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