Green Dot Public Schools California
Minutes
Green Dot California Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday February 24, 2022 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 Annabelle Eliashiv 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 Annabelle Eliashiv 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), Jon Goodman (remote), Kevin Reed, Louis Gomez (remote), Ricardo Barragan (remote), Rita Ravindra (remote)
Directors Absent
Claudio Chavez, Jeremy Zuniga, LaTonia Lopez, Peter Scranton
Guests Present
Annabelle Moskowitz, Annette Gonzalez, Cristina de Jesus, Damon Hands, Leilani Abulon, Mike Lopez, Neal Brandenburg
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 Thursday Feb 24, 2022 at 3:08 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 | |
|---|---|
| Claudio Chavez |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
IV. Approve Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes from the February 4, 2022 GDPSC Board of Directors Meeting
Kevin Reed made a motion to approve the minutes from Green Dot Public Schools California Board Meeting on 02-04-22.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
V. Update on Animo Westside Charter Middle School
A.
Presentation and Discussion regarding the Closure of Animo Westside Charter Middle School
Dr. Cristina de Jesus provided an overview of Ánimo Westside Charter Middle School's current condition and presented a recommendation to close Ánimo Westside Charter Middle School effective June 30, 2022.
B.
Approve the Resolution to Close Animo Westside Charter Middle School
Kevin Reed made a motion to Approve the Resolution to Close Ánimo Westside Charter Middle School.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
VI. 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 3:55 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jon Goodman
Jasmine, a parent of an eighth grade student attending Animo Westside Charter Middle School, provided public comment. The Board also received written comment from William Heuisler and Tina Rose.