Gabriella Charter Schools
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Meeting Notice
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
- 3156 Stoner Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066
- 2026 North Serrano, Los Angeles, CA 90026
- 470 22nd St., Santa Monica, CA 90402
- 4809 Templeton St., Los Angeles, CA 90032
- 634 N Cherokee, Los Angeles, CA 90004
- 3417 Rosemary Ave, Glendale CA 91208
- 4220 West 59th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90043
- 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 Information
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86583127304
Webinar ID: 865 8312 7304
Join Via Phone
1-(669)-444-9171
Webinar ID: 865 8312 7304
Agenda was posted on GCS website(s) and designated locations by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 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
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| I. | Opening Items | 6:00 PM | |||
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Opening Items
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| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Jenny Louie | 1 m | ||
| B. | Record Attendance and Guests | Malcolm Brown | 1 m | ||
| II. | Public Comment | 6:02 PM | |||
| A. | Comment from Members of Public | 10 m | |||
| III. | Board Member Recognition | 6:12 PM | |||
| A. | Board Member Recognition | Discuss | Jenny Louie | 5 m | |
| IV. | Consent Agenda | 6:17 PM | |||
| A. | Approve April 21st, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes | Approve Minutes | Jenny Louie | 1 m | |
| B. | Approve 26-27 School Calendar and Instructional Minute Calculation | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 1 m | |
| C. | Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for February and March, 2026 for GCS 1 and GCS 2 | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 3 m | |
| D. | Approve LACOE SELPA Assurance Letter and Authorize Executive Director Authority to Execute All Necessary Steps to move to LACOE SELPA, as Determined Appropriate | Vote | Jenny Louie | 1 m | |
| E. | Approve Updated Wellness Plan | Vote | Rhonda Baldenegro | 1 m | |
| F. | Approve 26-27 contracts over $50,000 | Vote | Rhonda Baldenegro | 1 m | |
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- Approve contract extension with Revolution Foods for meal services for NSLP and CACFP, and authorizing Executive Director to make any changes needed by CDE. - Approve contract with Nossman LLP for legal services. - Approve NV5 environmental and other real estate due diligence agreement(s). |
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| G. | Give Executive Director authority to negotiate agreement(s) with non-public school (NPS) providers for both 25-26 and 26-27, and sign master services agreement(s) to meet student special education needs. | Vote | Rhonda Baldenegro | 1 m | |
| H. | Give Executive Director authority to negotiate and sign agreement with provider, Think Together, for 2026 summer and 2026-2027 after-school and ELOP/ASES programming for GCS 1 and GCS 2. | Vote | Rhonda Baldenegro | 1 m | |
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- Agreements will be similar to 25-26, with some slight differences in scope of services. |
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| I. | Approve GCS Tax Returns | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 1 m | |
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- 2024 Form 990 (FY24/25) |
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| J. | Authorize Executive Director to negotiate and enter into a contract with United Parents and Students for student outreach not exceed $90,000 for all services for 25-26. | Vote | Rhonda Baldenegro | 1 m | |
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Note: This is an additional ~$49,000 in new 25-26 expenses not approved by the board. |
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| K. | Approve Board Resolution Reclassifying 25-26 Shared Staff Expenses and Fundraised Dollars | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 1 m | |
| V. | Items for Discussion and/or Approval | 6:30 PM | |||
| A. | Leadership Report | Discuss | Rhonda Baldenegro | 15 m | |
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- Organization Shifts - Enrollment - Other |
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| B. | Approve February and March, 2026 Financials for GCS 1 and GCS 2 | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 3 m | |
| C. | Budget Update and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Discussion | Discuss | Malcolm Brown | 20 m | |
| D. | Resolution authorizing Executive Director to take all steps necessary to execute a Declaration of Need Form CL-500 for Gabriella Charter School and Gabriella Charter School 2 | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 3 m | |
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*Declaration by charter school governing board certifying that there is an insufficient number of certificated persons who meet the charter school's specified employment criteria for identified certificated positions. |
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| E. | Adjourn to Closed Session | Jenny Louie | 50 m | ||
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Board Chair to announce closed session items: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(2).) - Significant Exposure to Litigation: (One (1) matter). CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—PENDING LITIGATION (Gov. Code section 54956.9(d)(1).) – Gabriella Charter Schools v. California Department of Education, et al.) REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATION Property: 2405-2411 W. 3rd Street, LA 90057 GCS Negotiator: Rhonda Baldenegro Parties/Seller: Int’l Union of Operating Engineers Local 501, AFL-CIO Under Negotiation: Price and Terms |
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| F. | Return to Open Session | Jenny Louie | |||
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Board Chair to announce any reportable action taken in closed session, if any. |
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| G. | Authorize Executive Director to Negotiate and Sign Architectural Agreements Not to Exceed $850,000 | Vote | Rhonda Baldenegro | 5 m | |
| VI. | Other Business | ||||
| VII. | Closing Items | 8:06 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Jenny Louie | 2 m | |