Governance & Committees

Beckford Charter for Enriched Studies

Virtual Governance Meeting

April 20, 2023

WELCOME/CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Meeting Called to Order by Mrs. Brower at 3:01pm

PUBLIC COMMENT
None.

QUORUM

There were 10 voting members present.

Shelly Brower, Principal, Executive Committee Representative

Darlin Setoudeh, Secretary, Parent Representative, PTA Representative

Stella Vigodnier, School Administrative Assistant

Sandra Paris, Teacher Representative 2-3, Chairperson

Olivia Hackett, Teacher Representative 2-3, UTLA Representative

Brendan Wolfe- Parliamentarian

Laura Pedersen, Teacher Representative 2-3, Vice Chairperson,

Natalie Realegeno - Teacher Representative 4-5

Jenny Hyoung- Representative

Kira Marsh – Parent Representative

Jessica Visitisomsuk - Parent Representative

Nadia Lew – Parent Representative

Jenna Hook - Parent Representative

Ngan Mork- Parent Representative, Executive Committee Representative

Minutes approved: Laura Pedersen, moved to approve of last meeting’s minutes February 23rd, 2023.

No nays or abstentions 2nd by Natalie Realegeno

PTA UPDATE – Darlin Setoudeh

A summary of past and current PTA events was given by Darlin Setoudeh

Fundraising.

1. Events:
   1. Family Fun Day – Saturday, April 15th
   2. Walk a Thon – Thursday, April 20th
      1. Take a Seat- Raising funds for new auditorium seats.
   3. Jaxx – April 28th @ 7pm & 29th@ 2pm.
   4. Teacher Appreciation – May 8th-12th
   5. Setting up Movie/Popcorn Parties for Bell Fund/Membership
   6. Restaurant Nights-
      1. CPK – Wednesday, April 19th all day
2. Spirit Days –
   1. Friday 4/21 – Twin Day

NEW BUSINESS

Mrs. Brower, Principal, gave a summary of new affairs at Beckford.

1. SBAC –
   1. 5th – May 2nd to May 26th  - Makeups on Fridays
   2. 3rd & 4th grade May 15th – Makeups- Friday
2. LCAP-
   1. Looking at Dibels, it shows the growth Kinder made is amazing.
   2. Most kids show a growth if we didn’t see a growth, we offer intervention.
      1. Just finished 2-5th – K-1st just started for the next 6 weeks.
      2. Also offering Amplify for K-1, Wed-Friday.
   3. Paris/Pedersen on Fridays are offering extended math through Eureka Math. Brining math to life and how it makes sense in the real world.
3. Shade-
   1. Waiting for the umbrellas missing 6
   2. Working with Enriched LA
      1. Creating 2 areas in big yard and another kinder yard.
      2. Quoted $40k for the 2 sites. Will start 1st week of September. It will take 1 week to complete.
   3. LAUSD offering misters for all schools.
4. Art Grant-
   1. We received a 92k grant targeted for specific arts like field trips, supplies etc. does not include services.
   2. Using this to pay for all of the school buses for our field trips. This will free up some money for PTA as well.
   3. Looking to a Kiln, new or used?
   4. Deadline to use this grant is June 2nd. We will receive the grant again next year.

COMMITTEE REPORTS – NO meetings this month due to Strike

1. Character and Disciplines -
2. Safety –
3. Technology –

Agenda Recommendation for April meeting? None –

No requests for disability related modifications for anyone attending this virtual meeting.

MOTION TO ADJOURN

A motion was made to adjourn by Shelly Brower at 3:32 pm. Motion carried.

***Next meeting May 18th at 3pm via zoom-

Minutes respectfully submitted by Darlin Setoudeh, Secretary 05/17/2023