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T.I.M.E.
Community
Schools
T.I.M.E. Community Education
Board of Directors
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2021
7:00 PM
Held by Zoom
Call in info: Conference number: (252) 421-3249
Conference PIN: (PIN: 520853107)
Board Members:
LaMar Brown, President
Brandy Price, Vice President
Adrian Enriquez, Treasurer
Alexandra Soto, Secretary
Dr. Jorge Moreno, Member
Korstiaan Vandiver, Member
Executive Director: Dr. Gabriel Ramirez, Ed.D
Guest:
Director of Client Finance: Maryann Felix
Human Resources: Terry Janes Atkinson
EJ Liao
Note: President, Lamar Brown noted there has been an amendment to action items 10
& 11 and will be removed from the agenda.
1. Call to Order
President Brown called the meeting to order at 7:13pm
2. Salute to the Flag
Dr. Moreno led the Pledge of Allegiance 7:30pmT.I.M.E.
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3. Roll Call
LaMar Brown, President
Brandy Price, Vice President
Alexandra Soto, Secretary
Dr. Jorge Moreno, Member
Korstiaan Vandiver, Member
Absent:
Adrian Enriquez
4. Action Item: Approval of Dec 28, 2020 & Jan 18, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Dr. Moreno moved to approve the 12/28/20 & 1/18/21 Meeting Minutes; Brandy
Price seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
5. Action Item: Approval of Agenda
Dr. Moreno moved to approve the agenda with amendment to items 10 & 11. Brandy
Price seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
6. Information Item: Board Member Comments
Korstiann Vandiver shared update information on the TCS’ Stem + Visual & Performing
Arts Workshop event scheduled for March 13, 2021. He also shared information on
TCS partnerships.
7. Public Comment
The public is invited to provide comment on any item not on the agenda. Comment for
items listed on the agenda will be heard at the time the item is heard. Public comment
will be limited to three minutes per person. Please email Dr. Ramirez at
info@timecommunityschools.org prior to or during the meeting and identify your
name and the topic on which you wish to speak. There were no public comments.
8. Information Item: Financial Report
a. Monthly Reports
Marisol Felix, Director of Client Finance, shared financial reports for the period
ending January 31, 2021. Statement of Activities, Statement of Financial Position
and statement of Cash Flows reports were presented.T.I.M.E.
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9. Information Item: Executive Director Report
a) Employee Update & Introduction:
● Dr. Ramirez introduced new Office Manager, Anna Camargo
b) Charter School Number:
● Dr. Ramirez reported, TCS already has the Charter School Number, but waiting to
get the CDS code. CDS code is used by the state to track schools in terms of data
performance. CDS code will be given once TCS has a facility.
c) Recruitment Update:
● Dr. Ramirez confirmed, 160 interested student forms were collected, all families
have been communicated and 64 applications have been received by extremely
interested parents. Recruiting team is working on the 94 active leads.
● Mailers will be going out to different homes within the communities of the
Montebello School District next week.
● Working on street banners that will be put across the entire street way of the
streets of Montebello, Monterey Park and San Gabriel. Banners will be helpful in
our recruitment process.
● Dr. Ramirez shared a video from the TCS website which explains about the
school, video shows technology being used. Video is being used on our social
media and different platforms to get the parents engaged.
● Parent sessions have been conducted. Great Parent feedback has been given
from the last 2 parent information sessions. Next parent information session will
be held on 2/20/21. Parents have been incredibly happy with the sessions
therefore another parent session might be arranged for 3/20/21. Date has not
been confirmed yet.
d) Facility Update
● Dr. Ramirez met with the Superintendent of Montebello to talk about facilities,
prop 39 and possibly doing a private lease. Negotiation of the lease has begun
for the Vail High School facility. This lease is for the short-term facility.
● For the Long-term facility, a letter of interest has been submitted just to begin
the negotiation process.
● A seismic study of the long-term facility is being done to make sure that
upgrades can be done. Seismic study should be concluded next week.T.I.M.E.
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e) SFA Update
● Dr. Ramirez submitted the initial application to the CDE so TCS can be our own
SFA, but the application process cannot be completed until we get the CDS
School number.
● Dr. Ramirez has contacted another SFA for back up. He said TCS can either have
their own SFA or join another SFA and have lunch services provided by them. At
this point we will try to join another SFA as a backup in case TCS does not have
its own SFA. Having the SFA back up will guarantee that TCS will have lunch
services on day one.
f) SELPA Update
● Dr. Ramirez submitted the Los Angeles County SELPA digital and hard copy
application. Application is now in review. Once confirmed, the next step will be a
team interview. Dr. Ramirez will inform board members when more information
is given.
g) Liability Insurance Update
● Dr. Ramirez reports, LACOE asked to provide various Liability insurances such as,
General Liability, Business Automobile, Workers Compensation, Professional
Liability, Insurance for Crime, Insurance for Property Replacement, Employment
Practices Liability, Fidelity Bond, Sexual Molestation and Property Liability
Damage. Information has already been sent to the broker. Next step, the broker
will generate a quote, a quote will be presented to the board members, board
members will come to an agreement and approve the quotes. Once approved
by board members, the Information will be sent to LACOE for review.
● Insurance needs to be submitted 30 days prior to opening. Should be completed
by June 1, 2021.
h) Grant Update
● Dr. Ramirez is currently working on the PCSG Grant with our consultant, Charter
Impact. Multiple revisions have been made. The team has been working
diligently on this grant. Goal is to submit the grand by February 18, 2021, due
date is 2/23/21.T.I.M.E.
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i) Community Partnership Update
● Dr. Ramirez reported, currently partnering with Engineer Makers. Engineer
Makers is the organization that TCS is working with to do the STEM workshop on
May 13th.
10. Action Item: Approval of Submission of School Revolving Loan Application
11. Action Item: Approval of Submission of SB740 Facilities Reimbursement
Application
12. Action Item: Approval of Grade 9 Mathematics Course Placement Policy
Dr. Ramirez presented the Grade 9 Mathematics Course Placement Policy.
Alexandra Soto makes a motion to approve action item. Dr. Moreno seconded the vote.
5 Yes Votes: Brandy Price, Alexandra Soto, Dr. Moreno, Korstiaan Vandiver and LaMar
Brown.
No votes: None
Member Absent: Adrian Enriquez
Abstentions: None
Recusals: None
13. Action Item: Approval of TCS Board Pillars of Governance
Dr. Ramirez presented the TCS Board Pillars of Governance
Korstiaan Vandiver makes a motion to approve action item. Brandy Price seconded the
vote.
5 Yes Votes: Brandy Price, Dr. Moreno, Korstiaan Vandiver, Alexandra Soto and LaMar
Brown.
No votes: None
Member Absent: Adrian Enriquez
Abstentions: None
Recusals: NoneT.I.M.E.
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14. Action Item: Approval of LA County Board of Supervisors Conflict of Interest
Policy
Dr. Ramirez presented the LA County Board of Supervisors Conflict of Interest.
Brandy Price makes a motion to approve action item. Dr. Moreno seconded the vote.
Yes Votes: Brandy Price, Alexandra Soto, Korstiaan Vandiver, Dr. Moreno and LaMar
Brown.
No votes: None
Member Absent: Adrian Enriquez
Abstentions: None
Recusals: None
15. Action Item: Approval of LAC SELPA Assurances
Dr. Ramirez presented the LAC SELPA Assurances.
Brandy Price makes a motion to approve action item. Dr. Moreno seconded the vote.
Yes Votes: Brandy Price, Alexandra Soto, Korstiaan Vandiver, Dr. Moreno and LaMar
Brown.
No votes: None
Member Absent: Adrian Enriquez
Abstentions: None
Recusals: None
16. Action Item: Approval of van purchase for TCS Student Community Projects &
Activities
Dr. Ramirez presented the TCS Student Community Projects & Activities
Alexandra Soto makes a motion to approve action item. Korstiaan Vandiver seconded
the vote.
Yes Votes: Brandy Price, Alexandra Soto, Korstiaan Vandiver, Dr. Moreno and LaMar
Brown.
No votes: None
Member Absent: Adrian Enriquez
Abstentions: None
Recusals: NoneT.I.M.E.
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17. Action Item: Approval of TCS Employee Handbook
Human Resources: Terry Janes Atkinson presented the TCS Employee Handbook
Alexandra Soto makes a motion to approve action item. Brandy Price seconded the
vote.
Yes Votes- Brandy Price, Alexandra Soto, Dr. Moreno, Korstiaan Vandiver and LaMar
Brown.
No votes: None
Member Absent: Adrian Enriquez
Abstentions: None
Recusals: None
18. Action Item: Approval of TCS Teacher Pay Scale
Dr. Ramirez presented the TCS Teacher Pay Scale
Brandy Price makes a motion to approve action item. Korstiaan Vandiver seconded the
vote.
Yes Votes: Brandy Price, Alexandra Soto, Dr. Moreno, Korstiaan Vandiver and LaMar
Brown.
No votes: None
Member Absent: Adrian Enriquez
Abstentions: None
Recusals: None
19. Action Item: Approval of Teacher on Special Assignment Position
Dr. Ramirez presented Teacher on Special Assignment Position
Alexandra Soto makes a motion to approve action item. Brandy Price seconded the
vote.
5 Yes Votes:Brandy Price, Alexandra Soto, Korstiaan Vandiver, Dr. Moreno and LaMar
Brown.
No votes: None
Member Absent: Adrian Enriquez
Abstentions: None
Recusals: NoneT.I.M.E.
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20. Action Item: Approval of Submission of Material Revision to LACOE
including two new positions and updated charter laws
Dr. Ramirez presented the Submission of Material Revision to LACOE including two new
positions and updated charter laws.
Brandy Price makes a motion to approve action item. Alexandra Soto seconded the
vote.
Yes Votes: Brandy Price, Alexandra Soto, Korstiaan Vandiver, Dr. Moreno and LaMar
Brown.
No votes: None
Member Absent: Adrian Enriquez
Abstentions: None
Recusals: None
21. Action Item: Appointment of New Board Member to TCS Board
Dr. Ramirez reviewed the process of appointing a new board member. Korstiaan
Vandiver seconded the vote. Board members asked Mr. Liao various questions on his
background.
Yes Votes: Brandy Price, Alexandra Soto, Korstiaan Vandiver, Dr. Moreno and LaMar
Brown.
No votes: None
Member Absent: Adrian Enriquez
Abstentions: None
Recusals: None
22. Discussion Item: Self Evaluation
● LaMar Brown - First zoom board meeting went very well besides several small
technical issues.
● Korstiaan Vandiver– Happy and excited that everything is going well. Great
additions to the TCS family. Special thanks to Anna Camargo for all her help.
● Alexandra Soto – Was looking forward to today’s busy agenda. Very well-
balanced meeting. The focus was on the students, employees, regulations, and
all board members are contributing. Excited to have a new board member on
board.
23. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned 10:07pmT.I.M.E.
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contact the Dr. Ramirez at (951) 468-8248 or info@timecommunityschools.org prior to the
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