Green Dot Public Schools California
Minutes
Green Dot Public Schools California Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday December 10, 2021 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.
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 Marcos Rodriguez at 323-565-1600. 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 Marcos Rodriguez at 323-565-1600. 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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Directors Present
Dr. Robert Cherry (remote), Ivette Peña (remote), Jason Feuerstein (remote), Jeremy Zuniga (remote), Jon Goodman (remote), Kevin Reed (remote), LaTonia Lopez (remote), Louis Gomez (remote), Peter Scranton (remote), Ricardo Barragan (remote), Rita Ravindra (remote)
Directors Absent
Claudio Chavez
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Louis Gomez
Guests Present
Annabelle Moskowitz (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 board of directors of Green Dot Public Schools California to order on Friday Dec 10, 2021 at 3:05 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
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 Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e).
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
No
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
No
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Absent
|
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
Eloghosa Osaseri provided public comment.
IV. Board Chair Update
A.
Update on CEO Evaluation and Compensation
Board Chair Kevin Reed provided an update on the Chief Executive Officer's evaluation process and salary, which was approved at the Executive Committee meeting on November 19, 2021.
V. Board Elections
A.
Vote to re-elect members to the GDPSC Board
Kevin Reed made a motion to re-elect Claudio Chavez, Robert Cherry and Ivette Pena to the Green Dot Public Schools California Board of Directors.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Claudio Chavez |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Abstain
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Abstain
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
B.
Vote to re-elect members to the GDPSC Board
Peter Scranton made a motion to re-elect Kevin Reed, Louis Gomez and Ricardo Barragan to the Green Dot Public Schools California Board of Directors.
Dr. Robert Cherry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Abstain
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Abstain
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
Louis Gomez arrived.
VI. Approve Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes from the October 29, 2021 GDPSC Board of Directors Meeting
Kevin Reed made a motion to approve the minutes from Green Dot Public Schools California Board Meeting on 10-29-21.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Green Dot Public Schools California COVID Safety Plans
Kevin Reed made a motion to Approve Green Dot Public Schools California's COVID Safety Plans.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
C.
Approve Green Dot Public Schools California Educator Effectiveness Plans
Kevin Reed made a motion to Approve Green Dot Public Schools California's Educator Effectiveness Plans.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
D.
Approve LACOE COVID-19 Testing Reimbursement Contracts
Kevin Reed made a motion to Approve LACOE COVID-19 Testing Reimbursement Contracts.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Claudio Chavez |
Absent
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
VII. Finance Update
A.
Approve FY21 Audit
Kevin Reed made a motion to Approve Green Dot Public Schools California's Audit for the 2021 Fiscal Year.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
Brian Ruff from Eide Bailly presented Green Dot Public Schools California's financial audit report for the 2020-21 Fiscal Year.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
B.
Discuss FY21 Financials
Mike Lopez provided an overview of Green Dot Public Schools California's financials from the 2020-21 fiscal year.
C.
Review Quarterly Financials
Mike Lopez provided an overview of Green Dot Public Schools California's first quarter financials for the 2021-22 fiscal year.
D.
Enrollment Update
Mike Lopez provided an overview of Green Dot Public Schools California's historical enrollment trends and lottery submissions for the 2022-23 school year.
VIII. CEO Update
A.
Update on Green Dot Public Schools CA Staff Vaccination Policy
Cristina de Jesus provided an update on Green Dot Public Schools California's vaccination rates.
B.
Green Dot Cares Update
Cristina de Jesus provided an update on Green Dot Cares, a staff retention campaign to ensure Green Dot Public Schools California's staff feels appreciated, recognized and supported.
IX. Development Update
A.
Update on Current Giving Campaign
Douglas Weston provided an update on Green Dot Public Schools' end of year campaign and fundraising efforts to date.
X. Collective Bargaining Agreement Update
A.
Review and Discuss Sunshine Letters from Green Dot Public Schools California and Asociacion de Maestros Unidos
Annette Gonzalez and Jeremy Zuniga presented the clauses Green Dot Public Schools California and Asociacion de Maestros Unidos will discuss during the collective bargaining process, respectively.
B.
Review and Discuss Sunshine Letters from Green Dot Public Schools California and Animo Classified Employee Association
Mike Lopez and LaTonia Lopez presented the clauses Green Dot Public Schools California and Animo Classified Employee Association will discuss during the collective bargaining process, respectively.
XI. Academic Update
A.
Reimagine 2025: Instructional Delivery Model
Annette Gonzalez, Meghan Maguire and Julia Fisher provided an overview of Green Dot Public Schools California's Instructional Delivery Model.
B.
Update on School Culture
Annette Gonzalez provided an overview of Green Dot Public Schools California's school culture data broken out by school and student group.
C.
Green Dot California Black Parent Workshop Series
Annette Gonzalez provided an update on Green Dot Public Schools California's Black Parent Workshop Series which aims to increase engagement with Black parents.
XII. Closed Session
A.
Conference with legal counsel – Anticipated Litigation
The Board entered into closed session at approximately 5:57 p.m. to discuss pending litigation.
XIII. Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session
A.
Report on Closed Session
The Board returned to open session at approximately 7:04 p.m. and reported that it took no formal action during closed session.
XIV. 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 7:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kevin Reed