El Camino Real Charter High School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday December 14, 2016 at 5:00 PM
Location
El Camino Real Charter High School, Anderson Hall, 5440 Valley Circle Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
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, (http://ecrchs.net/ecr-board/).
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:
1. Agendas are available to all audience members at the door to the meeting.
2. “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.
3. 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.
4. When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to state their name and adhere to the time limits set forth.
5. 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.
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 Donna Bennett, office assistant, in person or by calling (818) 595-7500.
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, (http://ecrchs.net/ecr-board/).
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:
1. Agendas are available to all audience members at the door to the meeting.
2. “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.
3. 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.
4. When addressing the Board, speakers are requested to state their name and adhere to the time limits set forth.
5. 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.
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 Donna Bennett, office assistant, in person or by calling (818) 595-7500.
Directors Present
Jonathan Wasser, Scott Silverstein, Steve Cohen, Steven Kofahl
Directors Absent
Dennis Thompson, Julie Kornack, Robert Weinberg
Guests Present
David Hussey, Dean Bennett, Eric Wilson, Fernando Delgado, Melanie Horton
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 Dec 14, 2016 at 5:11 PM.
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
There was one public speaker with comments.
E.
Welcome New Board Members
F.
Public Comment from Candidates for New Board Positions
Six candidates made comments.
G.
Executive Director's Report
H.
UTLA Update
II. Consent
A.
Review and Vote on the November 30th Special Board Meeting Minutes
Scott Silverstein made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 11-30-16 Board Meeting on 11-30-16.
Steve Cohen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Dennis Thompson |
Absent
|
Steven Kofahl |
Abstain
|
Steve Cohen |
Aye
|
Julie Kornack |
Absent
|
Robert Weinberg |
Absent
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
III. Governance
A.
Discuss Timeline and Process for Upcoming ECRA Board Election
B.
Discuss Board Committee's Recommendations for Community Representatives
The Community Representative Nomination Committee recommended Andrea Breur for the term expiring 6/30/18, and Sheila Williams for the term expiring 6/30/19.
C.
Vote to Install New Community Representative (Term Expires 6/30/18)
Scott Silverstein made a motion to install Andrea Breur as the new Community Representative (term expires 6/30/18).
Steve Cohen seconded the motion.
The motion did not carry.
Roll Call | |
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Julie Kornack |
Absent
|
Steve Cohen |
Abstain
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
Robert Weinberg |
Absent
|
Steven Kofahl |
Abstain
|
Dennis Thompson |
Absent
|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
D.
Vote to Install New Community Representative (Term Expires 6/30/19)
Scott Silverstein made a motion to table this item until the next board meeting.
Steve Cohen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Steve Cohen |
Aye
|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
Julie Kornack |
Absent
|
Steven Kofahl |
Aye
|
Robert Weinberg |
Absent
|
Dennis Thompson |
Absent
|
E.
Discuss Stakeholder Questions Regarding Why Current Parents & Paid Employees Cannot Serve on Board
IV. Financial
A.
Review and Vote on 2015-16 Audited Financial Statements
Steve Cohen made a motion to approve the 2015-16 audited financial statements.
Steven Kofahl seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Steven Kofahl |
Aye
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
Julie Kornack |
Absent
|
Steve Cohen |
Aye
|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
Dennis Thompson |
Absent
|
Robert Weinberg |
Absent
|
B.
Review and Vote on October Check Register
Steve Cohen made a motion to approve the October check register.
Scott Silverstein seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Dennis Thompson |
Absent
|
Steve Cohen |
Aye
|
Robert Weinberg |
Absent
|
Steven Kofahl |
Aye
|
Julie Kornack |
Absent
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
C.
October 2016 Financial Update
D.
Review and Vote on 2016/17 1st Interim Financials
Scott Silverstein made a motion to approve the 2016/17 1st interim financials.
Steve Cohen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Robert Weinberg |
Absent
|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
Steve Cohen |
Aye
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
Dennis Thompson |
Absent
|
Julie Kornack |
Absent
|
Steven Kofahl |
Aye
|
E.
Review and Vote on the 2016/17 EPA Expenditure Plan & Resolution
Steve Cohen made a motion to approve the 2016/17 EPA expenditure plan and resolution.
Steven Kofahl seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Julie Kornack |
Absent
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
Dennis Thompson |
Absent
|
Steven Kofahl |
Aye
|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
Steve Cohen |
Aye
|
Robert Weinberg |
Absent
|
F.
Business Updates
G.
Discuss Plan for Use of College Readiness Block Grant Funds
V. School and Policies
A.
Review and Vote on Copier Agreement
Steve Cohen made a motion to approve the copier agreement.
Steven Kofahl seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Julie Kornack |
Absent
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
Dennis Thompson |
Absent
|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
Robert Weinberg |
Absent
|
Steven Kofahl |
Aye
|
Steve Cohen |
Aye
|
B.
Discuss and Vote to Rescind March 2016 Material Revision
Steven Kofahl made a motion to rescind the March 2016 material revision.
Steve Cohen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Dennis Thompson |
Absent
|
Steve Cohen |
Aye
|
Robert Weinberg |
Absent
|
Julie Kornack |
Absent
|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
Steven Kofahl |
Aye
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
C.
Vote on New Material Revision
Steve Cohen made a motion to approve the new material revision.
Steven Kofahl seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
Julie Kornack |
Absent
|
Robert Weinberg |
Absent
|
Steven Kofahl |
Aye
|
Steve Cohen |
Aye
|
Dennis Thompson |
Absent
|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
D.
Review and Vote on Revised Fiscal Polices & Procedures
Steve Cohen made a motion to approve the revised Fiscal Polices and Procedures.
Steven Kofahl seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Steve Cohen |
Aye
|
Dennis Thompson |
Absent
|
Julie Kornack |
Absent
|
Steven Kofahl |
Aye
|
Robert Weinberg |
Absent
|
Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
E.
Discuss International Student Program
VI. Other Business
A.
CBO and CCO Recruitment Update
B.
Discuss Executive Position Titles
C.
Discuss and Vote on Salary Tables for New Positions
Steve Cohen made a motion to table this item until the next board meeting.
Steven Kofahl seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
Dennis Thompson |
Absent
|
Steven Kofahl |
Aye
|
Robert Weinberg |
Absent
|
Julie Kornack |
Absent
|
Steve Cohen |
Aye
|
VII. Closing Items
A.
Recognition of Outgoing Board Member
B.
Training on New Fiscal Policies and Procedures
C.
Adjourn Meeting
Steven Kofahl made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Steve Cohen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Jonathan Wasser |
Aye
|
Steve Cohen |
Aye
|
Dennis Thompson |
Absent
|
Julie Kornack |
Absent
|
Steven Kofahl |
Aye
|
Robert Weinberg |
Absent
|
Scott Silverstein |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melanie Horton