Gabriella Charter Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday November 5, 2018 at 6:00 PM

Location

GCS
Meeting Notice 

Agenda was posted at designated locations at both GCS 1 and GCS 2 on Friday, November 2, 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, Jessica Gersh Leff, Michelle Kelrick, Paola Santana, Samere Reid, Susan Gurman

Directors Absent

Ari Engelberg, Cindy Gauger, Colin Allen, Ian Guidera

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Jessica Gersh Leff

Guests Present

Catherine Rees-Mayer, Hana Joe, Julia Miele, Kathryn McBride, Lindi Olague, Lisa Boulos, Liza Bercovici, Malcolm Brown, Nemesia Garcia, Rhonda Baldenegro

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Andrew Kin called a meeting of the board of directors of Gabriella Charter Schools to order on Monday Nov 5, 2018 at 6:06 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Check Registers for 7.18, 8.18 and 9.18 for GCS 1

Michelle Kelrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve check registers for 7.18, 8.18 and 9.18 for GCS 2

Michelle Kelrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approve Amendment to Articles of Incorporation/Resolution

Michelle Kelrick made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve new contract salary amount for Executive Director of $49,920

Removed from consent agenda to Item for Discussion and Approval.

III. Items for Discussion and/or Discussion and Approval

A.

Leadership Report

B.

Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS 1

Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Review and Accept the School Performance Dashboard for GCS 1.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Paola Santana
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Absent
Ian Guidera
Absent
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye

C.

Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS 2

Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Review and Accept the School Performance Dashboard for GCS 2.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Absent
Paola Santana
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Colin Allen
Absent
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye

D.

Board Discussion Regarding Post-Retreat Recommended Initiatives

E.

Executive Director's Report

F.

Authorize executive director to negotiate lease with + assign GCS buyer rights to Gilbert Foundation

Andrew Kin made a motion to Authorize executive director to negotiate lease with + assign GCS buyer rights to Gilbert Foundation.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

Authorize Executive Director to negotiate contract to purchase car lifts

Andrew Kin made a motion to Authorize Executive Director to negotiate contract to purchase car lifts.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Approve designation of Honorary Dance Board Member role

Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve designation of Honorary Dance Board Member role.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

I.

Chair's Report

J.

Renewal of Board Member Terms

Paola Santana made a motion to Renewal of Board Member Terms - Andrew, Cindy, Michelle, Ari, and Samere.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

K.

Approve financials for 8.18 and 9.18 for GCS 1

Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve financials for 8.18 and 9.18 for GCS 1.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

L.

Approve financials for 8.18 and 9.18 for GCS 2

Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve financials for 8.18 and 9.18 for GCS 2.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

M.

Approve minutes of 9.8.18 Board Meeting

Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to Approve minutes of 9.8.18 Board Meeting Annual Retreat on 09-08-18.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

N.

Approve minutes of 6.29.18 board meeting

Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to Approve minutes of 6.29.18 board meeting.
Paola Santana seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

O.

Approve Jessica Gersh as member of Board Governance Committee

Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve Jessica Gersh as member of Board Governance Committee.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

P.

Review California Dashboard Local Indicators for GCS 1 and GCS2

Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve Jessica Gersh as a member of the Board Governance Committee.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Q.

Brown Act Review

R.

Approve new contract salary amount for Executive Director of $49,920

Jessica Gersh Leff arrived.
Susan Gurman made a motion to Approve new contract salary amount for Executive Director of $49,920.
Angelica Solis-Montero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Cindy Gauger
Absent
Ian Guidera
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent

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 8:06 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Hana Joe