Environmental Charter Schools

Board of Directors' Meeting

By Teleconference/Zoom

Date and Time

Thursday August 13, 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
Dr. Denise Berger, Secretary.................................................3 years  June 30, 2023
Ms. Zena Fong........................................................................2 year June 30, 2023
Ms. Jenina Ramirez................................................................3 years June 30, 2021
Dr. Hughie Barnes..................................................................3 years June 30, 2023
Dr. Madhu Chatwani...............................................................3 years June 30, 2023
Kennedy Hilario......................................................................3 years June 30, 2023
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
   
  • Version en español está aquí
 
  D. Opener   Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 12 m
II. Presentations from the Floor 5:16 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 5:16 PM
  A. 2020/21 Back to School Update Discuss Farnaz Golshani-Flechner & Danielle Kelsick 70 m
IV. Approve Consent Items A-H 6:26 PM
  A. Approve Resolutions to Provide Authorization for LACOE to Issue Funds for ECS Schools Vote Tracy Bondi
   
  • Resolutions to Provide Authorization for LACOE to Issue Funds for ECS Schools
 
  B. Approve FY 2019-2020 Unaudited Actuals Vote Tracy Bondi / Dorothy Lee
   
 
  C. Approve 20/21 Contracts Vote Jeremiah David
   
  • ECHS HVAC Project
    • ECS-EMCOR HVAC Design-Build Agreement v3 is here
  • Special Education Master Contracts:
  • Woodcraft Rangers After-School Contracts
 
  D. Approve 30-day waiver for the CIF Sports Preparticipation Physical Examination at ECHS Vote Jeremiah David
   
  • 30-day waiver for the CIF Sports Preparticipation Physical Examination at ECHS is here
 
  E. Approve ECS Intern, Resident, or Volunteer Handbook 2020/2021 Vote Sarah Jamieson / Emily Atmore
   
  • Intern, Resident, or Volunteer Handbook 2020/2021 is here
 
  F. Approve Resolution to provide Workers' Compensation Coverage for Volunteer Personnel Vote Sarah Jamieson / Jeremiah David
   
  • Resolution to provide Workers' Compensation Coverage for Volunteer Personnel is here
 
  G. Approve revised 2020-2021 Board and Committee Calendar Vote Farnaz Golshani-Flechner
   
  • Revised 2020-2021 Board and Committee Calendar is here
 
  H. Approve 2019/2020 LACOE Instructional Program, Governance and Fiscal Reviews Vote Farnaz Golshani-Flechner
     
V. Action Item 6:26 PM
  A. Approve 2020-2021 ECS Parent-Student Handbooks with COVID-19 Addenda Vote ECS Principals 5 m
   
  • 2020-2021 ECS Parent-Student Handbooks with COVID-19 Addenda
 
VI. Upcoming Dates/Announcements 6:31 PM
  A. Next ECS Board Meeting FYI 1 m
   
  • September 10, 2020 at 5pm
 
  B. Next ECS Committee Meetings FYI 1 m
   
  • Finance Committee - late August date TBD
  • Governance Committee - September 1, 2020 at 10:30am
  • Facilities Committee - September 30, 2020 at 4:30pm
  • Audit Committee - December 11, 2020 at 3pm
  • Equity and Diversity Committee - date TBD
 
VII. Transition to Closed Session 6:33 PM
  A. Adjourn to Closed Session Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m
VIII. Closed Session 6:34 PM
  A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—PENDING LITIGATION Vote Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 20 m
   
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1
 
IX. Report Out of Closed Session 6:54 PM
  A. Report Out FYI Anthony Jowid 1 m
X. Closing Items 6:55 PM
  A. Appreciations FYI Anthony Jowid 3 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m