Green Dot Public Schools

Minutes

GDPS Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday June 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Directors Present

Dr. Robert Cherry, Ivette Peña, Jon Goodman, Kevin Reed, LaTonia Lopez, Peter Scranton, Rita Ravindra

Directors Absent

Claudio Chavez, Louis Gomez, Ricardo Barragan

Guests Present

Amanda Matamoros

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Kevin Reed called a meeting of the board of directors of Green Dot Public Schools to order on Friday Jun 26, 2026 at 3:10 PM.

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

The following people provided public comment: David Nuñez, Ebreon Farris, Leah Lamberth, Gladys Holguin, and Kim Kawaratani. 

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Minutes from the 04-24-2026 Green Dot Public Schools Board Meeting

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve the minutes from GDPS Board Meeting on 04-24-26.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Minutes from the 04-24-2026 Green Dot Public Schools Special Board Meeting

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve the minutes from GDPS Special Board Meeting on 04-24-26.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approve FY27 SACS Budget

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve FY27 SACS Budget.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve School Shared Service Fee Structure

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve FY27 SACS Budget.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approve FY27 Acceptance of ESEA Funds

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve FY27 SACS Budget.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Approve FY26 Second Interims

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve FY26 Second Interims.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

Approve FY27 F&A Policies

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve FY27 F&A Policies.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Approve First Amendment to the Lease: 4360 Dozier Street (Ánimo Ellen Ochoa)

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve First Amendment to the Lease: 4360 Dozier Street (Ánimo Ellen Ochoa).
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

I.

Approve GDPS English Learner Master Plan

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPS English Learner Master Plan.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

J.

Approve Prop 28 Annual Reports

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Prop 28 Annual Reports.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

K.

Approve CALSTRS Certification

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve CALSTRS Certification.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

L.

Approve Revolution Foods Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Revolution Foods Contract.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

M.

Approve SLA Management, Inc. Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve SLA Management, Inc. Contract.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

N.

Approve Mission School Transportation, Inc. Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Mission School Transportation, Inc. Contract.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

O.

Approve LCM Bus Services Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve LCM Bus Services Contract.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

P.

Approve IMA Financial Group Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve IMA Financial Group Contract.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Q.

Approve ARC Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve ARC Contract.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

R.

Approve Woodcraft Rangers Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Woodcraft Rangers Contract.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

S.

Approve GDPS Renewal Charter Petition Submission to the Los Angeles Unified School District

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPS Renewal Charter Petition Submission to the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

T.

Approve Metropolitan Security Group Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Metropolitan Security Group Contract.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

U.

Approve DMB Security Services, Inc. Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve DMB Security Services, Inc. Contract.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V.

Approve Dedicated Building Services, LLC Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Dedicated Building Services, LLC Contract.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

W.

Approve Expert Building Maintenance, LLC Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Expert Building Maintenance, LLC Contract.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

X.

Approve Revisions to the Student Admission Lottery Preferences for Ánimo Leadership

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Revisions to the Student Admission Lottery Preferences for Ánimo Leadership.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Y.

Approve Extera Partnership Agreement

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Extera Partnership Agreement.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Z.

Approve the Name Change for Extera Public Schools #2

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve the Name Change for Extera Public Schools #2.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

AA.

Approve GDPS SY27 Board Calendar

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPS SY27 Board Calendar.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

AB.

Approve SY27 Curriculum

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve SY27 Curriculum.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

AC.

Approve SY27 Student Policy Manual

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve SY27 Student Policy Manual.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

AD.

Approve SY27 School Calendar

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve SY27 School Calendar.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

AE.

Approve Ánimo Compton's SY27 Bell Schedule & Calendar

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Ánimo Compton's SY27 Bell Schedule & Calendar.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

AF.

Approve Ánimo City of Champion's SY27 Bell Schedule & Calendar

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Ánimo City of Champion's SY27 Bell Schedule & Calendar.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

AG.

Approve Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy's SY27 Bell Schedule & Calendar

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy's SY27 Bell Schedule & Calendar.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

AH.

Approve GDPS Employee Handbook

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPS Employee Handbook.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

AI.

Approve Scoot Education Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Scoot Education Contract.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

AJ.

Approve Ánimo Compton's Facility Use Agreement

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Ánimo Compton's Facility Use Agreement.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

AK.

Approve RCM Technologies Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve RCM Technologies Contract.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

AL.

Approve Swing Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Swing Contract.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

AM.

Approve Nonsectarian School/Agency Services Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Nonsectarian School/Agency Services Contract.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

AN.

Approve the Amendment and Renewal of the Transition Partnership Program (TPP) Cash Match Contract for 2026–2028

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve the Amendment and Renewal of the Transition Partnership Program (TPP) Cash Match Contract for 2026–2028.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. CEO Update

A.

CEO Update

The CEO Update was provided by Dr. Cristina de Jesus, President & CEO.

B.

Mission Moment

C.

Approve GDPS Strategic Plan

V. Operations Update

A.

Student Recruitment Update

The Operations Update was provided by Dr. Cristina de Jesus, President & CEO.

VI. Public Hearing: Local Control and Accountability Plans & Addenda

A.

GDPS Local Control & Accountability Plans & Addenda

No public comment was submitted.

VII. Academic Update

A.

School Culture Update

The Academic Update was provided by Annette Gonzalez, Chief Education Officer.

B.

End of Year Highlights

C.

Approve GDPS Local Control & Accountability Plans

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPS Local Control & Accountability Plans.
Rita Ravindra seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve GDPS Local Control & Accountability Plans Federal Addendum

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPS Local Control & Accountability Plans Federal Addendum.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approve GDPS Local Indicators

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve GDPS Local Indicators.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VIII. People Update

A.

Teacher Assignment Monitoring Outcomes

The People Update was provided by Brian Romero, Public Affairs Manager, and Samantha Matamoros, Chief People Officer.

IX. Finance Update

A.

GDPS FY26 Q3 Forecast

The Finance Update was provided by Michael Lopez, Chief Finance Officer.

B.

Approve GDPS FY27 Budget

Rita Ravindra made a motion to approve GDPS FY27 Budget.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

X. Closed Session

A.

Update on Conference with Labor Negotiators

The GDPS Board entered closed session at approximately 6:10

B.

Update on Conference with Labor Negotiators

C.

Conference with legal counsel - Anticipated Litigation

D.

Conference with Legal - Existing Litigation

XI. Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session

A.

Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session

The GDPS Board returned from closed session at approximately 6:45, and reported that no action was taken. 

XII. Collective Bargaining Agreement

A.

Review and Discuss Sunshine Letters from Green Dot Public Schools and Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU)

The Collective Bargaining Agreement has been deferred and will be discussed at a future Board meeting. 


 

XIII. Asociación de Maestros Unidos Report

A.

Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU) Report

The AMU Report was provided by Hector Vega, AMU President.

XIV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Claudio Chavez