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