Environmental Charter Schools

Board of Directors' Meeting

By Teleconference/Zoom

Date and Time

Wednesday July 14, 2021 at 5:00 PM PDT

Location

Zoom:       https://us02web.zoom.us/j/147466498?pwd=MnB5Vkc4aG41OEZ1dDdtcWoxQjV0dz09
 
OR 
 
Dial-In: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 147 466 498, Passcode: 133043
 
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, 2024
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-Lawndale
Dr. Geneva Matthews, Principal at ECMS-Inglewood
Mr. Dave Trejo, Principal at ECMS-Gardena
Dr. Cindy Guardado, Principal at ECHS-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 1 m
   
  • Dr. Betsy Hamilton, Lawndale Elementary School District (LESD) Superintendent (attending as LESD board representative for current ECS board meeting) - see bio here
 
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Anthony Jowid 1 m
  C. Approve the agenda Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m
   
  • Version en español está aquí
 
II. Presentations from the Floor 5:03 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 5:03 PM
  A. ECS leadership updates FYI ECS Directors 7 m
  B. ECHS-Lawndale Update FYI KC Fabiero 10 m
  C. ECHS-Gardena Update FYI Alison Diaz 5 m
IV. Study Session 5:25 PM
  A. Growth and Sustainability Committee Work: Update and Engage Discuss Farnaz Golshani-Flechner & Julie Vo 30 m
V. Consent Items A-M 5:55 PM
  A. Approve previous meeting minutes for June 24, 2021 board meeting Approve Minutes Jeremiah David 1 m
     
  B. Approve Teachers on Special Assignment for 2021-22 School Year (Board Policy 32188) Vote Sarah Jamieson
   
  • Teachers on Special Assignment for 2021-22 School Year (Board Policy 32188) is here
    • M. Lewis, J. Milledge, D. Cristales, E. De Dios, R. Valles, T. Adway, J. Limon
 
  C. Approve CL500 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators Vote Sarah Jamieson
   
  • CL500 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators is here
 
  D. Approve ECS Employee Handbook 2021-2022 Vote Sarah Jamieson
   
  • ECS Employee Handbook with COVID-19 Addendum 2021-2022 is here
 
  E. Approve ECHS-G LCAP Federal Addendum Vote Kami Cotler / Jeremiah David
   
  • ECHS-G LCAP Federal Addendum is here
 
  F. Approve ECHS-G Parent-Student Handbook 2021-2022 Vote Dr. Cindy Guardado / Dr. Beth Bernstein-Yamashiro
   
  • ECHS-G Parent-Student Handbook 2021-2022 is here
 
  G. Approve amended lease agreement for ECHS-G site Vote Alison Diaz
   
  • Amended lease not to exceed $2/square foot or additional $3,400 per month.
 
  H. Approve amendment to the ECS-Concordia Lutheran Church License Agreement with Shared Access and Premises Vote Alison Diaz
   
  • Extends the term of existing ECMS-I license agreement to June 30, 2056.
 
  I. Approve ECS Board Member Jenina Ramirez as Menlo Charter Properties Board Member Vote Alison Diaz
   
  • Proposed: Jenina Ramirez to be elected to the Menlo Charter Properties Board of Directors, effective July 14, 2021.
 
  J. Approve revised ECS Board & Committee Calendar 2021-2022 Vote Jeremiah David
   
  • Revised ECS Board & Committee Calendar (marked changes) 2021-2022 is here
 
  K. Approve FY 2021-2022 contracts Vote Jeremiah David
   
  • Ricoh copiers renewal lease and service contracts for ECMS-G
    • Lease and service agreement is here
    • Staff analysis: ECMS-G copiers reached end of life (5+ years). Ricoh renewal lease monthly cost is ~37% lower than previous lease for like copier models and cost per copy is the same as previous.
  • Woodcraft Summer camp contract
    • Contract is here
      • Total cost: $75,900
 
  L. Approve ECS bank account changes Vote Tracy Bondi
   
  • Close the following bank accounts:
    • ECHS-L California Credit Union bank accounts ending in -2423, -1865
    • ECMS-G California Credit Union bank accounts ending in -3588, -3603
    • ECMS-I California Credit Union bank account ending in -8657
    • ECHS-G Comerica bank account ending in -4578
  • Add Dr. Cindy Guardado as signer to ECHS-G Beneficial State Bank account
 
  M. Approve revised ECS Financial Policies Vote Farnaz Golshani-Flechner
   
  • Revised ECS Financial Policies is here
 
VI. Action Items 5:56 PM
  A. Approve 2021-2022 Consolidated Applications for ECHS, ECMS-G, ECMS-I, ECHS-G Vote Tracy Bondi 3 m
   
  • Consolidated Application - 2021-2022 Application for Funding
    • ECHS-Lawndale is here
    • ECMS-Gardena is here
    • ECMS-Inglewood is here
    • ECHS-Gardena is here
 
  B. Approve 2021-2022 Academic Calendars for ECHS, ECMS-G, ECMS-I, ECHS-G Vote Danielle Kelsick 3 m
   
  • 2021-2022 Academic Calendars
    • ECHS-L & ECHS-G is here
    • ECMS-G & ECMS-I is here
 
VII. Upcoming Dates/Announcements 6:02 PM
  A. Next ECS Board Meeting FYI Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 1 m
   
  • September 9, 2021 at 5pm (virtual board meeting)
 
  B. Next ECS Committee Meetings FYI Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 1 m
   
  • Governance Committee - August 24, 2021 at 10:30am
  • Finance Committee - August 31, 2021 at 8:30am
  • Facilities Committee - September 29, 2021 at 4:30pm
  • Audit Committee - December 10, 2021
 
VIII. Closing Items 6:04 PM
  A. Appreciations Discuss All Attendees 3 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m