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Environmental Charter Schools

Special Governance Committee Meeting

By Teleconference/Zoom

Date and Time

Tuesday August 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM PDT

Location

Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87010943281?pwd=S5vniJOMbLzWfpSG98UP6TaBeGlu3A.1&jst=2

 

Alternative access:

  • Dial-In: 669-900-6833‬, Meeting ID: 87010943281, Passcode: 861568
  • Two-way Teleconference Locations: 2625 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 | 13885 Dogleg Lane, Broomfield, CO 80023 | 4163 Sea View Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90065 | 3011 Elm St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  • Each teleconference location listed above is open and accessible to the public. Members of the public may attend and address the Committee from any listed location.

Governance Committee Members

  • Anthony Jowid (Chair)
  • Dr. Denise Berger
  • Mason Williams
  • Danielle Kelsick
  • Jeremiah Rosario David

 

Governance Committee Charter

 

  • Recommend policies, practices, and governance processes that promote effective Board leadership and decision-making.
  • Recruit, vet, and recommend prospective Board members aligned with the organization's strategic priorities and desired Board composition.
  • Oversee Board member onboarding, orientation, and ongoing governance education.
  • Monitor Board composition, succession planning, officer development, and committee structure.
  • Lead the annual Board self-evaluation and recommend actions to strengthen Board effectiveness.
  • Lead the Superintendent's annual goal-setting and performance evaluation and provide recommendations to the full Board.
  • Oversee the Board's strategic planning process, including recommending timelines, facilitating Board engagement, and monitoring implementation of governance responsibilities related to the strategic plan.
  • Periodically review Board policies, committee charters, bylaws, and governance documents, recommending revisions as needed.
  • Perform other governance responsibilities assigned by the Board.

 

THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.

PUBLIC SPEAKERS AT STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Notice is hereby given that consistent with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act, special presentations not mentioned in the agenda may be made at regular meetings. However, any such presentation will be for information only. The public should be aware that the Committee is unable by law to deliberate or take action on items raised during the Presentations from the Floor section.

 

Environmental Charter Schools recognizes that it benefits greatly from public input and perspective. Individuals are invited to address the Committee on any topic or subject matter that falls within the Committee's purview. Speakers may sign up immediately prior to the beginning of the Committee meeting by speaking with the Committee Chair.


Should a member of the public wish to speak on matters not listed on the agenda at regular meetings, they may speak during the Presentations from the Floor section of the agenda. Speakers will be given a maximum of two (2) minutes each to address the Committee (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of four (4) minutes each). Please note that the Committee allows a maximum of 16 minutes for this section, on a first-come, first-served basis.


Should a member of the public wish to speak on matters listed on the agenda, they may speak at the beginning of the specific agenda item. Speakers will be given a maximum of two (2) minutes each to address the Committee (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of four (4) minutes each). Please note that the Committee allows a maximum of 6 minutes to each agenda item on a first-come, first-served basis.


The public should be aware that the Committee is unable by law to deliberate or take action on items raised during the Presentations from the Floor section.

​​​​​​REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this Committee meeting may request assistance by contacting ECS at (310) 214-3408, option 5.

 

AGENDA POSTING
This agenda is posted in the exterior public display case adjacent to the side entrance of the ECS Home Office, 2625 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, which is freely accessible to the public 24 hours a day, at each teleconference location listed above, and on the ECS public meeting portal.

 

ACCESO AL IDIOMA
Para solicitar una traducción de esta agenda o servicios de interpretación para esta reunión, comuníquese con ECS al (310) 214-3408, opción 5, con al menos 48 horas de anticipación.

PUBLIC INSPECTION OF AGENDA MATERIALS
Writings that are public records and are distributed to a majority of the Committee in connection with an open session agenda item are available for public inspection at the ECS Home Office, 2625 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, during regular business hours, and on the ECS public meeting portal. Writings distributed less than 72 hours before the meeting will be made available for public inspection at the same time they are distributed to members of the Committee. For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact ECS at (310) 214-3408, option 5.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 3:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Anthony Jowid 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Anthony Jowid 1 m
  C. Approve the agenda Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m
  D. Committee structure and operation Discuss Anthony Jowid 5 m
   
  • Anthony Jowid will run the meeting as Chair
  • Chair will solicit input from Committee members to achieve committee’s goals as set in Committee Charter
  • Chair will work with Jeremiah Rosario David (or designee) for agenda creation
  • Brown Act rules for this Committee:
    • This meeting is public. Meetings are open to the public, and Open Session is recorded and publicly posted.
    • Do not build agreement between meetings. In between meetings, do not send emails, texts, calls, or otherwise speak with other Committee or Board members to line up a position on Committee business. Bring it to a committee or board meeting instead.
    • Personnel matters belong in Closed Session, not Open Session.
  • Committee will create recommendations to report out at each ECS board meeting
  
II. Presentations from the Floor 3:08 PM
  A. Presentations from the floor on agenda items FYI 4 m
   


Should a member of the public wish to speak on matters listed on the agenda, they may speak at the beginning of the specific agenda item. Speakers will be given a maximum of two (2) minutes each to address the Committee (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of four (4) minutes each). Please note that the Committee allows a maximum of 6 minutes to each agenda item on a first-come, first-served basis.

  
III. Discussion Items / Updates 3:12 PM
  A. Committee Charter review Discuss Anthony Jowid 4 m
   
 
  B. Board and Committee Pipeline Pathways Discuss Anthony Jowid / Danielle Kelsick 4 m
   
  • Members of public at committee meetings
  • Pathways to join the Board
  
  C. 2026-27 Committee Meeting Calendar Discuss Anthony Jowid 4 m
   
  • Governance Committee meetings after ECS Board meetings on 8/24/26, 12/1/26, 2/22/27, 4/19/27, 6/21/27.
    • Following Wednesday or Thursday after a regular board meeting
    • Meeting Time: TBD
  
  D. Timeline and Deliverables to the Board Discuss Anthony Jowid, Danielle Kelsick, Jeremiah Rosario David 10 m
   
  • Near term through 8/24: Board Member Commitments & Governance Expectations, Governance Committee Charter revisions (if any)
  • Medium term through 12/1: LACOE Governance Review meeting, Board recruitment pipeline and the open seat from the 6/30/2026 Dr. Chatwani resignation, new member onboarding, Superintendent 2026-27 goal setting
  • March-April 2027: Annual Board self-evaluation, Superintendent performance evaluation process
  • June 2027: Officer slate, board member term renewals, 2027-28 board and committee calendar
  • Biennial: Bylaws and governance document review
  
  E. Governance Compliance Standing Report FYI Anthony Jowid, Danielle Kelsick, Jeremiah Rosario David 10 m
   
  • Required training status: biennial ethics, annual Brown Act, annual mandated reporter
  • Form 700 and Conflict of Interest Policy compliance
  • Board composition and vacancy status
  
  F. Board Meeting Redesign Discuss Anthony Jowid 10 m
   

Year One roadmap item from the Governance Proposal:

 

  1. Executive summaries in advance
  2. Committee recommendations replacing first-time discussion
  3. More time on strategy and student outcomes.
  
IV. Recommendation Items 3:54 PM
  A. Recommendation Items Vote Anthony Jowid 5 m
   
  • Recommend the 2026-27 Governance Committee meeting calendar to the Board
  • Recommend Committee Charter amendments (if any) to the Board
  • Confirm what to recommend and report out on the 8/24/26 Board agenda
  
V. Closing Items 3:59 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m