Gabriella Charter Schools

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday April 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM PDT

Meeting Notice

 

Physical address of meeting is 1435 Logan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026. 

 

Agenda was posted on GCS website(s) and designated locations by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April, 18th 2025.

 

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 in person.  

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 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. 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

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 9:00 AM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Michelle Kelrick 1 m
  B. Record Attendance and Guests   Malcolm Brown 1 m
II. Stakeholder Presentation 9:02 AM
  A. GCS 1 2nd Grade and Company Performances Discuss Rhonda Baldenegro 15 m
   

- Performances

- Student Q&A

 
III. Public Comment 9:17 AM
  A. Comment from Members of Public 10 m
IV. Consent Agenda 9:27 AM
  A. Approve March 17, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Michelle Kelrick 1 m
     
  B. Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for February 2025 for GCS 1 Vote Malcolm Brown 1 m
  C. Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for February 2025 for GCS 2 Vote Malcolm Brown 1 m
  D. Give Executive Director authority to negotiate extension agreement with provider, Good Sports Plus Ltd. (DBA ARC), for Summer 2025 ELOP programming for GCS 1 and GCS 2. Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 1 m
  E. Authorize Executive Director to Amend Guide.Ed Contract by $20,000 for Instructional Coaching Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 1 m
   

- Funded by donor 

- 2nd amendment of agreement

 
  F. Authorize Executive Director to enter into a contract extension with Revolution Foods for meal services for NSLP and CACFP, including any changes needed by CDE. Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 1 m
  G. Authorize Executive Director to negotiate and enter into a contract with United Parents and Students for parent advocacy and student outreach not exceed $65,000. Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 1 m
V. Items for Discussion and Approval 9:34 AM
  A. Leadership Report Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 75 m
   

- GCS Dance and Arts Programming

- Summary of Academic Strategic Work

- Charter Renewal

- Fundraising

- Other

 
  B. Budget Update Discuss Malcolm Brown 15 m
  C. Approve February 2025 Financials for GCS 1 and GCS 2 Vote Malcolm Brown 3 m
  D. Resolution authorizing Executive Director to take all steps necessary to execute a Declaration of Need Form CL-500 for Gabriella Charter School and Gabriella Charter School 2 Vote Rhonda Baldenegro 2 m
   

*Declaration by charter school governing board certifying that there is an insufficient number of certificated persons who meet the charter school's specified employment criteria for identified certificated positions.

 
VI. Closing Items 11:09 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Michelle Kelrick 1 m