Green Dot Public Schools California
Minutes
Green Dot California Executive Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 23, 2022 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 Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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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.
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Committee Members Present
Jon Goodman (remote), Kevin Reed (remote), Louis Gomez (remote), Peter Scranton (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Committee Members who arrived after the meeting opened
Louis Gomez
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
II. Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)
A.
Approve Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
IV. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes from the January 26, 2022 Executive Committee Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
B.
Approve GDPSC 2nd Interim SACS Reporting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
V. CEO Update
A.
Review Updated Green Dot Public Schools California Website
Eric Craig, Communications Manager, provided an overview of Green Dot Public Schools California's updated website.
B.
Reopening Plans
Dr. Cristina de Jesus provided an update on Green Dot Public Schools California's COVID protocols and plans for students' return from spring break.
C.
Animo Westside Charter Middle School Update
Dr. de Jesus provided an update on Animo Westside Charter Middle School's closure.
VI. Academic Update
A.
Approve Agreement between Lavinia Group and Green Dot Public Schools California
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
B.
Reimagine 2025 Update: Academic Priorities
Damon Hands, Vice President of Education, provided an update on the Academic Priorities key lever of Green Dot Public Schools California's strategic plan, Reimagine 2025.
C.
Green Dot Public Schools California A-G Completion Improvement Grant
Annette Gonzalez, Chief Academic Officer, provided an overview of Green Dot Public Schools California's upcoming A-G Completion Improvement Grant applications.
VII. Finance Update
A.
Approve Green Dot Public Schools California FY21 Tax Return
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
VIII. Closed Session
A.
Conference with legal counsel – Anticipated Litigation
The Board entered into closed session at approximately 3:35 p.m. to discuss anticipated litigation.
B.
Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation
The Board then discussed existing litigation.
C.
Conference with Labor Negotiators
The board then discussed an update on conference with labor negotiators from the employee organization Asociación de Maestros Unidos.
D.
Conference with Labor Negotiators
The board then discussed an update on conference with labor negotiators from the employee organization Ánimo Classified Employees Association.
IX. Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session
A.
Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session
The Board returned to open session at approximately 5:25 p.m. and reported that it took no formal action during closed session.
No members of the public addressed the Board.