Environmental Charter Schools

Board of Directors' Meeting

By Teleconference/Zoom

Date and Time

Thursday June 23, 2022 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. 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
Ms. Alison Diaz, Director of Growth and Sustainability (Facilities)
Dr. Beth Bernstein-Yamashiro, Director of Principal Development/Principal Coach

Ms. Tracy Bondi, Director of Finance

Ms. Julie Vo, Director of Development

Mr. Jeremiah David, Director of Compliance and Operations

Ms. Sarah Jamieson, Director of Human Resources

Mr. Michael Martucci, Director of Student Services

Ms. Jen Fenton, Director of Health and Safety
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. Previous board meeting minutes may be viewed on the Board On Track public portal website at https://app2.boardontrack.com/public/3tHo3u/home.

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
   
  • Thelma Gonzalez, Lawndale Elementary School District Director of Student Support Services (attending as LESD board representative)
 
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Anthony Jowid 1 m
  C. Approve the agenda Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m
     
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/Discussions 5:03 PM
  A. Leadership updates FYI Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 10 m
  B. 21/22 EdTec financial update and 22/23 budgets FYI Dorothy Lee 10 m
     
  C. 2021-2024 LCAP End of Year 1 Update and Year 2 Preview FYI Home Office team 20 m
   
  • 2021-2024 LCAP End of Year 1 Update and Year 2 Preview presentation
 
IV. Public Hearing 5:43 PM
  A. Public Hearing: Local Control and Accountability Plans for ECHS-L, ECMS-G, ECMS-I, ECHS-G FYI Public 20 m
     
V. Consent Items A-N 6:03 PM
  A. Approve Board Resolution 2021-2022 #6 - Authorizing Remote Board Meetings Vote Jeremiah David 3 m
     
  B. Approve minutes for 5/26/2022 ECS board meeting Approve Minutes Jeremiah David
     
  C. Approve 2022-2023 Board Term Renewals Vote Jeremiah David
   

Approve Board Term Renewals as follows:

 

  • Approve Anthony Jowid as board president for 3-year term: July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025
 
  D. Approve 2022-2023 Board & Committee Calendar Vote Jeremiah David & Farnaz Golshani-Flechner
     
  E. Approve 2022-2023 ECS Board Committees & Terms Vote Jeremiah David & Farnaz Golshani-Flechner
     
  F. Approve ECS Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Plan Vote Farnaz Golshani-Flechner & Julie Vo
   
 
  G. Approve ECS board resolution supporting safe gun storage Vote Jennifer Fenton & Farnaz Golshani-Flechner
     
  H. Approve revisions to ECS Local School Wellness Policy Vote Jeremiah David
   
 
  I. Accept 22/23 Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director compensation analysis regarding CEO 9% compensation increase Vote Dorothy Lee, Tracy Bondi & Jeremiah David
     
  J. Approve 6/17/2022 Finance Committee meeting minutes Approve Minutes Jeremiah David
     
  K. Approve check registers and credit card statements as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Tracy Bondi
   

ECS management certification: ECS management attests to having reviewed and approved the individual line items on the attached check registers and credit card statements in accordance with current ECS Financial Policies.

 

 
  L. Approve private donations over $1,000 as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Julie Vo / Farnaz Golshani-Flechner
     
  M. Approve 2022-2023 Education Protection Act Plan and Resolution as recommended by Finance Committee Vote Tracy Bondi / Dorothy Lee
     
  N. Approve FY 2022-23 contract(s) Vote Jeremiah David
   
  • ECHS-G 9th-grade CELP outdoor education contract
    • Staff analysis: per student and per chaperone costs reflect a 5% increase from the previously approved ECHS-Gardena 9th grade contract. As recommended by Finance Committee, approve contract.
  • ECHS-L and ECHS-G McGraw Hill 6-year Math Curriculum contract
  • ECMS-I outdoor shade structure contract
    • Staff analysis: addition of outdoor shade structure near compost area to support student activities. Recommendation to move forward.
 
VI. Action Item 6:06 PM
  A. Approve Local Accountability and Control Plans for ECHS-L, ECMS-G, ECMS-I, ECHS-G Vote Farnaz Golshani-Flechner / Jeremiah David 2 m
   
  • Attached in Item IV.A above
 
  B. Approve 22/23 budgets for ECHS-L, ECMS-G, ECMS-I, ECHS-G Vote Farnaz Golshani-Flechner / Tracy Bondi 2 m
   
  • Attached in Item III.B above
 
  C. Approve 2022 California School Dashboard Local Indicators for ECHS-L, ECMS-G, ECMS-I, ECHS-G Vote Robert Maxwell / Jeremiah David 2 m
     
  D. Approve 2022-2023 Academic Calendars for ECHS-L, ECMS-G, ECMS-I, ECHS-G Vote Danielle Kelsick 2 m
     
  E. Approve resignation of Board Vice President/Treasurer Ken Deemer, effective 6/30/2022 Vote Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 2 m
VII. Upcoming Dates/Announcements 6:16 PM
  A. Next ECS Board Meeting FYI Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 1 m
   
  • July 21, 2022 at 5pm (planned to be a virtual board meeting)
    •  Virtual board meetings will continue to be held only until the declared State of Emergency in California due to COVID-19 is lifted at a future date.
 
  B. Next ECS Committee Meetings FYI Farnaz Golshani-Flechner 1 m
   
  • Finance Committee - September 16, 2022 at 8:30am
  • Facilities Committee - September 28, 2022 at 4:30pm
  • Governance Committee - October 11, 2022 at 10:30am
  • Audit Committee - December 14, 2022 at 1pm
 
  C. Appreciations Discuss All Attendees 3 m
VIII. Closing Items 6:21 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Anthony Jowid 1 m