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 | |
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Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
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
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
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 | |
---|---|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
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 | |
---|---|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
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 | |
---|---|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
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 | |
---|---|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
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 | |
---|---|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
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 | |
---|---|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
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 | |
---|---|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
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 | |
---|---|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
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
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
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 | |
---|---|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
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 | |
---|---|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
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 | |
---|---|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
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 | |
---|---|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
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 | |
---|---|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
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 | |
---|---|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
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
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
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 | |
---|---|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
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 | |
---|---|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
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 | |
---|---|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
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 | |
---|---|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
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 | |
---|---|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
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 | |
---|---|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
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 | |
---|---|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
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 | |
---|---|
Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
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 | |
---|---|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
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 | |
---|---|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
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 | |
---|---|
Ian Guidera |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Colin Allen |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
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.