El Camino Real Charter High School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 26, 2016 at 8:00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING
This Special meeting will begin at 8:00pm, or as close thereafter as possible when the Regular meeting ends.
For board meeting materials, please see Donna Bennett in the school's main office, or contact her at (818) 595-7500 or do.bennett@ecrchs.net. Some board meeting materials are also posted in the school's website (www.ecrchs.net).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTATIONS
TO THE BOARD BY PARENTS AND CITIZENS
El Camino Real Alliance (“ECRA”) welcomes your participation at ECRA’s Board meetings. The purpose of a public meeting of the Board of Directors (“Board”) is to conduct the affairs of ECRA in public. Your participation assures us of continuing community interest in our charter school. To assist you in the ease of speaking/participating in our meetings, the following guidelines are provided:
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 Donna Bennett, office assistant, in person or by calling (818) 595-7500.
This Special meeting will begin at 8:00pm, or as close thereafter as possible when the Regular meeting ends.
For board meeting materials, please see Donna Bennett in the school's main office, or contact her at (818) 595-7500 or do.bennett@ecrchs.net. Some board meeting materials are also posted in the school's website (www.ecrchs.net).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTATIONS
TO THE BOARD BY PARENTS AND CITIZENS
El Camino Real Alliance (“ECRA”) welcomes your participation at ECRA’s Board meetings. The purpose of a public meeting of the Board of Directors (“Board”) is to conduct the affairs of ECRA in public. Your participation assures us of continuing community interest in our charter school. To assist you in the ease of speaking/participating in our meetings, the following guidelines are provided:
- Agendas are available to all audience members at the door to the meeting.
- “Request to Speak” forms are available to all audience members who wish to speak on any agenda items or under the general category of “Oral Communications.” “Oral Communications” 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. These presentations are limited to three (3) minutes and total time allotted to non-agenda items will not exceed twenty-five (25) minutes. 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.
- You may also complete a “Request to Speak” form to address the Board on Agenda items. With regard to such agenda items, you may specify that agenda item on your “Request to Speak” form and you will be given an opportunity to speak for up to three (3) minutes before the item, and total time allocated to agenda items will not exceed six (6) minutes for a discussion item and nine (9) minutes per vote item.
- When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to state their name and adhere to the time limits set forth.
- Any public records relating to an agenda item for an open session of the Board which are distributed to all, or a majority of all, of the Board members shall be available for public inspection at 5440 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills, California, 91367
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 Donna Bennett, office assistant, in person or by calling (818) 595-7500.
Directors Present
Dennis Thompson, Jonathan Wasser, Larry Rubin, Odus Caldwell, Scott Silverstein
Directors Absent
Alex Placencio, Jackie Keene
Guests Present
David Hussey, Janelle Ruley
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Jonathan Wasser called a meeting of the board of directors of El Camino Real Charter High School to order on Wednesday Oct 26, 2016 at 9:59 PM.
II. Ratifying the Memorandum of Understanding with LAUSD
A.
Ratification of the MOU
Larry Rubin made a motion to ratify the MOU.
Odus Caldwell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Jackie Keene |
Absent
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
Alex Placencio |
Absent
|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
Larry Rubin |
Aye
|
Odus Caldwell |
Aye
|
Dennis Thompson |
Aye
|
III. Other Business
A.
Cardholder for school charge card
Odus Caldwell made a motion to remove Marshall Mayotte as the American Express cardholder, and add David Hussey as the American Express cardholder.
Larry Rubin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Alex Placencio |
Absent
|
Dennis Thompson |
Aye
|
Larry Rubin |
Aye
|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
Odus Caldwell |
Aye
|
Jackie Keene |
Absent
|
B.
Financial Custodian of Charles Schwab CD
Larry Rubin made a motion to remove Marshall Mayotte as a financial custodian of the Charles Schwab CD, and add Dean Bennett as a financial custodian of the Charles Schwab CD.
Odus Caldwell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
Alex Placencio |
Absent
|
Odus Caldwell |
Aye
|
Dennis Thompson |
Aye
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
Larry Rubin |
Aye
|
Jackie Keene |
Absent
|
C.
Financial Custodian of Charles Schwab Retiree Benefits Trust Account
Larry Rubin made a motion to remove Marshall Mayotte as a financial custodian of the Charles Schwab retiree benefits trust account, and add Dean Bennett as a financial custodian of the Charles Schwab retiree benefits trust account.
Odus Caldwell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Dennis Thompson |
Aye
|
Larry Rubin |
Aye
|
Alex Placencio |
Absent
|
Jackie Keene |
Absent
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
Odus Caldwell |
Aye
|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Odus Caldwell made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Larry Rubin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
Jackie Keene |
Absent
|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
Dennis Thompson |
Aye
|
Odus Caldwell |
Aye
|
Larry Rubin |
Aye
|
Alex Placencio |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:07 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melanie Horton