Green Dot Public Schools
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.
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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 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 | |
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Jon Goodman |
Aye
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Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
Ivette Peña |
Absent
|
Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
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 | |
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Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
Ivette Peña |
Absent
|
Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
Ricardo Barragan |
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 | |
---|---|
Ivette Peña |
Absent
|
LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
Jon Goodman |
Aye
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Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
Dr. Robert Cherry |
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 | |
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Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
Ivette Peña |
Absent
|
Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
Jason Feuerstein |
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 | |
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Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
Ivette Peña |
Absent
|
Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
Jeremy Zuniga |
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 | |
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Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
Ivette Peña |
Absent
|
Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
Jeremy Zuniga |
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 | |
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Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
Ivette Peña |
Absent
|
Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
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