El Camino Real Charter High School

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday May 27, 2021 at 4:30 PM PDT

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/5525688459332655632, webinar ID 900-475-075.  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 David Hussey, in person, by email at comment@ecrchs.net, or by calling (818) 595-7500.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:30 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Beatriz Chen 1 m
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Emilie Larew 1 m
  C. Pledge of Allegiance   Dr. Jeff Davis 3 m
  D. Public Comments   Public 30 m
  E. UTLA Update   UTLA Representative 15 m
  F. Executive Director Update   David Hussey 15 m
  G. Chief Business Officer Update   Gregory Wood 15 m
     
     
  H. Committee Updates Discuss Beatriz Chen 5 m
II. Consent 5:55 PM
  A. Approve Minutes of April 22, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Approve Minutes Beatriz Chen 1 m
    Minutes for Regular Board Meeting on April 22, 2021  
  B. Approve Minutes of April 28, 2021 Special Board Meeting Approve Minutes Beatriz Chen 1 m
    Minutes for Special Board Meeting on April 28, 2021  
  C. Review and Vote on April 2021 Check Registers Vote Gregory Wood 5 m
   
ACTION ITEM:  motion to approve the April 2021 check registers.
 
     
  D. Review and Vote on April 2021 Credit Card Charges Vote Gregory Wood 5 m
   
ACTION ITEM:  motion to approve the April 2021 Credit Card charges.
 
     
     
III. Governance 6:07 PM
  A. Discuss Nominating Committee's Recommendation for the Community Representative Position Discuss Brad Wright 10 m
   
The Nominating Committee will identify its recommendation for the vacant Community Representative position.
 
  B. Vote to Install Community Representative Position Vote Brian Archibald 5 m
   
The Board will vote to install the Community Representative position.  Term to start July 1, 2021 and end June 30, 2024.
ACTION ITEM:  motion to install ________________ as the Community Representative.
 
  C. Vote to Install Classified Representative Position Vote Beatriz Chen 5 m
   
The Board will vote to install the Classified Representative position as voted on by ECRA's Classified staff.  Term to start July 1, 2021 and end June 30, 2024.
ACTION ITEM:  motion to install _________________________ as the Classified Representative.
 
IV. Financial 6:27 PM
  A. April 2021 Financial Update Discuss Gregory Wood 10 m
   
The Board will review the April 2021 Financial Update.
 
     
  B. Discuss and Vote on 2019-2020 Tax Return Vote David Hussey 10 m
   
The Board will review and vote on the 2019-2020 tax return prepared by auditor Christy White & Associates.
ACTION ITEM:  motion to approve the 2019-2020 tax return. 
 
     
  C. Review and Vote on Revised Investment Policy Statements Vote Gregory Wood 10 m
   
The Board will review and vote on the revised Investment Policy Statements as prepared by Beacon Pointe.
ACTION ITEM:  motion to approve the revised Investment Policy Statements.
 
     
     
V. School Business 6:57 PM
  A. Discuss and Vote on Extended Learning Opportunities Grant Plan Vote David Hussey 15 m
   
The Board will review and vote on the Extended Learning Opportunities Grant Plan, which provides for funding for supplemental instruction, support for social and emotional well-being, and meals and snacks to specified student groups.
ACTION ITEM:  motion to approve the Extended Learning Opportunities Grant Plan.
 
     
     
  B. Discuss and Vote on Reducing Graduation Credit Requirements for Juniors/Seniors Vote David Hussey 20 m
   
The Board will discuss and vote on whether to temporarily reduce the graduation credit requirements for juniors and seniors only, to support students impacted by the pandemic.  This would be accomplished by reducing the elective credit requirements by 20 credits, which would allow students to focus on academic classes.
ACTION ITEM:  motion to approve updating ECR’s graduation requirements for students currently in the 11th (Class of 2022) or 12th grade (Class of 2021) by reducing the elective credit requirement by 20 credits to a total of 55 credits and reducing the total credit requirement for graduation to 210 credits [or the Board may select an alternate number].
 
     
  C. Discuss Collective LAUSD SELPA Notification Letter Discuss David Hussey 5 m
   
Discuss the draft notification letter to LAUSD re reservation of rights to exit the LAUSD SELPA.  
 
     
  D. Board Review of Comparable Compensation Data for Charter School Executives Discuss Beatriz Chen 5 m
   
The Board will review comparable compensation data for the Executive Director.
 
     
VI. Closed Session 7:42 PM
  A. Conference with Legal Counsel: Anticipated Litigation Discuss Beatriz Chen 5 m
   
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9:  one (1) matter.
 
  B. Public Employment Discuss Beatriz Chen 10 m
   
Title:  Executive Director
 
  C. Conference with Labor Negotiators Discuss Beatriz Chen 10 m
   
Agency Designated Representatives:  Executive Director David Hussey; Chief Business Officer Gregory Wood; Legal Counsel Roger Scott
Employee Organization:  American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees District Council 36
 
  D. Conference with Labor Negotiators Discuss Beatriz Chen 10 m
   
Agency Designated Representatives:  Executive Director David Hussey; Chief Business Officer Gregory Wood; Legal Counsel Roger Scott.
Employee Organization:  United Teachers Los Angeles.
 
VII. Reconvene to Open Session 8:17 PM
  A. Report on Actions Taken in Closed Session, If Any Discuss Beatriz Chen 1 m
  B. Possible Board Approval of Resolution Regarding Executive Compensation for Executive Director Vote Beatriz Chen 5 m
   
The Board will discuss the Resolution Regarding Executive Compensation for Executive Director.
ACTION ITEM:  motion to approve Resolution Regarding Executive Compensation for Executive Director.
 
     
  C. Possible Board Approval of Employment Agreement for Executive Director Vote Beatriz Chen 10 m
   
Report of salary, salary schedule, or compensation paid as fringe benefits to Executive Director
1.  Salary
2.  Health Benefits
3.  Bonuses
4.  Life Insurance
5.  Stipends / Allowances
6.  Differentials
 
     
VIII. Closing Items 8:33 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Board Chair 1 m