Gabriella Charter Schools

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday June 18, 2018 at 6:00 PM PDT

Location

1435 Logan Street, Los Angeles
Meeting Notice 

Agenda was posted at designated locations at both GCS 1 and GCS 2 on Friday, June 15, 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
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
II. Public Comment
III. Consent Agenda
  A. Approve instructional calendar/minutes for GCS 1
  B. Approve instructional calendar/minutes for GCS 2
  C. Approve Check Registers for 3.18 and 4.18 for GCS 1
  D. Approve check registers for 3.18 and 4.18 for GCS 2
  E. Approve updated Homelessness Policy
  F. Approve ExED contract and CalPADS addendum for GCS
  G. Approve Charter Safe insurance renewal (liability, workers comp)
   
  • workers comp premium increased because GCS estimated payroll rose from $4,031,051 last year to $4,675,000 this year
  • decrease in personal property valuation resulted in a decrease in the quoted premium compared to the 17-18 term. 

 

  H. Approve Revolution Foods Supper Program contract
  I. Approve Speech and Language Associates contract
  J. Approve Help Group contract
  K. Authorize signers on California Credit Union, Northern Trust bank accounts
  L. Approve renewal of Pacific Western Bank loan and related resolutions
  M. Board Meeting Dates for 18-19
  N. Approve Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
   
Purpose is to amend Articles to specify that should Gabriella Charter Schools wind down, remaining assets transfer to LAUSD rather than to The Gabriella Foundation 

Note: Recommend deferring this item as we are still waiting on approval by The Gabriella Foundation Board
  O. Approve Spring Con App, GCS 1
  P. Approve Spring Con App, GCS2
  Q. Approve revisions to GCS Fiscal Policies Handbook
   

Revisions update references from Operations Associate/Office Manager to School Operations Manager and the Student Records Manager to Office Associate

  R. Approve EPA Spending Plan, GCS 1
  S. Approve EPA Spending Plan - GCS 2
IV. Items for Discussion and Approval
  A. Approve Minutes of April 16, 2018 board meeting
   
  B. Leadership Report
   
Principals Reports
Executive Director Report
Director of Instruction Report

 
  C. Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS 1
  D. Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS2
  E. Governance Committee Report
  F. Approve GCS 1 18-19 budget
  G. Approve GCS 2 18-19 budget
  H. Approve financials for March and April, 2018 (GCS 1))
  I. Approve financials for March and April, 2018 (GCS 2)
  J. Approve 18-19 GCS 1 LCAP and SPSA
  K. Approve 18-19 GCS 2 LCAP and SPSA
  L. Public Statement re Compensation of Executive Director
V. Items for Discussion
VI. Other Business
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting