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, 2025
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)
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 | Anthony Jowid | 1 m | ||
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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).
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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. | Discussion Items / Updates | 5:03 PM | |||
A. | ECMS principals updates | FYI | ECMS Principals | 15 m | |
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B. | Leadership update | FYI | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 10 m | |
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C. | Action item: Elect Dr. Betsy Hamilton to ECS Board as recommended by Governance Committee | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 3 m | |
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D. | College presentation and alumni tracking update | FYI | ECHS-Lawndale counselor(s) | 15 m | |
E. | 21/22 financial review and 22/23 revised budgets | FYI | Dorothy Lee | 15 m | |
IV. | Study Session | 6:01 PM | |||
A. | ECS Priorities conversation | Discuss | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 45 m | |
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V. | Consent Items A-M | 6:46 PM | |||
A. | Approve Board Resolution 2022-2023 #2 - Authorizing Remote Board Meetings | Vote | Jeremiah David | 3 m | |
B. | Approve minutes for 8/4/2022 ECS board meeting | Approve Minutes | Jeremiah David | ||
C. | Approve previous committee meeting minutes | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
D. | Approve private donations over $1,000 as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | ||
E. | 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.
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F. | Approve Unaudited Actuals for ECHS-L, ECMS-I, ECMS-G, ECHS-G as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi | ||
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G. | Approve revised 22/23 Teacher Salary Schedule as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | ||
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H. | Approve 22/23 Finance Committee Goals as recommended by Finance Committee | Vote | Tracy Bondi | ||
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I. | Approve FY 2022-23 contracts | Vote | Jeremiah David | ||
As recommended by Finance Committee
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J. | Approve revised Academic Calendars 2022-2023 | Vote | Danielle Kelsick | ||
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K. | Approve Teachers on Special Assignment for 2022-23 School Year (Board Policy 32188) | Vote | Sarah Jamieson | ||
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L. | Approve Parent-Student Handbooks | Vote | ECMS Principals | ||
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M. | Approve purchase of relocatable classrooms to be located at ECHS-Lawndale and Lease agreement between Lawndale LLC and ECHS-Lawndale | Vote | Alison Diaz & Tracy Bondi | ||
Rationale: A few years ago, Menlo Charter Properties created Lawndale LLC for the specific purpose of holding title to real and personal property, and managing, operating, leasing and otherwise dealing with this property. Following conversations with Lawndale Elementary School District, it was agreed that Lawndale LLC would own the relocatable classrooms (portables) located at 16315 Grevillea and lease the portables to ECHS Lawndale. The costs to purchase and manage and maintain the portables would be borne by Lawndale LLC and then Lawndale LLC would enter into a lease agreement with ECHS-Lawndale in order to recover said costs.
To help cover the costs of the lease, ECHS-Lawndale will submit said costs to the California School Finance Authority for reimbursement under the SB740 rent reimbursement program available to charter schools. Eligible rents will be reimbursed pursuant to the current codes and regulations.
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VI. | Action Item | 6:49 PM | |||
A. | Approve 22/23 revised budgets for ECHS-L, ECMS-G, ECMS-I, ECHS-G | Vote | Tracy Bondi & Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 3 m | |
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B. | Approve ECS Civility Policy | Vote | Farnaz Golshani-Flechner | 3 m | |
VII. | Upcoming Dates/Announcements | 6:55 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 | 2 m | |
VIII. | Closing Items | 6:59 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Anthony Jowid | 1 m |