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.
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
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I. | Opening Items | 5:00 PM | |||
Opening Items
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A. | Record Attendance and Guests | Anthony Jowid | 3 m | ||
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
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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 | 5:05 PM | |||
A. | CEO Update | FYI | Alison Diaz | 5 m | |
B. | Principals Updates | FYI | School Principals | 10 m | |
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C. | Gradtracker Results and College Report | FYI | Lucy Banuelos and KC Villoria | 30 m | |
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D. | Financial Update | FYI | Dorothy Lee | 10 m | |
E. | Development Update | FYI | Julie Vo | 7 m | |
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IV. | Study Sessions | 6:07 PM | |||
A. | Focus on ECS Strategic Goals | Discuss | Kami Cotler, Farnaz Flechner, Alison Diaz | 50 m | |
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B. | Potential Sites for ECHS #2 | Discuss | Alison Diaz | 35 m | |
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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 | ||
C. | Accept May, June, July 2018 Check Registers as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | ||
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.
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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. |
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F. | Approve FY 17/18 Unaudited Actuals: ECHS, ECMSG, ECMSI as Recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Farnaz Flechner/ Dorothy Lee | ||
G. | Approve Consolidated Application FY 18/19: ECHS, ECMSG, ECMSI as Recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | ||
H. | Approve Principal Salaries as Recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Alison Diaz | ||
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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.
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J. | Approve ECS Title I Allowable Costs Policy and Guidance | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | ||
Shift required by auditors in alignment with federal Title I law.
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K. | Approve 2018-2019 ECHS, ECMSG, ECMSI Parent-Student Handbooks | Vote | Principals | ||
L. | Approve 2018-2019 ECS Employee Handbook | Vote | Marcela Pak | ||
M. | Approve NPS Master Contract & ISA | Vote | Alison Diaz | ||
NPS Master Contract & ISA is here
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N. | Accept 2017-18 Governance Reviews for ECMS-Gardena and ECMS-Inglewood | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | ||
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O. | Accept 2017-18 ECMS-I Instructional Program Review for ECMS-Inglewood | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | ||
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P. | Approve 2018-2019 Board and Committee Calendar | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
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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 | |
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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 | Anthony Jowid | 1 m | |
VIII. | Closing Items | 7:41 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 1 m |