Gabriella Charter Schools

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday January 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM PST

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

 

Telephonic Locations:
 

  • 2655 Byron Place, Los Angeles, CA 90046
  • 634 N Cherokee, Los Angeles, CA 90004
  • 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
  • 3417 Rosemary Ave, Glendale CA 91208
  • 470 22nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90402
  • 2121 N Eastern Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90032

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/84167865380?pwd=scSFEj0qOQIVa9gJpCJR5qTXuWe58Q.1 

Passcode: 464150


Join via phone:

+1 669 444 9171 

Webinar ID: 841 6786 5380

Passcode: 464150

 

Agenda was posted on GCS website(s) and designated locations by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23rd, 2026.

 

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 October 6, 2025 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Ari Engelberg 1 m
     
  B. Approve Minutes of October 17, 2025 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Ari Engelberg 1 m
     
  C. Approve Minutes of October 30, 2025 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Ari Engelberg 1 m
     
  D. Approve Minutes of November 17, 2025 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Ari Engelberg 1 m
     
  E. Approve Minutes of January 14, 2026 Board Meeting Approve Minutes Ari Engelberg 1 m
     
  F. Re-Approve September 24, 2025 Minutes Vote Ari Engelberg 1 m
   

- Updated Clerical Error(s)

 
  G. Acknowledge Review of Lagging Indicators Dashboard Vote Malcolm Brown 1 m
  H. Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for September, October, and November 2025 for GCS 1 Vote Malcolm Brown 1 m
  I. Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for September, October, and November 2025 for GCS 2 Vote Malcolm Brown 1 m
  J. Approve GCS 1 and GCS 2 First Interim Reports Vote Malcolm Brown 1 m
   

- First Interim Reports are same as October Financials. 

 
  K. Renew Board Member Term For Jenny Louie Vote Ari Engelberg 1 m
  L. Acknowledge Submission of Winter ConApps for GCS 1 and GCS 2 Vote Malcolm Brown 1 m
  M. Approve GCS 1 and GCS 2 2024-2025 School Accountability Report Card (SARC) Vote Malcolm Brown 1 m
  N. Adopt Mental Health Policy Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 1 m
  O. Approve Policy Regarding Immigration Enforcement Activity Vote Lindi Olague 1 m
  P. Approve Contract Over $50,000 Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 1 m
   

- Approve Contract and Amendments for Kleger-Heine Consulting, Inc

 
IV. Items for Discussion and/or Discussion and Approval 6:28 PM
  A. Leadership Report Discuss Rhonda Baldenegro 50 m
   

- Academic Update

- Enrollment Update 

- Sustainability & Fundraising Report

- Reminders/Other Updates

        - School Updates and Events

        - 100% Board Completion of Ethics Training!

        - Form 700s

- Other

 

 
  B. Creation of Academic Excellence Committee Vote Ari Engelberg 5 m
  C. Approve Mid-Year LCAP Updates for GCS 1 and GCS 2 Vote Malcolm Brown 10 m
  D. Approve September, October, and November 2025 Financials for GCS 1 and GCS 2 Vote Malcolm Brown 5 m
  E. Vote to Approve GCS 24-25 Financial Audit Vote Malcolm Brown 10 m
  F. Discussion about LAUSD Charter Oversight and Vote to Approve GCS 1 and GCS 2 LAUSD Compliance Monitoring Forms Vote Lindi Olague 10 m
V. Other Business
VI. Closing Items 7:58 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Ari Engelberg 2 m