Gabriella Charter Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday June 20, 2016 at 6:00 PM

Location

Gabriella Charter School

Agenda was posted at designated locations before Friday, June 17th before 6pm.

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, Michelle Kelrick, Paola Santana, Susan Gurman

Directors Absent

Devy Schonfeld, Ian Guidera

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Michelle Kelrick

Guests Present

Clara Montz, Liza Bercovici, Malcolm Brown, Rhonda Baldenegro, Tammy Stanton

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 Jun 20, 2016 at 6:04 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 05-02-16 Board Meeting on 05-02-16.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve SSD, updated for 16-17

Susan Gurman made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Spring Con App

Susan Gurman made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approve School Performance Dashboard

Susan Gurman made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Revolution Foods Contract Extension for 2016-2017

Susan Gurman made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approve Opening of Optional 403b/457 Retirement Plan for Staff with Cal STRS Pension 2

Michelle Kelrick arrived.
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Agenda

A.

Approve Updated Parent Involvement Policy

Susan Gurman made a motion to approve the updated parental involvement policy with grammar and formatting changes.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve April 2016 Financials

Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve the 2016 April Financials.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approve April 2016 Check Register

Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve the April 2016 Check Register.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Educator Effectiveness Plan

Paola Santana made a motion to approve the educator effectiveness plan.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Discussion and Approval of LCAP for 16-17

Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve the LCAP for 16-17 with one goal change.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Andrew Kin
Abstain
Susan Gurman
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye

F.

Approve 16-17 GCS Budget

Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve the 16-17 GCS budget.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

Approve EPA Spending Plan

Paola Santana made a motion to approve the EPA spending plan.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Set Board Meeting Dates for 16-17 With Assigned Dates for Recurring Board Issues/Topics

Discussed board dates for 16-17.  No vote taken. 

I.

Leadership Update

Leadership updated board on various topics. 

J.

Charter Zone Presentation

Presentation completed by Charter Zone. 

K.

Approve Contract with ExED for 16-17

Susan Gurman made a motion to approve the ExED contract for 16-17.
Paola Santana seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

L.

Approve Opening of Line of Credit with Pacific Western Bank

Michelle Kelrick made a motion to approve opening a line of credit (LOC) with Pacific Western Bank for an amount up to $350,000. The board approves and authorizes Liza Bercovici and Paola Santana to act on GCS' behalf to take necessary steps for the line of credit including opening a bank account, signing all documentation, and seeking and obtaining advances from LOC if needed.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

M.

Update and Discussion on GCS/TGF joint MOU Committee

Discussion on GCS/TGF joint MOU committee. 

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:17 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Paola Santana