Green Dot Public Schools California

Minutes

Green Dot Public Schools California Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday October 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM

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Directors Present

Claudio Chavez, Dr. Robert Cherry (remote), Jason Feuerstein (remote), Jon Goodman, Kevin Reed, LaTonia Lopez, Peter Scranton, Rita Ravindra

Directors Absent

Ivette Peña, Louis Gomez, Ricardo Barragan

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Kevin Reed

Guests Present

Annabelle Moskowitz (remote), Annette Gonzalez, Cristina de Jesus, Damon Hands, Leilani Abulon, Mike Lopez, Neal Brandenburg, Samantha Matamoros

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Jon Goodman called a meeting of the board of directors of Green Dot Public Schools California to order on Friday Oct 27, 2023 at 3:07 PM.

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

There was no public comment. 

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Minutes from the 06-30-2023 Green Dot Public Schools California Board Meeting

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the minutes from Green Dot Public Schools California Board Meeting on 06-30-23.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Scranton
Aye
Louis Gomez
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Ivette Peña
Absent
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
Kevin Reed
Absent
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent

B.

Approve GDPSC's 2023-2024 English Learner Master Plan

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve GDPSC's 2023-2024 English Learner Master Plan.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Scranton
Aye
Louis Gomez
Absent
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Absent
Jon Goodman
Aye
Ivette Peña
Absent
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent

C.

Approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the LA County Department of Parks and Recreation

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the LA County Department of Parks and Recreation.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Scranton
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Louis Gomez
Absent
Kevin Reed
Absent
Ivette Peña
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
LaTonia Lopez
Aye

D.

Approve GDPSC's Workday Contract

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

E.

Approve GDPSC's 2023-2024 Variable Term Waiver Contract

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve GDPSC's 2023-2024 Variable Term Waiver Contract.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Absent
Peter Scranton
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
Louis Gomez
Absent
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
Ivette Peña
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Aye

F.

Approve Amendment #2 to the Regional Services Agreement by and between GDPSN & GDPSC

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve Amendment #2 to the Regional Services Agreement by and between GDPSN & GDPSC.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Scranton
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Louis Gomez
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Ivette Peña
Absent
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
Kevin Reed
Absent
Rita Ravindra
Aye

G.

Approve Amendement to LACOE Monitoring and Oversight Memorandum of Understanding - SB 114

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve Amendement to LACOE Monitoring and Oversight Memorandum of Understanding - SB 114.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Ivette Peña
Absent
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
Louis Gomez
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
Kevin Reed
Absent

H.

Approve ARC Afterschool Program MOU

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve ARC Afterschool Program MOU.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kevin Reed
Absent
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Louis Gomez
Absent
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Ivette Peña
Absent
Jon Goodman
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye

IV. CEO Update

A.

CEO Update

Dr. Cristina de Jesus invited Calvin Chan, Senior Development Officer, to provide an update on fundraising goals and progress to date. Dr. de Jesus also gave an update on an upcoming communications opportunity. Lastly, she shared the news of the passing of two Green Dot California staff members. 

V. Academic Update

A.

School Culture Update

Damon Hands provided an update on Green Dot California's restorative practices as well as suspension and expulsion rates. 

B.

Academic Outcomes SY 22 -23

Annette Gonzalez provided an update on academic progress during the 2022-23 school year. This included an update on student growth percentiles and performance on statewide assessments.

C.

Quarter 1 Priorities

Leilani Abulon provided information on how Green Dot California is progress monitoring academic data throughout the year. 

VI. Finance Update

A.

Contingency Budget Planning

Mike Lopez provided an updated on Green Dot California's contingency budgets for schools based on enrollment for the current school year.

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

VII. GDPSC's Local Control and Accountability Plan Federal Addendum

A.

Approve GDPSC's Local Control and Accountability Plan Federal Addendum

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve GDPSC's Local Control and Accountability Plan Federal Addendum.
LaTonia Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Kevin Reed
Absent
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Ivette Peña
Absent
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Louis Gomez
Absent

VIII. LAUSD Compliance Monitoring

A.

LAUSD Compliance Monitoring and Oversight Review

LaTonia Lopez made a motion to approve the submission of LAUSD's Compliance Monitoring Form.
Rita Ravindra seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Dr. Robert Cherry
Aye
Ricardo Barragan
Absent
LaTonia Lopez
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Rita Ravindra
Aye
Kevin Reed
Absent
Jason Feuerstein
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Louis Gomez
Absent
Ivette Peña
Absent
Jon Goodman
Aye

IX. Closed Session

A.

Conference with legal counsel – Anticipated Litigation

The Board entered closed session at approximately 5:12 p.m. to discuss anticipated litigation. 

Kevin Reed arrived.

B.

Conference with Legal - Existing Litigation

The Board remained in closed session to discuss existing litigation. 

C.

Update on Conference with Labor Negotiators

The Board remained in closed session to discuss labor negotiations. 

X. Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session

A.

Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session

The Board resumed open session at approximately 6:30 p.m. and reported that there were no actions taken during closed session. 

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 6:31 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jon Goodman