Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday October 17, 2016 at 6:00 PM
Location
Gabriella Charter School (1435 Logan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026)
Agenda was posted at designated locations before Friday, October 14th, 2016 before 6:00pm.
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.
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, Ari Engelberg, Cindy Gauger, Colin Allen, Devy Schonfeld, Michelle Kelrick, Paola Santana, Susan Gurman
Directors Absent
Ian Guidera
Guests Present
Clara Montz, Lisa Boulos, Liza Bercovici, Malcolm Brown, Rhonda Baldenegro
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 Oct 17, 2016 at 6:03 PM.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve 9/1/16 Board Meeting Minutes
Devy Schonfeld made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 09-01-16 Board Meeting on 09-01-16.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve 8/8/16 Board Meeting Minutes
Devy Schonfeld made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 08-08-16 Board Meeting on 08-08-16.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve EL Master Plan Update
Devy Schonfeld made a motion to Approve the EL Master Plan for 2016-2017.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Charter Safe Self-Insured Documents
This item was removed from consent agenda and will be taken up at the next Board Meeting
E.
Approve Updated Bylaw Changes
Devy Schonfeld made a motion to Approve Updated Bylaw Changes.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Board Motion to Have All GCS Bank Accounts Accurately Reflect Signers, including Legal Name Changes
Devy Schonfeld made a motion to Approve the motion to have all GCS bank accounts accurately reflect signers, including legal name changes.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Reports and Items for Discussion and Approval
A.
Approve 15-16 Unaudited Actuals
Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve the 15-16 Unaudited Actuals.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve July, August and September 2016 Financials
Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve the July, August, and September Financials.
Colin Allen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve July, August and September 2016 Check Registers
Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve the July, August, and September check registers.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Renew Board Appointment of Andrew Kin to Board for Two Year Term
Paola Santana made a motion to Approve the re-appointment of Andrew Kin to the Board for a 2-year term.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Advisory re Re-appointment of Michele Kelrick to Board for Two Year Term
F.
Approve School Performance Dashboard
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve the school performance dashboard.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
MOU Discussion
Paola Santana made a motion to Extend the current MOU with the Gabriella Foundation until January 2017.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Executive Director Report
I.
Principal's Report
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Paola Santana made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Devy Schonfeld 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 8:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Paola Santana