Green Dot Public Schools
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.
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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 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 | |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
III. Public Comment
A.
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 | |
|---|---|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Louis Gomez |
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
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
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
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Louis Gomez |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
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 | |
|---|---|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
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
There was no Public Comment.