Environmental Charter Schools
Minutes
Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Monday February 13, 2017 at 9:00 AM
Location
16315 Grevillea Ave. Lawndale, CA 90260
Governance Committee Members
Denise Berger - Chair
Tracy Bondi
Ken Deemer
Alison Diaz
Bruce Greenspon
Jenni Owen
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 Owen
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
Adam Miller (remote), Alison Diaz, Bruce Greenspon (remote), Dr. Denise Berger, Jane Wyche (remote), Jenni Owen (remote), Ken Deemer, Tracy Bondi (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Committee Members who left before the meeting adjourned
Jenni Owen
Guests Present
Dani Hughes, Kami Cotler
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Ken Deemer called a meeting of the Governance Committee of Environmental Charter Schools to order on Monday Feb 13, 2017 at 9:09 AM.
II. Review and Approval of Agenda
A.
Motion to Approve the Agenda
Ken Deemer made a motion to approve the agenda with tabling IV.D Becoming an effective Board, IV.E Becoming an Effective Board and VI.A Recommended Policies reviewed to the full board for approval.
Alison Diaz seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ken Deemer |
Aye
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| Bruce Greenspon |
Aye
|
| Jane Wyche |
Aye
|
| Jenni Owen |
Aye
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| Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
| Dr. Denise Berger |
Aye
|
| Tracy Bondi |
Aye
|
| Adam Miller |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Previous Governance Committee Minutes
Ken Deemer made a motion to approve minutes from the Governance Committee Committee Meeting on 01-13-17 Governance Committee Meeting on 01-13-17.
Dr. Denise Berger seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Tracy Bondi |
Aye
|
| Ken Deemer |
Aye
|
| Jenni Owen |
Abstain
|
| Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
| Bruce Greenspon |
Abstain
|
| Adam Miller |
Abstain
|
| Jane Wyche |
Aye
|
| Dr. Denise Berger |
Aye
|
III. Presentation from the Floor
A.
Presentation from the Floor
Bruce requested rescheduling the Facilities Problem Solving Meeting. Committee agreed to review the topics/issues that were to be discussed in the Facilities Problem Solving Meeting in the next Facilities Committee Meeting.
B.
Presentation on the Agenda
None
IV. Discussion Items / Updates
A.
Review Policies: Safe Haven Policy, Bullying and Suicide Prevention
Tabled
B.
Review Revised Board Application
Bruce discusses the changes that were made to the board application.
Action Item:
Dani will call CCSA and Board on Track to look into what is the common practice and the format in asking a new board member if they have been convicted of a felony.
Action Item:
Dani will call CCSA and Board on Track to look into what is the common practice and the format in asking a new board member if they have been convicted of a felony.
C.
New State Accountability System-- LCFF Evaluation Rubrics
Kami reviews the new state accountability system and rubrics.
D.
Board Member Pipeline
Denise gives an update on new and potential board members.
Action Item:
Denise will fill out Donta's nomination form.
Action Item:
Denise will fill out Donta's nomination form.
E.
Becoming an Effective Board
Tabled
Action Item:
Action Item:
- Dani will reshare w/ committee members the Google Doc titled 161114 Notes on Effective Board Presentation.
- Each committee member will give their observation and suggestions.
- Adam will give his observation of the Google Doc and the members feedback.
V. Consent Items
A.
Recommend Policies reviewed to the full board for approval
Tabled
Jenni Owen left.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:28 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ken Deemer
Ken Deemer made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Dr. Denise Berger seconded the motion.
The motion did not carry.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ken Deemer |
Aye
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| Tracy Bondi |
Aye
|
| Dr. Denise Berger |
Aye
|
| Jane Wyche |
Aye
|
| Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
| Adam Miller |
Aye
|
| Bruce Greenspon |
Aye
|
| Jenni Owen |
Absent
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