El Camino Real Charter High School
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday July 20, 2020 at 4:00 PM
Location
Teleconference Only - see below
SPECIAL 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).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD BY PARENTS/GUARDIANS 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 online at www.ecrchs.net, under the Governing Board Agenda tab.
2. Any member of the public wishing to speak may indicate their desire to do so during the "Public Comments" section of the Agenda, or by emailing Daniel Chang at d.chang@ecrchs.net.
3. “Public Comments” 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 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. 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.
4. Members of the public may also speak on an Agenda item. 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. 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, and the total allocated time shall be appropriately increased as well.
5. 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.
6. 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. All Board materials are also uploaded on the Board webpage at https://ecrchs.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=370005&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=704280.
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.
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 call (669) 224-3412, access code 177-332-925. 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. If you would like to speak on a specific agenda item, please advise the Board during the public comments section. Note that members of the public attending a meeting conducted via teleconference do not need to give their name when entering the conference call.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact Daniel Chang at d.chang@ecrchs.net.
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.
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).
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD BY PARENTS/GUARDIANS 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 online at www.ecrchs.net, under the Governing Board Agenda tab.
2. Any member of the public wishing to speak may indicate their desire to do so during the "Public Comments" section of the Agenda, or by emailing Daniel Chang at d.chang@ecrchs.net.
3. “Public Comments” 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 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. 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.
4. Members of the public may also speak on an Agenda item. 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. 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, and the total allocated time shall be appropriately increased as well.
5. 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.
6. 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. All Board materials are also uploaded on the Board webpage at https://ecrchs.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=370005&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=704280.
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.
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 call (669) 224-3412, access code 177-332-925. 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. If you would like to speak on a specific agenda item, please advise the Board during the public comments section. Note that members of the public attending a meeting conducted via teleconference do not need to give their name when entering the conference call.
If you have any questions or issues, please contact Daniel Chang at d.chang@ecrchs.net.
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.
Directors Present
Beatriz Chen (remote), Brian Archibald (remote), Darin Ryburn (remote), John Perez (remote), Kenneth Lee (remote), Linda Ibach (remote), Scott Silverstein (remote), Steven Kofahl (remote)
Directors Absent
Jeff Davis
Guests Present
Daniel Chang (remote), David Hussey (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Scott Silverstein called a meeting of the board of directors of El Camino Real Charter High School to order on Monday Jul 20, 2020 at 4:04 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
D.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
II. School Business
A.
Discuss and Possible Vote On Resolution Re Measures to Address Ongoing Impact of COVID-19 During School Re-Opening
Mr. Hussey noted that the Resolution is necessitated by the announcement from Governor Newsom that required certain counties, including LA County, to start the school year through distance learning. We also have to discuss the distance learning re-opening with our teacher's union and classified staff union.
The Resolution was read into the record.
Mr. Archibald asked questions on Resolution paragraph numbers 5, 9, 11, 21, and 26. He noted that the breadth of authority should not be broadly granted in an Executive Director without the input and involvement of a committee comprised of teachers, staff, and parents.
Mr. Perez agreed with the concerns raised by Mr. Archibald, and that, based on Governor Newsom's recent order, he believed the Resolution was overly broad and that the authority should be more narrowly tailored.
Ms. Chen agreed with the over-reaching nature of the language in paragraph 5, that the Executive Director should be required to consult with a healthcare expert to determine if a school closure should be extended beyond what the government orders.
Mr. Archibald noted that perhaps the school should have a contractual relationship with a healthcare expert/consultant.
Mr. Ryburn asked if this matter could be tabled until the upcoming July 23rd Board meeting. Mr. Silverstein noted that he would like to have the Board at least discuss allowing the Executive Director authority to start school on August 10th via distance learning. It was noted that the Board had already approved having school begin on August 10th, and that it would have to be via distance learning based on the Governor's mandate.
On paragraph 11, Mr. Archibald asked that the paragraph be amended to indicate that the school will not violate the provisions of any collective bargaining agreement.
On paragraph 21, Mr. Archibald noted that the wording requires the Board to ratify any purchases over $50,000; what would happen if the Board does not ratify?
On paragraph 26, Mr. Archibald asked that it not only be the insurer and/or legal counsel, but also that healthcare experts be consulted.
Ms. Chen asked who was on the committee or task force that Mr. Hussey is working with regarding reopening. Mr. Hussey noted that he has worked with the parent groups and the teachers and our school nurse.
Mr. Silverstein stated that the Board was authorizing Mr. Hussey to move forward with the understanding that all state and local laws and requirements be complied with at all times.
The matter was tabled.
The Resolution was read into the record.
Mr. Archibald asked questions on Resolution paragraph numbers 5, 9, 11, 21, and 26. He noted that the breadth of authority should not be broadly granted in an Executive Director without the input and involvement of a committee comprised of teachers, staff, and parents.
Mr. Perez agreed with the concerns raised by Mr. Archibald, and that, based on Governor Newsom's recent order, he believed the Resolution was overly broad and that the authority should be more narrowly tailored.
Ms. Chen agreed with the over-reaching nature of the language in paragraph 5, that the Executive Director should be required to consult with a healthcare expert to determine if a school closure should be extended beyond what the government orders.
Mr. Archibald noted that perhaps the school should have a contractual relationship with a healthcare expert/consultant.
Mr. Ryburn asked if this matter could be tabled until the upcoming July 23rd Board meeting. Mr. Silverstein noted that he would like to have the Board at least discuss allowing the Executive Director authority to start school on August 10th via distance learning. It was noted that the Board had already approved having school begin on August 10th, and that it would have to be via distance learning based on the Governor's mandate.
On paragraph 11, Mr. Archibald asked that the paragraph be amended to indicate that the school will not violate the provisions of any collective bargaining agreement.
On paragraph 21, Mr. Archibald noted that the wording requires the Board to ratify any purchases over $50,000; what would happen if the Board does not ratify?
On paragraph 26, Mr. Archibald asked that it not only be the insurer and/or legal counsel, but also that healthcare experts be consulted.
Ms. Chen asked who was on the committee or task force that Mr. Hussey is working with regarding reopening. Mr. Hussey noted that he has worked with the parent groups and the teachers and our school nurse.
Mr. Silverstein stated that the Board was authorizing Mr. Hussey to move forward with the understanding that all state and local laws and requirements be complied with at all times.
The matter was tabled.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Brian Archibald made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Beatriz Chen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:07 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Scott Silverstein