Gabriella Charter Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday March 4, 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, March 1, 2019 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, Cindy Gauger, Ian Guidera (remote), Jessica Gersh Leff, Michelle Kelrick, Paola Santana, Samere Reid, Susan Gurman

Directors Absent

Angelica Solis-Montero, Ari Engelberg, Colin Allen

Guests Present

Hana Joe, Liza Bercovici

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 Mar 4, 2019 at 6:14 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Check Registers for 12.18 and 1.19 for GCS 1

Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Susan Gurman
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Ian Guidera
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent
Paola Santana
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye

B.

Approve Check Registers for 12.18 and 1.19 for GCS 2

Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Samere Reid
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Ian Guidera
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye

C.

Approve Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (403b)

Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Samere Reid
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Ian Guidera
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye

D.

Approve SARCs (School Accountability Report Card) for GCS 1 & 2

Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Colin Allen
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Ian Guidera
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye

E.

Approve Park Plus contract, parking lot lease

Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Samere Reid
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Ian Guidera
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye

III. Items for Discussion and/or Discussion and Approval

A.

Leadership Report

B.

Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS 1

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

C.

Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS 2

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

D.

Executive Director's Report

E.

Approve auditor firm Clifton Larson Allen for 19-20 audit

Samere Reid made a motion to Approve auditor firm Clifton Larson Allen for 19-20 audit.
Paola Santana seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Ian Guidera
Aye
Agenda item should read: Approve auditor firm Clifton Larson Allen for 19-20 to audit 18-19 fiscal year.

F.

Approve the following nominees to the GCS Board: Ron Buckly, Kathryn Short, Mike Dubin

Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve the following nominees to the GCS Board: Ron Buckly, Kathryn Short, Mike Dubin.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye

G.

Approval for purchase and presentation at event of plaque recognizing Gilbert Fnd's school support

Andrew Kin made a motion to Approval for purchase (up to $1500 from the donor's fund) and presentation at event of plaque recognizing Gilbert Fnd's school support.
Paola Santana seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ian Guidera
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye

H.

Approve GCS 1 12.18 and 1.19 financials and 2nd Interim

Finance Committee has reviewed the financials prior to the board meeting (despite not being able to meet at a separate Finance Committee meeting).
Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve GCS 1 12.18 and 1.19 financials and 2nd Interim.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Andrew Kin
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Samere Reid
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Paola Santana
Aye

I.

Approve GCS 2 12.18 and 1.19 financials and 2nd Interim

Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve GCS 2 12.18 and 1.19 financials and 2nd Interim.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ian Guidera
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Paola Santana
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye

J.

Approve minutes of prior board meetings (12/10/18, 1/14/19 and 2/12/19) & audit committee (1/14/19

Andrew Kin made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 01-14-19; Approve minutes of prior board meetings (12/10/18, 1/14/19 and 2/12/19) & audit committee (1/14/19 Telephonic Board Meeting on 02-12-19.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Colin Allen
Absent
Paola Santana
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye

K.

Executive Director's Evaluation

Postponing to next Board meeting.

L.

Approve minutes of prior board meetings (12/10/18, 1/14/19 and 2/12/19) & audit committee (1/14/19

Andrew Kin made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 12-10-18 Board Meeting on 12-10-18.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Colin Allen
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye

M.

Approve minutes of prior board meetings (12/10/18, 1/14/19 and 2/12/19) & audit committee (1/14/19

Andrew Kin made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 01-14-19 Board Meeting on 01-14-19.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Paola Santana
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye

N.

Approve minutes of prior board meetings (12/10/18, 1/14/19 and 2/12/19) & audit committee (1/14/19

Andrew Kin made a motion to approve minutes from the Audit Committee Meeting on 01-14-19 Audit Committee Meeting on 01-14-19.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Colin Allen
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Andrew Kin
Aye

IV. Closed Session of Board

A.

Motion to Close Board Session

Andrew Kin made a motion to Motion to Close Board Session.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Samere Reid
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent

B.

Confidential Student Matter #01-19

Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve next steps for Confidential Student Matter #01-19.
Paola Santana seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Samere Reid
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Ian Guidera
Absent
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye

C.

Motion to Return to Open Session of Board

Andrew Kin made a motion to Motion to Return to Open Session of Board.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ian Guidera
Absent
Angelica Solis-Montero
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Paola Santana
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Colin Allen
Absent

V. 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 8:17 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Hana Joe