Environmental Charter Schools
Board of Directors' Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 3, 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/Treasurer............................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.
Mr. Anthony Jowid, President.................................................2 years June 30, 2019
Mr. Ken Deemer, Vice President/Treasurer............................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
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I. | Opening Items | 5:00 PM | |||
Opening Items
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A. | Record Attendance and Guests | Anthony Jowid | 1 m | ||
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B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Anthony Jowid | 1 m | ||
C. | Approve the agenda | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 1 m | |
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D. | Opener | Farnaz Flechner | 15 m | ||
II. | Presentations from the Floor | 5:18 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 | 5:18 PM | |||
A. | Organizational Update | FYI | Alison Diaz and Farnaz Flechner | 15 m | |
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B. | 2018-2019 Financial Update and 2019-2020 Budget Proposal | FYI | Dorothy Lee | 10 m | |
C. | Equity and Diversity Update | FYI | Danielle Kelsick | 5 m | |
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D. | Fundraising YTD Update | FYI | Julie Vo | 5 m | |
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E. | Menlo Charter Properties - Overview Presentation | FYI | John Kim | 15 m | |
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IV. | Study Sessions / Ceremony | 6:08 PM | |||
A. | LCAP Presentations | Discuss | Farnaz Flechner / Kami Cotler / Principals | 35 m | |
B. | Q and A about Organizational Structure and Job Descriptions | Discuss | Farnaz Flechner / Alison Diaz | 8 m | |
C. | ECMS-G Student Mathlete Awards Ceremony | FYI | Sabrina Johnson | 15 m | |
V. | Approve Consent Items A-P | 7:06 PM | |||
A. | Approve previous meeting minutes for April 26, 2019 special board meeting | Approve Minutes | Jeremiah David | 5 m | |
B. | Accept minutes from the following committee meetings | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
C. | Approve March and April 2019 Check Registers as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | ||
D. | Accept February - April 2019 private donations over $1,000 as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Julie Vo | ||
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E. | Approve 2019-2020 contracts as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | ||
Staff recommends approval of the following agreements:
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F. | Approve ECMS-G 8th Grade Skyland Ranch trip contract in arrears as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Alison Diaz | ||
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G. | Approve sale of ECHS salvage van as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
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H. | Approve public sale of ECHS Ricoh Copier as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
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I. | Approve Consolidated Application FY 2019-2020 for each site as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | ||
J. | Approve 2019-2020 Education Protection Act Plan and Resolution as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
K. | Approve ECHS furniture purchase options as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | KC Fabiero | ||
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L. | Approve ECHS investment recommendation as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | ||
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M. | Approve CL500 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators | Vote | Sarah Jamieson | ||
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N. | Approve Revised Alder GSE MOU | Vote | Alison Diaz | ||
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O. | Approve Updated ECS Disciplinary Hearing Committee Members | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
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P. | Approve Revised Title IX Policy | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
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VI. | Action Items | 7:11 PM | |||
A. | Approve 2019-2020 Board Terms and Officers | Vote | Alison Diaz | 1 m | |
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B. | Approve 2019-2020 Board and Committee Calendar | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | 3 m | |
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C. | Approve 2019-2020 Academic Calendars for each site | Vote | Danielle Kelsick | 3 m | |
D. | Approve Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs) for each site | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | 3 m | |
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E. | Approve 2019-2020 Budgets for each site as Recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | 3 m | |
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F. | Approve Graduation Waivers for ECHS Students | Vote | KC Fabiero | 2 m | |
G. | Approve 2019-2020 ECS Employee Handbook | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | 2 m | |
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VII. | Adjourn to Closed Session | 7:28 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn to Closed Session | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 1 m | |
VIII. | Closed Session | 7:29 PM | |||
A. | Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code section 54957.6) | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 20 m | |
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IX. | Report Out of Closed Session | 7:49 PM | |||
A. | Oral Recommendation Regarding CEO's/ED's Salary and/or Fringe Benefits | FYI | Anthony Jowid | 2 m | |
B. | Ratification of CEO's/ED's Employment Agreement | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 2 m | |
X. | Upcoming Dates/Announcements | 7:53 PM | |||
A. | Next ECS Committee Meetings | FYI | Alison Diaz | 1 m | |
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B. | Student Led Tours | FYI | Julie Vo | 1 m | |
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C. | Upcoming Events | FYI | Alison Diaz | 2 m | |
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D. | Appreciations | FYI | Anthony Jowid | 2 m | |
XI. | Closing Items | 7:59 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 1 m |