Gabriella Charter Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday August 28, 2017 at 6:00 PM

Location

1435 Logan Street, Los Angeles
Meeting Notice

Agenda was posted at designated locations at both GCS 1 and GCS 2 on Friday, August 25, 2017 before 6 p.m.

Conference Call Line, if used, by phone: United States 1 605 468-8004 access code 474 308#

Cindy Gauger attending remotely at: 925 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90403 
Colin Allen will be attending remotely at: 3839 Brilliant Drive.  Los Angeles, CA 90065
Ari Engelberg will be attending remotely at: 3700 Coldwater Canyon, Studio City, CA 91604
Ian Guidera will be attending remotely at: 5057 Southridge Ave, Windsor Hills, CA 9004

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, Ari Engelberg, Colin Allen, Devy Schonfeld, Ian Guidera, Michelle Kelrick, Paola Santana, Samere Reid, Susan Gurman

Directors Absent

Angelica Solis-Montero, Cindy Gauger

Guests Present

Clara Montz, Hana Joe, Hana Joe, Linda Ventura, Lindi Olague, Lisa Boulos, Liza Bercovici, Rhonda Baldenegro

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Liza Bercovici called a meeting of the board of directors of Gabriella Charter Schools to order on Monday Aug 28, 2017 at 6:00 PM.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve 17-18 EL Master Plan

Susan Gurman made a motion to Consent Agenda approved provided that Suicide Prevention Policy is modified such that section E, fourth bullet, is moved to first bullet.
Paola Santana seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve suicide prevention policy

Consent Agenda approved provided that Suicide Prevention Policy is modified such that section E, fourth bullet, is moved to first bullet

C.

Approve Board, Staff authorized signers for School's Wells Fargo and HSBC accounts

Consent Agenda approved provided that Suicide Prevention Policy is modified such that section E, fourth bullet, is moved to first bullet

D.

Board policy waiving TB risk assessment for specific category of employee

Consent Agenda approved provided that Suicide Prevention Policy is modified such that section E, fourth bullet, is moved to first bullet

III. Reports and Items for Discussion and Approval

A.

Approve Minutes of 6.19.17 Board meeting

Susan Gurman made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 06-19-17 Board Meeting on 06-19-17.
Paola Santana seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Minutes of 7.28.17 Board meeting

Susan Gurman made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 07-28-17 Board Meeting on 07-28-17.
Paola Santana seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Approve financials for 5.17 and 6.17 for GCS 1 and GCS 2

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

D.

Approve check registers for 5.17 and 6.17 for GCS 1 and GCS 2

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

E.

Discuss and approve submission of charter renewal petition/budget for GCS1 to LAUSD

Paola Santana made a motion to approve submission of renewal petition and accompanying budget.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Absent

F.

Leadership Report from GCS 1 and GCS 2 Principals

G.

Election of Board Officers

Susan Gurman made a motion to elect board officers Andrew Kin (board chair) Cindy Gauger (board vice chair) and Michelle Kelrick (board secretary).
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Ian Guidera
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Absent
Samere Reid
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Devy Schonfeld
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye

H.

Performance Dashboards for GCS 1 and 2

Michelle Kelrick made a motion to approve dashboards for GCS 1 and 2.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Paola Santana
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Absent
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Devy Schonfeld
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Ian Guidera
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye

I.

Move to adjourn/move into closed session per real estate negotiation exception of Govt Code 54954(b)

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

J.

Move to Return to Open Session

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

K.

Annual Brown Act training

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Andrew Kin made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Michelle Kelrick 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 8:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Liza Bercovici