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