Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
December 5, 2017 Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday December 5, 2017 at 5:00 PM
Location
1435 Logan St., Los Angeles, CA 90026
DATE & TIME:
December 5, 2017, 5:00-6:00 PM
RECURRENCE:
None
LOCATION:
1435 Logan St., Los Angeles, CA 90026
ADDITIONAL INFO: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
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
Agenda was posted at designated locations before December 2, 2017 before 5 p.m.
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.
Committee Members Present
Angelica Solis-Montero (remote), Liza Bercovici (remote), Michelle Kelrick (remote), Paola Santana (remote), Samere Reid (remote), Susan Gurman (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
Hana Joe (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Michelle Kelrick called a meeting of the Governance Committee of Gabriella Charter Schools to order on Tuesday Dec 5, 2017 at 5:08 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve minutes from the Governance Committee Meeting on 06-12-17 Governance Committee Meeting on 06-12-17.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Samere Reid |
Abstain
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Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
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Susan Gurman |
Aye
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Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
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Paola Santana |
Aye
|
II. Governance
A.
Bylaws: Should The Gabriella Foundation be able to approve School Board nominees?
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Recommend to the School Board to update school bylaws to end The Gabriella Foundation Board's role in appointing school board members.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
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Paola Santana |
Aye
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Samere Reid |
Absent
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
B.
Board Term Limits: Discuss
Deferred.
C.
Purpose and goal of Board Member self-evaluations
Deferred.
D.
Full Board evaluation — what should that look like?
Deferred.
E.
Bylaws: Should The Gabriella Foundation be able to make School Board Bylaw Changes?
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to recommend that The Gabriella Foundation no longer makes school board bylaw changes.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Paola Santana |
Aye
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Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
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Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Absent
|
F.
Bylaws: Review Liza Bercovici's responsibility to appoint one school board member
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to recommend approval for Liza Bercovici, as founding executive director, to continue to appoint one board member for an indefinite period of time, with this responsibility being passed down to family member after Liza's leadership.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Samere Reid |
Aye
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Paola Santana |
Aye
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Susan Gurman |
Aye
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Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
G.
Bylaws: Review Liza Bercovici's ability to make bylaw changes
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to recommend approval that Liza as founder will no longer have a role in approving all bylaw changes.
Paola Santana seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Paola Santana |
Aye
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Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
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Samere Reid |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Susan Gurman made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
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Angelica Solis-Montero |
Absent
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Paola Santana |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
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 5:59 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Hana Joe