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Gabriella Charter Schools

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday June 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM PDT
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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 either via Zoom or in person at the above-described location, 1435 Logan St. Los Angeles CA 90026. 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. 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. 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. All comments directed to non-agenda items shall be heard at the conclusion of the meeting. 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 a Board meeting, please contact Malcolm Brown (213) 413-5741 or mbrown@gabri.org no later than 10am on June 22nd.


 

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   Angelica Solis-Montero 1 m
  C. Round Robin - Personal Check-Ins From Board Members Angelica Solis-Montero 10 m
II. Public Comment 6:12 PM
  A. Comment from Members of Public 10 m
III. Consent Agenda 6:22 PM
  A. Approve instructional calendar/minutes for GCS 1 Vote Angelica Solis-Montero 1 m
  B. Approve instructional calendar/minutes for GCS 2 Vote Angelica Solis-Montero 1 m
  C. Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 3.20 and 4.20 for GCS 1 Vote Lisa Boulos 1 m
  D. Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 3.20 and 4.20 for GCS 2 Vote Lisa Boulos 1 m
  E. Approve ExED contract for 20-21 Vote Liza Bercovici 1 m
  F. Approve 20-21 Charter Safe insurance renewal (liability, workers comp) Vote Liza Bercovici 1 m
   
68% increase in property & liability
24% increase in workers compensation

 

Expected % increases in the market for scholastic sector: 100% -300% increases.

 

Cost drivers of property: wildfires and other catastrophic disasters, water damage, mold, theft & vandalism (due to COVID-19 school closures)
Cost drivers of liability: social engineering & ransomware, employment losses, sexual abuse & molestation, social inflation, increased concerns for cyber liability as remote learning amplifies (due to COVID-19 school closures)
  
  G. Authorize Executive Director to Enter Into Food Service Management Contract for 20-21 Vote Malcolm Brown 1 m
   
Preferred Meals was rated highest vendor in RFP.  Procedures and contingencies outlined in RFP.

 

The CDE will also need to approve; the Board will be asked to approve at its next meeting
  
  H. Approve Speech and Language Associates contract Vote Hana Joe 1 m
  I. Approve renewal of Pacific Western Bank loan (see bullets below) Vote 1 m
   
 

 
Board resolution approving
  • the annual renewal of the line of credit with Pacific Western Bank in the amount of $200,000
  • those individuals authorized to sign the line of credit renewal documents
  • those individuals authorized to make loan advances from the line of credit



Signers are:
  1. Liza Bercovici
  2. Angelica Solis
  3. Michelle Kelrick
 
Person(s) authorized to advance from the line are:
  1. Liza Bercovici,
  2. Rhonda Baldenegro,
  3. Hana Joe,
  4. Angelica Solis and
  5. Michelle Kelrick
 

 
  
  J. Approve EPA Spending Plan, GCS 1 Vote Angelica Solis-Montero 1 m
  K. Approve EPA Spending Plan - GCS 2 Vote Angelica Solis-Montero 1 m
  L. Advisory re purchase of technology for GCS 1 FYI Malcolm Brown 1 m
  M. Approve 20-21 GCS 1: Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) Vote Malcolm Brown 1 m
  N. Approve 20-21 GCS 2: Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) Vote Malcolm Brown 1 m
  O. Board Meeting Dates for 20-21: September 21 and September 28 FYI Angelica Solis-Montero 1 m
   
The purposes of the board meetings is to complete the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan, which is necessary to receive Learning Loss funding.  
  
  P. Acknowledge submission of School Performance Dashboard and ESSA Grid for GCS 1 Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 1 m
   


 
  
  Q. Acknowledge submission of School Performance Dashboard and ESSA Grid for GCS 2 Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 1 m
  R. Approve financials for March and April, 2020 (GCS 1) Vote Ron Buckly 5 m
  S. Approve financials for March and April, 2020 (GCS 2) Vote Ron Buckly 5 m
  T. Approve School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for GCS 1 Vote Malcolm Brown 1 m
  U. Approve School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for GCS 2 Vote Malcolm Brown 1 m
  V. Approve Minutes of June 4, 2020 Special Board meeting Approve Minutes Angelica Solis-Montero 1 m
     
  W. Approve Minutes from May 14, 2020 Special Board Meeting Approve Minutes Angelica Solis-Montero 1 m
     
  X. Approve Minutes from April 3, 2020 Special Board Meeting Approve Minutes Angelica Solis-Montero 1 m
     
IV. Items for Discussion and Approval 6:54 PM
  A. Leadership Report: Pivot to Distance Learning and 20-21 Forecast Discuss 30 m
   
Look back:
  • Remote instruction
  • Student engagement
Look forward:
  • Scenario planning for next year
    • Current model planning
    • Next year’s greatest challenges
Report on parent surveys and staff engagement
  
  B. Approve GCS 1 20-21 budget Vote Liza Bercovici 10 m
  C. Approve GCS 2 20-21 budget Vote Liza Bercovici 5 m
  D. Commitment to Excellence and Equity in Education Resolution Vote Angelica Solis-Montero 5 m
  E. Adjourn to Closed Session FYI Angelica Solis-Montero 1 m
   
Board Chair to announce closed session items.
  
  F. Public Employee Performance Evaluation (ยง 54957): Executive Director Evaluation (Closed Session) Discuss Angelica Solis-Montero 5 m
  G. Return to Open Session FYI Angelica Solis-Montero 1 m
   
Board Chair to announce any action taken in closed session, if any.
  
  H. Public Statement re Compensation of Executive Director Discuss Angelica Solis-Montero 1 m
  I. Termination of MOU with TGF; Fundraising Discuss Michelle Kelrick 5 m
  J. Approve GCS 1 COVID-19 Report Vote Malcolm Brown 1 m
  K. Approve GCS 2 COVID-19 Report Vote Malcolm Brown 1 m
V. Items for Discussion
VI. Other Business
VII. Closing Items 7:59 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Angelica Solis-Montero 2 m