Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday January 14, 2019 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, January 11, 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, January 11, 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 (remote), Cindy Gauger, Colin Allen, Jessica Gersh Leff, Michelle Kelrick (remote), Paola Santana, Samere Reid, Susan Gurman
Directors Absent
Ian Guidera
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Paola Santana
Guests Present
Catherine Rees Mayer, Hana Joe, Linda Ventura, Lindi Williams, Lisa Boulos, Liza Bercovici, Malcolm Brown, Rhonda Baldenegro, Sarah Boughey, Tyler Knox
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 Jan 14, 2019 at 6:01 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Check Registers for 10.18 and 11.18 for GCS 1
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Paola Santana |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
B.
Approve check registers for 10.18 and 11.18 for GCS 2
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
C.
Renewal of board term for Ian Guidera (19-21)
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
D.
Renewal of board term for Angelica Solis (19-21)
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
E.
Renewal of board term for Susan Gurman (19-21)
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
F.
Approval of Uniform Complaint Procedure and associated changes to Title IX/Non-Discrimination Stmt
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
III. Items for Discussion and/or Discussion and Approval
A.
Board Update Regarding 18-19 instructional rigor Initiative
Paola Santana arrived.
B.
Leadership Report
C.
Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS 1
Samere Reid made a motion to Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS 1.
Colin Allen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
D.
Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS 2
Paola Santana made a motion to Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS 2.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
E.
Executive Director's Report
F.
Authorize ED to negotiate & sign contracts re demo/redevelopment of parking lot
Andrew Kin made a motion to Authorize ED to negotiate & sign contracts re demo/redevelopment of parking lot up to a total $250k for development and construction exclusive of parking lot lifts (modification from original board agenda to include total amount of authorization).
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
G.
Authorize ED to expend funds up to $200k for acquisition of car lifts
Andrew Kin made a motion to Authorize ED to expend funds up to $220k for acquisition of car lifts (modified from $200k).
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
H.
Approve designation of Honorary Dance Board Member role
Already approved at November 2018 board meeting. No vote necessary.
I.
Approve financials for 10.18 and 11.18 for GCS 1 and First Interim Report
Susan Gurman made a motion to Approve financials for 10.18 and 11.18 for GCS 1 and First Interim Report.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
J.
Approve financials for 10.18 and 11.18 for GCS 2 and First Interim Report
Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve financials for 10.18 and 11.18 for GCS 2 and First Interim Report.
Paola Santana seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
K.
Approve minutes of 11.5.18 Board Meeting
Deleted from agenda.
L.
Approve CEO evaluation for 18-19 per recommendation of Gov Committee
Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve CEO evaluation for 18-19 per recommendation of Gov Committee.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
M.
Approve Sasha Anawalt as Honorary Dance Board Member
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to Approve Sasha Anawalt as Honorary Dance Board Member.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Colin Allen |
Aye
|
| Paola Santana |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Andrew Kin made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Samere Reid 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 7:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Hana Joe