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