Education for Change Public Schools
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 1, 2021 at 4:30 PM
Location
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+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 863 8928 1496
Passcode: 618297
Meeting ID: 863 8928 1496
Passcode: 618297
(Available to Public the Day of the Meeting; after the meeting, please see ‘Accessing Board Information’)
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PER GOVERNOR NEWSOMS’ SHELTER IN PLACE’ EXECUTIVE ORDER DATED MARCH 19, 2020 (HERE) AND BY ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA DATED MARCH 16, 2020 (HERE): THESE ARE VIRTUAL-ONLY MEETINGS.
Education for Change welcomes your participation at the Board meetings. The purpose of a public meeting of the Board of Directors (“Board”) is to conduct the affairs of the organization in public. Your participation assures us of continuing community interest in our Schools and assists the Board in making the best decisions for our Schools. To assist you in the ease of speaking/participating in our meetings, guidelines are provided at the bottom of this agenda.
This Board Meeting Documents - (Available to Public the Day of the Meeting; after the meeting, please see ‘Accessing Board Information’ above)
Directors Present
C. Ryan (remote), E. Camp (remote), L. Weston (remote), M. Barr (remote), M. Ewing (remote), N. Driver (remote), R. Leyva (remote)
Directors Absent
D. Tillotson, R. Benford
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
N. Driver called a meeting of the board of directors of Education for Change Public Schools to order on Thursday Apr 1, 2021 at 4:32 PM.
B.
Roll Call
C.
Public Comments
D.
Adopt the Agenda
L. Weston made a motion to Adopt the agenda.
C. Ryan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes
M. Barr made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 02-25-21.
R. Leyva seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve Consent Calendar
E. Camp made a motion to Motion to adopt the consent calendar.
L. Weston seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. EFC / CEFC MOU for Reopening
A.
Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Necessary Changes to Negotiable Working Conditions for Unit Members During a COVID-19 Impacted Working / Educational Environment
M. Barr made a motion to ratifying the MOU subject to final approval and ratification by respective bargaining units.
R. Leyva seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Superintendent's Report
A.
Superintendent Report
L. Adams shared Superintendent Report.
IV. Board Committee Updates
A.
Executive Committee
N. Driver shared that the Exec Committee met last week to begin the Superintendent evaluation process.
B.
Finance Committee
M. Barr shared that the Finance Committee reviewed audit findings that will be shared later in this meeting.
C.
Student Outcomes Committee
R. Leyva shared that the Student Outcomes Committee reviewed T2
V. FY20 Audit
A.
FY20 Audit
L. Weston made a motion to Motion to approve the audit.
C. Ryan seconded the motion.
Clean audit.
Significant weakness with transportation costs incorrectly tracked.
Has been filed with authorities on 3/31 per requirement.
VI. Labor Negotiations
A.
Vote to Enter Closed Session
M. Barr made a motion to Motion to go into closed session.
R. Leyva seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code section 54957.6.)
C.
Report out on Closed Session
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Barr made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
M. Ewing seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Camp