Green Dot Public Schools California

Minutes

Green Dot Public Schools California Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday October 30, 2020 at 3:00 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, October 30, 2020 at 3:00 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 3:00 p.m. on October 30, 2020. Members of the public can submit statements in English or Spanish. Statements received by 3:00 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 3:00 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), Jason Feuerstein (remote), Jeremy Zuniga (remote), Jon Goodman (remote), Kevin Reed (remote), Louis Gomez (remote), Peter Scranton (remote), Ricardo Barragan (remote), Rita Ravindra (remote)

Directors Absent

Ivette Peña, LaTonia Lopez

Guests Present

Annabelle Moskowitz (remote), Annette Gonzalez (remote), Cristina de Jesus (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 Oct 30, 2020 at 3:05 PM.

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

Hector Vega provided public comment.

III. Mission Moment

A.

Mission Moment

Annabelle Eliashiv shared a video created by Animo Jackie Robinson Charter High School students.

IV. Approve Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Minutes from August 28, 2020 Board Meeting

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the minutes from Green Dot Public Schools California Board Retreat on 08-28-20.
Dr. Robert Cherry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Louis Gomez
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Absent
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Ivette Peña
Absent
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Aye

B.

Approve Pacific Charter School Development Project Management Agreement – Ánimo Compton Facility

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the agreement.
Dr. Robert Cherry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ivette Peña
Absent
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Absent
Kevin Reed
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the agreement.
Dr. Robert Cherry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Ivette Peña
Absent
Kevin Reed
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Absent
Jeremy Zuniga
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye

C.

Approve Resolution to Amend Green Dot Public Schools California's Conflict of Interest Code

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the resolution.
Dr. Robert Cherry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Ivette Peña
Absent
LaTonia Lopez
Absent
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Aye

D.

Approve 2021-22 Participation Agreements with El Dorado SELPA for Animo City of Champions, Animo Compton, Animo Leadership, and Animo Inglewood

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the agreements.
Dr. Robert Cherry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ricardo Barragan
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
Ivette Peña
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Absent
Jon Goodman
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye

V. CEO Update

A.

20-21 Renewal Updates

Cristina de Jesus gave an update on Green Dot Public Schools California's upcoming renewals. 

B.

Reopening Updates

Dr. de Jesus gave an update on Green Dot Public Schools California's plans to reopen school buildings pending guidance from health and safety officials. Dr. de Jesus reviewed various options for small group instruction. 

VI. Development Update

A.

Introduce End of Year Campaign

Lori Urban presented Green Dot Public Schools California's fundraising priorities and an overview of the End of Year Campaign to the Board. 

VII. Academic Updates

A.

Distance Learning Updates

Annette Gonzalez provided an update on student assessments and surveys administered during distance learning. Leilani Abulon provided an update on student attendance and engagement. 

VIII. Finance Update

A.

Review and Approve Contingency Budgets

Jon Goodman made a motion to approve the resolution.
Dr. Robert Cherry seconded the motion.
Mike Lopez presented contingency budgets for the 2020-21 school year.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Scranton
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Ivette Peña
Absent
Claudio Chavez
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Absent
Ricardo Barragan
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Aye

B.

Enrollment Update

Mr. Lopez gave an update on recruitment for the 2021-22 school year across all schools and grade levels.

C.

Review and Approve Amended Shared Service Fee

Jon Goodman made a motion to approve the resolution.
Louis Gomez seconded the motion.
Mr. Lopez presented Green Dot Public Schools California's recommended amendment to the funding streams included in schools' shared service fee for the 2020-21 school year.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jon Goodman
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Aye
Ivette Peña
Absent
Ricardo Barragan
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Absent

IX. Update on Overcoming Racism

A.

Update on Overcoming Racism

Kris Terry provided an overview of Green Dot Public Schools California's efforts to improve African American student achievement and its partnership with Overcoming Racism. 

X. Closed Session

A.

Closed Session

The Board entered into a closed session at approximately 5:40 p.m. to discuss pending litigation. The Board returned to open session at approximately 6:11 p.m. and reported that it took no formal action during closed session.

XI. LAUSD Compliance Monitoring

A.

LAUSD Compliance Monitoring

Julia Holland presented Los Angeles Unified School District's compliance requirements for the 2020-21 school year. 

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 6:19 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jon Goodman