Environmental Charter Schools
Minutes
Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Friday January 13, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Location
16315 Grevillea Ave. Lawndale, CA 90260
Governance Committee Members
Denise Berger - Chair
Tracy Bondi
Ken Deemer
Alison Diaz
Bruce Greenspon
Jenni Taylor
Governance Committee Charter
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.
REASONABLE LIMITATIONS MAY BE PLACED ON PUBLIC TESTIMONY
The Governing Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS MAY BE MADE
Notice is hereby given that consistent with the requirements of the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, special presentations not mentioned in the agenda may be made at this meeting. However, any such presentation will be for information only.
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 812 West 165th Place, Gardena, CA 90247; telephone (310) 214-3400; fax (310) 214-3410.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact ECS at 812 West 165th Place, Gardena, CA 90247; telephone (310) 214-3400; fax (310) 214-3410.
Denise Berger - Chair
Tracy Bondi
Ken Deemer
Alison Diaz
Bruce Greenspon
Jenni Taylor
Governance Committee Charter
- Dashboard revised to align to LCAP and Strategic Plan
- Pipeline of future ECS Board members
- Establish the process for the annual review of the Board, Chair and ED
- Establish timeline and process for next phase of strategic planning - completing 2017-2020 Strategic plan
- Review evaluation procedures for all staff, teachers, and administrators
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.
REASONABLE LIMITATIONS MAY BE PLACED ON PUBLIC TESTIMONY
The Governing Board’s presiding officer reserves the right to impose reasonable time limits on public testimony to ensure that the agenda is completed.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS MAY BE MADE
Notice is hereby given that consistent with the requirements of the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, special presentations not mentioned in the agenda may be made at this meeting. However, any such presentation will be for information only.
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 812 West 165th Place, Gardena, CA 90247; telephone (310) 214-3400; fax (310) 214-3410.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact ECS at 812 West 165th Place, Gardena, CA 90247; telephone (310) 214-3400; fax (310) 214-3410.
Committee Members Present
Alison Diaz, Bruce Greenspon, Dr. Denise Berger, Jane Wyche, Ken Deemer, Tracy Bondi
Committee Members Absent
Jenni Owen
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Dr. Denise Berger called a meeting of the Governance Committee of Environmental Charter Schools to order on Friday Jan 13, 2017 at 8:09 AM.
C.
Approve Governance Committee Meeting Minutes from October 28, 2016
Dr. Denise Berger made a motion to approve minutes from the Governance Committee Committee Meeting on 10-28-16 Governance Committee Meeting on 10-28-16.
Bruce Greenspon seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Tracy Bondi |
Aye
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| Bruce Greenspon |
Aye
|
| Jane Wyche |
Aye
|
| Ken Deemer |
Aye
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| Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
| Dr. Denise Berger |
Aye
|
| Jenni Owen |
Absent
|
II. Review and Approval of Agenda
A.
Motion to Approve the Agenda
Dr. Denise Berger made a motion to Agenda approved with the addition under Discussion Items "Board Member Pipeline.
Bruce Greenspon seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Bruce Greenspon |
Aye
|
| Jenni Owen |
Absent
|
| Ken Deemer |
Aye
|
| Dr. Denise Berger |
Aye
|
| Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
| Tracy Bondi |
Aye
|
III. Presentation from the Floor
A.
Presentations from the Floor
None at this time
B.
Presentations on the Agenda
None at this time
IV. Discussion Items / Updates
A.
Proposed calendar of topics for board meetings
Committee members agree they need to know more about development. Ken stated there will be a focus on development in the next board meeting. Julie will share out on partnership progress at the next upcoming board meeting on 1/30. Denise asked for this update but will not be able to be present. Denise suggests every Jan. the board can deep dive into development. Alison explains the attachment is items we need to cover each month in board meetings. Denise states the most important items to cover in board meetings is the mission, development, and finance topics. Alison stated the March board meeting will cover LCAP and strategic planning. Jane mentions that the board should be really clear on what the share out is.
B.
Schedule of key reoccurring items for approval
This was discussed in "Proposed calendar of topics for board meeting".
C.
Strategic Plan update and input
We will select a date to dig in a bit deeper with regard to our Strategic Plan. Extend our next Governance meeting scheduled on 2/13 at 8:30am. We would meet in our Governance Committee meeting from 8:30am - 10:00am and then host a special Strategic Planning workshop from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Choose a Wednesday night to meet 2/8 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm or 3/1 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Choose another date to meet, preferably in the morning 1/23, 1/27, 2/6, 2/24 or 3/3.
Action Item:
Dani will send out a doodle poll for the next Strategic Planning meeting
Action Item:
Dani will send out a doodle poll for the next Strategic Planning meeting
D.
Report out on academic excellence charter
Committee reviews the charter. Committee members include Ken Deemer, Kami Cotler, Danielle Kelsick and who else on the board would like to be on this committee? Jenni Taylor? Amy Johnson? Others?
Action Item:
Kami will revise the charter and share with Dani for adaptation at the next board meeting
Action Item:
Kami will revise the charter and share with Dani for adaptation at the next board meeting
E.
Follow up from last Board Meeting conversation regarding board self evaluation.
Action item:
Ken will have further recommendations of the feedback from the last board meeting
Ken will have further recommendations of the feedback from the last board meeting
F.
Post election follow up
Alison shares what has happened since the last board meeting. She has sent out a letter regarding post election.
G.
Pipeline of Board Members
At the board meeting, we would be recommending Anthony Jowid for board membership contingent on his completing the application and clearing livescan. At the board meeting, we would approve Adam Miller as a member of the Governance Committee. Ken and Bruce will review the board membership application. If needed, they will add a question on the application asking the candidate if they have ever been convicted of a felony. Any changes to the application will be shared with Dani so a final approved and updated copy can be saved in Box and old version archived.
Action Item:
Ken will bring to the next Governance Committee meeting a sample of a junior advisory board
Action Item:
Ken will bring to the next Governance Committee meeting a sample of a junior advisory board
V. Action Items
A.
High school math policy
Jane explains how this policy is different the last version.
Action Item:
Danielle Kelsick will work with the high school team to clarify
Action Item:
Danielle Kelsick will work with the high school team to clarify
Dr. Denise Berger made a motion to The Governance Committee recommended the Math Policy for approval with some reorganization.
Bruce Greenspon seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Dr. Denise Berger |
Aye
|
| Tracy Bondi |
Aye
|
| Jenni Owen |
Absent
|
| Jane Wyche |
Aye
|
| Ken Deemer |
Aye
|
| Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
| Bruce Greenspon |
Aye
|
B.
Recommend academic excellence charter for approval
Dr. Denise Berger made a motion to Approve the charter with edits.
Ken Deemer seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jenni Owen |
Absent
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| Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
| Dr. Denise Berger |
Aye
|
| Tracy Bondi |
Aye
|
| Ken Deemer |
Aye
|
| Jane Wyche |
Aye
|
| Bruce Greenspon |
Aye
|
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Dr. Denise Berger made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Bruce Greenspon seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jane Wyche |
Aye
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| Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
| Bruce Greenspon |
Aye
|
| Tracy Bondi |
Aye
|
| Dr. Denise Berger |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Dr. Denise Berger