Green Dot Public Schools California
Minutes
Green Dot Public Schools California Board Retreat
Date and Time
Friday August 28, 2020 at 1:00 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, August 28, 2020 at 1:00 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 1:00 p.m. on August 28, 2020. Members of the public can submit statements in English or Spanish. Statements received by 1:00 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 1:00 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.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Dial: (669 900 6833)
Webinar ID: 839 9298 7227
Passcode: 465434
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 1:00 p.m. on August 28, 2020. Members of the public can submit statements in English or Spanish. Statements received by 1:00 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 1:00 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), Louis Gomez (remote), Peter Scranton (remote), Ricardo Barragan (remote), Rita Ravindra (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Annabelle Moskowitz (remote), Annette Gonzalez (remote), Cristina de Jesus (remote), Janneth Johnson (remote), Julia Fisher (remote), Julia Holland (remote), Kris Terry (remote), Leilani Abulon (remote), Mike Lopez (remote), Neal Brandenburg (remote)
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 Aug 28, 2020 at 1:06 PM.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
Jorge Dominguez-Cardoza, Amanda Bello, Luis Alvarez, Lei-Ana Ruebe, David Han, Danielle Wilson, William Heuisler, Leah Ballentine, Danielle Oh and Danielle Stevenson provided public comment.
III. Approve Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes from June 26, 2020 Board Meeting
Ivette Peña made a motion to approve the minutes from GDPSC Full Board Meeting on 06-26-20.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Discuss and Approve Lease and Acquisition for Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School
Jon Goodman made a motion to approve the lease and acquisition for Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
Mr. Michael Lopez answered questions about the Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
C.
Discuss and Approve Resolution to Submit the Unaudited Financial Report for FY20
Ivette Peña made a motion to approve the resolution.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Discuss and Approve Collective Bargaining Agreements Side Letters
A.
Approve Asociación de Maestros Unidos Side Letter
Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Asociacion de Maestros Unidos' side letter.
Dr. Robert Cherry seconded the motion.
Jeremy Zuniga, President of Asociacion de Maestros Unidos, and LaTonia Lopez, President of Animo Classified Employees Association, abstained from the vote in accordance with Green Dot Public Schools California's Conflict of Interest Policy.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Abstain
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Abstain
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Animo Classified Employees Association Side Letter
Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Animo Classified Employees Association's side letter.
Dr. Robert Cherry seconded the motion.
Jeremy Zuniga, President of Asociacion de Maestros Unidos, and LaTonia Lopez, President of Animo Classified Employees Association, abstained from the vote in accordance with Green Dot Public Schools California's Conflict of Interest Policy.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Abstain
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Abstain
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
V. Board Calendar
A.
Discuss and Approve Board Calendar
Kevin Reed made a motion to approve the Board meeting calendar and times.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
Mr. Kevin Reed led a conversation about Board meeting dates and times for the 2020-21 school year and proposed conducting Full Board meetings from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. on the dates listed in the pre-read. The Board discussed ensuring technology is available at school sites for future Board meetings.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
VI. Learning Continuity and Attendance Plans
A.
Presentation and Public Hearing
Ms. Annette Gonzalez presented a draft of the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan and addressed questions about the plan.
VII. Green Dot Public Schools California Strategic Plan
A.
Discuss Green Dot Public Schools California's Strategic Plan
Dr. de Jesus provided an overview of Green Dot Public Schools California's strategic plan. Ms. Johnson led a discussion about college persistence. Ms. Terry led a discussion about African American student achievement.
VIII. Reopening Plans
A.
Discuss Green Dot Public Schools California's Reopening Plans
Ms. Gonzalez and Mr. Lopez provided an overview of Green Dot Public Schools California's reopening plans including both academic and operational considerations.
IX. Closed Session
A.
Closed Session
The Board entered into a closed session at approximately 4:30 p.m. to discuss pending litigation. The Board returned to open session at approximately 5:21 p.m. and reported that it took no formal action during closed session.
X. 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 5:22 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jon Goodman