Green Dot Public Schools California

Minutes

Green Dot California Executive Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Green Dot Public Schools California Board meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be held at the Green Dot home office at 1149 South Hill Street, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90015, and the following locations: 12173 Greenock Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049, 220 Johnson Hall, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR. 97403 on Wednesday, May 22, 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, Jon Goodman, Kevin Reed (remote), Peter Scranton (remote)

Directors Absent

Louis Gomez

Guests Present

Adriana Arteaga (remote), Andrew Barba, Annabelle Moskowitz, Annette Gonzalez (remote), Cristina de Jesus, Jessica Rios, Ken Tyrrell, Leilani Abulon (remote), Michael Garner, Mike Lopez, Samantha Matamoros

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 May 22, 2024 at 2:05 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

Public Comment was not submitted. 

III. Approve Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Minutes from 3/20/2024 Executive Committee Meeting

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve the minutes from Green Dot California Executive Committee Meeting on 03-20-24.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kevin Reed
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Louis Gomez
Absent

B.

Approve Animo City of Champions Charter High School Annual Update

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Animo City of Champions Charter High School Annual Update.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Louis Gomez
Absent
Jon Goodman
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye

C.

Approve GDPSC Conflict of Interest Code

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC Conflict of Interest Code.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Louis Gomez
Absent
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Kevin Reed
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye

D.

Approve Variable Term Waiver

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

E.

Approve Declaration of Need

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

F.

Approve Animo Jackie Robinson Prop 39 Facility Use Agreement

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve Animo Jackie Robinson Prop 39 Facility Use Agreement.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kevin Reed
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Louis Gomez
Absent
Jon Goodman
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye

G.

Approve GDPSC Home Office Grant to Animo Ellen Ochoa

Kevin Reed made a motion to approve GDPSC Home Office Grant to Animo Ellen Ochoa.
Peter Scranton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kevin Reed
Aye
Peter Scranton
Aye
Claudio Chavez
Aye
Jon Goodman
Aye
Louis Gomez
Absent

H.

Approve CalShape HVAC Vendor

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

IV. CEO Update

A.

CEO Update

Dr. Cristina de Jesus, President and Chief Executive Officer, provided an update on the Team Strong Winners, and upcoming graduation dates. In addition, she briefed the board on the feedback gathered from students during Food for Thoughts.

V. Academic Update

A.

Renewal Track Update and School Performance Plans

Annette Gonzalez, Chief Education Officer, and Michael Garner, Director of Data & Analytics, provided an update on renewal tracks, school performance plans and new grants awarded to five of our GDPS.

B.

Review Local Indicators

Andrew Barba, Public Affairs Associate, updated the board on Local Indicators.

VI. Public Hearing: Local Control and Accountability Plans & Addenda

A.

GDPSC Local Control & Accountability Plans & Addenda

Andrew Barba, Public Affairs Associate, provided the board with an update on Green Dot Public Schools California’s Local Control & Accountability Plans & Addenda.

VII. Operations Update

A.

Student Recruitment Update

Ken Tyrrell,  Chief Operations Officer, provided an update on student recruitment. 

VIII. Finance Update

A.

FY25 Budget Preview

Michael Lopez, Chief Financial Officer, provided the board with a preview of the FY25 Budget.

B.

Q3 Financials Preview

Michael Lopez, Chief Financial Officer, presented the board with a preview of the Q3 Financials.

IX. Human Capital Update

A.

Staff Recruitment Update

Samantha Matamoros, Vice President of People, and Adriana Arteaga, Director of Human Capital, provided the board with an update on staff recruitment efforts.

X. Closed Session

A.

Conference with legal counsel – Anticipated Litigation

The GDPS board entered closed session at 4:15 pm to discuss anticipated litigation.

B.

Conference with Legal - Existing Litigation

The GDPS board remained in closed session to discuss existing litigation. 

C.

Update on Conference with Labor Negotiators

The GDPS board remained in closed session to discuss an update on labor negotiations.

XI. Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session

A.

Report of Actions Taken During Closed Session

The Board returned to open session at approximately 5:00 p.m. and reported that it took no action during closed session.

XII. 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 5:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jon Goodman