Green Dot Public Schools California
Minutes
Green Dot California Executive Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Friday November 19, 2021 at 2:00 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, November 19 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
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.
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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.
The Board has allocated a total of 30 minutes for public comment. Statements are limited to 3 minutes per person. Members of the public may address the Board via teleconference and are invited to email GreenDotCABoardMeeting@greendot.org if they are not able to address the Board during the meeting. Those messages will be shared with Green Dot California Board members via email.
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Committee Members Present
Jason Feuerstein (remote), Jon Goodman (remote), Kevin Reed (remote), Louis Gomez (remote), Peter Scranton (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Annabelle Moskowitz (remote), Annette Gonzalez (remote), Cristina de Jesus (remote), Leilani Abulon (remote), Mike Lopez (remote), Neal Brandenburg (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Kevin Reed called a meeting of the Executive Committee of Green Dot Public Schools California to order on Friday Nov 19, 2021 at 2:02 PM.
II. Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)
A.
Approve Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)
Kevin Reed made a motion to approve the Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e).
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
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| Louis Gomez |
Aye
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| Jon Goodman |
Aye
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| Peter Scranton |
Aye
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| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
No members of the public addressed the Executive Committee.
IV. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes from the September 29, 2021 Executive Committee Meeting
Kevin Reed made a motion to approve the minutes from Green Dot California Executive Committee Meeting on 09-29-21.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
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| Jon Goodman |
Aye
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| Peter Scranton |
Aye
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| Kevin Reed |
Aye
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| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
B.
LAUSD Compliance Monitoring
Kevin Reed made a motion to approve the submission of the LAUSD Compliance Monitoring form.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
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| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
C.
Approve FY22 1st Interim Financials
Kevin Reed made a motion to Approve the FY22 1st Interim Financials.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
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| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
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| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
D.
Approve PCSD Loan Guarantee
Kevin Reed made a motion to Approve the PCSD Loan Guarantee.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
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| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
V. CEO Update
A.
Update on Green Dot California COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Dr. Cristina de Jesus provided an update on Green Dot Public Schools California's student and staff vaccination rates.
B.
Update on Reimagine 2025
Dr. Cristina de Jesus provided an update on Green Dot Public Schools California's progress on its Reimagine 2025 key levers during the first semester of the 2021-22 school year.
VI. Academic Update
A.
Educator Effectiveness Public Hearing
Annette Gonzalez provided an overview of Green Dot Public Schools California's Educator Effectiveness Grants and held a hearing to solicit input from the public on the plans.
VII. Finance Update
A.
Enrollment Update
Mike Lopez provided an update on the number of lottery forms collected to date across Green Dot Public Schools California's schools. Mr. Lopez provided an overview of historical enrollment trends and specific investments Green Dot California plans to make to promote student recruitment.
VIII. Closed Session
A.
Conference with legal counsel – Anticipated Litigation
The Executive Committee entered into closed session at approximately 3:10 p.m. to discuss pending litigation.
B.
Public Employee Performance Evaluation
The Executive Committee then conducted the performance evaluation for Green Dot Public Schools California's Chief Executive Officer and President, Dr. Cristina de Jesus.
IX. Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session
A.
Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session
The Executive Committee returned to open session at approximately 4:45 p.m. and reported that it took no formal action during closed session.
X. Discuss and Approve Compensation for Chief Executive Officer & President
A.
Discuss and Approve Compensation for Chief Executive Officer & President
Peter Scranton made a motion to approve that Dr. de Jesus receive a $1,500 retention incentive bonus and a six percent salary increase, effective retroactively to September 1, 2021.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
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| Peter Scranton |
Aye
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| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
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| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
XI. 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 4:51 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jon Goodman