Green Dot Public Schools California
Minutes
GDPSC Full Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday December 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM
Location
1149 S Hill Street, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA
Green Dot Public Schools California Board meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be held at the California Home Office, 1149 S. Hill Street, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, on Friday December 13, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Teleconference locations accessible to the public include Green Dot Public Schools in California and 757 Westwood Plaza, Suite 1320T, Los Angeles, California, 90095.
If you need special assistance, disability-related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meetings of Green Dot’s governing board, please contact Khloe Graczyk 323-565-1600. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable Green Dot to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accommodation and accessibility to this meeting. Upon request, Green Dot shall also make available this agenda and all other public records associated with this meeting in appropriate alternative formats for persons with a disability.
If you need special assistance, disability-related modifications or accommodations, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meetings of Green Dot’s governing board, please contact Khloe Graczyk 323-565-1600. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable Green Dot to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accommodation and accessibility to this meeting. Upon request, Green Dot shall also make available this agenda and all other public records associated with this meeting in appropriate alternative formats for persons with a disability.
Directors Present
Claudio Chavez, Dr. Robert Cherry (remote), Ivette Peña, Jason Feuerstein, Jon Goodman, Kevin Reed, Peter Scranton, Ricardo Barragan
Directors Absent
Louis Gomez
Ex Officio Members Present
LaTonia Lopez (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
LaTonia Lopez (remote)
Guests Present
Angela Amador, Annabelle Moskowitz, Annette Gonzalez, Arlene Vinzon, Bonnie Gonzalez, Brian Ruff, Cristina de Jesus, Darren Alexander, David Nunez, Edison Palacios, Janneth Johnson, Jordan Greenwald, Julia Fisher, Katherine Tolliver, Khloe Graczyk, Maryia Krivoruchko, Melissa Pena, Mike Lopez, Pedro Jimenez, Richard Williams, Rita Ravindra, Samantha Matamoros (remote), Sheena Hest, Timothy Ojetunde, Tobin Papp, Vereaux Reynolds
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Kevin Reed called a meeting of the board of directors of Green Dot Public Schools California to order on Friday Dec 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM.
II. Mission Moment
A.
Spotlight on Kris Terry, Senior Director of African American Achievement & Equity
The Board engaged in a conversation with Ms. Terry on her role in improving African American achievement at Green Dot Public Schools.
B.
Minority Voters Chafe as Democratic Candidates Abandon Charter Schools
This was part of the pre-read packet only.
III. Closed Session
A.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
The Board entered into closed session at approximately 2:15 p.m to discuss the Public Employee Performance Evaluation the President and CEO of Green Dot Public Schools California.
B.
Conference with legal counsel – Anticipated litigation
The Board then discussed significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d). The Board returned to open session at approximately 2:56 p.m. and reported that it took no formal action during closed session.
IV. Board Re-election
A.
Vote to re-elect members to the GDPSC Board
Ivette Peña made a motion to re-elect Dr. Cherry for a two-year term through December 31, 2022.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Abstain
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
Kevin Reed made a motion to re-elect Ricardo Barragan, Claudio Chavez, and Ivette Pena for respective two-year terms through December 31, 2022.
Dr. Robert Cherry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Abstain
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Abstain
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Abstain
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
Jon Goodman made a motion to re-elect Chair Reed for a two-year term through December 31, 2022.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Abstain
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
V. Approve Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes from November 1, 2019 Board Meeting
Claudio Chavez made a motion to approve the minutes from Full Board Meeting on 11-01-19.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Minutes from November 26, 2019 Board Meeting
Claudio Chavez made a motion to approve the minutes from GDPSC Special Full Board Meeting on 11-26-19.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
C.
Approve El Dorado Special Education Local Plan and Assurances with El Dorado SELPA
Claudio Chavez made a motion to approve El Dorado Special Education Local Plan and Assurances with El Dorado SELPA for Animo City of Champions Charter High School,
Animo Inglewood Charter High School, and Animo Leadership Charter High School.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
D.
Resolution to appoint a member to the Delta Board
Claudio Chavez made a motion to appoint Jon Goodman to the Delta Board.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Abstain
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
VI. Collective Bargaining Agreements
A.
Public presentation of initial proposals of Ánimo Classified Employees Association and Green Dot CA
Mr. Lopez and Ms. Lopez discussed the initial proposals of Ánimo Classified Employees Association and Green Dot CA per California Government Code Section 3547.
VII. CEO Update
A.
Introduction of Candidate for Green Dot CA Board
Ms. de Jesus introduced Rita Ravindra, a potential candidate for the California Board of Directors.
B.
Update on Animo Mae Jemison
Ms. de Jesus then updated the Board on school culture and counselor supports at Animo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School.
C.
Development Update
Ms. de Jesus then updated the Board regarding GDPSC’s fundraising and grants, and publicized GDPSC’s “2019 End-of-Year Giving Campaign”.
D.
Review Governance Requirements
Ms. de Jesus then reviewed governance and accountability changes mandated by Senate Bill 126.
VIII. Review and discuss GDPSC’s FY 18-19 audited financials
A.
Resolution to Approve FY18-19 Audit
Jason Feuerstein made a motion to approve the audit.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
Ms. Ayala, Mr. Ruff, and Mr. Thomas summarized the results of the GDPSC’s audit for the 2018-19 fiscal year (the “Audit”) to the Board. Mr. Ruff informed the Board that Eide Bailly has issued an unmodified opinion of the Audit.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
IX. Education Committee Update
A.
CA Dashboard Review
Ms. Gonzalez led the Board in a discussion regarding preliminary data for Green Dot California schools on the California Dashboard and shared key strategies the Education Team is taking to improve Dashboard metrics.
X. Finance Update
A.
Discuss First Quarter Financials
Mr. Lopez updated the Board on the financial standing of GDPSC’s schools, including a
year-to-date financial update and a year-end financial forecast for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
year-to-date financial update and a year-end financial forecast for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.
B.
Approve First Interim Financials
Jon Goodman made a motion to approve the first interim financials.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
Mr. Lopez reviewed the Board the first interim financials of GDPSC’s schools.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
C.
Recruitment Update
Mr. Lopez then updated the Board regarding student recruitment for the 2020-21 school year.
XI. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
The following Animo Inglewood teachers and students, as members of the public, addressed the Board on items not listed on the board meeting agenda: Andrew Landem, Claudia Haro-Contreras, Darian Segoviaio, Jeremy Zuniga, Jessica Benson, Kaylee Bieraugel, Kimberly Arellano, Rosemary Garza, Samantha Rodriguez, Stephanie Foard, and Violeta Duran.
XII. 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 5:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jon Goodman