El Camino Real Charter High School

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday January 28, 2021 at 4:30 PM PST

Location

VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING - Please see below.
REGULAR BOARD MEETING

For board meeting materials, please go to the school's main office, or call (818) 595-7500. Some board meeting materials are also posted on the school's website (https://ecrchs.net - click the ECR Board tab).

VIRTUAL BOARD MEETING

In accordance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting of the Board of Directors will take place via a virtual/teleconferencing environment. 

To join the virtual Board meeting, please register through GoToWebinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4529959731398177808, webinar ID 588-846-851.  You must register for the event (note you do not need to enter your legal name to participate).  Once registered, you can attend the meeting through the online link, or by telephone (a call-in number and audio PIN will be provided after you register and prior to the meeting). 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

If you would like to make a comment during the Public Comment section or during an agenda item, you may do so in two ways:  (1) click the "Raise Hand" icon on the control panel; or (2) email your comment to comment@ecrchs.net and it will be read on the record.  Please note:  your name will be read on the record along with your comment; if you do not wish to have your name read, please indicate on your email.

Please note that, in order to conduct an orderly meeting, all members of the public will be placed on mute during the Board meeting, except during public comments.  Note that for those who elect to participate through the call-in number, you will not have the option of being unmuted during the meeting.

The Public Comments agenda item is set aside for members of the audience to raise issues that are not specifically on the agenda. However, due to public meeting laws, the Board can only listen to your issue, not respond or take action.  The Board may give direction to staff to respond to your concern or you may be offered the option of returning with a citizen-requested item.  These presentations are limited to three (3) minutes and total time allotted to non-agenda items will not exceed thirty (30) minutes. A member of the public who requires the use of a translator, in order to receive the same opportunity as others to directly address the Board, shall have twice the allotted time to speak.  When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to adhere to the time limits set forth.  In order to maintain allotted time limits, the Board Chair may modify speaker time allocations or the total amount of allotted time for an item.


Consent Agenda: All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered by the Board to be routine and will be approved/enacted by the Board in one motion in the form listed below.  Unless specifically requested by a Board member for further discussion or removed from the agenda, there will be no discussion of these items prior to the Board votes on them.  The Executive Director recommends approval of all consent agenda items.


In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and upon request, El Camino Real Alliance may furnish reasonable auxiliary aids and services to qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for disability related modifications or accommodations shall be made 24 hours prior to the meeting to Daniel Chang, in person, by email at d.chang@ecrchs.net, or by calling (818) 595-7537.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Call the Meeting to Order
  B. Record Attendance and Guests
  C. Pledge of Allegiance
  D. Public Comments
  E. UTLA Update
  F. Executive Director Update
  G. Chief Business Officer Update
   
   
   
  H. Committee Updates
II. Consent
  A. Approve Minutes of November 5, 2020 Special Board Meeting
    Minutes for Special Board Meeting on November 5, 2020
  B. Approve Minutes of December 3, 2020 Special Board Meeting
    Minutes for Special Board Meeting on December 3, 2020
  C. Approve Minutes of December 17, 2020 Regular Board Meeting
    Minutes for Regular Board Meeting on December 17, 2020
  D. Review and Vote on December 2020 Check Registers
   
ACTION ITEM:  motion to approve the December 2020 check registers.
   
  E. Review and Vote on December 2020 American Express Charges
   
ACTION ITEM:  motion to approve the December 2020 American Express charges.
   
   
   
III. Financial
  A. December 2020 Financial Update
   
The Board will review the December 2020 Financial Update.
   
  B. Discuss and Vote on New Credit Card
   
The Board will discuss and vote on applying for a new school credit card through US Bank.
ACTION ITEM:  motion to approve the new school credit card through US Bank.
   
   
   
   
  C. Update on Status of PPP Loan Forgiveness
   
The Board will be provided an update on the status of the PPP loan forgiveness.
IV. School Business
  A. Discuss and Vote on 2019-2020 SARC Report
   
The Board will review, discuss and vote on the 2019-2020 SARC Report.
ACTION ITEM:  motion to approve the 2019-2020 SARC Report.
   
   
  B. Discuss and Vote on Extending FFCRA Leave Benefits
   
The Board will discuss and vote on whether to extend FFCRA leave benefits through March 31, 2021.  
ACTION ITEM:  motion to approve extending FFCRA leave benefits through March 31, 2021.
   
  C. Discuss and Vote on 1:1 Laptops
   
The Board will discuss and vote on obtaining 1:1 laptops for incoming freshmen for the 2021-2022 school year.  Three quotes were obtained.  The Board will discuss whether the laptops should be leased or purchased.
ACTION ITEM:  motion to approve the [lease/purchase] of 1:1 laptops for incoming freshmen for the 2021-2022 school year through ___________________ [ selected vendor]. 
   
   
   
   
  D. Discuss and Vote on Resolution Re Department of Rehabilitation Agreement
   
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution that would allow the school to continue the Department of Rehabilitation's We Can Work Program.
ACTION ITEM:  motion to approve Board Resolution re Department of Rehabilitation Agreement.
   
   
   
  E. Discuss and Possible Vote on Resolution Re Black Lives Matter at Schools' Year of Purpose
   
The Board will discuss and possibly vote on the Resolution Re Black Lives Matter at Schools' Year of Purpose.
ACTION ITEM:  motion to approve the Resolution Re Black Lives Matter at Schools' Year of Purpose.
   
V. Closed Session
  A. Conference with Legal Counsel: Existing Litigation
   
Discussion on existing litigation pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9:  Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV41865.
  B. Conference with Legal Counsel: Anticipated Litigation
   
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9:  one (1) matter.
  C. Conference with Labor Negotiators
   
Agency Designated Representatives:  Executive Director David Hussey; Chief Business Officer Gregory Wood; Chief Compliance Officer Daniel Chang; Legal Counsel Roger Scott.
Employee Organization:  United Teachers Los Angeles.
  D. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
   
Title:  Executive Director
VI. Reconvene to Open Session
  A. Report on Actions Taken in Closed Session, If Any
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting