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
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.
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.
- 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 | |
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Ken Deemer |
Absent
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John Kim |
Aye
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Tracy Bondi |
Aye
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Bruce Greenspon |
Aye
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William Robertson |
Aye
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Alayna Santos |
Aye
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Alison Diaz |
Aye
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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 | |
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Megan Hadden |
Aye
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Bruce Greenspon |
Aye
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Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
John Kim |
Aye
|
Ken Deemer |
Absent
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 | |
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John Kim |
Aye
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Alayna Santos |
Aye
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Alison Diaz |
Aye
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Ken Deemer |
Absent
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Bruce Greenspon |
Aye
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William Robertson |
Aye
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Megan Hadden |
Aye
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Tracy Bondi |
Aye
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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