Environmental Charter Schools

Board of Directors' Meeting

Date and Time

Monday March 18, 2019 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. 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
   
  • Dr. Juan Manuel Santos, Lawndale Elementary School District (LESD) Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources (attending as LESD board representative for this ECS board meeting)
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve the Agenda
   
  • Version en español está aquí
  D. Opener
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
   
  • ECMS-Inglewood slides is here
  • ECMS-Gardena slides is here
  • ECHS slides is here
  B. CEO/COO Update
  C. Financial Update
   
  • EdTec financial update is here
  • ECHS January 2019 financials is here
  • ECMS-G January 2019 financials is here
  • ECMS-I January 2019 financials is here
  • ECS Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 31, 2019 is here
  D. Fundraising YTD Update
   
  • Fundraising YTD Update is here
IV. Study Session
  A. LCAP, Budget, and Strategic Priorities Study Session
   
  • Introductory reading: Embracing the Power of Less - Educational Leadership is here
  • LCAP Budgets and Planning 2019-20 Board Presentation is here
V. Approve Consent Items A-L
  A. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes for January 28, 2019 Board Meeting
   
  B. Accept Minutes From the Following Committee Meetings
   
  • Governance Committee Meeting Minutes on March 8, 2019 is here
  C. Accept January and February 2019 Check Registers
   
  • January 2019 check register is here
  • February 2019 check register is here
  D. Accept January-February 2019 Private Donations over $1,000
   
  • Private donations list is here
  E. Accept ECHS, ECMS-I, ECMS-G Second Interim Financial Reports
   
  • ECHS Second Interim Financial Reports is here
  • ECMS-I Second Interim Financial Reports is here
  • ECMS-G Second Interim Financial Reports is here
  F. Approve Revised ECHS, ECMS-I, ECMS-G Comprehensive School Safety Plans
   
  • Revised ECHS Comprehensive School Safety Plan is here
  • Revised ECMS-I Comprehensive School Safety Plan is here
  • Revised ECMS-G Comprehensive School Safety Plan is here
  G. Approve Sale/Disposition of ECHS Technology Equipment
   
  • List of ECHS technology equipment for sale/disposition is here
  H. Approve ECMS-I Spring 2019 El Capitan State Beach Outdoor Education Contract in Arrears
   
  • Spring 2019 El Capitan State Beach Outdoor Education Contract - 8th Grade (Outdoor Education at ECMS-I) - $24,940 expected annual cost, view contract here
  I. Approve MyTherapy Services Contract Renewal
   
  • MyTherapy Services Contract Renewal - $32,472 expected annual cost, view contract here
  J. Approve MOU between City of Lawndale and ECHS for Expanded School Site Facilities
   
  • MOU between City of Lawndale and ECHS for Expanded School Site Facilities is here
  K. Approve Corporate Resolution for ECS 403(b) plan
   
  • Corporate Resolution for ECS 403(b) plan is here
  L. Approve Updated ECS Committee Rosters
   
  • Updated ECS committee rosters is here
    • Removed from Facilities Committee
      • John Kim (chair - resigned)
      • Alayna Santos (staff member - no longer at ECS)
VI. Action Items
  A. Accept FY 18-19 Audit Engagement Letter
   
  • FY 18-19 Audit Engagement Letter is here
  B. Approve InSite EFS Services Agreement
   
  • InSite EFS Services Agreement (site procurement services for ECHS 2) is here
  C. Approve Next Special Board Meeting Date
VII. Upcoming Dates/Announcements
  A. Next ECS Committee Meetings
   
  • Equity and Diversity Committee Meeting - March 28, 2019
  • Finance Committee Meeting - April 5, 2019
  • Governance Committee Meeting - April 17, 2019
  • Academic Excellence Committee Meeting - May 2, 2019
  B. Student Led Tours
   
  • Sign up for a tour here
    • Tue, April 16 @ 10am at ECHS
  C. Upcoming Events
   
  • ECHS
  • ECMS-Inglewood
  • ECMS-Gardena
  D. Appreciations
VIII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting