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 | |
|---|---|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
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
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
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
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
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 | |
|---|---|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
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
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| 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
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Kevin Reed |
Aye
|
| Rita Ravindra |
Aye
|
| Peter Scranton |
Aye
|
| Louis Gomez |
Aye
|
| Ivette Peña |
Aye
|
| Jon Goodman |
Aye
|
| Jason Feuerstein |
Aye
|
| LaTonia Lopez |
Aye
|
| Claudio Chavez |
Aye
|
| Jeremy Zuniga |
Absent
|
| Ricardo Barragan |
Aye
|
| Dr. Robert Cherry |
Absent
|
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.