Gabriella Charter Schools

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday June 19, 2017 at 6:00 PM PDT

Location

Gabriella Charter School (1435 Logan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026)
Meeting Notice

Agenda was posted at designated locations on Friday, June 16, 2017 before 6 p.m.

Conference Call Line, if used, by phone: United States 1 712 432-0140 access code 474 308#

Cindy Gauger attending remotely at: 925 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 
Colin Allen will be attending remotely at: 1030 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104 

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 or during consideration of that item. Members of the public and all other interested parties are cordially invited to attend the meeting in person at the above-described location. Individuals wishing to speak at a Board meeting must sign up at the meeting. There will be no sign ups in advance of the meeting. Speakers must sign up prior to the item being acted upon by the Board. 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 a Board meeting, please contact Hana Joe (213) 413-5741 or hjoe@gabri.org 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Hana Joe 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Paola Santana 1 m
II. Public Comment
III. Consent Agenda 6:02 PM
  A. Re-appointment of Board Member Angelica Solis to two year term (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019) Vote Paola Santana 5 m
  B. Re-appointment of Board Member Ian Guidera to two year term (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019) Vote Paola Santana 5 m
  C. Approve Instructional calendars and instructional minutes for 17-18 Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 5 m
  D. Contracts: Approve GCS 2 facilities use agreement Vote Liza Bercovici 5 m
  E. Contracts: Approve ExED contract for GCS 1 and 2 and addendum Vote Liza Bercovici 5 m
  F. Authorization to add Hana Joe as a signer for Wells and HSBC bank accounts & removing Malcolm Brown Vote Liza Bercovici 5 m
  G. Contracts: Approve CharterSafe insurance proposal (liability and workers comp) Vote Malcolm Brown 5 m
  H. Contracts: Speech and Language Associates Vote Malcolm Brown 5 m
   
  • Ask Board to approve this contract provisionally
  • Authorize Liza Bercovici to decide between this contract and utilizing Direct Ed (evergreen contract, no need to renew annually)

 
 
  I. Contracts: Beach Cities Vote Malcolm Brown 5 m
   
Authorize Liza Bercovici to negotiate contract using specified rate sheets
 
  J. Contracts: The Help Group Vote Malcolm Brown 5 m
   

Authorize Liza Bercovici to negotiate contracts using specified rate sheets.

 
IV. Reports and Items for Discussion and Approval 6:52 PM
  A. Approve Board Dates for 17-18 Vote Angelica Solis 5 m
   
 
 
 
  B. Approve specific signers for credit card account opening/use at California Credit Union Vote Hana Joe 5 m
   

Liza Bercovici, authorized account signer, credit limit $15k
Rhonda Baldenegro, authorized account signer, credit limit $7.5k
Hana Joe, authorized account signer, credit limit $7.5k
Lindi Williams, authorized account signer, credit limit $5k
Linda Ventura, authorized account signer, credit limit $5k
 
 
  C. Approve financials for April, 2017 Vote Cindy Gauger 5 m
  D. Approve GCS check register for April, 2017 Vote Cindy Gauger 5 m
  E. Approve minutes of April 24, 2017 meetings Approve Minutes Paola Santana 5 m
     
  F. Approve minutes of May 26, 2017 Board meeting Approve Minutes Paola Santana 5 m
     
  G. Approval of renewal of Pacific Western Bank resolution re line of credit renewal Vote Liza Bercovici 5 m
   
Resolution includes:
  • renewal of $350k line of credit
  • authorization of the following individuals to sign the line of credit renewal: Paola Santana, Liza Bercovici, Michelle Kelrick
  • approval for the following individuals to authorize advances from the line of credit: Paola Santana, Liza Bercovici, Hana Joe, Rhonda Baldenegro and Michelle Kelrick
 
  H. Authorize Liza Bercovici to approve food vendor contracts Vote Liza Bercovici 5 m
   
  • Specifically, authorize Liza Bercovici to either negotiate/approve the Revolution Foods GCS 1 and 2 contracts OR authorize Liza Bercovici to negotiate/approve the Revolution Foods GCS 1 contract and the LAUSD Memorandum of Understanding for GCS 2 re food service
 
  I. Approve 17-18 budget for GCS 1 Vote Cindy Gauger 10 m
  J. Approve 17-18 budget for GCS 2 Vote Cindy Gauger 10 m
  K. Leadership Update FYI Liza Bercovici 15 m
   
  • Advisory re LAUSD MOU Option 3 Agreement and Participation Agreement for GCS2
 
  L. Approval of SELPA exit letter (routine notice to LAUSD) Vote Liza Bercovici 2 m
  M. Approval of CSFA Revolving Loan Fund resolution Vote Liza Bercovici 5 m
  N. Approve revised GCS Fiscal Policies Handbook Vote Malcolm Brown 5 m
  O. Approve 17-18 LCAP for GCS 1 Vote Malcolm Brown 10 m
  P. Approve 17-18 LCAP for GCS 2 Vote Malcolm Brown 5 m
  Q. Approve 17-18 SSD for GCS 1 Vote Malcolm Brown 5 m
   

This includes the updated 17-18 Parent Involvement Policy.

 
  R. Approve Spring Con App Vote Malcolm Brown 5 m
  S. Approve GCS 1 Performance Dashboard for 17-18 Vote Malcolm Brown 5 m
  T. Approve 17-18 EPA Spending Plan Vote Lisa Boulos 5 m
V. Other Business
VI. Closing Items 8:54 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Paola Santana 2 m