Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 18, 2018 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, June 15, 2018 before 6 p.m.
Conference Call Line, if used, by phone: United States 1 605 468-8004 access code 474 308#
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, June 15, 2018 before 6 p.m.
Conference Call Line, if used, by phone: United States 1 605 468-8004 access code 474 308#
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, Angelica Solis-Montero, Ari Engelberg, Colin Allen, Michelle Kelrick, Paola Santana, Samere Reid, Susan Gurman
Directors Absent
Cindy Gauger, Devy Schonfeld, Ian Guidera
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Michelle Kelrick, Samere Reid
Guests Present
Hana Joe
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Andrew Kin called a meeting of the board of directors of Gabriella Charter Schools to order on Monday Jun 18, 2018 at 6:01 PM.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve instructional calendar/minutes for GCS 1
Samere Reid arrived.
Paola Santana made a motion to approve consent agenda with the omission of Item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
B.
Approve instructional calendar/minutes for GCS 2
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
C.
Approve Check Registers for 3.18 and 4.18 for GCS 1
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
D.
Approve check registers for 3.18 and 4.18 for GCS 2
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
E.
Approve updated Homelessness Policy
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
F.
Approve ExED contract and CalPADS addendum for GCS
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
G.
Approve Charter Safe insurance renewal (liability, workers comp)
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
H.
Approve Revolution Foods Supper Program contract
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
I.
Approve Speech and Language Associates contract
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
J.
Approve Help Group contract
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
K.
Authorize signers on California Credit Union, Northern Trust bank accounts
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
L.
Approve renewal of Pacific Western Bank loan and related resolutions
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
M.
Board Meeting Dates for 18-19
N.
Approve Amendment to Articles of Incorporation
Excluded from Consent Agenda
O.
Approve Spring Con App, GCS 1
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
P.
Approve Spring Con App, GCS2
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Q.
Approve revisions to GCS Fiscal Policies Handbook
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
R.
Approve EPA Spending Plan, GCS 1
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
S.
Approve EPA Spending Plan - GCS 2
Paola Santana made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the omission of item N.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
III. Items for Discussion and Approval
A.
Approve Minutes of April 16, 2018 board meeting
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 04-16-18 Board Meeting on 04-16-18.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
Michelle Kelrick arrived.
Michelle Kelrick called in late.
B.
Leadership Report
C.
Review and Accept School Performance Dashboard for GCS 1
Samere Reid made a motion to accept the GCS 1 school performance dashboard.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Abstain
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
D.
Review and Accept School Performance Dashboard for GCS2
Samere Reid made a motion to accept the GCS 2 school performance dashboard.
Ari Engelberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Abstain
|
E.
Governance Committee Report
F.
Approve GCS 1 18-19 budget
Ari Engelberg made a motion to approve 18-19 budget for GCS 1.
Paola Santana seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
G.
Approve GCS 2 18-19 budget
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve 18-19 budget for GCS 2.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
H.
Approve financials for March and April, 2018 (GCS 1))
Susan Gurman made a motion to Approve financials for March and April, 2018 (GCS 1)).
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
I.
Approve financials for March and April, 2018 (GCS 2)
Samere Reid made a motion to Approve financials for March and April, 2018 (GCS 2)).
Paola Santana seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
J.
Approve 18-19 GCS 1 LCAP and SPSA
Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve 18-19 GCS 1 LCAP and SPSA.
Colin Allen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
This motion included approval of the LCAP Addendum.
K.
Approve 18-19 GCS 2 LCAP and SPSA
Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve 18-19 GCS 2 LCAP and SPSA.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
This motion included approval of the LCAP Addendum.
L.
Public Statement re Compensation of Executive Director
Ari Engelberg made a motion to approve the resolution.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Andrew Kin made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Devy Schonfeld |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Hana Joe