Gabriella Charter Schools
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Physical address of meeting is 1435 Logan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Telephonic Locations
3156 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles CA 90066
3700 Coldwater Canyon, Studio City, CA 91604
880 Chula Vista Ave Pasadena, Ca 91103
2655 Byron Place, Los Angeles, CA 90046
2624 Lake Avenue, Altadena, CA 91001
31202 Palos Verdes Dr. West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
634 N Cherokee, Los Angeles, CA 90004
1704 N Avenue 54, Los Angeles, CA 90042
2026 North Serrano, Los Angeles CA 90026
10417 Bainbridge Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
For this meeting, the Board is providing access to members of the public via Zoom. Participants may observe the meeting and participate and provide public comment as members of the public via the following Zoom link.
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Agenda was posted on GCS website(s) and designated locations by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2024.
Teleconference Location: 3736 Trinity St, Los Angeles, CA 90011.
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 consideration of that item, provided the member of the public wishing to give public comment signs up to speak prior to Board consideration of the Public Comment agenda item. Members of the public and all other interested parties are cordially invited to attend the meeting virtually or via teleconference, as outlined in the Zoom and call-in information above.
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. If calling in for purposes of public comment, please press *9. There will be no sign ups in advance of the meeting. Speakers must sign up prior to the Public Comment agenda item.
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. 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 the Board meeting, please contact Malcolm Brown (213) 413-5741 or mbrown@gabri.org no later than 24 hours in advance of the board meeting.
Agenda
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I. | Opening Items | 6:00 PM | |||
Opening Items
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A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Michelle Kelrick | 1 m | ||
B. | Record Attendance and Guests | Malcolm Brown | 2 m | ||
II. | Public Comment | 6:03 PM | |||
A. | Public Comment | Michelle Kelrick | 10 m | ||
III. | Consent Agenda | 6:13 PM | |||
A. | Approve Minutes of May 13, 2024 Board Meeting | Approve Minutes | Michelle Kelrick | 1 m | |
B. | Approve 24-25 contracts over $50,000 | Vote | Rhonda Baldenegro | 1 m | |
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C. | EPA Spending Plan Approval for GCS 1 and GCS 2 | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 1 m | |
D. | Approve LAUSD-submitted Preliminary Budget for GCS 1 and 2 | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 1 m | |
LAUSD is requesting that our Board approve the preliminary school budgets submitted to LAUSD earlier this month. (Note:updated budgets are on Board agenda to review and approve this evening) |
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E. | Approval of Executive Director to Determine Submitting Letters of Intent for Gabriella Charter Schools to Preserve the Option to Withdraw from the LAUSD Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) | Vote | Rhonda Baldenegro | 1 m | |
F. | Approve Charter Safe Insurance Renewal | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 1 m | |
G. | Approve Spring ConApps for GCS 1 and GCS 2 | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 1 m | |
H. | Approve Updated Fiscal Policies | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 1 m | |
I. | Acknowledge Submission of GCS 1 and GCS 2 April and May 2024 Check Registers | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 1 m | |
J. | Approve Agreement with Good Sports Plus Ltd. (DBA ARC) for After School and ELOP Additional Day Services | Vote | Rhonda Baldenegro | 1 m | |
- Good Sports Plus Ltd. (DBA ARC) for 2024-2025 after-school/ASES/ELOP programming for GCS 1 and GCS 2, including for services during the school year and in the summer (e.g., July 2024 and June 2025). |
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K. | Authorize Executive Director to Negotiate and Execute an Amendment to the 23-24 and 24-25 ARC Agreements for Summer/Additional 30 Day Programming Only, up to 50 Additional Students Per School, If Enrollment Warrants an Increase. | Vote | Rhonda Baldenegro | 1 m | |
- GCS has a requirement to enroll students in ELOP programming, and this gives Executive Director ability to increase ARC capacity if enrollment warrants an increase. |
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L. | Prop 28 Annual Report for GCS 1 and GCS 2 | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 1 m | |
M. | Acknowledge Higher Amazon Line of Credit Limit | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 1 m | |
- Without GCS action, Amazon increased our line of credit limit to $56,000. |
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N. | Give Executive Director Authority to Negotiate a 1-3 Year Agreement with Instrumental Instruction Provider, Not to Exceed $160,000 Total Over 3 Years | Vote | Rhonda Baldenegro | 1 m | |
O. | Give Executive Director Authority to Negotiate Agreement with a Vendor for Instructional Coaching and Support, Not to Exceed $125,000. | Vote | Rhonda Baldenegro | 1 m | |
IV. | Items for Discussion and/or Discussion and Approval | 6:28 PM | |||
A. | Leadership Report | Discuss | Rhonda Baldenegro | 10 m | |
- Recital and Arts Update - Academic Outcomes - Charter Renewal - Other |
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B. | Approve Board Resolution to Submit Gabriella Charter School 2 Charter Petition | Vote | Rhonda Baldenegro | 5 m | |
C. | Governance Report, and Possible Vote on Approving Board Member Board Service Commitment, Approval of 24-25 Board Meeting Dates, and Re-Appointment of Board Member Service Terms. | Vote | Jessica Gersh Leff | 15 m | |
- Approving Board Member Board Service Commitment - Approving 24-25 Board Meeting Dates - Re-Appointment of Board Member (Andrea Ambrose Lobato) to a Renewed Term - Other |
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D. | Approve GCS 1 and GCS 2 April 2024 and May 2024 Financials | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 5 m | |
E. | Annual Board Investments Report | Discuss | Jenny Louie | 5 m | |
F. | Discuss and Approve GCS 1 LCAP, and Other Related LCAP Documents, including the Local Indicators | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 5 m | |
Includes 24/25 Budget Overview for Parents, 23/24 LCAP Annual Update, 24/25 LCAP, LCAP Action Tables, LCAP Instructions, and California Dashboard Local Indicators. |
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G. | Discuss and Approve GCS 2 LCAP, and Other Related LCAP Documents, including the Local Indicators | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 5 m | |
Includes 24/25 Budget Overview for Parents, 23/24 LCAP Annual Update, 24/25 LCAP, LCAP Action Tables, LCAP Instructions, and California Dashboard Local Indicators. |
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H. | Approve 24-25 Budgets for GCS 1 and GCS 2 | Vote | Malcolm Brown | 10 m | |
I. | Adjourn to Closed Session | Michelle Kelrick | 30 m | ||
Board Chair to announce closed session items:
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J. | Return to Open Session | Michelle Kelrick | 1 m | ||
Board Chair to announce any action taken in closed session, if any. |
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K. | Approval of Executive Director Agreement, Public Statement re Compensation of Executive Director, and Approval of Board Resolution re Executive Director Pay | Vote | Michelle Kelrick | 3 m | |
V. | Other Business | ||||
VI. | Closing Items | 8:02 PM | |||
A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Michelle Kelrick | 2 m |