Gabriella Charter Schools

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday August 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM PDT

Physical address of meeting is 1435 Logan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026

 

Telephonic Locations

  • 1704 N Avenue 54, Los Angeles, CA 90042
  • 2655 Byron Place, Los Angeles, CA 90046
  • 3700 Coldwater Canyon, Studio City, CA 91604
  • 3156 Stoner Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066
  • 2026 North Serrano, Los Angeles, CA 90026
  • 4809 Templeton St., Los Angeles, CA 90032
  • 470 22nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90402
  • 634 N Cherokee, Los Angeles, CA 90004

For this meeting, the Board is providing access to members of the public via Zoom.  Participants may observe the meeting and participate and provide public comment as members of the public via the following Zoom link.


Zoom Info

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83175266620?pwd=H1PK26WakddmS9s4vkEoAVgUbsnx3W.1 

Passcode:496383


Join via phone:

  669 444 9171 

Webinar ID: 831 7526 6620

 

Agenda was posted on GCS website(s) and designated locations by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025.

 

Teleconference Location: 3736 Trinity St, Los Angeles, CA 90011. 


Subject to applicable law and to any adopted regulations limiting the total amount of time allocated for public testimony on particular issues and for each individual speaker, members of the public shall have an opportunity at the meeting to directly address the Board of Directors of the Corporation concerning any item in this notice before consideration of that item, provided the member of the public wishing to give public comment signs up to speak prior to Board consideration of the Public Comment agenda item. Members of the public and all other interested parties are cordially invited to attend the meeting virtually or via teleconference, as outlined in the Zoom and call-in information above.

Individuals wishing to speak at a Board meeting must sign up at the meeting or indicate their desire to speak via Zoom using the chat function. If calling in for purposes of public comment, please press *9. There will be no sign ups in advance of the meeting. Speakers must sign up prior to the Public Comment agenda item. 

A total of 10 minutes shall be allowed for all public comment for this meeting, all comments shall be limited to one minute each unless there are more than 10 people who wish to comment, in which event comments shall be limited to the total time allocated for public comments divided by the number of people who wish to comment. Speakers who disregard that rule are subject to being muted. Public attendees have the right to remain anonymous, to record meetings and to review materials.

Should any member of the public require translation services or other accommodations to attend the Board meeting, please contact Malcolm Brown (213) 413-5741 or mbrown@gabri.org no later than 24 hours in advance of the board meeting.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order Ari Engelberg 1 m
  B. Record Attendance and Guests Malcolm Brown 1 m
II. Public Comment 6:02 PM
  A. Public Comment Ari Engelberg 10 m
III. Consent Agenda 6:12 PM
  A. Approve Minutes of June 23, 2025 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Ari Engelberg 1 m
     
  B. Approve, and/or Authorize Executive Director to negotiate and sign, contracts and/or purchases over $50,000 Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 1 m
   
  • Approve GCS 2 Facilities Use Agreements, approve one GCS 2 Prop 39 Facilities Use Agreement Amendment, and Authorize Executive Director to negotiate and sign second GCS 2 Prop 39 Facilities Use Agreement Amendment
  • Approve Staples Office Redesign Purchases for GCS 2 (funded by grant)
  • Approve Guide.ED Agreement
  • Valet Agreement Amendment
  • Kayne ERAS Non Public School
 
  C. Approve Updated EL Master Plan Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 1 m
  D. Acknowledge Review of GCS Lagging Indicators Dashboard Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 1 m
  E. Approve Board Resolution re: Bank and Financial Institution Signers Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 1 m
IV. Items for Discussion and/or Discussion and Approval 6:17 PM
  A. Leadership Report Discuss Rhonda Baldenegro 20 m
   

- 25-26 Updates: Enrollment, Staffing, Board Meeting Dates, Upcoming Data Presentation

- Update on Budget and Unaudited Actuals

- Other

 
  B. Acknowledge Receipt and Discuss 2024-2025 LAUSD Charter Oversight Reports Vote Lindi Olague 5 m
  C. Public Hearing and Potential Action on Independent Study Board Policies Vote Malcolm Brown 5 m
  D. Adjourn to Closed Session Ari Engelberg 10 m
   

Board Chair to announce closed session items:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(1).) Case No.: 2025070521.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).) - Significant Exposure to Litigation: (One (1) matter).

 
  E. Return to Open Session
   

Board Chair to announce any reportable action taken in closed session, if any.

 
V. Other Business
VI. Closing Items 6:57 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Ari Engelberg 1 m