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Jun 13, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New Designs Charter Schools Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting will cover financial and operational oversight, including a review of financial reports, 2026-27 preliminary budgets, and consolidated applications for funding. Key agenda items involve the engagement of an auditor, approval of Local Control and Accountability Plans, and acceptance of the 2026 Collective LAUSD SELPA Notification. The board will also review Local Indicators, a Prop 28 annual report, revisions to bylaws, and an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation. Resolutions regarding the submission of charter renewal petitions to LAUSD will be considered, along with the review and approval of various vendor contracts and a report from the CEO on the state of the schools. A closed session will be held to discuss anticipated litigation.
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The board meeting agenda includes the review and approval of the financial reports, the school instructional calendar, and the board meeting calendar for the upcoming academic year. The board will also address the Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators, host public hearings for the Local Control and Accountability Plans for University Park and Watts campuses, and review several policies including professional boundaries, student behavioral health referral protocols, and immigration enforcement. Additional items involve the revision of bylaws, amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, and the adoption of resolutions for charter renewal petitions to LAUSD. The board will also review vendor contracts, receive principals' updates on testing results, and convene a closed session regarding potential litigation.
Jan 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
New Designs Charter School-Watts Local Control and Accountability Plan 2026-2027
The 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan for New Designs Charter School-Watts is a roadmap to enhance student opportunities and outcomes, addressing identified needs and disparities. It focuses on four main goals: ensuring equitable access to highly qualified teachers, quality facilities, and standards-aligned instruction; fostering academic growth in English Language Arts, Math, and Science for college and career readiness; strengthening community connection, engagement, and well-being for all students, families, and staff; and specifically improving ELA achievement for African American students through targeted teacher development and retention initiatives.
Jan 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
New Designs Charter School University Park Local Control And Accountability Plan 2026-2027
This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for New Designs Charter School University Park outlines the strategic direction and resource allocation for the 2026-27 school year. The plan is structured around three core goals: ensuring equitable access to highly qualified staff, optimal facilities, and standards-aligned instruction; fostering student academic growth in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, alongside college and career readiness; and cultivating a connected, engaged, and supportive school environment for all students, families, and staff. It details how the school will leverage funding, including supplemental and concentration grants, to increase and improve services for its foster youth, English learner, and low-income student populations, emphasizing comprehensive strategic planning and active educational partner engagement.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
