Equitas Academy Charter School

2014-2015Conditional Use Permit

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Our Mission

We provide a structured, achievement-based community that prepares students to graduate from four-year colleges and universities.

 

What We Value

Conditional Use Permit (CUP)

• A CUP provides permission from the City of Los Angeles to allow our building to be used as a school.

• The CUP affects Equitas as we must follow the 59 conditions to continue use our building.

• Without compliance, we lose our permission to use the building as a school and must move to another location.

Process for Conditional Use Permit• Community members were concerned about a

new school in the area so they asked for conditions to be placed on the school (safety, traffic, noise).

• Our parents were part of the process and agreed to the conditions as a way to have the community accept the building of the new school.

• We must follow the conditions or the school’s operation is in jeopardy.

Overview of ConditionsThere are 59 conditions:1.School (hours of operations, parking, noise control, safety, outside maintenance, no street vendors)

2.Other (loading, parking, and maintenance)

3.Environmental (graffiti, construction, traffic, utilities)

4.Administrative (review of compliance-the City reviews the school’s compliance)

School Operations-Hours of Operation• Hours of operation 7:30am–3:30pm Monday

through Thursday, Friday 7:30am–1:45pm.

• After School program offered 3:30pm–6:00pm Monday through Thursday, Friday 2:00pm – 6:00pm (only 50% of student body in afterschool program).

• Staggered Physical Education schedule.

Operations-Street Vendors & Parking• Street vendors will not be utilized by parents,

students, and staff.

• Parking will be offered off-site to families, visitors, and guest for all special events.

• Special events are limited to two times a month.

Pick up and Drop off

1. Drop off is on the south side of Pico. No drop off or right turn onto Constance. No parking at the meters.

2. Do not double park or block lanes. 3. Parking monitors in vests will open car doors. 4. If taking bus, riding bike or walking you need

to cross at Pico and Union. No jay walking. 5. If you need to cross Constance please cross at

the intersection of Pico and Constance. 6. Students shall not be allowed to congregate on

Pico Blvd. during the drop off / pick up hours.

Dismissal

Two Options for Student Dismissal:1.Walkers: Parents who walk to pick up

students• Pick up is at the rear entrance on Constance

2.Car Riders: Parents pick up in cars• Pick up is at the front of the school on Pico Blvd

All parents sign the Student Transportation Declaration

now!

Noise Control

• Paging system and public address system are not used so neighborhood does not have noise from school.

• Amplified music or loud music are not permitted outside.

• Compressors and other equipment are used within an enclosed area.

• Exterior bells are not permitted.

Parking• Staff will park in the assigned spaces in school lot

(not in neighborhood)• Staff will arrive to site prior to commencement of

student drop off operations• For special events, parking will be located at an off

site parking lot using a valet service• Guests will receive written information for valet service

usage • School visitors will not park in residential neighborhood

Safety Protocols and Procedures• Delivery services will occur 8:30am –

1:00pm, outside of student drop off / pick up.• Emergency Procedures Plan is established

for fire, medical, earthquake or other emergencies with the Police Dept. and Fire Dept.

• A security plan was developed in consultation with Police Dept.

• The property is internally secured with key card entrance and when not in use with cameras and an alarm system.

Wrap up

• Questions and Answers