Environmental Charter Schools

Board of Directors' Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday April 16, 2020 at 5:00 PM PDT

Location

 
Two-way Teleconference Location: 2625 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
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. KC Fabiero, Principal at ECHS
Dr. Geneva Matthews, Principal at ECMS-Inglewood
Mr. Dave Trejo, Principal at ECMS-Gardena  

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.

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 2 m
   
  • Dr. Juan Santos, Lawndale Elementary School District (LESD) Assistant Superintendent of HR (attending as LESD board representative for current ECS board meeting)
  • Dr. Hughie Barnes, prospective board member
  • Dr. Madhi Chatwani, prospective board member
  • Kennedy Hilario, prospective board member
 
  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 10 m
II. Presentations from the Floor 5:14 PM
  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 5:14 PM
  A. CEO Update FYI Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 15 m
   
  • Benchmark Chart
  • 5 Year Strategic Priorities
 
  B. Principals Updates FYI ECS Principals 30 m
   
  • Board presentations: ECHS, ECMS-I, ECMS-G
 
  C. Fundraising YTD Update FYI Julie Vo 7 m
   
  • Fundraising YTD update is here
 
  D. EdTec Financial Update FYI Dorothy Lee 10 m
   
 
IV. Study Session 6:16 PM
  A. COVID-19 financial impacts Discuss Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 20 m
V. Approve Consent Items A-I 6:36 PM
  A. Approve previous meeting minutes for March 11, 2020 special board meeting Approve Minutes Jeremiah David 1 m
     
  B. Approve previous meeting minutes for March 13, 2020 emergency board meeting Approve Minutes Jeremiah David
     
  C. Accept minutes from the following committee meetings Vote Jeremiah David
   
  • Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - 2-7-2020 is here
  • Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes - 2-12-2020 is here
 
  D. Approve January and February 2020 check registers and credit card statements as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Tracy Bondi
   
 
  E. Approve January-February 2020 private donations over $1,000 as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Julie Vo
   
  • List of January-February 2020 private donations over $1,000 is here
 
  F. Approve Second Interim Financials as Recommended by Finance Committee Vote Tracy Bondi
   
 
  G. Approve borrowing resolution for Payroll Protection Program as Recommended by Finance Committee Vote Tracy Bondi
   
  • Board Borrowing Resolution is here
 
  H. Approve opening of ECHS checking account with Beneficial State Bank as Recommended by Finance Committee Vote Tracy Bondi
   
  • Approve check signers: Farnaz Golshani-Flechner, KC Fabiero, Anthony Jowid
 
  I. Approve renewal of ECHS Auxiliary Office Lease as Recommended by Finance Committee Vote Jeremiah David
   
  • ECHS Auxiliary Office Lease extension agreement is here
 
VI. Upcoming Dates/Announcements 6:37 PM
  A. Next ECS Board Meeting FYI 1 m
   
  • June 9, 2020 at 5pm
 
  B. Next ECS Committee Meetings FYI 1 m
   
  • Equity and Diversity Committee - April 21, 2020 at 4:30pm
  • Facilities Committee - April 29, 2020 at 4:30pm
  • Governance Committee - May 19, 2020 at 10:30am
  • Finance Committee - May 29, 2020 at 8:30am
 
VII. Transition to Closed Session 6:39 PM
  A. Adjourn to Closed Session Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m
VIII. Closed Session 6:40 PM
  A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE Vote Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 30 m
IX. Report Out of Closed Session 7:10 PM
  A. Report Out FYI Anthony Jowid 2 m
X. Closing Items 7:12 PM
  A. Appreciations FYI Anthony Jowid 2 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m