Environmental Charter Schools

Board of Directors' Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday October 24, 2019 at 5:00 PM 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 / 1150 S. Olive Street, Suite 2123, Los Angeles, CA 90015 / 3513 Walnut Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 / 2741 Peachwood Circle, Corona, CA 92882
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
Dr. 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 5:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Anthony Jowid 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Anthony Jowid 1 m
  C. Approve the agenda Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m
   
  • Version en español está aquí
 
  D. Opener   Farnaz Flechner 15 m
II. Presentations from the Floor 5:18 PM
 
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. Reports/Presentations 5:18 PM
  A. CEO and CAO Update FYI Farnaz Golshani-Flechner and Danielle Kelsick 15 m
  B. Equity and Diversity Update FYI Danielle Kelsick / Dr. Beth Bernstein-Yamashiro 7 m
   
  • Equity and Diversity Update
 
  C. Principals Updates FYI ECS Principals 30 m
   
  • Principals Update
    • ECMS-I
    • ECHS
    • ECMS-G
 
  D. Development Update FYI Julie Vo 5 m
   
  • Development Update slides is here
 
  E. Financial Update FYI Dorothy Lee 10 m
   
  • Financial update slides is here
  • ECHS forecast September 2019 is here
  • ECMS-G forecast September 2019 is here
  • ECMS-I forecast September 2019 is here
  • ECS Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2019 is here
 
IV. Study Session 6:25 PM
  A. 5-Year Strategic Priorities Discuss Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 60 m
   
  • 5-Year Strategic Priorities is here
 
V. Approve Consent Items A-L 7:25 PM
  A. Approve previous meeting minutes for October 3, 2019 special board meeting Approve Minutes 1 m
     
  B. Approve previous meeting minutes for September 4, 2019 board meeting Approve Minutes
     
  C. Accept minutes from the following committee meetings Vote Jeremiah David
   
  • Finance Committee Meeting Minutes on October 18, 2019 is here
  • Finance Committee Meeting Minutes on August 23, 2019 is here
  • Governance Committee Meeting Minutes on August 19, 2019 is here
 
  D. Approve August & September 2019 check registers as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Tracy Bondi
   
  • August 2019 check register is here
  • September 2019 check register is here
 
  E. Approve August-September 2019 private donations over $1,000 as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Julie Vo
   
  • List of August-September 2019 private donations over $1,000 is here
 
  F. Approve ECMSG Skyland Ranch 6th Grade Trip Contract as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Qiana O'Leary
   
  • $24,000 expected annual cost - contract is here
 
  G. Approve Diane Sweeney Consulting Agreement 2019-2020 (phase 2) as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Danielle Kelsick
   
  • $23,400 expected annual cost - contract is here
 
  H. Approve Dow Diversified Lab Tables Purchase for ECHS as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Alison Diaz
   
  • $25,860 expected annual cost - contract is here
 
  I. Approve ECMSI Skyland Ranch 6th Grade Outdoor Education Trip Contract in arrears Vote Farnaz Golshani-Flechner
   
  • $24,000 expected annual cost - contract is here
 
  J. Approve 19/20 Committee Memberships Vote Farnaz Golshani-Flechner
   
  • Updated 19/20 Committee Rosters is here
 
  K. Approve updated 19/20 committee calendars Vote Farnaz Golshani-Flechner
   
  • Updated 19/20 committee calendars is here
 
  L. Approve Special Education Master Contracts Vote Jeremiah David
   
  • Richstone Family Center - Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School/Agency Services Master Contract is here
  • Total Education Solutions - Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School/Agency Services Master Contract is here: ECMS-IECHS
 
VI. Action Items 7:26 PM
  A. Approve 2019 CA Dashboard Local Indicators Vote ECS Principals 3 m
   
  • 2019 CA Dashboard Local Indicators is here
    • ECHS
    • ECMS-I
    • ECMS-G
 
  B. Approve El Dorado Charter SELPA participation agreement and LEA assurances for ECHS #2 Vote Farnaz Flechner 3 m
   
  • El Dorado Charter SELPA Participation Agreement for ECHS #2 is here
  • El Dorado Charter SELPA LEA Assurances for ECHS #2 is here
 
VII. Upcoming Dates/Announcements 7:32 PM
  A. Next ECS Board Meetings FYI 1 m
   
  • December 12, 2019 at 5pm
  • February 13, 2020 at 5pm
  • April 16, 2020 at 5pm
  • June 9, 2020 at 5pm
 
  B. Next ECS Committee Meetings FYI 1 m
   
  • Governance Committee - December 3, 2019 at 10:30am
  • Equity and Diversity Committee - December 5, 2019 at 4:30pm
  • Finance Committee - December 6, 2019 at 8:30am
  • Facilities Committee - February 12, 2020 at 4:30pm
 
  C. Student Led Tours FYI Julie Vo 1 m
   
  • Next student-led tours at Environmental Charter High School (16315 Grevillea Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260) 
    • Tues, Oct 29 @10am
    • Wed, Nov 13 @ 2pm
    • Wed, Nov 20 @ 2pm
    • Wed, Dec 11 @ 2pm
  • Sign up for a tour here
 
  D. Upcoming Events FYI ECS Principals 2 m
   
  • ECHS
    • Dia De Los Muertos Celebration - October 25, 2019 from 5pm to 9pm
    • Career Day- November 1, 2019, Political Process Panel with Senator Ben Allen and Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi. Theme will be Advocacy in Action.
  • ECMS-Inglewood
  • ECMS-Gardena
 
  E. Appreciations FYI Anthony Jowid 2 m
VIII. Closing Items 7:39 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m