Environmental Charter Schools

Audit Committee Meeting

By Teleconference/Zoom

Date and Time

Wednesday March 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM PST

Location

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85364034781?pwd=aDg0c0ZkNGozRlhOcGt2UTFMdlFXZz09

 

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Dial-In: 669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 853 6403 4781, Passcode: 755454
Audit Committee Members
Mr. Anthony Jowid - Chair
Mr. Kennedy Hilario
Dr. Hughie Barnes
Dr. Madhu Chatwani

Audit Committee Charter
  • Recommend appointment, retention and termination of the independent auditor to the Board on an annual basis or at the end of a multi-year agreement;
  • Review and discuss with the independent auditor any material risks and weaknesses in internal controls identified by the auditor and the adequacy of ECS’s accounting and financial reporting processes. Solicit recommendations from the independent auditor for the improvement of ECS’s internal control procedures and particular areas where new or more detailed controls or procedures are desirable; 
  • Resolve any disagreements between management and the auditor regarding financial reporting and other matters;
  • Pre-approve all auditing and non-audit services performed by auditors.

​​​​​​​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 STANDING COMMITTEE 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 Committee 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 Committee on any topic or subject matter that falls within the Committee's purview. Speakers may sign up in person immediately prior to the beginning of the Committee meeting by speaking with the Committee Chair.

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 Committee (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of six (6) minutes each). Please note that the Committee allows a maximum of 10 minutes to each subject as determined by the Committee Chair.

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 Committee (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of ten (10) minutes each).

The public should be aware that the Committee 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 10:00 AM
  A. Record Attendance   Anthony Jowid 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Anthony Jowid 1 m
  C. Approve Agenda Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m
II. Presentations from the Floor 10:03 AM
  A. Presentation 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 Committee (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. Discussion Items / Updates 10:03 AM
  A. Audit Bid Review/Discussion Discuss Anthony Jowid 24 m
   
  • Baker Tilly Audit and Tax Services Proposal is here
  • Christy White Audit and Tax Services Proposal is here
  • CliftonLarsenAllen Audit and Tax Services Proposal is here
 
IV. Action Item 10:27 AM
  A. Recommend Board Approval of Auditor Contract/Proposal Vote Anthony Jowid 2 m
   
  • Auditor recommendation to be reflected in the meeting minutes
 
V. Closing Items 10:29 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m