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.

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
Ian Guidera
Absent
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Paola Santana
Absent
Colin Allen
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
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
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Colin Allen
Aye
Paola Santana
Absent
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
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
Paola Santana
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Samere Reid
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
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
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Paola Santana
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Colin Allen
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
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
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Paola Santana
Absent

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
Paola Santana
Absent
Colin Allen
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
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
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Samere Reid
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Colin Allen
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
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye
Colin Allen
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
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Paola Santana
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
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
Ian Guidera
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Colin Allen
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
Colin Allen
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Andrew Kin
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
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Paola Santana
Aye
Samere Reid
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
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Colin Allen
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
Paola Santana
Aye
Colin Allen
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent

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