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