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.
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