Green Dot Public Schools California
Minutes
Green Dot Public Schools California Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday December 11, 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, December 11, 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 December 11, 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 December 11, 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, Ivette Peña (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
LaTonia Lopez
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Dr. Robert Cherry, Louis Gomez
Guests Present
Annabelle Moskowitz, Annette Gonzalez (remote), Cristina de Jesus (remote), Gordon Gibbings (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 Dec 11, 2020 at 3:05 PM.
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
William Heuisler, Jennifer Jacques, Isabel Guandique and Yolanda Amaral provided public comments.
III. Board Elections
A.
Vote to re-elect members to the GDPSC Board
Kevin Reed made a motion to re-elect Jon Goodman and Jason Feuerstein to the Board of Directors.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Abstain
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Abstain
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
Jon Goodman made a motion to re-elect Rita Ravindra and Peter Scranton to the Board of Directors.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Abstain
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Abstain
|
IV. Approve Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes from October 30, 2020 Board Meeting
Ivette Peña made a motion to approve the minutes from Green Dot Public Schools California Board Meeting on 10-30-20.
Jeremy Zuniga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
B.
Approve FY20 Tax Returns
Ivette Peña made a motion to approve the FY20 Tax Returns.
Jeremy Zuniga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
C.
Approve First Interim Reports
Ivette Peña made a motion to approve the First Interim Reports.
Jeremy Zuniga seconded the motion.
Ms. Goodman requested that typographical errors be addressed in the First Interim Reports before submission.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
V. CEO Update
A.
20-21 Renewal Updates
Dr. de Jesus provided an update on the approval of Green Dot Public Schools California's recent renewals.
B.
Reopening Updates
Dr. de Jesus provided an update on Green Dot Public Schools California's reopening plans, including the decision to remain in distance learning through March 12, 2021.
VI. Development Update
A.
EOY Campaign
Douglas Weston provided an update on the End of Year Campaign. Board members Barragan, Ravindra and Scranton shared information about a Board member initiative to raise funds for African American student achievement.
Louis Gomez arrived.
Dr. Robert Cherry arrived.
VII. Academic Updates
A.
Distance Learning Updates
Ms. Abulon presented a review of Green Dot Public Schools California's approach to distance learning during first semester.
B.
Update on Case Managers
Ms. Abulon reviewed the reduction in chronic absenteeism rates as a result of hiring school-based case managers.
C.
Update on Supplemental Support During Distance Learning
Ms. Abulon presented various options for supplemental support for students during distance learning that will begin during second semester.
VIII. Collective Bargaining Agreements
A.
Public presentation of additional proposals of Asociación de Maestros Unidos and Green Dot CA per Gov. Code § 3547
Ms. Gonzalez and Mr. Zuniga presented the clauses Green Dot Public Schools California and Asociacion de Maestros Unidos's will discuss during the collective bargaining process, respectively.
IX. Public Hearings
A.
Public Hearing for Green Dot Public Schools California's School Plans for Student Achievement
The Board held a public hearing to receive feedback on Green Dot Public Schools California's School Plans for Student Achievement.
B.
Public Hearing for Green Dot Public Schools California's Amended Internet Safety Policy
The Board held a public hearing to receive feedback on Green Dot Public Schools California's Amended Internet Safety Policy.
X. Finance Update
A.
Resolution to Approve Green Dot Public Schools California's FY 20 Audit
Kevin Reed made a motion to approve the resolution.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
B.
Quarterly Financials
Mr. Lopez provided an update on Green Dot Public Schools California's first quarter financials for the FY21 fiscal year.
C.
Resolution to Approve Green Dot Public Schools California's LCFF Budget Overviews for Parents
Jon Goodman made a motion to approve the resolution.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
D.
Report on Learning Loss Mitigation Funding
Mr. Lopez provided an update on Green Dot Public Schools California's spending of Learning Loss Mitigation Funding, which were used to offset costs related to COVID-19.
XI. Closed Session
A.
Conference with legal counsel – Anticipated litigation
The Board entered into a closed session at approximately 5:43 p.m. to discuss anticipated litigation. The Board returned to open session at approximately 6:00 p.m. and reported that it took no formal action during closed session.
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 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jon Goodman