Collective Bargaining Sunshine Proposals: ECS and EEU

Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) and Environmental Educators United/CTA/NEA (EEU) are beginning negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement. Under Government Code section 3547, both parties’ initial proposals must be made public, and the public must have an opportunity to comment before negotiations begin.

Both proposals will be presented at the Special Board of Directors meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM, where members of the public may comment. The Board will consider adopting the ECS Initial Proposals at that meeting. The agenda and meeting details are available on the ECS Board Public Portal.


Notice of Intention to Amend the Conflict of Interest Code

The Board of Directors of Environmental Charter Schools (ECS) intends to amend the ECS Conflict of Interest Code under the Political Reform Act, Government Code sections 87306 and 87311, and Education Code section 47604.1. The amendment follows the 2026 biennial review required by Government Code section 87306.5. The Board will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of the amended code at its regular meeting on Monday, November 30, 2026.

Any interested person, including ECS officers, employees, and members of the public, may submit written comments on the proposed amendment from October 21, 2026 through the close of the public hearing on November 30, 2026. Comments received by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2026 will be included in the board materials. Any person may also comment in person at the hearing.

Submit comments or request copies to Jeremiah Rosario David, Director of Compliance & Operations, Environmental Charter Schools, 2625 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, jeremiah_david@ecsonline.org, 310-214-3408.


All Board and Committee Agendas/Minutes/Recordings: Board On Track Public Portal

Charter Petitions

Board Members

Articles of Incorporation

ECS – Fifth Amended Bylaws – 12-12-24 – Board Approved

ECS – Conflict of Interest Code – 12-06-23 – LACBOS Approved

ECS Conflict of Interest Policy – Board Approved

July 27, 2026

August 24, 2026

October 1, 2026 (special meeting: Thursday at 1:00 PM)

October 26, 2026 (special meeting) – next scheduled board meeting)

December 1, 2026

February 22, 2027

April 19, 2027

June 21, 2027


Unless otherwise stated, all ECS board meetings are held in-person on Mondays at 5:00pm on the dates listed above at the ECS Home Office at 2625 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90278


Approved ECS Board & Committee Calendar 2026-27


THE ORDER OF BUSINESS MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the order of consideration of matters on this agenda may be changed without prior notice.

PUBLIC SPEAKERS AT BOARD MEETINGS
Notice is hereby given that consistent with the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act, special presentations not mentioned in the agenda may be made at regular meetings. However, any such presentation will be for information only. The public should be aware that the Board is unable by law to deliberate or take action on items raised during the Presentations from the Floor section.

Environmental Charter Schools recognizes that it benefits greatly from public input and perspective. Individuals are invited to address the Board on any topic or subject matter that falls within the Environmental Charter School’s purview. Speakers may sign up in person up to 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the Board meeting by turning in a Speaker Form (available at the check-in table in English and Spanish). Speaker Forms must be turned in by the time of the published start of the board meeting (e.g. 5:00 pm) in order to be added to the public comment section for that meeting.

Should a member of the public wish to speak on matters not listed on the agenda, they may speak during the Presentations from the Floor section of the agenda at regular meetings. Speakers will be given a maximum of two (2) minutes each to address the Board (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of four (4) minutes each). Please note that the Board allows a maximum of 16 minutes for this section, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Should a member of the public wish to speak on matters listed on the agenda, they may speak at the beginning of the specific agenda item. Speakers will be given a maximum of two (2) minutes each to address the Board (non-English speakers utilizing translators will be given a maximum of four (4) minutes each). Please note that the Board allows a maximum of 6 minutes to each agenda item on a first-come, first-served basis.

The public should be aware that the Board is unable by law to deliberate or take action on items raised during the Presentations from the Floor section.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY
Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in this meeting of the Governing Board may request assistance by contacting ECS at (310) 214-3408, option 5.

AGENDA POSTING
This agenda is posted in the exterior public display case adjacent to the side entrance of the ECS Home Office, 2625 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, which is freely accessible to the public 24 hours a day, at each teleconference location listed above, and on the ECS public meeting portal.

ACCESO AL IDIOMA
Para solicitar una traducción de esta agenda o servicios de interpretación para esta reunión, comuníquese con ECS al (310) 214-3408, opción 5, con al menos 48 horas de anticipación.

PUBLIC INSPECTION OF AGENDA MATERIALS
Writings that are public records and are distributed to a majority of the Committee in connection with an open session agenda item are available for public inspection at the ECS Home Office, 2625 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, during regular business hours, and on the ECS public meeting portal. Writings distributed less than 72 hours before the meeting will be made available for public inspection at the same time they are distributed to members of the Committee. For more information concerning this agenda or for materials relating to this meeting, please contact ECS at (310) 214-3408, option 5.

All Board and Committee Agendas/Minutes/Recordings: Board On Track Public Portal

El Dorado Charter SELPA Procedural Safeguards (Revised September 2025)

El Dorado Charter SELPA Aviso de garantías procesales (Revisado en septiembre de 2025)

See link to El Dorado Charter SELPA’s governance page to access copies of the local plan, the annual budget and service plan, and a master list of current schools.