Environmental Charter Schools

Board of Directors' Meeting

Date and Time

Monday November 26, 2018 at 5:00 PM PST

Location

Zoom info: https://zoom.us/j/147466498 Or Telephone: (669) 900-6833 (Meeting ID: 147 466 498) // Call-In Locations: 2401 Pine Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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
Mr. Dave Trejo, Principal-in-Residence  

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

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
   
  • Gretchen Janson, Ed. D., Lawndale Elementary School District (LESD) Assistant Superintendent, Business Services (attending as LESD board representative for this ECS board meeting)
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve the Agenda
   
  • Version en espanol está aquí
II. Presentations from the Floor
 
Ad Hoc Technology Committee
  A. Presentations from the Floor on Non Agenda Items
   
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
   
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
  A. Principals Updates
   
  • ECHS 10 min
  • ECMS-Gardena 10 min
  • ECMS-Inglewood 10 min
  B. CEO/COO Update
   
  • CEO/COO Update 
  C. Board Benchmark Chart Discussion
   
  • Board Benchmark Chart (November 2018) is here
  D. Equity & Diversity Update
   
  • Equity & Diversity Update is here
  E. Financial Update
   
  • EdTec financial update is here
  • ECHS September 2018 financials is here
  • ECHS 2 September 2018 financials is here
  • ECMS-G September 2018 financials is here
  • ECMS-I September 2018 financials is here
  F. Development Update
   
  • Fundraising update is here
IV. Approve Consent Items A-L
  A. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes for September 24, 2018 Board Meeting
   
  B. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes for October 12, 2018 Special Board Meeting
   
  C. Accept Minutes From the Following Committee Meetings
   
  • Governance Committee Meeting Minutes on October 17, 2018 is here
  • Finance Committee Meeting Minutes on November 16, 2018 is here
  D. Accept September 2018 Check Register as recommended by Finance Committee
   
As recommended by Finance Committee, accept September 2018 Check Register.
  • September 2018 check register is here
  E. Accept September-November Private Donations Over $1000 as recommended by Finance Committee
   
As recommended by Finance Committee, accept September-November Private Donations Over $1000.
  • Private donations list is here
  F. Approve CCU Borrowing Resolution for Line of Credit Renewal as Recommended by Finance Committee
   
As recommended by Finance Committee, approve CCU Borrowing Resolution for line of credit renewal.
  • CCU Corporate Borrowing Resolution for Line of Credit is here
  G. Approve Revised Anti-bullying Policy
   
Revised Anti-bullying Policy to reflect shifts in Education Code through AB 699.
  • Revised Anti-bullying Policy (redlined) is here
  H. Approve ECS - LACOE Conflict of Interest Code Bridge Policy
   
Policy to serve as a bridge between ECS' and LACOE's Conflict of Interest Policies
  • ECS - LACOE Conflict of Interest Code Bridge Policy is here
  I. Approve Security Camera and Video Footage Policy
   
Provided by attorney on behalf of ECS in response to recent video request from law enforcement.
  • Security Camera and Video Footage Policy is here
  J. Approve Updated Green Policy
   
Minor date and language updates to this policy.
  • Updated Green Policy (redlined) is here
  K. Withdraw ECS Investment & Expenditure Policy
   
Withdrawing the ECS Investment & Expenditure Policy while the ideal structure and parameters of an ECS investment program is determined.
  • ECS Investment & Expenditure Policy to be withdrawn is here
  L. Approve revised ECHS, ECMS-G, ECMS-I Parent-Student Handbooks
   
ECHS, ECMS-G, ECMS-I Parent-Student Handbooks revised to reflect updates to Anti-Bullying Policy per AB 699 and Security Camera and Video Footage Policy pending board approval.
  • Summary of ECHS, ECMS-G, ECMS-I Parent-Student Handbook Updates is here
  • Revised ECHS Parent-Student Handbook (redlined) is here
  • Revised ECMS-Gardena Parent-Student Handbook (redlined) is here
  • Revised ECMS-Inglewood Parent-Student Handbook (redlined) is here
V. Action Items
  A. Accept FY17-18 Audit Report (pending final ECS review)
   
  • FY17-18 Audit Report (pending final ECS review) is here
  B. Approval of Fourth Amended Bylaws
   
Revised ECS Bylaws to reflect AB 699 language, make corrections, and improve clarity.
  • Fourth Amended Bylaws (redlined) is here
  C. Approve Fast Track Corporation Contract for ECMS-Gardena Urban Greening Project
   
Agreement to be signed for continuing ECMS-Gardena Urban Greening project work.
  • Fast Track Corporation Contract for ECMS-Gardena Urban Greening Project is here
VI. Upcoming Dates/Announcements
  A. Next ECS Board Meeting
   
  • ECS Board Meeting - January 28, 2019 at 5pm at ECHS Auxiliary Office
  B. Next ECS Committee Meetings
   
  • Facilities Committee Meeting - December 5, 2018
  • Governance Committee Meeting - December 12, 2018
  • Equity and Diversity Committee Meeting - January 8, 2019
  • Finance Committee Meeting - January 25, 2019
  • Academic Excellence Committee Meeting - May 2, 2019
  C. Student Led Tours
   
  • Sign up for a tour here
    • Tues, November 27 @ 10am at ECHS
    • Wed, December 12 @ 2pm at ECHS
  D. Upcoming Events
   
  • All ECS
    • ECS Holiday Party - Saturday, December 15, 2018, from 6-9pm at Common Space Brewery and Tasting Room (3411 W El Segundo Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250).
  • ECHS
    • The People's Food - A Sustainable Cook-Off to be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018, from 4:30 – 7:00 pm at Environmental Charter High School (16315 Grevillea Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260). ECS students will be hosting this student-led event with interactive booths and a sustainable food cook-off. 
    • City of Lawndale Oath of Office Ceremony - Monday, December 17, 2018, at Lawndale City Hall Council Chambers (14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260). For more information, contact Diane Parsley at (310) 973-3202.
  • ECMS-Inglewood
    • 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration - ECMS-I will host an information booth at this event. This event is sponsored by the City of Inglewood and will take place on January 19, 2019 from 11:00-5:00pm at The Forum (3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305). ECMS-I will have an information booth set up at the festival in the parking lot of the Great Western Forum. At that booth, ECMS-I will share information about the school, as well as offer parents an opportunity to sign up for a campus tour. They will also have an opportunity to fill out an intent to enroll form.
  • ECMS-Gardena
  E. Appreciations
VII. Transition to Closed Session
  A. Adjourn to Closed Session
VIII. Closed Session
  A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
   
Title: Executive Director
IX. Report Out of Closed Session
  A. Report Out
X. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting