Environmental Charter Schools
Minutes
Special Governance Committee Meeting
By Teleconference/Zoom
Date and Time
Tuesday June 16, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Location
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87075880972?pwd=YnlUZ3lqNllMN0ZaZCtPWGtFWWFjUT09
Two-Way Teleconference Location: ECHS Auxiliary Office, 2625 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Governance Committee Members
Ken Deemer - Chair
Anthony Jowid
Alison Diaz
Farnaz Golshani-Flechner
Jeremiah David
Governance Committee Charter
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.
PUBLIC SPEAKERS AT STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Notice is hereby given that consistent with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act, special presentations not mentioned in the agenda may be made at this meeting. However, any such presentation will be for information only. The public should be aware that the Committee is unable by law to deliberate or take action on items raised during the Presentations from the Floor section.
Environmental Charter Schools recognizes that it benefits greatly from public input and perspective. Individuals are invited to address the Committee on any topic or subject matter that falls within the Committee's purview. Speakers may sign up in person immediately prior to the beginning of the Committee meeting by speaking with the Committee Chair.
Should a member of the public wish to speak on matters not listed on the agenda, they may speak during the Presentations from the Floor section of the agenda. Speakers will be given a maximum of three (3) minutes each to address the Committee (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of six (6) minutes each). Please note that the Committee allows a maximum of 10 minutes to each subject as determined by the Committee Chair.
Should a member of the public wish to speak on matters listed on the agenda, they may speak during the Presentations from the Floor section of the agenda. Speakers will be given a maximum of five (5) minutes each to address the Committee (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of ten (10) minutes each).
The public should be aware that the Committee is unable by law to deliberate or take action on items raised during the Presentations from the Floor section.
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 (310) 214-3408, option 5.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact ECS at (310) 214-3408, option 5.
Ken Deemer - Chair
Anthony Jowid
Alison Diaz
Farnaz Golshani-Flechner
Jeremiah David
Governance Committee Charter
- Recommends policies and processes for effective governance.
- Evaluates Board, Chairperson and in collaboration with the Board, review’s the Executive Director.
- Recruits, recommends and trains new board members.
- Set goals for the annual board retreat.
- Stewards the strategic plan and planning process.
- Develops metrics / scorecard to monitor effectiveness of organization and its programs.
- Plans for succession of board members and Executive Director.
- Use the ECS Strategic Benchmark Chart to measure and support ECS' success.
- Complete evaluations of Executive Director and self-evaluation of the ECS Board of Directors.
- Recruit at least one additional board member to the ECS Board of Directors and strengthen board pipeline.
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.
PUBLIC SPEAKERS AT STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Notice is hereby given that consistent with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act, special presentations not mentioned in the agenda may be made at this meeting. However, any such presentation will be for information only. The public should be aware that the Committee is unable by law to deliberate or take action on items raised during the Presentations from the Floor section.
Environmental Charter Schools recognizes that it benefits greatly from public input and perspective. Individuals are invited to address the Committee on any topic or subject matter that falls within the Committee's purview. Speakers may sign up in person immediately prior to the beginning of the Committee meeting by speaking with the Committee Chair.
Should a member of the public wish to speak on matters not listed on the agenda, they may speak during the Presentations from the Floor section of the agenda. Speakers will be given a maximum of three (3) minutes each to address the Committee (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of six (6) minutes each). Please note that the Committee allows a maximum of 10 minutes to each subject as determined by the Committee Chair.
Should a member of the public wish to speak on matters listed on the agenda, they may speak during the Presentations from the Floor section of the agenda. Speakers will be given a maximum of five (5) minutes each to address the Committee (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of ten (10) minutes each).
The public should be aware that the Committee is unable by law to deliberate or take action on items raised during the Presentations from the Floor section.
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 (310) 214-3408, option 5.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact ECS at (310) 214-3408, option 5.
Committee Members Present
Alison Diaz (remote), Anthony Jowid (remote), Jeremiah David (remote), Ken Deemer (remote)
Committee Members Absent
Farnaz Golshani-Flechner
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 Tuesday Jun 16, 2020 at 10:03 AM.
C.
Motion to Approve the Agenda
Anthony Jowid made a motion to approve the agenda.
Ken Deemer seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Farnaz Golshani-Flechner |
Absent
|
| Jeremiah David |
Aye
|
| Ken Deemer |
Aye
|
| Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
| Anthony Jowid |
Aye
|
II. Presentation from the Floor
A.
Presentation from the Floor on Non Agenda Items
None.
B.
Presentation From the Floor on Agenda Items
None.
III. Discussion Items
A.
Discuss prospective board member nomination(s)
Committee member Ken Deemer interviewed Dr. Hughie Barnes as part of the ECS board member nomination process. He found Dr. Barnes to be an excellent candidate, being able to contribute her extensive experience as an educator to the board.
Committee member Anthony Jowid interviewed Dr. Madhu Chatwani and Kennedy Hilario as part of the ECS board member nomination process. For Dr. Chatwani, Anthony stated that if she were to be nominated, with her differentiated background and experience in the medical field, she would provide significant value to the board. For Kennedy Hilario, his experience and talents in public charter school governance would provide significant value. Kennedy would attend most ECS board meetings virtually given his pending move out of the local area. Potential technology setup enhancements at ECS board meetings were discussed.
Committee member Anthony Jowid interviewed Dr. Madhu Chatwani and Kennedy Hilario as part of the ECS board member nomination process. For Dr. Chatwani, Anthony stated that if she were to be nominated, with her differentiated background and experience in the medical field, she would provide significant value to the board. For Kennedy Hilario, his experience and talents in public charter school governance would provide significant value. Kennedy would attend most ECS board meetings virtually given his pending move out of the local area. Potential technology setup enhancements at ECS board meetings were discussed.
IV. Action Items
A.
Recommend Board Member Candidate(s)
Anthony Jowid made a motion to recommend the following board member candidates for election to the ECS board.
Alison Diaz seconded the motion.
- Dr. Hughie Barnes
- Dr. Madhu Chatwani
- Kennedy Hilario
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ken Deemer |
Aye
|
| Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
| Jeremiah David |
Aye
|
| Farnaz Golshani-Flechner |
Absent
|
| Anthony Jowid |
Aye
|
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Anthony Jowid made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Alison Diaz seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Anthony Jowid |
Aye
|
| Alison Diaz |
Aye
|
| Jeremiah David |
Aye
|
| Farnaz Golshani-Flechner |
Absent
|
| Ken Deemer |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:29 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ken Deemer