Gabriella Charter Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday July 28, 2017 at 5:30 PM

Location

1435 Logan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Meeting Notice
Agenda was posted at designated locations on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 before 5:00 p.m.
Conference Call Line, if used, by phone: United States 1 605 468-8004 access code 474 308#

Ian Guidera will be attending remotely at: 5057 Southridge Ave, Windsor Hills, CA 90043 
Cindy Gauger attending remotely at: 29903 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, CA
Devy Schonfield attending remotely at: 155 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105 
Andrew Kin attending remotely at: 1526 Glendon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Angelica Solis attending remotely at: 6464 Sunset Blvd., Suite 650, Los Angeles, CA 90028 
Paola Santana attending remotely at: 350 S. Bixel Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 
Susan Gurman will be attending remotely at:  2026 North Serrano Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Colin Allen will be attending remotely at: 1030 E California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104 
Ari Engelberg will be attending remotely at: 3700 Coldwater Canyon Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604
Samere Reid will be attending remotely at 320 North Halstead Street, Pasadena, CA 91107
Michelle Alpert will be attending remotely at 2716 Stoner Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064

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 (remote), Angelica Solis-Montero (remote), Ari Engelberg (remote), Cindy Gauger (remote), Ian Guidera (remote), Michelle Kelrick (remote), Paola Santana (remote), Susan Gurman (remote)

Directors Absent

Colin Allen, Devy Schonfeld, Samere Reid

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Ian Guidera

Guests Present

Hana Joe, Lisa Boulos, Liza Bercovici

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

Quorum of the Board present

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Paola Santana called a meeting of the board of directors of Gabriella Charter Schools to order on Friday Jul 28, 2017 at 5:32 PM.

II. Reports and Items for Discussion and Approval

A.

General Application for Charter Schools

Paola Santana made a motion to Authorize submission of application to LACOE.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Samere Reid
Absent
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Devy Schonfeld
Absent
Colin Allen
Absent
Ian Guidera
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye

B.

Authorization to LACOE to distribute funds to GCS 2

Paola Santana made a motion to Authorization to LACOE to distribute funds to GCS 2.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent
Paola Santana
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Devy Schonfeld
Absent
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Samere Reid
Absent
Ian Guidera
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye

C.

Employer Paid Member Contributions Resolution

Paola Santana made a motion to To authorize Board Secretary Michelle Kelrick to submit Paid Members Contribution resolution.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Paola Santana
Aye
Devy Schonfeld
Absent
Ian Guidera
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Samere Reid
Absent
Colin Allen
Absent

D.

Pre-Tax Receivable Resolution

Ian Guidera arrived.
Susan Gurman made a motion to To authorize Board Secretary Michelle Kelrick to sign Pre-tax Contributions Resolution Authorizing Payroll Deductions by Eligible Employees.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent
Samere Reid
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye
Ian Guidera
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Devy Schonfeld
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Aye

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Paola Santana made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:58 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Liza Bercovici