Environmental Charter Schools
Board of Directors' Meeting
By Teleconference/Zoom
Date and Time
Thursday June 18, 2020 at 5:00 PM PDT
Location
OR
Dial-In: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 147 466 498
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.
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
Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
I. | Opening Items | 5:00 PM | |||
Opening Items
|
|||||
A. | Record Attendance and Guests | Anthony Jowid | 2 m | ||
|
|||||
B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Anthony Jowid | 1 m | ||
C. | Approve the agenda | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 1 m | |
|
|||||
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. | New Board Member Elections | 5:14 PM | |||
A. | Elect new board members as recommended by Governance Committee | Vote | Ken Deemer | 5 m | |
IV. | Reports/Presentations | 5:19 PM | |||
A. | CEO and CAO Update | FYI | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 30 m | |
|
|||||
B. | EdTec Financial Update | FYI | Dorothy Lee | 30 m | |
|
|||||
C. | Fundraising YTD Update | FYI | Julie Vo | 5 m | |
|
|||||
D. | Principals Board Presentations | FYI | ECS Principals | 20 m | |
|
|||||
V. | Study Session | 6:44 PM | |||
A. | 2020/21 Budgets Review and Discussion | Discuss | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 20 m | |
|
|||||
VI. | Approve Consent Items A-S | 7:04 PM | |||
A. | Approve previous meeting minutes for February 13, 2020 board meeting | Approve Minutes | Jeremiah David | 1 m | |
B. | Approve previous meeting minutes for April 16, 2020 board meeting | Approve Minutes | Jeremiah David | ||
C. | Approve previous meeting minutes for April 27, 2020 special board meeting | Approve Minutes | Jeremiah David | ||
D. | Approve previous meeting minutes for May 12, 2020 special board meeting | Approve Minutes | Jeremiah David | ||
E. | Approve minutes from the following committee meetings | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
F. | Approve March and April 2020 check registers and credit card statements as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi | ||
|
|||||
G. | Approve March-May 2020 private donations over $1,000 as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Julie Vo | ||
|
|||||
H. | Approve opening of ECMS-G, ECMS-I, ECHS 2 checking accounts with Beneficial State Bank as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi | ||
|
|||||
I. | Approve opening of ECMS-G, ECMS-I, ECHS, ECHS 2 credit card accounts with Beneficial State Bank as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi | ||
|
|||||
J. | Approve 2020-2021 Education Protection Act Plan and Resolution as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
K. | Approve FY 2020-21 contract(s) as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
L. | Approve Tax Return Form 990 as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi | ||
|
|||||
M. | Approve revised ECS Financial Policies as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi | ||
|
|||||
N. | Approve 2020-2021 ECS Employee Handbook | Vote | Sarah Jamieson | ||
|
|||||
O. | Approve CL500 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators | Vote | Sarah Jamieson | ||
|
|||||
P. | Approve ECHS Distance Learning Handbook | Vote | KC Fabiero | ||
|
|||||
Q. | Approve Graduation Waivers for Student(s) | Vote | KC Fabiero | ||
R. | Approve Candidates' Participation on the Following Board Committees | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | ||
|
|||||
S. | Approve 2020-2021 Board Terms and Officers | Vote | Anthony Jowid | ||
Approve Board Term Renewals as follows:
Approve Board Officers as follows:
|
|||||
VII. | Action Items | 7:05 PM | |||
A. | Approve COVID-19 Operations Written Reports for ECHS, ECMS-G, ECMS-I | Vote | ECS Principals | 3 m | |
B. | Approve 2020-2021 Budgets for ECHS, ECMS-G, ECMS-I, ECHS #2 | Vote | Tracy Bondi | 3 m | |
|
|||||
C. | Approve 2020-2021 Board and Committee Calendar | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 3 m | |
|
|||||
D. | Approve 2020-2021 Academic Calendars for ECHS, ECMS-G, ECMS-I | Vote | Danielle Kelsick | 3 m | |
|
|||||
VIII. | Upcoming Dates/Announcements | 7:17 PM | |||
A. | Next ECS Board Meeting | FYI | 1 m | ||
|
|||||
B. | Next ECS Committee Meetings | FYI | 1 m | ||
|
|||||
IX. | Transition to Closed Session | 7:19 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn to Closed Session | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 1 m | |
X. | Closed Session | 7:20 PM | |||
A. | PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 35 m | |
Title: Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director
|
|||||
XI. | Report Out of Closed Session | 7:55 PM | |||
A. | Report Out | FYI | Anthony Jowid | 2 m | |
XII. | Closing Items | 7:57 PM | |||
A. | Appreciations | FYI | Anthony Jowid | 2 m | |
B. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 1 m |