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Should a member of the public wish to speak on matters not listed on the agenda, they may speak during the Presentations from the Floor section of the agenda. Speakers will be given a maximum of three (3) minutes each to address the Board (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of six (6) minutes each).

Should a member of the public wish to speak on matters listed on the agenda, they may speak during the Presentations from the Floor section of the agenda. Speakers will be given a maximum of five (5) minutes each to address the Board (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of ten (10) minutes each).

• ECMS-Inglewood renewal charter petition 2026-31 (handouts)

Purpose: Make public the fact-finding chair’s written findings and recommendations received on December 9, 2025, pursuant to Gov. Code § 3548.3.

Fact-Finding Recommendations: PERB Chair email dated 12/9/2025

From: DAVID HART <[redacted]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 10:57:55 AM
To: Lockhart, Wendy <[redacted]>
Cc: [Tracy Bondi] <[redacted]>; factfinding@perb.ca.gov <factfinding@perb.ca.gov>
Subject: Re: CASE NO:LA-IM-4190-E

I have did my research and my advisory terms of settlement are as listed below.

I researched the Unified web site and found the CBA for certificated. For Arbitration they request a panel from SMCS. ECS can do that also. I also will contact SMCS that if either the Unified or ECS ask for a panel, my name will not be included. That erases any argument of a conflict of interest.

As to the money part. Mid year 25-26 a one percent increase to the Counselors etc.

Effective 26-27, a one per cent increase to the same classifications. 

That is my advisory opinion. Now you can put ink in your pens and sign. 

Thank you
 

Sent from my iPad

• 12/1/2025 board meeting minutes

• 1/8/2026 Audit Committee meeting minutes

1. Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS) Sustainability Pre-apprenticeship Program Development Proposal
   1. Staff analysis: Consulting proposal with Climate Action Pathways for Schools (CAPS). Services will support design and registration of ECS’s Sustainability Specialist pre-apprenticeship pathway aligned to CAPS’s Sustainability Specialist Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), including RAP sponsorship documentation and an MOU at a cost of $17,750.

• ECHS-Lawndale
• ECMS-Gardena
• ECMS-Inglewood
• ECHS-Gardena

Background / Description:

California law requires each school’s School Accountability Report Card (SARC) to be issued annually and made available to the public on or before February 1. CDE guidance further contemplates that SARCs are locally prepared and approved by the school’s local governing board prior to submission through the CDE SARC Web Application.

ECS staff has prepared the 2024-25 SARCs for Board review. Following Board approval, the SARCs will be posted for public access (including on the school/LEA website and/or other required access points), and submitted to CDE by February 1, 2026.

• ECS Student Behavioral Health Referral Policy

Background:

California Education Code §§ 49428.1 and 49428.2 require local educational agencies serving students in grades 7 through 12 to adopt a behavioral health referral policy that is based on, or consistent with, the California Department of Education’s (CDE) model policy. The purpose of the statute is to ensure that schools have clear, equitable procedures for identifying and supporting students experiencing behavioral health needs, including mental health and substance use concerns.

Environmental Charter Schools has developed a policy that reflects CDE’s recommended referral protocols while incorporating ECS’s existing wellness structures, Student Support Services Teams (SSST), and restorative practices. This policy outlines a network-wide framework for:

• Behavioral health referrals initiated by school personnel;
• Referral pathways for crisis and non-crisis concerns;
• Protocols for parent/guardian communication and student confidentiality;
• Required staff training and annual board reporting.

To align with California Minimum Wages effective January 1, 2026, the updated ECS Salary Schedules includes all revisions in red.

• Updated ECS Salary Schedules

Proposed: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-03 approving the ECMS-I charter renewal petition for a five-year term (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2031), approving the accompanying budget and supporting documents, and authorizing submission to LACOE designating the Superintendent as lead petitioner with authority to make non-substantive edits and submit by January 31 (or per any mutually agreed extension with LACOE).

• ECMS-Inglewood charter petition renewal package 2026-31
  • All required documents including:
    • Draft renewal ECMS-Inglewood charter petition (package pages 00031-00348)
    • Draft renewal ECMS-Inglewood budget
• Board Resolution No. 2025-03 - ECMSI Charter Renewal Authorization to Submit to LACOE

• FY25 Annual Independent Audit Report (draft)

Background / Description:

The FY25 Annual Independent Audit Report (draft) has been reviewed and recommended by the Audit Committee. The remaining edits are non-material and are not expected to impact the auditor’s opinion or result in findings. ECS staff requests Board acceptance of the draft report and authorization for the ECS Superintendent to submit the final auditor-issued report once issued, provided there are no material changes, to ensure timely submission to required agencies.

• Monday, February 23, 2026 @ 5pm

• Finance Committee - June 18, 2026 @ 8:30am

Name of Case: Environmental Educators United, CTA/NEA v. Environmental Charter Schools. Case No. LA-CE-6934-E.

Agency Designated Representative: Robert Escalante

Employee Organization: Environmental Educators United