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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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
II. Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)
A.
Approve Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
III. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
IV. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes from the March 23, 2022 Executive Committee Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
B.
Approve Green Dot Public Schools California's A-G Completion Improvement Grant
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
C.
Approve Green Dot Public Charter Schools California's CalSHAPE Grant Applications
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Teacher Evaluation Work/Partnership with Bellwether
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
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.
There was no public comment provided.