approval:

of the Renewal for the Charter School Capital (CSC) Receivable Sales Agreement (RPA), presented by the Executive Director.

8. For Review and Approval:

of the Avance Executive Board Dates for SY 2019-2020, presented by the Executive Director.

9. For Review and Approval:

of the Preliminary Budget for SY 2019-2020, presented by the Executive Director and Charter Impact.

10. For Review:

a. End of Year Co-Principal’s Report, by Mr. Ricardo Gonzalez and Mr. Vonn Webb

b. End of Year COO’s Report, by Mr. Marcelo Olmos

c. End of Year Executive Director’s Report, by Mr. Ricardo Mireles

3. Closed Session

Under the authority of Government Code Section 54956.9, the Avance Executive Board may recess to Closed Session to consider these items:

No Closed Session Scheduled.

4. Adjournment

Avance Executive Board – Special Meeting of June 13, 2019 09:15 AM

posted Jun 12, 2019, 9:19 AM by Marcelo Olmos

This meeting will be held and conducted in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act California Government Code Sections 54953(b), et seq. which allows for the use of teleconferencing technology, provided that:

1. The meeting notice must specifically identify all teleconference locations.

2. An agenda must be posted at each teleconference location and list each teleconference location in the notice and agenda.

3. Each teleconference meeting agenda must ensure the public’s right to testify at each teleconference location in accordance with section 54954.3

4. The meeting location must be fully accessible to members of the public, and be accessible to the disabled.

5. At least a quorum of the members of the body must participate from locations that are within the boundaries over which the body exercises jurisdiction.

6. All votes taken during a teleconference meeting must be conducted by roll call.

Meeting Location:

Avance Main Office, 115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

These locations will host a teleconference location:

115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

Teleconference access number: 605-475-6333 code 187887#

1. Preliminary
1. Call to order by
2. Roll call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes of prior meetings: (Tabled).

2. Communications

1. Public Comment on Agenda Items

At this time the board will hear comments from members of the public who wish to speak on an agenda item. Public comment on each item may be limited by the Board based open the number of speakers who wish to be heard. Members of the public who wish to speak on an item should contact the central office directions on process and to establish their order of speaking.

2. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

At this time members of the public may bring up an item not on the agenda. Board members will hear the item but may not comment or take any action. Board members may ask that the item be placed on a future agenda. The Board may limit the time allocated for such comment and interested members of the public should follow the procedures outlined above for “Agenda Items.”

3. For Action and Approval:

of the Accellus Program Contract for SY 2019-2020, presented by Co-Principals and

Executive Director.

4. For Action and Approval:

of the College Spring Contract for SY 2019-2020, presented by Co-Principals and

Executive Director.

5. For Action and Approval:

of the Success for All Foundation Contract for SY 2019-2020, presented by

Co-Principals and Executive Director.

6. For Action and Approval:

of the NWEA MAP Contract for SY 2019-2020, presented by Co-Principals and

Executive Director.

7. For Action and Approval:

of the eSpark Learning - Frontier Contract for SY 2019-2020, presented by

Co-Principals and Executive Director.

8. For Action and Approval:

of the Renewal for the Charter School Capital (CSC) Receivable Sales Agreement (RPA), presented by the Executive Director.

9. For Action and Approval:

of the ratification for the contract with Beyond The Curriculum, presented by the Executive Director.

10. For Action and Approval:

of the ratification of the contract with Youth Services Consulting Group, presented by the Executive Director.

3. Closed Session

Under the authority of Government Code Section 54956.9, the Avance Executive Board may recess to Closed Session to consider these items:

No Closed Session Scheduled.

4. Adjournment

Avance Executive Board – Regular Meeting of May 11, 2019 9:00AM [Rescheduled from April 27, 2019 9:00AM]

posted May 8, 2019, 7:50 AM by Marcelo Olmos [ updated May 9, 2019, 9:28 AM ]

This meeting will be held and conducted in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act California Government Code Sections 54953(b), et seq. which allows for the use of teleconferencing technology, provided that:

1. The meeting notice must specifically identify all teleconference locations.

2. An agenda must be posted at each teleconference location and list each teleconference location in the notice and agenda.

3. Each teleconference meeting agenda must ensure the public’s right to testify at each teleconference location in accordance with section 54954.3

4. The meeting location must be fully accessible to members of the public, and be accessible to the disabled.

5. At least a quorum of the members of the body must participate from locations that are within the boundaries over which the body exercises jurisdiction.

6. All votes taken during a teleconference meeting must be conducted by roll call.

Meeting Location:

Avance Main Office, 115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

These locations will host a teleconference location:

115 N Avenue 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042

95 Meadow Lane, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

Teleconference access number: 605-475-6333 code 187887#

1. Preliminary

1. Call to order by
2. Roll call
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes of prior meetings:
03/09/2019, 04/01/2019 (Special Meeting) & 05/04/2019 (Board Retreat)

2. Communications

1. Public Comment on Agenda Items

At this time the board will hear comments from members of the public who wish to speak on an agenda item. Public comment on each item may be limited by the Board based open the number of speakers who wish to be heard. Members of the public who wish to speak on an item should contact the central office directions on process and to establish their order of speaking.

2. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

At this time members of the public may bring up an item not on the agenda. Board members will hear the item but may not comment or take any action. Board members may ask that the item be placed on a future agenda. The Board may limit the time allocated for such comment and interested members of the public should follow the procedures outlined above for “Agenda Items.”

3. For Action and Approval:

of the Accellus Program Contract for SY 2019-2020, presented by Co-Principals and Executive Director.

4. For Action and Approval:

of the College Spring Contract for SY 2019-2020, presented by Co-Principals and Executive Director.

5. For Action and Approval:

of the Success for All Foundation Contract for SY 2019-2020, presented by Co-Principals and Executive Director.

6. For Action and Approval:

of the NWEA MAP Contract for SY 2019-2020, presented by Co-Principals and Executive Director.

7. For Action and Approval:

of the eSpark Learning - Frontier Contract for SY 2019-2020, presented by Co-Principals and Executive Director.

8. For Review:

of March 2019 Financial Statement, presented by the Finance Committee and Charter Impact.

9. For Review:

of TPX eRate Resolution Process, presented by Andrew Lane from Charter Tech Services.

10. For Review:

of Conflict of Interest Policy, presented by Board President and/or Treasurer.

11. For Review:

of Directors & Officers Insurance Policy, presented by Board President and/or Treasurer.

12. For Review:

of General Board Oversight, presented by Board President and/or Treasurer.

13. For Review:

a. Co-Principal’s Report, by Mr. Ricardo Gonzalez and Mr. Vonn Webb
b. COO’s Report, by Mr. Marcelo Olmos
c. Executive Director’s Report, by Mr. Ricardo Mireles

3. Closed Session

Under the authority of Government Code Section 54956.9, the Avance Executive Board may recess to Closed Session to consider these items:

Review of Executive Management Performance Evaluation (§ 54956.9)

4. Adjournment

Avance Executive Board – Special Meeting of May 4, 2019 08:30AM

posted May 3, 2019, 4:18 PM by Marcelo Olmos

Avance Executive Board – Special Meeting of May 4, 2019 08:30AM

Governance Training Retreat

This meeting will be held and conducted in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act California Government Code Sections 54953(b), et seq. which allows for the use of teleconferencing technology, provided that:

1. The meeting notice must specifically identify all teleconference locations.

2. An agenda must be posted at each teleconference location and list each teleconference location in the notice and agenda.

3. Each teleconference meeting agenda must ensure the public’s right to testify at each teleconference location in accordance with section 54954.3

4. The meeting location must be fully accessible to members of the public, and be accessible to the disabled.

5. At least a quorum of the members of the body must participate from locations that are within the boundaries over which the body exercises jurisdiction.

6. All votes taken during a teleconference meeting must be conducted by roll call.

Meeting Location:

Legacy LA Administrative Offices, 1350 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033

These locations will host a teleconference location:

1350 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Teleconference access number: 605-475-6333 code 187887#

1. Preliminary

1. Call to order by

2. Roll call

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Approval of Meeting Minutes of prior meetings - tabled

2. Communications

1. Public Comment on Agenda Items

At this time the board will hear comments from members of the public who wish to speak on an agenda item. Public comment on each item may be limited by the Board based open the number of speakers who wish to be heard. Members of the public who wish to speak on an item should contact the central office directions on process and to establish their order of speaking.

2. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items

At this time members of the public may bring up an item not on the agenda. Board members will hear the item but may not comment or take any action. Board members may ask that the item be placed on a future agenda. The Board may limit the time allocated for such comment and interested members of the public should follow the procedures outlined above for “Agenda Items.”

3. Governance Training Retreat

The members of the Avance Executive Board will participate in a governance training retreat led by the consultant James E. Herr.

The focus of the training will be on best practices for the governing board, board evaluation, evaluation of school leadership and reviewing school data.

3. Closed Session

Under the authority of Government Code Section 54956.9, the Avance Executive Board may recess to Closed Session to consider these items:

No Closed Session Scheduled.

4. Adjournment