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June 9, 2016

RE: Partnership Board of Directors Meeting on June 16, 2016

Dear Members of the Partnership Board of Directors:

We are excited to host our next Board meeting on June 16, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. at the Partnership for Los

Angeles Schools’ home office - 1055 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1850, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Enclosed please

find materials to support you in preparing for the meeting.

The agenda is enclosed and describes the priorities for the meeting. The action items include approving

minutes from our previous meetings, approving meeting calendar for 2016-17, electing a returning director

to the Board, electing officers, and approving the 2016-17 Partnership budget. Our discussion will include

a review of an organizational priority – Principal Leadership Institute at UCLA, update on serving more

students and fundraising initiatives, and review of Partnership 2016-17 initiatives.

Additional detail on these agenda items is provided in the attachments enclosed. Please find the following

materials:

“Agenda” tab: agenda for the Board meeting

“Resolutions” tab: resolutions for the Board

“Attach B. I.: Minutes 3/4” tab: minutes of the March 4 meeting

“Attach B. II.: Minutes 4/18” tab: minutes of the April 18 retreat

“Attach B. III: Minutes 6/2” tab: minutes of the June 2 special meeting

“Attach C. Organizational Review” tab: Principal Leadership Institute at UCLA

“Attach D. I.: Critical Updates” tab: upcoming events, unified enrollment, A-G data

“Attach D. III.: Fundraising” tab: update on fundraising

“Attach D. IV.: Initiatives” tab: 2016-17 Partnership initiatives

“Attach E. Budget” tab: 2016-17 Partnership budget

We look forward to seeing you next week.

Best regards,

Joan Sullivan

Joan Sullivan

Chief Executive Officer

THE PARTNERSHIP FOR LOS ANGELES SCHOOLS

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

June 16, 2016

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Partnership for Los Angeles Schools

1055 Wilshire Blvd, Ste. 1850

Los Angeles, CA 90017

Agenda item Estimated time

A. Introductions 4:00 – 4:10

B. Action items 4:10 – 4:20

I. Approve minutes from March 4 meeting

II. Approve minutes from April 18 retreat

III. Approve minutes from June 2 special meeting

IV. Approve meeting calendar for 2016-17

V. Elect returning Director to the Board

VI. Approve Revised Officer Policy

VII. Election of Officers

C. Organizational review 4:20 – 4:55

D. Discussion items

I. Critical Updates 4:55 – 5:05

II. Serving more students 5:05 – 5:15

III. Fundraising Updates 5:15 – 5:25

IV. Review Partnership 2016-17 Initiatives 5:25 – 5:35

E. Action items (continued) 5:35 – 5:45

VIII. Approve 2016-17 Partnership budget and reserves

F. Closed session 5:45 – 5:55

I. POTENTIAL LITIGATION

(Subdivision (b) of Government Code section 54956.9): 1 case

G. Public comment 5:55 – 6:00

H. Adjournment 6:00

Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools Board,

including those submitted after the initial distribution of the agenda are available for public inspection prior

to the meeting at www.partnershipla.org and at the meeting location at 1055 Wilshire Blvd, Ste. 1850, Los

Angeles, CA 90017.

I. APPROVE MINUTES FROM MARCH 4, 2016

Background

The Partnership held a Board meeting on March 4, 2016. The minutes for this meeting need to be

approved.

Resolution language

WHEREAS, the Directors held a meeting on March 4, 2016;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the minutes of

the meeting of the Board of Directors on March 4, 2016

are approved.

II. APPROVE MINUTES FROM APRIL 18, 2016

Background

The Partnership held a Board retreat on April 18, 2016. The minutes for this retreat need to be approved.

Resolution language

WHEREAS, the Directors held a retreat on April 18, 2016;


the retreat of the Board of Directors on April 18, 2016

are approved.

III. APPROVE MINUTES FROM JUNE 2, 2016

Background

The Partnership held a Board special meeting on June 2, 2016. The minutes for this meeting need to be

approved.

Resolution language

WHEREAS, the Directors held a special meeting on June 2, 2016;


the meeting of the Board of Directors on June 2, 2016

are approved.

IV. APPROVE CALENDAR OF BOARD MEETINGS FOR 2016-17

Background

The Partnership’s Board meetings take place each quarter. Below is the recommended calendar of

meetings for the 2016-17 school year.

Proposed Calendar

Thursday, September 8

Thursday, December 1

Thursday, March 2

Thursday, June 15

Resolution language

WHEREAS, the Board seeks to meet approximately quarterly during the 2016-17 fiscal year;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the calendar of

meetings for 2016-17 included above is hereby

approved.

V. RE-ELECT RETURNING DIRECTOR TO BOARD

Background

The two-year term for Board member Traci Taylor will expire in June 2016. It is the intent of the Board

to re-elect Traci Taylor to an additional three-year term.

Resolution language

WHEREAS, the Board desires to appoint Traci Taylor to an additional three-year term to the

Board of Directors;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Traci Taylor

shall be appointed a Director of the Board for a three-

year term effective June 16, 2016.

VI. APPROVE REVISED OFFICER POLICY

Background

The Partnership Board of Directors seeks to amend the organizational Bylaws to add two-year terms of

service for elected officers. The Governance Committee is recommending that the Board approve this

amendment to the current Bylaws at this Board meeting. This committee consists of Carolyn Webb de

Macías and Aileen Adams.

Resolution language

WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 3.11(b) and 5.04 of the Bylaws for the Partnership for Los

Angeles Schools (“Bylaws”), the Board of Directors may amend the current Bylaws by a majority vote of

the directors then in office;

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors desire to amend Section 4.02 of the Bylaws to add two-year

terms of service for Board-elected officers;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that effective June

16, 2016, the Directors hereby amend Section 4.02 of the

Bylaws to add two-year terms of service for Board-

elected officers. Attached is a copy of amended Bylaw

4.02.

Amended Bylaw

Section 4.02. ELECTION

The officers of the corporation, except such officers as may be elected or appointed in accordance

with the provisions of section 4.03 or section 4.05 of these Bylaws, shall be chosen by the Board and shall

serve at the pleasure of the Board, subject to the rights, if any, of an officer under any contract of

employment. Except as otherwise provided, an officer shall serve for a two (2) year term, or until their

resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until their respective successors shall be

elected and qualified. Officers may, but need not be, directors of the corporation. Officers may be re-

elected for consecutive terms with no limit on the number of terms.

VII. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Background

Carolyn Webb de Macías serves as the current Board Chair. Melanie Lundquist serves as the current

Board Vice-Chair. Joan Sullivan serves as the current Board President. Mikelle Willis serves as the

current Board Treasurer. Shauwea Hamilton serves as the current Board Secretary. Pursuant to amended

Bylaw 4.02, the Board intends to elect officers to a two-year term.

A. Resolution language

WHEREAS, the Board desires to appoint ____________ to a two-year term as Board Chair;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that ____________

shall be appointed Board Chair for a two-year term.

B. Resolution language

WHEREAS, the Board desires to appoint ____________ to a two-year term as Board Vice-Chair;


shall be appointed Board Vice-Chair for a two-year term.

C. Resolution language

WHEREAS, the Board desires to appoint ____________ to a two-year term as Board President;


shall be appointed Board President for a two-year term.

D. Resolution language

WHEREAS, the Board desires to appoint ____________ to a two-year term as Board Treasurer;


shall be appointed Board Treasurer for a two-year term.

E. Resolution language

WHEREAS, the Board desires to appoint ____________ to a two-year term as Board Secretary;


shall be appointed Board Secretary for a two-year term.

VIII. APPROVE 2016-17 PARTNERSHIP BUDGET

Background

The Partnership requires a budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year and requests approval of the budget

outlined in the presentation in the attached documents. This budget reflects those expenditures

that are required to run the Partnership’s home office, are already committed for the 2016-17

year, as well as additional projected expenditures in order to execute the Partnership’s key

strategies. Board approval will allow the Partnership team to immediately begin executing these

strategies to prepare for the 2016-17 school year. The Partnership team also recommends setting

aside $900,000 in reserves that will require Board approval to spend. This will help to build the

Partnership’s long-term financial stability.

Resolution language

WHEREAS, the Corporation requires a budget for the 2016-17 Fiscal Year;

WHEREAS, the Partnership management team has prepared a budget for the Board’s

approval attached hereto; and

WHEREAS, the Partnership team recommends setting aside $900,000 in reserves;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board

of Directors hereby adopts the 2016-17 budget for

the Corporation attached hereto, and that the

Officers of the Corporation are authorized to make

expenditures that are consistent with this budget and

prior resolutions of the Board;

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Board directs the

officers of the corporation to set aside $900,000 in

financial reserves that will require Board approval

and designation to spend.

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF


March 3, 2016

A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools (the

“Corporation”), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, was held on March 3, 2016, at the

Corporation’s home offices in Los Angeles, California. The meeting was called to order at approximately

4:08 p.m. Board members in attendance were Carolyn Webb de Macías, Nancy Ayala, Aileen Adams,

Sara Leimbach, Dan Lefler, Traci Taylor, Cyrus Hadidi, and Marshall Tuck. Board members Peter

Sanders, Melanie Lundquist, and Lindsey Kozberg joined by phone. Board member Diana Torres also

joined by phone at 5:00 p.m. Board members Kent Caldwell-Meeks, Maria Casillas, Matt Miller, and

Steve Simpson were absent. Partnership staff members were also in attendance, including Shauwea

Hamilton, Ian Guidera, Daniel Reis, Yue Deng, Debbie Peters, Nancy Peponis, Beth Davis-Dillard, Tanya

Franklin, and Rachel Bonkovsky. Partnership students Omar Ramirez from Santee Education Complex

and Arlene Contreras from Mendez High School were also in attendance. The meeting was open to the

public.

Joan Sullivan introduced three new Partnership staff members to the Board – Debbie Peters, Senior

Manager of Strategic Communications; Nancy Peponis, Development Manager; and Beth Davis-Dillard,

Director of Teacher Development. Shauwea Hamilton then introduced Arlene Contreras and Omar Ramirez,

two Lundquist Fellows at Partnership high schools, who shared their stories with the Board. Arlene

introduced herself as a freshman at Mendez High School, who has been connected to the Partnership since

attending the FACE with Stevenson Middle School, and is now active in Mendez’s theater productions.

Omar shared his story with the Board, explaining that he came to the United States from Mexico as a high-

school junior, and is now a senior at Santee who has been accepted to multiple Cal State campuses and is

taking a graphic design class at Inner-City Arts. Both Omar and Arlene shared their thanks for the support

they have received, particularly to Melanie Lundquist for starting the Lundquist Fellows program.

The Board then reviewed and discussed the following resolutions.

I

ELECT NEW DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD

Carolyn Webb de Macías, on behalf of the Governance Committee, recommended Laura

Wasserman to the Board as a candidate to be a new Director. Joan Sullivan noted that Laura had visited

Watts with her, and seen the Partnership’s work at 99th Street Elementary and Jordan High School.

Marshall Tuck expressed his feeling that Laura would be a strong addition to the Board.

Aileen Adams made a motion to appoint Laura Wasserman to the Board. Traci Taylor seconded

the motion. The motion was approved unanimously with eleven (11) votes.

WHEREAS, the Board desires to expand the Board;

WHEREAS, the Board and Partnership management conducted a rigorous search process; and

WHEREAS, the Board is able to expand to a size of seventeen (17) members;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Laura

Wasserman shall be elected a Director of the Board for a

three-year term effective March 3, 2016.

II

APPROVE MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 3, 2015

Aileen Adams made a motion to approve the minutes. Dan Lefler seconded the motion. The

motion was approved unanimously with eleven (11) votes.

WHEREAS, the Directors held a meeting on December 3, 2015;


the meeting of the Board of Directors on December 3,

2015 are approved.

III

APPROVE NETWORK EXPANSION TO SERVE ADDITIONAL STUDENTS

Carolyn Webb de Macías then introduced the a resolution to give the Corporation’s Chief

Executive Officer authority to negotiate and approve efforts to serve more students through the expansion

of the Partnership’s network of schools. Joan Sullivan provided additional context for the resolution by

noting that the Board’s annual retreat in 2014 focused on expansion, with the support there laying the

groundwork for the Partnership’s successful expansion to 107th Street Elementary in 2015. Cyrus Hadidi

noted his support for expansion efforts, and asked for clarification about the technical need for a

resolution authorizing the CEO to pursue and approve expansion. Joan Sullivan explained that a similar

motion was passed before the Partnership expanded to Jordan High School but not before 107th Street was

brought into the network because the Board had discussed that expansion informally, and said that the

Corporation was erring on the side of caution in light of current discussions with LAUSD about potential

expansion opportunities. Melanie Lundquist noted that the resolution also shows transparency on the part

of the Corporation.

Carolyn Webb de Macías then read the resolution aloud to the group, and Cyrus Hadidi suggested

that the Board might want to modify the language to make the Corporation’s current expansion goals

more clear. Marshall Tuck suggested amending the resolution to limit expansion to three additional

schools during the 2016-17 school year, in order to assure the Board that current expansion efforts stay

within reasonable limits. Joan Sullivan expressed her appreciation for the discussion and explained how

the burden of expansion varies depending on the needs of individual schools. Dan Lefler explained that he

found the initial resolution too broad, but wants to maintain flexibility for the Chief Executive Officer to

be authorized to negotiate expansion, while returning to the Board for formal approval. Melanie

Lundquist expressed her support for this perspective, and Aileen Adams agreed, while adding that in

circumstances where timing is unusual there may be value in having the Chief Executive Officer

authorized to go forward with only some kind of Executive Committee meeting or other brief notification.

Joan Sullivan asked the Board if they are comfortable holding an emergency Board meeting to

approve expansion opportunities, and the Board unanimously expressed their agreement.

Marshall Tuck emphasized that at the previous Board retreat the Board expressed their desire to

expand, and motioned for a vote on the resolution, with the language modified to read:

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors authorize the Chief

Executive Officer to proceed with serving and supporting up to two additional schools for

the 2016-17 school year and to sign all necessary documents to proceed with establishing

the structure of the collaboration with LAUSD and any other local education authority

(LEA) as needed.

Cyrus Hadidi seconded the motion. Marshall Tuck, Traci Taylor, and Dan Lefler voted to affirm

the resolution. Sara Leimbach abstained, and Aileen Adams voted to affirm the resolution.

Joan Sullivan then paused to suggest a further amendment to the resolution, which would limit

the expansion to existing feeder patterns with LAUSD Local District Central and LAUSD Local District

South, in order to make current expansion efforts even more clear. Carolyn Webb de Macías noted that

the current round of voting had to be completed, and so Marshall Tuck suggested a friendly amendment to

reflect Joan Sullivan’s suggestion. Melanie Lundquist expressed her support for the friendly amendment,

but suggested that the Board take additional time to think through this resolution. Marshall Tuck asked

Sara Leimbach to share her thoughts given her abstention from the vote, and Sara Leimbach emphasized

that the Board has to be very careful with expansion given the difficulty of the Corporation’s work.

Carolyn Webb de Macías suggested tabling the resolution given the amount of discussion, and Joan

Sullivan noted that the Board will have a special session to approve expansion if the current resolution is

tabled and an expansion opportunity presents itself before the June Board meeting. Carolyn Webb de

Macías tabled the resolution.

VI

DISCUSSION

Joan Sullivan noted how each Board meeting included a deep look at some aspect of the

Partnership’s work to provide the Board with a more intimate view, and that this meeting would focus on

Restorative Communities. Joan Sullivan introduced Tanya Franklin, the Partnership’s Director of School

Culture and Restorative Communities, an attorney who put off a career in law because she is so

passionate about Restorative Communities. Tanya Franklin introduced herself, explaining how she was a

student and teacher within LAUSD, and first connected with the Partnership as part of the Education

Pioneers program between her first and second year of law school.

Tanya Franklin then provided the Board with an overview of Restorative Communities, setting

the local and national context for Restorative Communities and Restorative Justice. Aileen Adams asked

why LAUSD has set a goal to expand Restorative Communities practices to all District schools by 2020

instead of sooner. Tanya Franklin explained that Partnership and Reed settlement schools are

experiencing Restorative Communities work first, and that pushing Restorative practices across the

District is a long process. Tanya Franklin asked the Board to discuss differences between Restorative

practices as they understand them so far versus traditional discipline. Carolyn Webb de Macías noted the

tone of Restorative practices is much more about healing, Nancy Ayala noted the investigative sense of

Restorative practices in finding the root of the problem, and Marshall Tuck noted that Restorative

practices keep everyone involved. Tanya Franklin then introduced a multi-tiered model of Restorative

Communities that is borrowed from public health and focuses on preventative steps, and explained that

Restorative practices should include high levels of support while still setting limits for behavior.

Tanya Franklin then moved to discuss the various aspects of the Partnership’s Restorative

Communities work, including holding many sessions of professional development and the Restorative

Communities Leads program. Joan Sullivan also added context around the Reed settlement and how

LAUSD supports Restorative efforts at Partnership schools. Tanya Franklin shared some data highlights

from the initial Restorative Communities work at Partnership schools, and shared a video of a Restorative

Justice circle.

Tanya Franklin and the Board then moved into a circle to participate in a Restorative practice.

Tanya Franklin explained the role of the talking piece in a circle, and the concepts of speaking from and

listening to your heart. The Board then shared their feelings while following Restorative practices, with

all Board members feeling positively about the experience.

Sara Leimbach then shared an example she had recently seen at Gompers Middle School of

Restorative Justice successfully resolving a dispute between students. Joan Sullivan noted that Restorative

Justice has been a good opportunity for the Partnership to scale up its practices and showcase successes,

and that LAUSD has been supportive. Aileen Adams thanked Tanya Franklin for the presentation, and

noted that many private foundations support Restorative practices.

Joan Sullivan then shared upcoming events with the Board, noting that University Day went very

successfully and that the Board retreat and Gala were approaching soon.

The meeting then moved to a presentation around A-G requirements, led by Ian Guidera and

Rachel Bonkovsky, Senior Director of School Transformation. Rachel Bonkovsky gave a historical

overview of A-G requirements, noting that the current LAUSD graduation requirement is passage of A-G

subjects with a D or better, although many schools have admissions requirements that are much higher

than this. Ian Guidera noted that if this requirement had been in place in prior years, LAUSD’s graduation

rate would have been markedly lower. Rachel Bonkovsky explained some barriers to high-school

preparedness, and Joan Sullivan noted the difficulty of playing catch-up in high school, with Rachel

Bonkovsky adding that the counselor to student ratio at our high schools has been as low as 600:1.

Ian Guidera shared current projections of the percent of students on-track to graduate with the A-

G requirements at Partnership and LAUSD high schools, while emphasizing that this data is very fluid

and everyone on staff and at school sites is working to raise it. Rachel Bonkovsky discusses short-term

solutions that high schools have put in place, and then transitions to discuss long-term solutions to

increase achievement in high schools. Rachel Bonkovsky and Ian Guidera discussed the importance of

having elementary and middle teachers take ownership of graduation requirements and prepare students at

an early date. Aileen Adams notes that some research shows graduation can be predicted in students at the

primary level, and Ian Guidera expresses his desire to have elementary schools work much more

proactively to support students in progressing towards graduation.

Shauwea Hamilton then transitions to discuss the Partnership’s upcoming gala on May 24th, 2016,

which will honor Banc of California and the California Endowment. She explained the plan for the

evening’s program and shared a fundraising breakdown from prior years, emphasizing the importance of

securing sponsorships. Joan Sullivan noted that the support of Board is vital, and Shauwea Hamilton

noted that historically Board members have been listed on the Gala dinner committee, and will be again

this year. Melanie Lundquist expressed her support for this year’s modified Gala program.

Joan Sullivan shared the “Partnership in Brief” highlight paper, and noted that the Partnership has

been having very positive interactions with a variety of stakeholders. Joan Sullivan also noted that the

Partnership is looking to secure job shadow opportunities for its Lundquist Fellows. Shauwea Hamilton

previewed the upcoming Board retreat, and noted that it will focus on the Partnership as a thought leader.

VII

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

VIII

CLOSED SESSION

The Board went into closed session at 6:11 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.

_________________________________

Shauwea Hamilton, Secretary



April 18, 2016


“Corporation”), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, was held on April 18, 2016, at the


9:00 a.m. Board members in attendance were Carolyn Webb de Macías, Matt Miller, Aileen Adams, Sara

Leimbach, Dan Lefler, Traci Taylor, Cyrus Hadidi, Diana Torres, Melanie Lundquist, and Marshall Tuck.

Board members Peter Sanders, Kent Caldwell-Meeks, Nancy Ayala, Steve Simpson and Lindsey Kozberg

were absent. Partnership staff members were also in attendance, including Joan Sullivan, Shauwea

Hamilton, Ian Guidera, Mikelle Willis, Adam Fletcher, Chase Stafford, Yue Deng, and Dan Reis. Guests

including Colleen Oliver and Les Biller from the Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation, and Stephanie

Wilson Itelman and Lina Bankert from Bellwether Consulting were also in attendance. The meeting was

open to the public.

I

DISCUSSION

The Board, Partnership staff, and guests discussed the strategic direction of the Partnership for the

duration of the meeting, focusing on the organization’s goals and strategies.

VII

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment. The meeting was adjourned at 3:49 p.m.

_________________________________




June 2, 2016


“Corporation”), a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, was held on June 2, 2016, at the


3:37 p.m. Board members in attendance were Carolyn Webb de Macías, Traci Taylor, Marshall Tuck,

Kent Caldwell-Meeks, Dan Lefler, and Peter Sanders. Board members Lindsey Kozberg and Sara

Leimbach joined by phone. Board member Aileen Adams joined the meeting at 3:53 p.m., and Board

member Melanie Lundquist joined by phone at 4:58 p.m. Board members Matt Miller and Steve Simpson

were absent. Board member Diana Torres recused herself from the meeting due to a potential conflict of

interest. Partnership staff members were also in attendance, including Joan Sullivan, Shauwea Hamilton,

Ian Guidera, Chase Stafford, Mikelle Willis, Arturo Nagar, Dan Reis, and Yue Deng. The meeting was

open to the public. Partnership staff member Maribel Galan joined the meeting at 4:16 p.m.

Carolyn Webb de Macías opened the meeting with a discussion of the Partnership’s Believe With

Me Gala, held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles on May 24th, sharing that she

felt the event was gorgeous and high-spirited, and that Joan Sullivan’s speech was dynamic. Marshall Tuck

also praised the students who shared their talents at the event. Joan Sullivan noted that the event was a team

effort and shared that the Partnership met its goal of raising $500,000. Joan Sullivan encouraged the Board

and staff present to share their feedback on the Gala and noted that the Partnership is considering moving

next year’s event to the fall. Carolyn Webb de Macías asked what the impact of such a change would be on

raising funds, and Joan Sullivan noted that this impact is currently under consideration.

The Board then reviewed and discussed the following resolution.

I

APPROVE NETWORK EXPANSION TO SERVE ADDITIONAL STUDENTS IN 2015-16

AND 2016-17

Carolyn Webb de Macías noted that the Board has previously discussed network expansion at

Board retreats and the Board is conscious of growing in a smart manner. Joan Sullivan noted that these

Board retreats, in 2014 and 2016, have ended with the Board expressing the desire to grow the

Partnership network within Los Angeles. Joan Sullivan then shifted to an explanation and discussion of

the context surrounding schools that are currently under consideration as possible sites for network

expansion.

Arturo Nagar discussed the financial impact and fundraising need associated with bringing two

new schools into the Partnership network. Peter Sanders asked about how serving these schools would

impact long-term growth plans for the Partnership. Marshall Tuck and Ian Guidera expressed their

interest in serving the schools in order to provide its students with a high-quality education

Aileen Adams made a motion to approve network expansion to serve additional students,

pursuant to continued negotiations between the Partnership and LAUSD. Marshall Tuck seconded the

motion. The motion was approved unanimously with nine (9) votes.

WHEREAS, the Partnership plans to work with the stakeholders of expansion schools to improve

student achievement;

WHEREAS, the Partnership plans to collaborate with other organizations that are committed to

serving expansion schools; and

WHEREAS, the Directors recognize the Partnership’s goal to effectively serve as many students

as possible;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of

Directors authorize the Chief Executive Officer to

proceed with serving and supporting additional schools

in the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years and to sign all

necessary documents to proceed with establishing the

structure of the collaboration with LAUSD and any other

charter school operators as needed.

II

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

III

CLOSED SESSION

There was no closed session.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

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