Gabriella Charter Schools

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday November 5, 2018 at 6:00 PM PST

Location

GCS
Meeting Notice 

Agenda was posted at designated locations at both GCS 1 and GCS 2 on Friday, November 2, 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. Call the Meeting to Order   Andrew Kin 1 m
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Hana Joe 2 m
II. Public Comment
III. Consent Agenda 6:03 PM
  A. Approve Check Registers for 7.18, 8.18 and 9.18 for GCS 1 Vote Lisa Boulos 5 m
  B. Approve check registers for 7.18, 8.18 and 9.18 for GCS 2 Vote Lisa Boulos 5 m
  C. Approve Amendment to Articles of Incorporation/Resolution Vote Andrew Kin 1 m
   
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
 
  D. Approve new contract salary amount for Executive Director of $49,920 Vote Andrew Kin 1 m
   

 Per CA law, minimum exempt salary as of 1.1.19 is $49, 920 

 
IV. Items for Discussion and/or Discussion and Approval 6:15 PM
  A. Leadership Report Discuss Linda Ventura, Lindi Williams, Rhonda Baldenegro, Cat Mayer 25 m
   
1. Principals Report
2. School Performance Dashboards Review for GCS 1 and GCS 2
3. SpED -- Denver visit
 
  B. Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS 1 Vote Andrew Kin 1 m
  C. Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS 2 Vote Andrew Kin 1 m
  D. Board Discussion Regarding Post-Retreat Recommended Initiatives Discuss Andrew Kin/Michelle Alpert 20 m
   
  • Board priorities for coming year - review
  • Board consultancy regarding staff retention/recruitment
 
  E. Executive Director's Report Discuss Liza Bercovici 15 m
   

1. Parking lot update 

  • lease with Gilbert Foundation
  • car lift purchase
  • close of escrow

2. Honorary Dance Board Member role
3. GCS Enrollment Pause

 
 
 
  F. Authorize executive director to negotiate lease with + assign GCS buyer rights to Gilbert Foundation Vote Liza Bercovici 5 m
  G. Authorize Executive Director to negotiate contract to purchase car lifts Vote Liza Bercovici 5 m
  H. Approve designation of Honorary Dance Board Member role Vote Andrew Kin 1 m
  I. Chair's Report Discuss Andrew Kin 5 m
  J. Renewal of Board Member Terms Vote Andrew Kin 1 m
   
  • Andrew Kin (10/17/18)
  • Cindy Gauger (10/3/18)
  • Michelle Kelrick (10/17/18)
  • Ari Engelberg (10/17/18)
  • Samere Reid (10/24/18)
 
  K. Approve financials for 8.18 and 9.18 for GCS 1 Vote Lisa Boulos 5 m
  L. Approve financials for 8.18 and 9.18 for GCS 2 Vote Lisa Boulos 5 m
  M. Approve minutes of 9.8.18 Board Meeting Vote Andrew Kin 1 m
  N. Approve minutes of 6.29.18 board meeting Vote Andrew Kin 1 m
  O. Approve Jessica Gersh as member of Board Governance Committee Vote Andrew Kin 1 m
  P. Review California Dashboard Local Indicators for GCS 1 and GCS2 Vote Hana Joe 5 m
  Q. Brown Act Review Discuss Rhonda Baldenegro 5 m
V. Other Business
VI. Closing Items 7:57 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Andrew Kin 2 m