Green Dot Public Schools California
Minutes
GDPSC Full Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday April 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM
Location
This meeting will be held via teleconference.
Green Dot Public Schools California Board meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be held via teleconference on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 2:00 pm.
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Directors Present
Claudio Chavez (remote), Dr. Robert Cherry (remote), Ivette Peña (remote), Jason Feuerstein (remote), Jeremy Zuniga (remote), Jon Goodman (remote), Kevin Reed (remote), LaTonia Lopez (remote), Louis Gomez (remote), Peter Scranton (remote), Ricardo Barragan (remote), Rita Ravindra (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Andrew Garcia (remote), Annabelle Moskowitz (remote), Annette Gonzalez (remote), Brenda Breen (remote), Cristina de Jesus (remote), Ernie Thomas (remote), Mike Lopez (remote), Suruchi Srikanth
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 Apr 24, 2020 at 2:08 PM.
II. Approve Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes from February 7, 2020 Board Meeting
Dr. Robert Cherry made a motion to approve the minutes from GDPSC Full Board Meeting on 02-07-20.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
No
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Minutes from February 27, 2020 Special Meeting
Dr. Robert Cherry made a motion to approve the minutes from GDPSC Special Board Meeting on 02-27-20.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
No
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
C.
Approve Minutes from March 13, 2020 Special Meeting
Dr. Robert Cherry made a motion to approve the minutes from GDPSC Special Board Meeting on 03-13-20.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
No
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
D.
Approve FY19 Tax Returns
The Board pulled this item from the Consent Agenda and will vote on Green Dot California's FY19 Tax Returns at a future Board meeting.
III. CEO Update
A.
Update on COVID-19 Response
Cristina de Jesus provided an update on Green Dot California's response to COVID-19.
B.
Strategic Plan Update
Cristina de Jesus provided an update on Green Dot California's Strategic Plan.
C.
Facilities Update
Cristina de Jesus provided an update on Green Dot California's facility projects.
D.
Fundraising Update
Cristina de Jesus provided an update on fundraising efforts to support Green Dot California's distance learning campaign.
IV. Academic Update
A.
Update from the Chief Academic Officer's Working Group
Annette Gonzalez provided an update on Green Dot California's approach to distance learning and changes to the Local Control and Accountability Plan process.
V. Finance
A.
Financial Impact of COVID-19
Mike Lopez provided an update on the financial implications of COVID-19 on Green Dot California's budget.
VI. Closed Session
A.
Update on Conference with Labor Negotiators
The Board entered into a closed session at approximately 4:30 p.m. to engage in a conference Green Dot California's labor negotiator, Annette Gonzalez, regarding AMU, the exclusive labor representative of Green Dot California's certificated employees. The Board returned to open session at approximately 4:53 p.m. and reported that it took no formal action during closed session.
B.
Update on Conference with Labor Negotiators:
The Board entered into a closed session at approximately 4:30 p.m. to engage in a conference Green Dot California's labor negotiator, Mike Lopez, regarding ACEA, the exclusive labor representative of Green Dot California's classified employees. The Board returned to open session at approximately 4:53 p.m. and reported that it took no formal action during closed session.
VII. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items
John Kannofsky, a teacher at Animo Venice, addressed the Board about Green Dot California's plans related to distribute technology devices to all students after distance learning.
VIII. 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 5:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jon Goodman