Environmental Charter Schools
Special Board of Directors' Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 25, 2018 at 9:30 AM PDT
Location
ECHS Auxiliary Office, 2625 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 / Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/147466498 Or Telephone: +1 669 900 6833 (Meeting ID: 147 466 498) / Call-in Location: 2741 Peachwood Circle, Corona, CA 92882
ECS Board Members Term and End Date
Mr. Anthony Jowid, President.................................................2 years June 30, 2019
Mr. Ken Deemer, Vice President.............................................3 years June 30, 2019
Ms. Denise Berger, Secretary.................................................3 years June 30, 2020
Ms. Cathy Creasia..................................................................3 years June 30, 2020
Ms. Zena Fong.......................................................................2 year June 30, 2020
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. 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. Anthony Jowid, President.................................................2 years June 30, 2019
Mr. Ken Deemer, Vice President.............................................3 years June 30, 2019
Ms. Denise Berger, Secretary.................................................3 years June 30, 2020
Ms. Cathy Creasia..................................................................3 years June 30, 2020
Ms. Zena Fong.......................................................................2 year June 30, 2020
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. 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
Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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I. | Opening Items | 9:30 AM | |||
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 | |
II. | Presentations from the Floor | 9:33 AM | |||
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. | Study Sessions | 9:33 AM | |||
A. | LCAP for ECMS-Gardena | Discuss | Kami Cotler | 20 m | |
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B. | Informal Board Efficacy Assessment | Discuss | Alison Diaz | 15 m | |
C. | ECS Mission Statement Discussion | Discuss | Alison Diaz | 30 m | |
IV. | Approve Consent Items A-L | 10:38 AM | |||
A. | Approve Previous Meeting Minutes for June 4, 2018 Board Meeting | Approve Minutes | Ken Deemer | 1 m | |
B. | Accept Minutes From the Following Committee Meeting | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
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C. | Approve Teachers on Special Assignment for 2018-19 School Year (Board Policy 32188) | Vote | Alison Diaz | ||
D. | Approve Anthony Jowid as additional signer for check writing | Vote | Alison Diaz | ||
E. | Approve Qiana O'Leary as check signer for ECMS-Gardena | Vote | Alison Diaz | ||
F. | Approve Farnaz Golshani-Flechner as additional signer for ECS Schools | Vote | Alison Diaz | ||
G. | Approve 2018-2019 VNS Janitorial Contract for ECHS | Vote | Alayna Santos | ||
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H. | Approve Curtom-Dunsmuir General Construction Contract for ECHS DSA Portable project | Vote | Alayna Santos | ||
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I. | Approve ECHS, ECMS-G, ECMS-I LCAP Federal Addenda | Vote | Principals | ||
J. | Approve Form CL 500 - Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Teachers | Vote | Alison Diaz | ||
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K. | Approve 2018-2019 Woodcraft Rangers Contracts for ECMS-Gardena, ECMS-Inglewood | Vote | Alison Diaz | ||
L. | Approve revised ECMS-I, ECMS-G 2018-2019 Academic Calendars | Vote | Danielle Kelsick and Principals | 3 m | |
V. | Action Items | 10:42 AM | |||
A. | Approve ECMS-Gardena LCAP | Vote | Kami Cotler | 1 m | |
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B. | Approve Leadership Salary Increase | Vote | Alison Diaz | 5 m | |
VI. | Upcoming Dates/Announcements | 10:48 AM | |||
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. | Appreciations | FYI | Ken Deemer | 2 m | |
VII. | Closing Items | 10:52 AM | |||
A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Ken Deemer | 1 m |