Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday December 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM
Location
Gabriella Charter School (1435 Logan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026)
Agenda was posted at designated locations before Friday, December 9th, 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, Ian Guidera, Samere Reid, Susan Gurman
Directors Absent
Devy Schonfeld, Michelle Kelrick, Paola Santana
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Cindy Gauger
Guests Present
Lisa Boulos, Liza Bercovici, Malcolm Brown, Rhonda Baldenegro
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Angelica Solis-Montero called a meeting of the board of directors of Gabriella Charter Schools to order on Monday Dec 12, 2016 at 6:03 PM.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve 10/17/16 Board Meeting Minutes
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 10-17-16 Board Meeting on 10-17-16.
Colin Allen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Charter Safe Self-Insured Documents
III. Reports and Items for Discussion and Approval
A.
Approve School Performance Dashboard
Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve the School Performance Dashboard.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The motion did not carry.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Abstain
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger arrived.
B.
Approve October 2016 Financials
Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve the October 2016 Financials.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve October 2016 Check Registers
Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve the 2016 Check Register.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Gabriella Charter School Parent Presentation and Request for Budget
Ari Engelberg made a motion to Approve the parent budget request of $2,500, prorated for the remainder of the year, and allow expense reimbursement for any parent expenses from current fiscal year.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
MOU Discussion and Approval in Principle of MOU Draft Subject to Legal Feedback
Ari Engelberg made a motion to conditionally approve, subject to legal review and approval by designated board members Paola Santana and Angelica Solis, the MOU with the Gabriella Foundation.
Colin Allen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Executive Director Report
Executive Director shared report.
G.
Principal's Report
Principal shared report.
H.
Approve 15-16 Audit
Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve 15-16 Audit.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Abstain
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
I.
Approve auditing firm of Vavrinek Day and Trine to audit School's 16-17 financials
Ari Engelberg made a motion to Approve VTD as auditor for 16-17 Financials.
Colin Allen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
Governance Committee: Approve new Executive Director contract amendment, effective 1.1.17
Colin Allen made a motion to Approve Executive Director's Contract to Meet State Exempt Employee Threshold.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Executive Director left the room during discussion and approval of contract.
K.
Governance Committee: Sense of Board as to Value of A Board Retreat in Early 2017?
Discussed board retreat.
L.
Review School Compliance Policies with Board per Charter Office Directive
Discussed Charter Oversight Document.
M.
Report and Discussion about Effectiveness of School Wellness Policy
Shared Board Report re: School Wellness Policy
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Cindy Gauger made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Angelica Solis-Montero 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 8:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Angelica Solis-Montero