Environmental Charter Schools
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 2, 2017 at 5:00 PM
Location
16315 Grevillea Ave. Lawndale, CA 90260 / 2401 Pine Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 / 409 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite E. Santa Monica, CA 90401 / 3011 Elm St., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 / 590 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 / 325 S. Peck Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 / 4161 W. 147th St., Lawndale, CA 90260 / 2850 6th Ave. # 110, San Diego, CA 92103 / Zoom: Join from PC or Mac: https://zoom.us/j/961528902 Or Telephone:+1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 961 528 902
ECS Board Members Term and End Date
Mr. Ken Deemer, President..................................................3 years June 30, 2019
Mr. Anthony Jowid, Vice President........................................2 years June 30, 2019
Mr. Bruce Greenspon, Treasurer............................................1 year June 30, 2018
Ms. Denise Berger, Secretary...............................................3 years June 30, 2020
Ms. Farnaz Golshani–Flechner............................................. 3 years June 30, 2018
Mr. Jorge Arroyo...................................................................1 years June 30, 2018
Ms. Jenni Owen....................................................................3 years June 30, 2019
ECS Staff
Ms. Alison Diaz, Executive Director & Founder
Ms. Kami Cotler, Director of Strategic Initiative
Ms. Tracy Bondi, Director of Finance and Operations
Ms. Danielle Kelsick, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Ms. Makeisa Gaines, Director of Talent Management
Mr. Jeremiah David, Special Projects and Operations Manager
Mr. Robert Gloria, Principal at ECMS - Gardena
Ms. Beth Bernstein, Principal at ECMS - Inglewood
Ms. KC Villoria, Principal at ECHS
Mission
To create and deliver vibrant, innovative, interdisciplinary learning opportunities using the environment to engage students and connect them to the wider world.
Vision
Our vision is that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to graduate from college, inspired to discover their own sense of purpose and empowered to become quality stewards of their own communities.
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.
Mr. Ken Deemer, President..................................................3 years June 30, 2019
Mr. Anthony Jowid, Vice President........................................2 years June 30, 2019
Mr. Bruce Greenspon, Treasurer............................................1 year June 30, 2018
Ms. Denise Berger, Secretary...............................................3 years June 30, 2020
Ms. Farnaz Golshani–Flechner............................................. 3 years June 30, 2018
Mr. Jorge Arroyo...................................................................1 years June 30, 2018
Ms. Jenni Owen....................................................................3 years June 30, 2019
ECS Staff
Ms. Alison Diaz, Executive Director & Founder
Ms. Kami Cotler, Director of Strategic Initiative
Ms. Tracy Bondi, Director of Finance and Operations
Ms. Danielle Kelsick, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Ms. Makeisa Gaines, Director of Talent Management
Mr. Jeremiah David, Special Projects and Operations Manager
Mr. Robert Gloria, Principal at ECMS - Gardena
Ms. Beth Bernstein, Principal at ECMS - Inglewood
Ms. KC Villoria, Principal at ECHS
Mission
To create and deliver vibrant, innovative, interdisciplinary learning opportunities using the environment to engage students and connect them to the wider world.
Vision
Our vision is that students are equipped with the knowledge and skills to graduate from college, inspired to discover their own sense of purpose and empowered to become quality stewards of their own communities.
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.
Directors Present
Alison Diaz, Anthony Jowid, Bruce Greenspon, Farnaz Golshani-Flechner, Ken Deemer, LESD Representative
Directors Absent
Dr. Denise Berger, Jenni Owen
Guests Present
Dani Hughes, Jeremiah David
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Ken Deemer called a meeting of the board of directors of Environmental Charter Schools to order on Wednesday Aug 2, 2017 at 5:02 PM.
II. Review and Approval of Agenda
A.
Motion to approve the agenda
LESD Representative made a motion to Approve the meeting agenda.
Farnaz Golshani-Flechner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Farnaz Golshani-Flechner |
Aye
|
Dr. Denise Berger |
Absent
|
Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
Anthony Jowid |
Aye
|
Ken Deemer |
Aye
|
Bruce Greenspon |
Aye
|
LESD Representative |
Aye
|
Jenni Owen |
Absent
|
III. Presentations from the Floor
A.
Presentation from the Floor on Non Agenda Items
None
B.
PRESENTATIONS ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
IV. Action Items
A.
Approve the La Loma Contract to green the ECMS Inglewood Campus
Farnaz Golshani-Flechner made a motion to approve the La Loma Contract to green the ECMS Inglewood Campus.
After motion was seconded the following was discussed: Jorge asked what it meant to for a site to look like ECHS. Alison explained that ECHS is our model site and we are striving to have both our middle school campuses look green like the high school and for each middle school to build green features e.g., living stream, cistern, water capture, gardens, compost stations, art and more.
Anthony Jowid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Ken Deemer |
Aye
|
Farnaz Golshani-Flechner |
Aye
|
Bruce Greenspon |
Aye
|
Dr. Denise Berger |
Absent
|
Anthony Jowid |
Aye
|
Jenni Owen |
Absent
|
Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
LESD Representative |
Aye
|
B.
Approve the Lease for Additional Office Office Space for ECHS.
Farnaz Golshani-Flechner made a motion to approve the Lease for Additional Office Office Space for ECHS. Committee members discussed the purpose for the site. Alison explained there was insufficient space at the high school. This additional location would offer team members more space to work, hold meetings, and for professional development.
LESD Representative seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Bruce Greenspon |
Aye
|
LESD Representative |
Aye
|
Jenni Owen |
Absent
|
Ken Deemer |
Aye
|
Dr. Denise Berger |
Absent
|
Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
Farnaz Golshani-Flechner |
Aye
|
Anthony Jowid |
Aye
|
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Anthony Jowid made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Farnaz Golshani-Flechner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Bruce Greenspon |
Aye
|
Dr. Denise Berger |
Absent
|
Jenni Owen |
Absent
|
Ken Deemer |
Aye
|
Anthony Jowid |
Aye
|
Farnaz Golshani-Flechner |
Aye
|
Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
LESD Representative |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:04 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ken Deemer