Environmental Charter Schools

ECS Board of Directors' Meeting

Date and Time

Monday August 20, 2018 at 5:00 PM PDT

Location

2625 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 / Zoom info: https://zoom.us/j/147466498 Or Telephone: (669) 900-6833 (Meeting ID: 147 466 498)
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. Kami Cotler, Director of Strategic Initiatives
Ms. Danielle Kelsick, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Ms. Beth Bernstein-Yamashiro, Principal at ECMS - Inglewood
Ms. KC Villoria, Principal at ECHS
Dr. Qiana O'Leary, Principal at ECMS - Gardena  

Mission:

Reimagine public education in low-income communities of color to prepare conscious, critical thinkers who are equipped to graduate from college and create a more equitable and sustainable world.

Values:

JUSTICE - We examine bias, racism, and prejudice. We deliver culturally-responsive curricula. We succeed when students’ race and class cease to predict their level of achievement. (footnote Noguera).

COMMUNITY - We care. We collaborate. We respect the rights and voices of our stakeholders.

CURIOSITY - We question. We explore. We innovate.

SUSTAINABILITY - We think globally and act locally. We adapt. We encourage systems thinking to create a sustainable future.

LEADERSHIP - We listen. We think critically. We advocate. We shift public discourse. We are our own superheroes.

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
I. Opening Items 5:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Anthony Jowid 3 m
   
  • Dr. Betsy Hamilton, Lawndale Elementary School District (LESD) Superintendent (attending as LESD board representative for current ECS board meeting) - see bio here
  • Introduction of Dave Trejo, Ryan Fellow and Principal in Residence for the upcoming ECHS #2, bio here
 
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Anthony Jowid 1 m
  C. Approve the Agenda Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m
II. Presentations from the Floor 5:05 PM
 
Ad Hoc Technology Committee
 
  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).
 
  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).
 
III. Reports/Presentations 5:05 PM
  A. CEO Update FYI Alison Diaz 5 m
  B. Principals Updates FYI School Principals 10 m
   
  • ECHS
  • ECMS-G slides are here
  • ECMS-I
 
  C. Gradtracker Results and College Report FYI Lucy Banuelos and KC Villoria 30 m
   
  • Presentation is here
 
  D. Financial Update FYI Dorothy Lee 10 m
   
  • EdTec financial update is here
  • ECHS 2017-2018 financials here, 2018-2019 financials is here
  • ECMS-G 2017-2018 financials is here, 2018-2019 financials is here
  • ECMS-I 2017-2018 financials here, 2018-2019 financials is here
 
  E. Development Update FYI Julie Vo 7 m
   
 
IV. Study Sessions 6:07 PM
  A. Focus on ECS Strategic Goals Discuss Kami Cotler, Farnaz Flechner, Alison Diaz 50 m
   
  • Study session presentation is here
 
  B. Potential Sites for ECHS #2 Discuss Alison Diaz 35 m
   
  • Study session presentation is here
 
V. Approve Consent Items A-P 7:32 PM
  A. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes for July 27, 2018 Special Board Meeting Approve Minutes Anthony Jowid 2 m
     
  B. Accept Minutes From the Following Board and Committee Meetings Vote Jeremiah David
   
  • Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes on June 13, 2018 is here
  • Special Board Meeting Minutes on June 25, 2018 is here
  • Governance Committee Meeting Minutes on August 13, 2018 is here
 
  C. Accept May, June, July 2018 Check Registers as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Farnaz Flechner
   
  • May 2018 check register is here
  • June 2018 check register is here
  • July 2018 check register is here
 
  D. Accept May-July Private Donations Over $1000 as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Julie Vo
   
As recommended by Finance Committee, accept May-July Private Donations Over $1000.
  • Private donations list is here
 
  E. Approve FY 18/19 Contracts as Recommended by Finance Committee Vote Jeremiah David
   
The ECS Finance Committee has withheld recommendation of #2 Jinta Enterprises custodial contract, pending verification of annual contract amount.

1. S&W Janitorial Services Inc (janitorial services at ECMS-I) - $30,000 expected annual cost, view contract here.
2. Jinta Enterprises (janitorial services at ECMS-G) - $54,900 expected annual cost, view contract here.
3. Clear Choice Test Prep (SAT/ACT Test Prep software and workbooks at ECHS) - $21,865 expected annual cost, view contract here.
4. EdLogical Group Corp (special education services at ECMS-G) - view contract here.
 
  F. Approve FY 17/18 Unaudited Actuals: ECHS, ECMSG, ECMSI as Recommended by Finance Committee Vote Farnaz Flechner/ Dorothy Lee
   
  • ECHS 2017-2018 Unaudited Actuals is here
  • ECMS-G 2017-2018 Unaudited Actuals is here
  • ECMS-I 2017-2018 Unaudited Actuals is here
 
  G. Approve Consolidated Application FY 18/19: ECHS, ECMSG, ECMSI as Recommended by Finance Committee Vote Farnaz Flechner
   
  • ECHS Consolidated Application FY 18/19 is here
  • ECMS-G Consolidated Application FY 18/19 is here
  • ECMS-I Consolidated Application FY 18/19 is here
 
  H. Approve Principal Salaries as Recommended by Finance Committee Vote Alison Diaz
   
  • Principals Salaries analysis is here
 
  I. Approve Policy: ECS Child Safety Alert System & Transportation Safety Plan Vote Farnaz Flechner
   
Shift in ECS Child Safety Alert System and Transportation Safety Plan is required by California Senate Bill 1072.
 
  J. Approve ECS Title I Allowable Costs Policy and Guidance Vote Farnaz Flechner
   
Shift required by auditors in alignment with federal Title I law.
 
  K. Approve 2018-2019 ECHS, ECMSG, ECMSI Parent-Student Handbooks Vote Principals
   
  • Summary of Parent-Student Handbook Updates is here
  • 2018-2019 ECHS Parent-Student Handbook (with Tracked Changes) is here
  • 2018-2019 ECMS-G Parent-Student Handbook (with Tracked Changes) is here
  • 2018-2019 ECMS-I Parent-Student Handbook (with Tracked Changes) is here
 
  L. Approve 2018-2019 ECS Employee Handbook Vote Marcela Pak
   
  • Summary of ECS Employee Handbook Updates is here
  • 2018-2019 ECS Employee Handbook (with Tracked Changes) is here
 
  M. Approve NPS Master Contract & ISA Vote Alison Diaz
   
NPS Master Contract & ISA is here
 
  N. Accept 2017-18 Governance Reviews for ECMS-Gardena and ECMS-Inglewood Vote Farnaz Flechner
   
  • 2017-18 Governance Review for ECMS-Gardena and ECMS-Inglewood is here
 
  O. Accept 2017-18 ECMS-I Instructional Program Review for ECMS-Inglewood Vote Farnaz Flechner
   
  • 2017-18 ECMS-I Instructional Program Review for ECMS-Inglewood is here
 
  P. Approve 2018-2019 Board and Committee Calendar Vote Jeremiah David
   
  • Updated committee meeting dates for the Equity and Diversity and Academic Excellence Committees. 2018-2019 Board and Committee Calendar is here.
 
VI. Action Items 7:34 PM
  A. Approve Retainer for Potential ECHS #2 Site Vote Alison Diaz 2 m
VII. Upcoming Dates/Announcements 7:36 PM
  A. Next ECS Board Meeting FYI Alison Diaz 1 m
   
  • ECS Board Meeting - September 24, 2018 at 5pm at Environmental Charter High School Auxiliary Office
 
  B. Next ECS Committee Meetings FYI Alison Diaz 1 m
   
  • Equity and Diversity Committee Meeting - September 4, 2018
  • Finance Committee Meeting - September 21, 2018
  • Facilities Committee Meeting - October 10, 2018
  • Governance Committee Meeting - October 17, 2018
  • Academic Excellence Committee Meeting - November 15, 2018
 
  C. Student Led Tours FYI Alison Diaz 1 m
   
  • Sign up for a tour here
    • Wed, August 22 @ 2pm at ECHS
    • Tues, September 11 @ 10am at ECHS
    • Wed, September 19 @ 2pm at ECHS
 
  D. Upcoming Events FYI Alison Diaz 1 m
   
  • ECHS
  • ECMS-Gardena
  • ECMS-Inglewood
 
  E. Appreciations FYI Anthony Jowid 1 m
VIII. Closing Items 7:41 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m