Green Dot Public Schools California

Minutes

Green Dot Public Schools California Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday June 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Location

Green Dot Public Schools California Board meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be held at the California Home Office, 1149 S. Hill Street, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90015.

Teleconference locations accessible to the public include Green Dot Public Schools in California.

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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 Monica Pajar 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.

All public comment must be submitted to GreenDotCABoardMeeting@greendot.org by 3:00 p.m. on June 24, 2022. Members of the public can submit statements in English or Spanish. Statements received by 3:00 p.m. will be read out loud during the Board meeting in the order they were received and will be limited to 3 minutes per submission. The Board has allocated a total of 30 minutes for public comment. Anything submitted after 3:00 p.m. or exceeding the 30 minutes allocated for public comment will not be read during the Board meeting and will be shared with Green Dot California Board members via email.

Directors Present

Claudio Chavez (remote), Ivette Peña (remote), Jason Feuerstein, Jon Goodman (remote), Kevin Reed, LaTonia Lopez, Louis Gomez (remote), Peter Scranton (remote), Ricardo Barragan (remote), Rita Ravindra (remote)

Directors Absent

Dr. Robert Cherry, Jeremy Zuniga

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Jason Feuerstein, Ricardo Barragan

Guests Present

Annette Gonzalez, Cristina de Jesus, Mike Lopez, 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 Jun 24, 2022 at 3:00 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).
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Louis Gomez
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
Jon Goodman
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Absent
Peter Scranton
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent

III. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

There was no Public Comment.

IV. Approve Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Minutes from the April 29, 2022 GDPSC Board of Directors Meeting

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 29, 2022 GDPSC Board of Directors Meeting. Green Dot Public Schools California Board Meeting on 04-29-22.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Peter Scranton
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Absent
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
Kevin Reed
Aye

B.

Approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Board Meeting Calendar

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Board Meeting Calendar.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Louis Gomez
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Absent
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
Kevin Reed
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent

C.

Approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Finance and Accounting Policies and Procedures

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Finance and Accounting Policies and Procedures.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kevin Reed
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Absent
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Peter Scranton
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye

D.

Approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Employee Handbook

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Employee Handbook.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jon Goodman
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Absent
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
Kevin Reed
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Peter Scranton
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Rita Ravindra
Aye

E.

Approve United Parents And Students 2022-2023 Annual Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve United Parents And Students 2022-2023 Annual Contract.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Jon Goodman
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Absent

F.

Approve GDPSC FY23 Shared Service Fee Schedule

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC FY23 Shared Service Fee Schedule.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kevin Reed
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Absent
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye

G.

Approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Student Policy Manual

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Student Policy Manual.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ivette Peña
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Absent

H.

Approve Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Grant

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Grant.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Louis Gomez
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Kevin Reed
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Absent
Peter Scranton
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
LaTonia Lopez
Aye

I.

Approve GDPSC (Locke) Transition Partnership Program Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC (Locke) Transition Partnership Program Contract.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ivette Peña
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Louis Gomez
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Absent
Jon Goodman
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent

J.

Approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Better 4 You School Nutrition Program Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Better 4 You School Nutrition Program Contract.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jason Feuerstein
Absent
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye

K.

Approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Revolution Foods School Nutrition Program Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Revolution Foods School Nutrition Program Contract.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jon Goodman
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Absent
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
Peter Scranton
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Kevin Reed
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye

L.

Approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Mission School Transportation Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Mission School Transportation Contract.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kevin Reed
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Absent
Jon Goodman
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye

M.

Approve GDPSC 2022-2023 AAA Security Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC 2022-2023 AAA Security Contract.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Claudio Chavez
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Louis Gomez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Absent
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent

N.

Approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Dedicated Building Services Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Dedicated Building Services Contract.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kevin Reed
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
Louis Gomez
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Jon Goodman
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Absent
LaTonia Lopez
Aye

O.

Approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Annual Insurance Renewal Contract

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC 2022-2023 Annual Insurance Renewal Contract.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Ivette Peña
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
Jon Goodman
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Absent

V. Closed Session Part I

A.

Conference with legal counsel – Anticipated Litigation

The Board returned to open session at approximately 3:17p.m. and reported that it took no formal action during closed session. 

VI. CEO Update

A.

Approve GDPSC Policy for Student Covid-19 Vaccinations and Testing of Covid-19

Jason Feuerstein arrived.
Ricardo Barragan arrived.
Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC Policy for Student Covid-19 Vaccinations and Testing of Covid-19.
Ivette Peña seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Louis Gomez
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Jon Goodman
Aye

B.

Approve GDPSC Policy (Staff) for Covid-19 Vaccinations and Testing of Covid-19

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC Policy (Staff) for Covid-19 Vaccinations and Testing of Covid-19.
Jason Feuerstein seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ricardo Barragan
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Ivette Peña
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye

VII. Governance

A.

Governance Update

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

B.

Approve Regional Service Agreement with Green Dot Public Schools National

Jon Goodman made a motion to approve Regional Service Agreement with Green Dot Public Schools National.
Kevin Reed seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Jon Goodman
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Peter Scranton
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye

C.

Approve GDPSC Intellectual Property Agreement

Ivette Peña made a motion to approve GDPSC Intellectual Property Agreement.
Ricardo Barragan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Peter Scranton
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye

D.

Approve GDPSC Amended Bylaws

Ricardo Barragan made a motion to approve GDPSC Amended Bylaws.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jon Goodman
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Ricardo Barragan
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent

VIII. Academic Update

A.

Resolution to Approve Local Control and Accountability Plans

Jon Goodman made a motion to approve the resolution to approve Local Control and Accountability Plans.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ricardo Barragan
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Kevin Reed
Aye

B.

Report Results of CA School Dashboard Local Indicators

Karla Ward, Director of Public Programs and Authorizer Relations, reported on the results of CA School Dashboard Local Indicators. 

C.

Summer School Update

Annette Gonzalez, Chief Academic Officer, provided an update on GDPSC's Summer School. 

D.

Independent Study Update

Annette Gonzalez, Chief Academic Officer, provided an update on GDPSC's Independent Studies. 

IX. Finance

A.

Resolution to Approve FY23 Budgets

LaTonia Lopez made a motion to approve the resolution to approve FY23 Budgets.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Louis Gomez
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Ivette Peña
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye

B.

Resolution to Approve Preliminary FY23 SACS Budget Reports

Ivette Peña made a motion to approve the resolution to approve Preliminary FY23 SACS Budget Reports.
Jon Goodman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Jeremy Zuniga
Absent
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Absent
Kevin Reed
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Ivette Peña
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye

C.

Review Q3 Financials

Mike Lopez, Chief Business Officer, reviewed GDPSC's Q3 Financials. 

X. 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 6:01 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jon Goodman