Environmental Charter Schools
ECS Board of Directors' Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 4, 2018 at 5:00 PM PDT
Location
ECHS Auxiliary Office, 2625 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
ECS Board Members Term and End Date
Mr. Ken Deemer, President...................................................3 years June 30, 2019
Mr. Anthony Jowid, Vice President........................................2 years June 30, 2019
Ms. Denise Berger, Secretary................................................3 years June 30, 2020
Ms. Jenni Owen.....................................................................3 years June 30, 2019
Ms. Cathy Creasia.................................................................3 years June 30, 2020
Ms. Zena Fong.......................................................................1 year June 30, 2018
Mr. Ernie Levroney.................................................................2 year June 30, 2019
Ms. Jenina Ramirez...............................................................3 years June 30, 2021
Lawndale Elementary School District Representative...........Rotating Position
ECS Staff
Ms. Alison Diaz, Executive Director & Founder
Ms. Farnaz Golshani-Flechner, Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Tracy Bondi, Director of Finance and Operations
Ms. Danielle Kelsick, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Ms. Kami Cotler, Acting Principal at ECMS - Gardena
Ms. Beth Bernstein, Principal at ECMS - Inglewood
Ms. KC Villoria, Principal at ECHS
Mission
To create and deliver vibrant, innovative, interdisciplinary learning opportunities using the environment to engage students and connect them to the wider world.
Vision
Our vision is that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to graduate from college, inspired to discover their own sense of purpose and empowered to become quality stewards of their own communities.
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 BOARD 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 this meeting. However, any such presentation will be for information only. The public should be aware that the Board 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 Board on any topic or subject matter that falls within the Environmental Charter School's purview. Speakers may sign up in person immediately prior to the beginning of the Board meeting by turning in a Speaker Form (available at the check-in table in English and Spanish).
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). Please note that the Board allows a maximum of 10 minutes to each subject as determined by the Board's presiding officer.
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).
The public should be aware that the Board 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 meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting ECS at (310) 214-3408, option 5.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact ECS at (310) 214-3408, option 5.
Mr. Ken Deemer, President...................................................3 years June 30, 2019
Mr. Anthony Jowid, Vice President........................................2 years June 30, 2019
Ms. Denise Berger, Secretary................................................3 years June 30, 2020
Ms. Jenni Owen.....................................................................3 years June 30, 2019
Ms. Cathy Creasia.................................................................3 years June 30, 2020
Ms. Zena Fong.......................................................................1 year June 30, 2018
Mr. Ernie Levroney.................................................................2 year June 30, 2019
Ms. Jenina Ramirez...............................................................3 years June 30, 2021
Lawndale Elementary School District Representative...........Rotating Position
ECS Staff
Ms. Alison Diaz, Executive Director & Founder
Ms. Farnaz Golshani-Flechner, Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Tracy Bondi, Director of Finance and Operations
Ms. Danielle Kelsick, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Ms. Kami Cotler, Acting Principal at ECMS - Gardena
Ms. Beth Bernstein, Principal at ECMS - Inglewood
Ms. KC Villoria, Principal at ECHS
Mission
To create and deliver vibrant, innovative, interdisciplinary learning opportunities using the environment to engage students and connect them to the wider world.
Vision
Our vision is that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to graduate from college, inspired to discover their own sense of purpose and empowered to become quality stewards of their own communities.
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 BOARD 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 this meeting. However, any such presentation will be for information only. The public should be aware that the Board 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 Board on any topic or subject matter that falls within the Environmental Charter School's purview. Speakers may sign up in person immediately prior to the beginning of the Board meeting by turning in a Speaker Form (available at the check-in table in English and Spanish).
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). Please note that the Board allows a maximum of 10 minutes to each subject as determined by the Board's presiding officer.
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).
The public should be aware that the Board 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 meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting ECS at (310) 214-3408, option 5.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact ECS at (310) 214-3408, option 5.
Agenda
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I. | Opening Items | 5:00 PM | |||
Opening Items
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A. | Record Attendance and Guests | Ken Deemer | 1 m | ||
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B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Ken Deemer | 1 m | ||
C. | Approve the Agenda | Vote | Ken Deemer | 1 m | |
D. | Approve Jenni Owens' letter of resignation from the ECS Board effective June 1, 2018 | Vote | Alison Diaz | 1 m | |
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II. | Presentations from the Floor | 5:04 PM | |||
Ad Hoc Technology Committee
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A. | Presentations from the Floor on Non Agenda Items | FYI | |||
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).
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B. | Presentations from the Floor on Agenda Items | FYI | |||
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).
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III. | Reports/Presentations | 5:04 PM | |||
A. | CEO Update | FYI | Alison Diaz | 5 m | |
B. | Principals Updates | FYI | School Principals | 10 m | |
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C. | Financial Update | FYI | Dorothy Lee | 20 m | |
D. | Strategic Dashboard Update | FYI | Alison Diaz | 20 m | |
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E. | Development Update | FYI | Julie Vo | 10 m | |
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F. | Equity and Diversity Update | FYI | Danielle Kelsick | 5 m | |
G. | SELPA Discussion | Discuss | Alison Diaz | 3 m | |
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IV. | Study Session | 6:17 PM | |||
A. | LCAP for Each Site | FYI | Robert Maxwell | 60 m | |
LCAP Presentation is here
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V. | Approve Consent Items A-J | 7:17 PM | |||
A. | Approve Previous Meeting Minutes for April 09, 2018 Board Meeting | Approve Minutes | Ken Deemer | 1 m | |
B. | Accept Minutes From the Following Board and Committee Meetings | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
C. | Approve March & April 2018 Check Registers as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi | ||
D. | Accept March - April 2018 Private Donations Over $1000 as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Julie Vo | ||
As recommended by Finance Committee, accept March - April 2018 Private Donations Over $1000.
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E. | Approve Candidates' Participation on the Following Board Committees | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
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F. | Approve 2018-2019 Contracts as Recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi | ||
Finance Committee recommends approval of the following agreements--for Contract #4, contingent upon the application and approval for a NatureBridge scholarship for the ECHS 12th grade field trip:
1. Catalina Island Camps Inc. 9th Grade (Outdoor Education at ECHS) - $33,672 expected annual cost, view here 2. Boojum Joshua Tree Camping 10th Grade (Outdoor Education at ECHS) - $36,405 expected annual cost, view here 3. Boojum Joshua Tree Backpacking 11th Grade (Outdoor Education at ECHS) - $42,650 expected annual cost, view here 4. NatureBridge 12th-grade (Outdoor Education at ECHS) - $33,364 expected annual cost (contingent upon grant funding), view here 5. NatureBridge 8th-grade group 1 (Outdoor Education at ECMS-G) - $8,560 expected annual cost, view here 6. NatureBridge 8th-grade group 2 (Outdoor Education at ECMS-G) - $8,560 expected annual cost, view here 7. NatureBridge (6th-grade, 7th-grade girls/boys (Outdoor Education at ECMS-I) - $45,080 expected annual cost (contingent upon grant funding), view 6th-grade contract here and 7th-grade contract here 8. Preferred Meals (school lunch provider) - $425,660 expected annual cost, view here 9. Jive Communications (VOIP telephony service provider for entire ECS organization) - $15,164 expected annual cost (after E-rate discount), view here 10. Charter Schools Tech Inc. (Managed tech services for entire ECS organization) - $239,040 expected annual cost (ECHS dedicated support: $47,400 annual; ECS shared support: $191,640 annual), view here More contracts will be moved forward at August's board meeting. These are the only ones ready for review. Please note all contracts costs are included in the budgets. |
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G. | Approve Award of General Construction Contract for DSA Portable project to Curtom-Dunsmuir | Vote | Alayna Santos | ||
Contingent on LESD approval of DSA Portable project.
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H. | Approve Title IX Policy | Vote | Marcela Pak | ||
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I. | Approve Revised ECS Uniform Complaint Procedure | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
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J. | Acceptance of Form 990 | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | ||
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VI. | Action Items | 7:18 PM | |||
A. | Approve 2018-2019 Board Terms and Officers | Vote | Alison Diaz | 1 m | |
Approve Board Term Renewals as follows:
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B. | Approve 2018-2019 Board and Committee Calendar | Vote | Alison Diaz | 1 m | |
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C. | Approve 2018-2019 Academic Calendars for each site | Vote | Danielle Kelsick and Principals | 1 m | |
D. | Approve Graduation Waivers for 2 Students | Vote | ECHS Counselors/Special Ed Coordinator & KC Villoria | 2 m | |
E. | Approve ECHS and ECMS-Inglewood LCAPs | Vote | Robert Maxwell | 1 m | |
F. | Approve 2018-2019 Year Budgets for each school site as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi/Dorothy Lee and Alison Diaz | 2 m | |
G. | Approve 2018-2019 Education Protection Account Resolution/Plans as Recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi | 1 m | |
H. | Approve Investment Policy as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi | 1 m | |
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I. | Approve Board Policy 32188 - Teacher Assignment Option Based on Education Code §44258.3 | Vote | Alison Diaz | 2 m | |
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J. | Approve Student and Family Privacy Rights Policy | Vote | Jeremiah David | 1 m | |
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VII. | Upcoming Dates/Announcements | 7:31 PM | |||
A. | Next ECS Board Meetings | FYI | Alison Diaz | 1 m | |
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B. | Next ECS Committee Meetings | FYI | Alison Diaz | 1 m | |
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C. | Student Led Tours | FYI | Alison Diaz | 1 m | |
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D. | Upcoming Events | FYI | Alison Diaz | 1 m | |
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E. | Appreciations | FYI | Ken Deemer | 2 m | |
VIII. | Transition to Closed Session | 7:37 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn to Closed Session | Vote | Alison Diaz | 1 m | |
IX. | Closed Session | 7:38 PM | |||
A. | Conference with legal counsel – Existing Litigation | Vote | Alison Diaz | 10 m | |
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X. | Report Out of Closed Session | 7:48 PM | |||
A. | Report Out | FYI | Alison Diaz | 2 m | |
XI. | Closing Items | 7:50 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Ken Deemer | 1 m |