Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 19, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Location
Gabriella Charter School (1435 Logan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026)
Meeting Notice
Agenda was posted at designated locations on Friday, June 16, 2017 before 6 p.m.
Conference Call Line, if used, by phone: United States 1 712 432-0140 access code 474 308#
Cindy Gauger attending remotely at: 925 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Colin Allen will be attending remotely at: 1030 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
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 Hana Joe (213) 413-5741 or hjoe@gabri.org 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Agenda was posted at designated locations on Friday, June 16, 2017 before 6 p.m.
Conference Call Line, if used, by phone: United States 1 712 432-0140 access code 474 308#
Cindy Gauger attending remotely at: 925 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Colin Allen will be attending remotely at: 1030 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
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 Hana Joe (213) 413-5741 or hjoe@gabri.org 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Directors Present
Andrew Kin, Angelica Solis-Montero, Cindy Gauger (remote), Colin Allen (remote), Ian Guidera, Michelle Kelrick, Paola Santana, Samere Reid
Directors Absent
Ari Engelberg, Devy Schonfeld, Susan Gurman
Guests Present
Liza Bercovici
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 19, 2017 at 6:02 PM.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Re-appointment of Board Member Angelica Solis to two year term (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019)
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
B.
Re-appointment of Board Member Ian Guidera to two year term (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019)
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
C.
Approve Instructional calendars and instructional minutes for 17-18
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
D.
Contracts: Approve GCS 2 facilities use agreement
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
E.
Contracts: Approve ExED contract for GCS 1 and 2 and addendum
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
F.
Authorization to add Hana Joe as a signer for Wells and HSBC bank accounts & removing Malcolm Brown
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
G.
Contracts: Approve CharterSafe insurance proposal (liability and workers comp)
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
H.
Contracts: Speech and Language Associates
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
I.
Contracts: Beach Cities
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
J.
Contracts: The Help Group
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
III. Reports and Items for Discussion and Approval
A.
Approve Board Dates for 17-18
Paola Santana made a motion to approve Board meeting dates.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
B.
Approve specific signers for credit card account opening/use at California Credit Union
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to approve add'l credit card account signers for CCU.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
C.
Approve financials for April, 2017
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve financials for 4.17.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
D.
Approve GCS check register for April, 2017
Paola Santana made a motion to approve GCS check register for 4.17 for GCS 1 and 2.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
E.
Approve minutes of April 24, 2017 meetings
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 04-24-17 Board Meeting on 04-24-17.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
F.
Approve minutes of May 26, 2017 Board meeting
Paola Santana made a motion to approve minutes from the Telephonic Board Meeting on 05-26-17 with amendment that Paola Santana was absent for meeting Telephonic Board Meeting on 05-26-17.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
G.
Approval of renewal of Pacific Western Bank resolution re line of credit renewal
Paola Santana made a motion to approve as specified in Agenda item.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
H.
Authorize Liza Bercovici to approve food vendor contracts
Susan Gurman made a motion to Authorize as specified in agenda item.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
I.
Approve 17-18 budget for GCS 1
Ari Engelberg made a motion to approve GCS1 budget.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
J.
Approve 17-18 budget for GCS 2
Paola Santana made a motion to Approve GCS 2 budget for 17-18.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
K.
Leadership Update
Leadership Presentation
L.
Approval of SELPA exit letter (routine notice to LAUSD)
Paola Santana made a motion to approve to sign SELPA exit letter.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
M.
Approval of CSFA Revolving Loan Fund resolution
Ari Engelberg made a motion to approve as per agenda item.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
N.
Approve revised GCS Fiscal Policies Handbook
Ian Guidera made a motion to approve as per agenda item.
Ari Engelberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
O.
Approve 17-18 LCAP for GCS 1
Paola Santana made a motion to Approve GCS 1 LCAP.
Ari Engelberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
P.
Approve 17-18 LCAP for GCS 2
Paola Santana made a motion to approve LCAP for GCS2.
Ari Engelberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Q.
Approve 17-18 SSD for GCS 1
Ari Engelberg made a motion to approve as per agenda item.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
R.
Approve Spring Con App
Paola Santana made a motion to approve Spring Con App for GCS 1.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
S.
Approve GCS 1 Performance Dashboard for 17-18
T.
Approve 17-18 EPA Spending Plan
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to approve EPA spending plans as per attached motion language for GCS 1 and for GCS 2 (separate vote roll calls).
Paola Santana seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Susan Gurman made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
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
Susan Gurman arrived at 6;04 p.m.
Ari Engelberg arrived at 6:23 p.m.