Environmental Charter Schools

Board of Directors' Meeting

By Teleconference/Zoom

Date and Time

Thursday November 19, 2020 at 5:00 PM PST

Location

Zoom:       https://us02web.zoom.us/j/147466498
 
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
Mr. 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

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 2 m
   

 

 
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 1 m
  C. Approve the agenda Vote Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 1 m
   
  • Version en español está aquí
 
II. Presentations from the Floor 5:04 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 5:04 PM
  A. Development update FYI Julie Vo 20 m
   
  • Fundraising YTD update is here
 
  B. EdTec financial review FYI Dorothy Lee 15 m
     
  C. ECHS-Gardena Letter of Intent update FYI Alison Diaz 5 m
  D. Menlo 165th refinance update FYI Tracy Bondi 2 m
IV. Study Session 5:46 PM
  A. Board Benchmark Chart Discuss Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 45 m
   
  • 20/21 Board Benchmark Chart is here
 
V. Approve Consent Items A-H 6:31 PM
  A. Approve previous meeting minutes for September 10, 2020 board meeting Approve Minutes Jeremiah David 1 m
     
  B. Approve previous meeting minutes for September 24, 2020 board meeting Approve Minutes Jeremiah David
     
  C. Accept August-October 2020 check registers and credit card statements as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Tracy Bondi
   
 
  D. Accept September-October 2020 private donations over $1,000 as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Julie Vo
   
  • September-October 2020 private donations over $1,000 is here
 
  E. Approve revised 2020-2021 board and committee calendar Vote Farnaz Golshani-Flechner
   
  • Revised 2020-2021 board and committee calendar is here
 
  F. Approve revised 2020-2021 committee roster Vote Jeremiah David
   
  • Revised 2020-2021 committee roster is here
 
  G. Approve SELPA Local Plan Section B, Certification 5 and Participation Agreement for each site Vote Jeremiah David
   
 
  H. Approve Finance Committee goals for 2020-2021 as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Tracy Bondi
   
Proposed Goals for 2020-2021
  • Engage board in a critical assessment of the budget as it relates to organizational priorities and goals
  • Hold a yearly ECS financial training course
  • Ensure school budgets and cash flows are transparent, supportable, and sustainable
  • Support ECHS #2's financial objectives in the facilities development and school startup process
  • Collaborate with Menlo Charter Properties to refinance loans at ECMS-Gardena
 
VI. Action Items 6:32 PM
  A. Approve First Interim Financials for each site as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Tracy Bondi / Dorothy Lee 3 m
   
  • ECHS-Lawndale is here
  • ECMS-Gardena is here
  • ECMS-Inglewood is here
 
  B. Approve Parent Budget Overviews for each site as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Tracy Bondi / Dorothy Lee 3 m
   
  • ECHS-Lawndale is here
  • ECMS-Gardena is here
  • ECMS-Inglewood is here
 
  C. Approve ECS Conflict of Interest Code Vote Jeremiah David 3 m
   
  • Panel Memo is here
  • Proposed ECS Conflict of Interest Code is here
 
VII. Upcoming Dates/Announcements 6:41 PM
  A. Next ECS Board Meeting FYI Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 1 m
   
  • January 26, 2021 at 5pm (proposed)
 
  B. Next ECS Committee Meetings FYI Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 1 m
   
  • Governance Committee - December 1, 2020 at 10:30am
  • Audit Committee - December 4, 2020 at 10:30am
  • Finance Committee - March 19, 2021 at 8:30am
  • Facilities Committee - April 28, 2021 at 4:30pm
  • Equity and Diversity Committee - date TBD
 
VIII. Closing Items 6:43 PM
  A. Appreciations FYI Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 1 m