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