Green Dot Public Schools California

Minutes

Green Dot Public Schools Executive Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday September 29, 2020 at 4:00 PM

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All public comment must be submitted to GreenDotCABoardMeeting@greendot.org by 4:00 p.m. on September 29, 2020. Members of the public can submit statements in English or Spanish. Statements received by 4:00 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 4:00 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.

Committee Members Present

Jon Goodman (remote), Kevin Reed (remote), Louis Gomez (remote), Peter Scranton (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

Annabelle Eliashiv (remote), Annette Gonzalez (remote), Cristina de Jesus (remote), Mike Lopez (remote), Neal Brandenburg (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Kevin Reed called a meeting of the Executive Committee of Green Dot Public Schools California to order on Tuesday Sep 29, 2020 at 4:06 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Public Comment

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Minutes from June 11, 2020 Executive Committee Meeting

Louis Gomez made a motion to approve the minutes from GDPSC Special Executive Committee Meeting on 06-11-20.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jon Goodman
Abstain
Louis Gomez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye

B.

Discuss and Approve Resolution for Animo Inglewood Charter High School Reimbursements

Louis Gomez made a motion to approve the resolution.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
Mr. Lopez provided an overview of the potential upcoming refinancing of Animo Inglewood Charter High School's building and planned facility upgrades.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jon Goodman
Abstain
Louis Gomez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye

III. CEO Update

A.

Update on Renewals

Ms. de Jesus provided an update on Green Dot Public Schools California's renewals.

B.

Update on Reopening Schools

Ms. de Jesus reviewed Green Dot California's plans for continued distance learning through December 2020 and plans to reopen school buildings in the future.

IV. Updates from Chief Academic Officer's Advisory Group

A.

Discuss and Approve Resolution to Submit Learning Continuity and Attendance Plans

Jon Goodman made a motion to approve the resolution.
Kevin Reed seconded the motion.
Ms. Gonzalez provided an overview of Green Dot Public Schools California's Learning Continuity and Attendance Plans.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Discuss and Approve Animo Ellen Ochoa's Plan for Improvement

Jon Goodman made a motion to approve Animo Ellen Ochoa's Plan for Improvement.
Kevin Reed seconded the motion.
Ms. Gonzalez provided an overview of Animo Ellen Ochoa's Plan for Improvement.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Updates on Distance Learning

Ms. Gonzalez provided an update on distance learning including information about student attendance and engagement as well as survey responses from students and staff members. Ms. Gonzalez provided an update on adjustments to Green Dot California's distance learning model.

V. Finance Update

A.

LAUSD Fiscal Compliance

Mr. Lopez presented the Los Angeles Unified School District Charter Schools Division's fiscal recommendations.

VI. Closed Session

A.

Public Employment: CEO

The Board entered into closed session at approximately 5:19 p.m. to engage in a conversation regarding Public Employment for the Chief Executive Officer. 

B.

Conference with legal counsel – Anticipated litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d): 1 potential case

The Board entered into closed session at approximately 5:19 p.m. to engage in a conversation with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation.

VII. Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session

A.

Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session

The Board returned to open session at approximately 5:54 p.m. and reported that it took no formal action during closed session.

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 5:55 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jon Goodman