Environmental Charter Schools

Special Board of Directors' Meeting

Date and Time

Monday July 1, 2019 at 11:30 AM PDT

Location

Zoom info: https://zoom.us/j/147466498 Or Telephone: (669) 900-6833 (Meeting ID: 147 466 498) // Two-way Teleconference Locations: ECHS Auxiliary Office, 2625 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 / ECMS-Gardena (812 W. 165th Place, Gardena, CA 90247) / ECMS-Inglewood (3600 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, CA 90303) / ECHS (16315 Grevillea Ave. Lawndale, CA 90260) / 409 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite E, Santa Monica, CA 90401 / 2401 Pine Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 / 3011 Elm St., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 / 1150 S. Olive Street, Suite 2123, Los Angeles, CA 90015 / 3513 Walnut Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 / 1324 Agate Street #12, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 / 417 W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora, CA 91741 / 4161 W. 147th Street, Lawndale, CA 90260
ECS Board Members                                                           Term   and    End Date    
Mr. Anthony Jowid, President.................................................3 years June 30, 2022
Mr. Ken Deemer, Vice President.............................................3 years June 30, 2022
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..................................................................3 years June 30, 2022
Ms. Jenina Ramirez................................................................3 years June 30, 2021
Lawndale Elementary School District Representative............Rotating Position      

ECS Staff   
Ms. Farnaz Golshani-Flechner, Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director
Ms. Danielle Kelsick, Chief Academic Officer/Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Ms. Alison Diaz, Director of Growth and Sustainability (Facilities)
Ms. Kami Cotler, Director of Strategic Initiatives
Ms. Beth Bernstein-Yamashiro, Director of Principal Development/Principal Coach
Ms. Geneva Matthews, Principal at ECMS-Inglewood
Ms. KC Fabiero, 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 Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 11:30 AM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Anthony Jowid 1 m
   
  • Travis Collier, Lawndale Elementary School District (LESD) Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services (attending as LESD board representative for this ECS board meeting).
 
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Anthony Jowid 1 m
  C. Approve the Agenda Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m
   
  • Version en español está aquí.
 
II. Presentations from the Floor 11:33 AM
 
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. Study Sessions 11:33 AM
  A. ECMS-Inglewood Charter Petition Material Revision Discussion Discuss Kami Cotler 15 m
   
  • ECMS-Inglewood Charter Petition Material Revision Submission Package is here
 
IV. Consent Items A-G 11:48 AM
  A. Approve ECMS-Inglewood to purchase one (1) school van up to $20,000 Vote Jeremiah David 2 m
   
  • Proposed: ECMS-Inglewood is seeking to purchase one (1) school van at a maximum cost of $20,000 to transport students to offsite curricular programs. ECMS-I does not currently own a school van.
 
  B. Approve ECMS-Gardena NatureBridge Yosemite 8th Grade Outdoor Education Contract Vote Jeremiah David
   
  • Proposed: NatureBridge to offer overnight environmental science program to ECMS-G 8th Grade students at Yosemite National Park.
    • $21,141 expected annual cost - contract is here.
 
  C. Approve WestEd Reading Apprenticeship Contract Vote Farnaz Flechner
   
  • Proposed: WestEd to provide introductory and continuing professional development and coaching in the Reading Apprenticeship program to ECS instructional staff in August 2019.
    • $70,300 expected annual cost - contract is here.
 
  D. Approve Hansberger & Klein 1st Addendum to Retainer Agreement Vote Jeremiah David
   
  • Background: Hansberger & Klein is a law firm retained by ECS for legal advice and representation. Current Retainer Agreement has been in place since May 1, 2015.
    • Hansberger & Klein 1st Addendum to Retainer Agreement is here.
 
  E. Accept resignation of board member Ernie Levroney Vote Farnaz Flechner
   
  • Resignation of board member Ernie Levroney, effective 5/31/2019.
 
  F. Approve ECMS-Inglewood Student Bathrooms Remodeling/Construction Contract Vote Jeremiah David
   
  • Proposed: ECMS-I student bathrooms remodeling/construction work to be completed by Satoh Brothers International, Inc.
    • $64,394.32 expected cost - proposal is here
 
  G. Approve ECMS-Inglewood, ECMS-Gardena Woodcraft Rangers After-School Program Contracts Vote Farnaz Flechner
   
  • ECMS-Inglewood Woodcraft Rangers contract (after-school program)
    • $163,800 expected annual cost - contract is here
  • ECMS-Gardena Woodcraft Rangers contract (after-school program)
    • $131,500 expected annual cost - contract is here
 
V. Action Items 11:50 AM
  A. Approve ECMS-Inglewood Charter Petition Material Revision Vote Kami Cotler 2 m
   
  • Draft ECMS-Inglewood Charter Petition Material Revision attached in previous agenda item.
  • Overview of the Process for Considering a Material Revision is here.
 
  B. Approve revised ECMS-Inglewood Budget Vote Farnaz Flechner 5 m
   
  • Revised ECMS-Inglewood Budget is here
 
VI. Upcoming Dates/Announcements 11:57 AM
  A. Next ECS Board Meeting FYI Farnaz Flechner 1 m
   
  • Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 5pm.
 
  B. Next ECS Committee Meetings FYI Farnaz Flechner 1 m
   
  • Governance Committee Meeting - August 13, 2019.
  • Finance Committee Meeting - August 23, 2019.
  • Facilities Committee Meeting - September 18, 2019.
  • Equity and Diversity Committee Meeting - Date TBD.
 
VII. Closing Items 11:59 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m