Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday May 2, 2016 at 6:00 PM
Location
Gabriella Charter School: 1435 Logan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Agenda was posted at designated locations before Friday, April 29 before 6pm.
Ian Guidera maybe attending remotely at: 5057 Southridge Ave, Windsor Hills, CA 90043
Conference Call Line, if used, by phone: United States +1.860.970.0010 Access Code 171-496-018#
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 Malcolm Brown (213) 413-5741 or mbrown@gabri.org 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Ian Guidera maybe attending remotely at: 5057 Southridge Ave, Windsor Hills, CA 90043
Conference Call Line, if used, by phone: United States +1.860.970.0010 Access Code 171-496-018#
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 Malcolm Brown (213) 413-5741 or mbrown@gabri.org 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Directors Present
Andrew Kin, Angelica Solis-Montero, Cindy Gauger, Colin Allen, Devy Schonfeld, Ian Guidera (remote), Michelle Kelrick, Paola Santana, Susan Gurman
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Cindy Gauger
Guests Present
Malcolm Brown (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Paola Santana called a meeting of the board of directors of Gabriella Charter Schools to order on Monday May 2, 2016 at 6:06 PM.
II. Public Comments
A.
Members of the public may comment for up to 2 minutes per speaker.
Julia Miele invites board meeting attendees to the Gala on June 26, 2016
Cindy Gauger arrived.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve 3/7/16 Board Meeting Minutes
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve minutes as amended to reflect fact that Devy Schonfeld was in attendance at the March 7, 2016 board meeting Board Meeting on 03-07-16.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
B.
Approve School Dashboard
Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve the School Dashboard.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
C.
Approve 16-17 Instructional Minutes
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
D.
Approve 16-17 School Calendar
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
IV. Reports and Items for Discussion and Approval
A.
Approve February and March 2016 Financials
Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
B.
Approve February and March 2016 Check Registers
Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
C.
Principal's Report: Charter Oversight
Yolanda Jordan also shared her positive impressions of the Charter Oversight Visit
D.
Academic Excellence Committee Report
Board heard report by Committee Chair Michelle Alpert
E.
Governance Committee Report: Debrief ED Evaluation Process.
Board heard report by Committee Chair Angelica Solis
F.
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE: MOTION TO APPROVE BOARD SERVICE AGREEMENT
Susan Gurman made a motion to Approve.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
G.
Board Motion to Approve Colin Allen to Finance Committee
Paola Santana made a motion to Approve.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
H.
Finance Committee Report: Review highlights of 16-17 draft budget
Board heard report by Committee Chair Cindy Gauger, supplemented by comments from Tammy Stanton
I.
Discussion and Approval of 14-15 GCS Tax Return
Paola Santana made a motion to Approve.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
J.
TGF - GCS MOU: discuss
Board heard report from Executive Director Liza Bercovici
K.
Adjourn to Closed Session: Board Chair announce closed session items.
L.
CLOSED SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
M.
Return to Open Session: Board Chair to announce any action taken in closed session, if any.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Liza Bercovici
Colin Allen
Michelle Alpert (arrived 6:23 p.m.)
Ian Guidera (called in at 6:15 p.m.)
Susan Gurman
Andrew Kin
Paola Santana
Devy Schonfeld
Angelica Solis
Guests Present:
Rhonda Baldenegro
Liza Bercovici
Malcolm Brown
Yolanda Jordan
Julia Miele
Tammy Stanton
Lindi Williams