Gabriella Charter Schools

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday February 26, 2018 at 6:00 PM PST

Location

1435 Logan Street, Los Angeles
Meeting Notice 

Agenda was posted at designated locations at both GCS 1 and GCS 2 on Friday, February 23, 2018 before 6 p.m.

Conference Call Line, if used, by phone: United States 1 605 468-8004 access code 474 308#
 
Ari Engelberg will be attending remotely at: 3700 Coldwater Canyon, Studio City, CA 91604
Ian Guidera will be attending remotely at: 5057 Southridge Ave, Windsor Hills, CA 9004

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 2 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Andrew Kin 1 m
II. Public Comment
III. Consent Agenda 6:03 PM
  A. Approve School Wellness Policy, GCS 1 & 2 Vote Andrew Kin 1 m
   

This item withdrawn

 
  B. Approve policy for reporting to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Vote Liza Bercovici 1 m
  C. Approve Revolution Foods contract amendment, 17-18 Vote Hana Joe 1 m
  D. Approve Revolution Foods contract amendment, 18-19 Vote Hana Joe 1 m
  E. Approve Revised Uniform Complaint Procedures, GCS 1 Vote Hana Joe 1 m
  F. Approve Uniform Complaint Procedures, GCS 2 Vote Hana Joe 1 m
  G. Approve Charter Oversight Checklist Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 1 m
  H. Dance Program Presentation FYI Tina Banchere 10 m
IV. Items for Discussion and Approval 6:20 PM
  A. Approve Minutes of December 11, 2017 board meeting Approve Minutes Andrew Kin 5 m
     
  B. Approve Amended Minutes of October 9, 2017 Board Meeting Vote Andrew Kin 1 m
   
Motion is to amend the minutes of October 9, 2017 to reflect the fact that, as noted in the agenda for that board meeting, GCS Bylaws were amended by the Board in response to a request from LAUSD for material changes relating to the method by which certain board members could be terminated from office. 
 
  C. Approve minutes of 6.13.17 Academic Excellence Advisory Group Committee Meeting Vote Michelle Kelrick 1 m
  D. Approve financials for November and December, 2017 (GCS 1)) Vote Colin Allen 5 m
  E. Approve financials for November and December, 2017 (GCS 2) Vote Colin Allen 5 m
  F. Approve check registers for November and December, 2017 (GCS 1) Vote Colin Allen 2 m
  G. Approve Check Registers for November and December (GCS 2) Vote Colin Allen 2 m
  H. Approve 16-17 Draft of Tax Return for Gabriella Charter Schools Vote Lisa Boulos 5 m
   


 
 
  I. Approve Audit Firm of Clifton, Larson and Allen For 17-18 Audit/Tax Return Vote Susan Gurman 5 m
   
Audit subject to receiving assurances re partner rotation
 
  J. Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS 1 Vote Hana Joe 5 m
  K. Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS2 Vote Hana Joe 5 m
  L. Approve policy authorizing the use of donated funds for certain specific purposes Vote Liza Bercovici 5 m
  M. Motion to Approve Third Amended Bylaws of GCS Vote Liza Bercovici 5 m
  N. Approve GCS 1 Winter Con App Vote Lisa Boulos 5 m
  O. Approve GCS 2 Winter Con App Vote Lisa Boulos 5 m
  P. Motion to move into closed session per real estate negotiation exception of Gov't Code 54954(b) Vote Liza Bercovici 10 m
   

 

 
Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: 1401 Glendale Blvd.
GCS Negotiators:  Liza Bercovici, Ari Engelberg
Under Negotiation:  Approve finalized terms, check to escrow
 
 
  Q. Motion to Exit Closed Session Vote Andrew Kin 1 m
V. Items for Discussion 7:32 PM
  A. Leadership Report Discuss Linda Ventura, Lindi Williams, Rhonda Baldenegro, Liza B. 30 m
   

Principals Reports, Prop 39 Offers for GCS 1 and 2, Enrollment, Operations, Admin Retreat

 
  B. Governance Committee Report Discuss Michelle Kelrick 10 m
   
Board Term Limits
Board Member Goals
 
 
VI. Other Business
VII. Closing Items 8:12 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Andrew Kin 2 m