Green Dot Public Schools California
Minutes
GDPSC Full Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday June 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM
Location
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Green Dot Public Schools California Board meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be held via teleconference on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 2:00 pm.
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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 Annabelle Eliashiv. 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.
All public comment must be submitted to GreenDotCABoardMeeting@greendot.org by 2:00 p.m. on June 26, 2020. Members of the public can submit statements in English or Spanish. Statements received by 2:00 p.m. will be read out loud during the Board meeting in the order they were received and will be limited to 3 minutes per submission. The Board has allocated a total of 30 minutes for public comment. Anything submitted after 2:00 p.m. or exceeding the 30 minutes allocated for public comment will not be read during the Board meeting and will be shared with Green Dot California Board members via email.
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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 Annabelle Eliashiv. 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.
All public comment must be submitted to GreenDotCABoardMeeting@greendot.org by 2:00 p.m. on June 26, 2020. Members of the public can submit statements in English or Spanish. Statements received by 2:00 p.m. will be read out loud during the Board meeting in the order they were received and will be limited to 3 minutes per submission. The Board has allocated a total of 30 minutes for public comment. Anything submitted after 2:00 p.m. or exceeding the 30 minutes allocated for public comment will not be read during the Board meeting and will be shared with Green Dot California Board members via email.
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), 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), Chad Soleo, Cristina de Jesus (remote), Ellen Lin (remote), Ernie Thomas (remote), Julia Holland (remote), Kris Terry, Leilani Abulon, Lily Xie, Mike Lopez (remote), Neal Brandenburg (remote), Stephen Hoopes (remote), Tae Kim (remote), 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 Jun 26, 2020 at 2:04 PM.
C.
Introduction of New GDPSC General Counsel - Neal Brandenburg
Ms. de Jesus introduced Green Dot California's new legal counsel, Neal Brandenburg,to the Board. Mr. Brandenburg addressed the Board briefly.
D.
Public Comment
The following members of public addressed the Board: William Heuisler, Miguel Sandoval De La Torre, Jennifer Lindsey and Susana Amezcua.
II. Approve Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes from the April 24, 2020 GDPSC Board of Directors Meeting
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the minutes from GDPSC Full Board Meeting on 04-24-20.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Minutes from the May 15, 2020 Board Meeting
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the minutes from Green Dot Public Schools California Special Board Meeting on 05-15-20.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve 2020-21 Board Meeting Calendar
Kevin Reed made a motion to approve the 2020-21 Board Meeting Calendar with amendments.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
Mr. Zuniga requested that Board meetings start later to allow for greater participation among teachers and stakeholders. Mr. Reed suggested that the Board discuss Board meeting times at the upcoming Board Retreat. Mr. Reed made a motion to amend the 2020-21 Board Meeting Calendar to remove references to Board meeting times.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Resolution to Accept ESEA Federal Funds
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the resolution.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve GDPSC 2020-2021 Finance and Accounting Policies & Procedures
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the GDPSC 2020-21 Finance and Accounting Policies & Procedures.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve GDPSC 2020-2021 Student Policy Manual
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the 2020-21 Student Policy Manual.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
Mr. Zuniga requested that the Student Policy Manual be amended to include language addressing cybersecurity protections for teachers during distance learning. Ms. Gonzalez explained that she is working on updated policies specific to distance learning.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Approve GDPSC 2020-2021 Employee Handbook
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the GDPSC 2020-21 Employee Handbook.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Approve Regional Services Agreement with Green Dot Public Schools National
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the Regional Services Agreement with Green Dot Public Schools National.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
Ms. de Jesus provided an overview of the Regional Services Agreement with Green Dot Public Schools National including changes to this year's agreement from previous years.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Resolution to Approve Transition Partnership Program with Alain LeRoy Locke College Prep Academy
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the resolution.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
Resolution to Approve Transition Partnership Program with Green Dot Public Schools California
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the resolution.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
K.
Resolution to Approve GDPSC's FY19 Tax Return
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the resolution.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
Mr. Lopez provided an overview of the FY19 Tax Return.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
L.
Resolution to Approve Contract Between GDPSC and United Parents and Students
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the contract between GDPSC and United Parents and Students.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
M.
Resolution to Approve School Nutrition Program Contracts
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the School Nutrition Program Contracts.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
Ms. Reynolds presented an overview of the request for proposal process and contracts for the school nutrition program.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
N.
Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Los Angeles County Office of Education
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Los Angeles County Office of Education.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
O.
Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Inglewood Unified School District
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Inglewood Unified School District.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
P.
Resolution to Approve Submission of Charter Renewal Petitions to Los Angeles Unified School District
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the resolution.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Q.
Resolution to Approve Shared Service Fee to Green Dot Public Schools California
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the resolution.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. CEO Update
A.
African American Achievement Strategic Plan Update
Ms. de Jesus and Ms. Terry provided an overview of Green Dot California's African American Achievement Strategic Plan.
B.
Update on Reopening Schools
Ms. de Jesus, Ms. Gonzalez and Mr. Lopez provided an overview of Green Dot California's plan for re-opening schools for the 2020-21 school year.
C.
Development Update
Ms. de Jesus provided an overview of Green Dot California's fundraising efforts to date.
IV. Update from the Chief Academic Officer's Advisory Group
A.
Update on Distance Learning
Ms. Gonzalez provided an update on Green Dot California's distance learning program, including student feedback and engagement data.
B.
Compliance Update
Ms. Gonzalez gave an update on Green Dot California's schools designated for school improvement by the California Department of Education.
V. Discuss and Approve Local Control and Accountability Plan COVID-19 Report
A.
Resolution to Approve Local Control and Accountability Plan COVID-19 Reports
Jon Goodman made a motion to approve the resolution.
Ricardo Barragan seconded the motion.
Ms. Eliashiv provided an overview of the Local Control and Accountability Plan Written Reports.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
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| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
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| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
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| Kevin Reed |
Aye
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| Ivette Peña |
Aye
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| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
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| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
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| Peter Scranton |
Aye
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| LaTonia Lopez |
Abstain
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| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
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| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
VI. Finance
A.
Resolution to Approve FY21 Budgets
Jon Goodman made a motion to approve the resolution.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
Mr. Lopez presented the budget proposal for the 2020-21 school year to the Board.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Abstain
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| Peter Scranton |
Aye
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| Ivette Peña |
Aye
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| LaTonia Lopez |
Abstain
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| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
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| Kevin Reed |
Aye
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| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
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| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
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| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
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| Jon Goodman |
Aye
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| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
B.
Enrollment Update
Mr. Lopez provided an update on student enrollment for the 2020-21 school year.
C.
Review Q3 Financials
VII. Discuss and Approve Side Letters to Collective Bargaining Agreements
A.
Approve Side Letter to Animo Classified Employee Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
Jon Goodman made a motion to approve the side letter to Animo Classified Employee Association's Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
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| Kevin Reed |
Aye
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| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
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| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
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| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
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| Ivette Peña |
Aye
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| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
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| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
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| Jon Goodman |
Aye
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| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
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| LaTonia Lopez |
Abstain
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VIII. Closed Session
A.
Closed Session
The Board entered into a closed session at approximately 5:29 p.m. to engage in a conference Green Dot California's labor negotiators, Annette Gonzalez and Mike Lopez, regarding AMU and ACEA, the exclusive labor representatives of Green Dot California's certificated and classified employees, respectively. The Board returned to open session at approximately 5:58 p.m. and reported that it took no formal action during closed session.
IX. 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 6:02 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jon Goodman