Gabriella Charter Schools
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM PDT
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Agenda was posted on GCS websites by 6 p.m. on Friday June 19, 2020
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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 was posted on GCS websites by 6 p.m. on Friday June 19, 2020
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Time: Jun 19, 2020 6 P.M. Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 862 3562 9428
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Call in Location: 1435 Logan St. Los Angeles CA 90026
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
| I. | Opening Items | |
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Opening Items
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| A. | Record Attendance and Guests | |
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | |
| C. | Round Robin - Personal Check-Ins From Board Members | |
| II. | Public Comment | |
| A. | Comment from Members of Public | |
| III. | Consent Agenda | |
| A. | Approve instructional calendar/minutes for GCS 1 | |
| B. | Approve instructional calendar/minutes for GCS 2 | |
| C. | Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 3.20 and 4.20 for GCS 1 | |
| D. | Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 3.20 and 4.20 for GCS 2 | |
| E. | Approve ExED contract for 20-21 | |
| F. | Approve 20-21 Charter Safe insurance renewal (liability, workers comp) | |
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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)
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| G. | Authorize Executive Director to Enter Into Food Service Management Contract for 20-21 | |
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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
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| H. | Approve Speech and Language Associates contract | |
| I. | Approve renewal of Pacific Western Bank loan (see bullets below) | |
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Board resolution approving
Signers are:
Person(s) authorized to advance from the line are:
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| J. | Approve EPA Spending Plan, GCS 1 | |
| K. | Approve EPA Spending Plan - GCS 2 | |
| L. | Advisory re purchase of technology for GCS 1 | |
| M. | Approve 20-21 GCS 1: Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) | |
| N. | Approve 20-21 GCS 2: Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) | |
| O. | Board Meeting Dates for 20-21: September 21 and September 28 | |
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The purposes of the board meetings is to complete the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan, which is necessary to receive Learning Loss funding.
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| P. | Acknowledge submission of School Performance Dashboard and ESSA Grid for GCS 1 | |
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| Q. | Acknowledge submission of School Performance Dashboard and ESSA Grid for GCS 2 | |
| R. | Approve financials for March and April, 2020 (GCS 1) | |
| S. | Approve financials for March and April, 2020 (GCS 2) | |
| T. | Approve School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for GCS 1 | |
| U. | Approve School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for GCS 2 | |
| V. | Approve Minutes of June 4, 2020 Special Board meeting | |
| W. | Approve Minutes from May 14, 2020 Special Board Meeting | |
| X. | Approve Minutes from April 3, 2020 Special Board Meeting | |
| IV. | Items for Discussion and Approval | |
| A. | Leadership Report: Pivot to Distance Learning and 20-21 Forecast | |
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Look back:
Look forward:
Report on parent surveys and staff engagement
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| B. | Approve GCS 1 20-21 budget | |
| C. | Approve GCS 2 20-21 budget | |
| D. | Commitment to Excellence and Equity in Education Resolution | |
| E. | Adjourn to Closed Session | |
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Board Chair to announce closed session items.
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| F. | Public Employee Performance Evaluation (ยง 54957): Executive Director Evaluation (Closed Session) | |
| G. | Return to Open Session | |
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Board Chair to announce any action taken in closed session, if any.
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| H. | Public Statement re Compensation of Executive Director | |
| I. | Termination of MOU with TGF; Fundraising | |
| J. | Approve GCS 1 COVID-19 Report | |
| K. | Approve GCS 2 COVID-19 Report | |
| V. | Items for Discussion | |
| VI. | Other Business | |
| VII. | Closing Items | |
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | |