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
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Public Comment
A.
Public Comment
III. Approve Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes from 3/20/2024 Executive Committee Meeting
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Kevin Reed |
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Claudio Chavez |
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Jon Goodman |
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Peter Scranton |
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Louis Gomez |
Absent
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B.
Approve Animo City of Champions Charter High School Annual Update
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Claudio Chavez |
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Kevin Reed |
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Louis Gomez |
Absent
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Jon Goodman |
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Peter Scranton |
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C.
Approve GDPSC Conflict of Interest Code
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Louis Gomez |
Absent
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Claudio Chavez |
Aye
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Kevin Reed |
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Peter Scranton |
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Jon Goodman |
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D.
Approve Variable Term Waiver
Roll Call | |
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Louis Gomez |
Absent
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Peter Scranton |
Aye
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Kevin Reed |
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Jon Goodman |
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Claudio Chavez |
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E.
Approve Declaration of Need
Roll Call | |
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Kevin Reed |
Aye
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Claudio Chavez |
Aye
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Peter Scranton |
Aye
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Louis Gomez |
Absent
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Jon Goodman |
Aye
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F.
Approve Animo Jackie Robinson Prop 39 Facility Use Agreement
Roll Call | |
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Kevin Reed |
Aye
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Peter Scranton |
Aye
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Louis Gomez |
Absent
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Jon Goodman |
Aye
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Claudio Chavez |
Aye
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G.
Approve GDPSC Home Office Grant to Animo Ellen Ochoa
Roll Call | |
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Kevin Reed |
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Peter Scranton |
Aye
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Claudio Chavez |
Aye
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Jon Goodman |
Aye
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Louis Gomez |
Absent
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H.
Approve CalShape HVAC Vendor
Roll Call | |
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Peter Scranton |
Aye
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Louis Gomez |
Absent
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Kevin Reed |
Aye
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Claudio Chavez |
Aye
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Jon Goodman |
Aye
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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.
Public Comment was not submitted.