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

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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 in person at the above-described location. Individuals wishing to speak at a Board meeting must
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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

Board Members Present:

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
 

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
Paola Santana
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Devy Schonfeld
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Ian Guidera
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
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
Andrew Kin
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Ian Guidera
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Devy Schonfeld
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
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
Paola Santana
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Devy Schonfeld
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Ian Guidera
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
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Ian Guidera
Aye
Devy Schonfeld
Aye
Andrew Kin
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
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Ian Guidera
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Devy Schonfeld
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
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
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Devy Schonfeld
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Ian Guidera
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
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Devy Schonfeld
Aye
Ian Guidera
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
Devy Schonfeld
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Ian Guidera
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
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
Andrew Kin
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Devy Schonfeld
Aye
Ian Guidera
Aye
Paola Santana
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