Environmental Charter Schools
Board of Directors' Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday September 4, 2019 at 5:00 PM PDT
Location
ECHS Auxiliary Office, 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) // 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)
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
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
Dr. 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.
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
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
Dr. 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
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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 | 5 m | ||
II. | Presentations from the Floor | 5:08 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 | 5:08 PM | |||
A. | CEO and CAO Update | FYI | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner and Danielle Kelsick | 25 m | |
B. | CAASPP Update | FYI | Danielle Kelsick | 10 m | |
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C. | Principals Updates | FYI | ECS Principals | 20 m | |
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D. | DOE Charter Schools Program Grant Update | FYI | Julie Vo & Alison Diaz | 7 m | |
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E. | Inglewood Site Plan | FYI | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 8 m | |
F. | Development Update | FYI | Julie Vo | 5 m | |
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G. | Financial Update | FYI | Dorothy Lee | 10 m | |
H. | Annual College Commitment Report | FYI | ECHS Counselors | 20 m | |
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IV. | Study Session | 6:53 PM | |||
A. | Feedback on 5 Year Plan | Discuss | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 20 m | |
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V. | Approve Consent Items A-O | 7:13 PM | |||
A. | Approve previous meeting minutes for June 3, 2019 board meeting | Approve Minutes | 1 m | ||
B. | Approve previous meeting minutes for July 1, 2019 special board meeting | Approve Minutes | |||
C. | Accept minutes from the following committee meetings | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
D. | Approve May-July 2019 check registers as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | ||
E. | Approve May-July 2019 private donations over $1,000 as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Julie Vo | ||
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F. | Approve CMO fees allocation schedule as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi | ||
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G. | Approve updated Kinecta Liquid CD investment amount as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi | ||
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H. | Approve Geneva Matthews as check signer for ECMS-Inglewood as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | ||
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I. | Approve following FY 2019-2020 contracts | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
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J. | Approve 19/20 Finance Committee goals | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | ||
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K. | Approve 19/20 Governance Committee goals | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | ||
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L. | Approve 19/20 Committee Memberships | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | ||
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M. | Accept 18/19 LACOE Governance and Instructional Reviews for ECMS-I and ECMS-G | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | ||
N. | Approve El Dorado SELPA Policies | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | ||
O. | Approve ECHS, ECMS-I, ECMS-G Parent Student Handbooks | Vote | ECS Principals | ||
VI. | Action Items | 7:14 PM | |||
A. | Approve LAUSD, IUSD, CVUHSD charter petitions for ECHS #2 | Vote | Alison Diaz | 1 m | |
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B. | Approve LAUSD, IUSD, CVUHSD budgets for ECHS #2 | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | 3 m | |
C. | Approve Formation of Audit Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi | 2 m | |
D. | Approve ECHS HVAC Design & CM Support Services Proposal | Vote | Farnaz Flechner | 2 m | |
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VII. | Adjourn to Closed Session | 7:22 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn to Closed Session | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 1 m | |
VIII. | Closed Session | 7:23 PM | |||
A. | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION | Vote | 10 m | ||
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B. | CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION | Vote | 10 m | ||
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IX. | Report Out of Closed Session | 7:43 PM | |||
A. | Report Out | FYI | Anthony Jowid | 4 m | |
X. | Upcoming Dates/Announcements | 7:47 PM | |||
A. | Next ECS Board Meetings | FYI | 1 m | ||
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B. | Next ECS Committee Meetings | FYI | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 1 m | |
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C. | Student Led Tours | FYI | Julie Vo | 1 m | |
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D. | Upcoming Events | FYI | Alison Diaz | 2 m | |
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E. | Appreciations | FYI | Anthony Jowid | 2 m | |
XI. | Closing Items | 7:54 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 1 m |