Green Dot Public Schools California

Minutes

Green Dot California Executive Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday March 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Green Dot Public Schools California Board meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be held at the 285 Bay Street, Long Beach CA, 90802, 1411 N. Detroit St., Los Angeles, CA 90046, 12173 Greenock Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049, 333 Marble Fall Street, Las Vegas, NV, 1672 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80202 and at 2041 Carolwood Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006 on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Teleconference locations accessible to the public include Green Dot Public Schools in California

 

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Directors Present

Claudio Chavez (remote), Jon Goodman, Kevin Reed (remote), Louis Gomez (remote), Peter Scranton (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Kevin Reed

Guests Present

Annabelle Moskowitz (remote), Annette Gonzalez (remote), Cristina de Jesus (remote), Jessica Rios, Julia Fisher (remote), Mike Lopez (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Jon Goodman called a meeting of the board of directors of Green Dot Public Schools California to order on Wednesday Mar 20, 2024 at 2:06 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

There was no public comment submitted.

III. Approve Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Minutes from the 12-14-2023 GDPSC Executive Board Meeting

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the minutes from Special GDPSC Executive Committee Board Meeting on 12-14-23.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kevin Reed
Absent
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye

B.

Approve Minutes from 11-15-2023 GDPSC Executive Board Meeting

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the minutes from Green Dot California Executive Committee Meeting on 11-15-23.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Louis Gomez
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Absent

C.

Approve FY24 2nd Interim Financials

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the FY24 2nd Interim Financials.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kevin Reed
Absent
Peter Scranton
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye

D.

Approve FY23 Tax Return

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the FY23 Tax Return.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Scranton
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Kevin Reed
Absent
Louis Gomez
Aye

E.

Approve GDPSC Audit Contract

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve GDPSC's Audit Contract.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jon Goodman
Aye
Kevin Reed
Absent
Peter Scranton
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Louis Gomez
Aye

F.

Approve Variable Term Waivers

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the Variable Term Waivers.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Louis Gomez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Absent
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye

G.

Approve Amendment to the GDPSC Employee Handbook

Peter Scranton made a motion to approve the amendment to the GDPSC Employee Employee Handbook.
Claudio Chavez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Peter Scranton
Aye
Kevin Reed
Absent
Louis Gomez
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye

IV. CEO Update

A.

CEO Update

Dr. Cristina de Jesus provided an update on the schools recognized as California's 2024 Distinguished Schools. Additionally, she informed the Board of the schools up for charter renewal in the 2025-2026 school year: Locke, Oscar De La Hoya Animo, Animo Compton, and Animo Ellen Ochoa.

V. Academic Update

A.

Community Schools Update

Kevin Reed arrived at 2:20 PM.

Annette Gonzalez, Chief Education Officer, and Julia Fisher, Senior Coordinator of Innovation and Instructional Technology, provided an update on Green Dot's Community School Grants. 

VI. Finance Update

A.

Discuss Quarterly Financials

Michael Lopez, Chief Business Officer, discussed quarterly financials for GDPSC.

VII. Closed Session

A.

Conference with legal counsel – Anticipated Litigation

GDPSC Executive Committee entered closed session at approximately 3:05 p.m. to discuss anticipated litigation.

B.

Conference with Legal - Existing Litigation

The Executive Committee remained in closed session to discuss existing litigation. 

C.

Update on Conference with Labor Negotiators

The Executive Committee remained in closed session to discuss an update on labor negotiations with ACEA.

VIII. Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session

A.

Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session

The Executive Committee returned to open session at approximately 3:53 p.m. and reported that it took no action in closed session.

IX. 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 3:53 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jon Goodman