Environmental Charter Schools
Board of Directors' Meeting
Date and Time
Location
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/147466498?pwd=MnB5Vkc4aG41OEZ1dDdtcWoxQjV0dz09
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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
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
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. Lucia Bañuelos, 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
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I. | Opening Items | 5:00 PM | |||
Opening Items
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A. | Record Attendance and Guests | Jenina Ramirez | 1 m | ||
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B. | Call the Meeting to Order | Jenina Ramirez | 1 m | ||
C. | Approve the agenda | Vote | Jenina Ramirez | 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).
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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).
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III. | Public Hearing | 5:03 PM | |||
A. | Public Comment: Revised ECS - Safe Return to In Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan | FYI | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner & Jeremiah David | 20 m | |
IV. | Consent Items A-K | 5:23 PM | |||
A. | Approve Board Resolution 2022-2023 #1 - Authorizing Remote Board Meetings | Vote | Jeremiah David | 3 m | |
B. | Approve minutes for 6/23/2022 ECS board meeting | Approve Minutes | Jeremiah David | ||
C. | Approve revised ECS - Safe Return to In Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner & Jeremiah David | ||
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D. | Approve revised 2022-2023 Board & Committee Calendar | Vote | Jeremiah David & Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | ||
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E. | Approve FY 2022-23 contract(s) | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
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F. | Approve ECHS-Gardena to purchase one (1) school van up to $45,000 | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
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G. | Approve revised Independent Study Policy 2022-2023 | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
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H. | Approve Parent-Student Handbook(s) | Vote | ECS Principals | ||
I. | Approve sale or disposition of ECS technology equipment | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
J. | Approve revised Academic Calendars 2022-2023 | Vote | Danielle Kelsick | ||
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K. | Approve Consolidated Applications for ECHS-L, ECMS-G, ECMS-I, ECHS-G | Vote | Tracy Bondi & Jeremiah David | ||
V. | Action Item | 5:26 PM | |||
A. | Approve ECS Employee Handbook 2022-2023 | Vote | Sarah Jamieson | 5 m | |
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B. | Approve Teachers on Special Assignment for 2022-23 School Year (Board Policy 32188) | Vote | Sarah Jamieson | 3 m | |
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C. | Approve CL500 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators | Vote | Sarah Jamieson | 3 m | |
VI. | Upcoming Dates/Announcements | 5:37 PM | |||
A. | Next ECS Board Meeting | FYI | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 1 m | |
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B. | Next ECS Committee Meetings | FYI | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 1 m | |
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C. | Appreciations | Discuss | All Attendees | 5 m | |
VII. | Closing Items | 5:44 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Jenina Ramirez | 1 m |