Green Dot Public Schools California

Minutes

Green Dot California Executive Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday May 25, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Location

Green Dot Public Schools California Board meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be held via teleconference. 

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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 Amanda Matamoros.  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), Peter Scranton (remote)

Committee Members Absent

Louis Gomez

Guests Present

Amanda Matamoros (remote), Annabelle Moskowitz (remote), Cristina de Jesus (remote), Gordon Gibbings (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 Wednesday May 25, 2022 at 2:03 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).
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Louis Gomez
Absent
Peter Scranton
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye

III. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

There was no public comment provided. 

IV. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Minutes from the March 23, 2022 Executive Committee Meeting

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve the minutes from Green Dot California Executive Committee Meeting on 03-23-22.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kevin Reed
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Louis Gomez
Absent
Jon Goodman
Aye

B.

Approve Green Dot Public Schools California's A-G Completion Improvement Grant

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Green Dot Public School's California's A-G Completion Improvement Grant.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Scranton
Aye
Louis Gomez
Absent
Kevin Reed
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye

C.

Approve Green Dot Public Charter Schools California's CalSHAPE Grant Applications

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Green Dot Public Charter Schools California's CalSHAPE Grant Applications.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Louis Gomez
Absent
Peter Scranton
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye

D.

Approve Teacher Evaluation Work/Partnership with Bellwether

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Teacher Evaluation Work/Partnership with Bellwether.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jon Goodman
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Louis Gomez
Absent

V. Finance Update

A.

Budget Preview

Mike Lopez, Chief Business Officer, previewed the budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year.

VI. Human Capital Update

A.

Staff Recruitment Update

Samantha Matamoros, Senior Director of Human Capital, provided a staff recruitment update. 

VII. Public Hearing

A.

Green Dot Public Schools California's Local Control and Accountability Plans

Annabelle Moskowitz, Chief of Staff, reviewed Green Dot Public Schools California's Local Control and Accountability Plans. Annabelle Moskowitz presented in lieu of Karla Ward's absence.

VIII. CEO Update

A.

Legislative Update

Dr. Cristina de Jesus, Chief Executive Officer, provided a legislative update. 

B.

School Graduation Schedule Update

Dr. Cristina de Jesus, Chief Executive Officer, provided Green Dot Public Schools California's schedules for the upcoming graduation ceremonies. 

C.

Anticipated Board Dates

Dr. Cristina de Jesus, Chief Executive Officer, previewed the anticipated Board meeting dates for the 2022-23 school year. 

IX. Closed Session

A.

Conference with legal counsel – Anticipated Litigation

The committee entered into closed session at approximately 3:03 p.m. to discuss anticipated litigation. 

B.

Conference with legal counsel - Existing Litigation

The committee then discussed existing litigation.

C.

Conference with Labor Negotiators

The committee then discussed an update on conference with labor negotiators from the employee organization Asociación de Maestros Unidos. Cristina de Jesus was the agency designated representative in lieu of Annette Gonzalez' absence.

D.

Conference with Labor Negotiators

The committee then discussed an update on conference with labor negotiators from the employee organization Ánimo Classified Employees Association.

X. Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session

A.

Report on Closed Session

The committee returned to open session at approximately 4:26PM. 

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 4:27 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jon Goodman