Environmental Charter Schools

Minutes

Facilities Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Friday March 3, 2017 at 8:00 AM

Location

16315 Grevillea Ave. Lawndale, CA 90260
Facilities Committee Members 
Megan Hadden 
William Robertson 
Tracy Bondi 
Ken Deemer 
Alison Diaz 
Bruce Greenspon 
John Kim 
Alayna Santos 

Facilities Committee Charter 
  • Provide leadership and oversight for the construction, revitalization, and maintenance of ECS's physical sites;
  • Develop and oversee the implementation of strategies to engage stakeholders on a continuing basis in efforts to address ECS's facility needs;
  • Consider, as appropriate, matters relating to the physical sites of ECS, including approval of plans for new construction and revitalization and the institutional prioritization of capital projects plans and requests, as well as, and in coordination with, the Finance Committee.
  • Provide review, policy guidance, and strategic oversight of campus master planning activities, capital improvements and real estate type activities while also aligning the same to our mission, vision and values.  
  • Provide guidance and recommendations to the ECS Board and senior ECS staff on facilities-related matters; and
  • Undertake such other matters and review such other issues as may be directed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
Goals for 2016-2017
  • At ECMS-I, ensure careful planning and execution for Inglewood campus.
  • At ECMS-G, provide expertise and support as staff and consultants facilitate the PROP K grant objectives.
  • At ECHS, transition from old modular units to new two story units maximize the utilization of Prop 39: Energy Grants including considering plans for renewable energy like solar.

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

Alayna Santos, Alison Diaz, Bruce Greenspon, John Kim, Megan Hadden, Tracy Bondi (remote), William Robertson

Committee Members Absent

Ken Deemer

Guests Present

Anthony Jowid, Dani Hughes, Dr. Denise Berger

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Bruce Greenspon called a meeting of the Facilities Committee of Environmental Charter Schools to order on Friday Mar 3, 2017 at 8:04 AM.

II. Approval of Agenda and Previous Meeting Minutes

A.

Motion to Approve the Agenda

William Robertson made a motion to approve the agenda.
Bruce Greenspon seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ken Deemer
Absent
John Kim
Aye
Tracy Bondi
Aye
Bruce Greenspon
Aye
William Robertson
Aye
Alayna Santos
Aye
Alison Diaz
Aye
Megan Hadden
Aye

B.

Approve Previous Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes

William Robertson made a motion to approve minutes from the Facilities Committee Committee Meeting on 01-20-17 Facilities Committee Meeting on 01-20-17.
John Kim seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Megan Hadden
Aye
Bruce Greenspon
Aye
Alison Diaz
Aye
John Kim
Aye
Ken Deemer
Absent
William Robertson
Aye
Tracy Bondi
Aye
Alayna Santos
Aye

III. Presentation from the Floor

A.

Presentations from the Floor

None

B.

Presentation on the Agenda

None

IV. Discussion Items / Updates

A.

ECMS-I Update

Megan gave construction budget timeline and update. John shared the success he had in getting the City of Inglewood to return permit fees incorrectly charged to ECS.   Alayna gave an update on the LACOE site review for Inglewood stating . ECMS is working on resolving remaining corrections.  



Action item: 
Megan will talk to Neal  at Musik Peeler and then work on draft of letter to ISD.  
Alayna to work with Beth to send LACOE letter verifying the completed all outstanding facilities corrections.  
 

B.

ECMS-G Update

Alison gave Prop K update: Landscape plans were revised by La Loma, Franco submitting amended plans to the city permit dept for approval.  Once approved, we will confirm price and develop schedule.   Alayna gave an update on the LEED certification in Gardena. Pricing for panels to reduce sound challenges is currently a roadblock to LEED. Alayna gave an update on the LACOE site review for Gardena stating .  ECMSG completed all corrections and sent notice to LACOE. 


Action Item:
Alayna and Willian to research sound panels for site 

C.

ECHS Update

John and Anthony reported out on March 2nd meeting with LESD. See email summary notes Alison to forward.  




Action Item:
Alayna will ask Beth and Ryan where we can put the Honda shed
Alison will reach out to DSA to the deep archives for building plans 
Dani will forward summary email.

D.

CMO Space

Alison reported out on CMO's space needs and concerns. 



Action Item: 
Alison will define the amount of space needed, projected cost and preferred location.

E.

Prop 39 updates

Alison reminds the committee about Prop 39 CEC funding and provides  a status update at each campus. 
ECHS is seeking LESD approval to proceed.  
ECMG G has submitted their energy plan to CEC and is work on meeting the plan goals. 
ECMS I may not submit plan to CEC until the charter has been renewed.  ECS is seeking early renewal to LACOE so we can access this funding.  


 

F.

Problem Solving with Anthony Jowid

Item Tabled. 

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Bruce Greenspon made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
John Kim seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
John Kim
Aye
Alayna Santos
Aye
Alison Diaz
Aye
Ken Deemer
Absent
Bruce Greenspon
Aye
William Robertson
Aye
Megan Hadden
Aye
Tracy Bondi
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:26 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Bruce Greenspon