Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
June 17 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 17, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Location
1435 Logan St., Los Angeles
Meeting Notice
Agenda was posted at designated locations at both GCS 1 and GCS 2 on Friday, June 14, 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, June 14, 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, Angelica Solis-Montero, Ari Engelberg, Ian Guidera, Jessica Gersh Leff, Kathryn Short, Michelle Kelrick, Mike Dubin, Samere Reid, Susan Gurman
Directors Absent
Cindy Gauger, Colin Allen, Ron Buckly
Guests Present
Hana Joe, Julia Miele, Linda Ventura, Lindi Olague, Lisa Boulos, Liza Bercovici, Rhonda Baldenegro, Sasha Anawalt
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Andrew Kin called a meeting of the board of directors of Gabriella Charter Schools to order on Monday Jun 17, 2019 at 6:27 PM.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve instructional calendar/minutes for GCS 1
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve instructional calendar/minutes for GCS 2
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 3.19 and 4.19 for GCS 1
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 3.19 and 4.19 for GCS 2
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve ExED contract for 19-20
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve Charter Safe insurance renewal (liability, workers comp)
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Approve Revolution Foods contract for 19-20
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Approve Speech and Language Associates contract
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Approve Help Group contract for 19-20
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
Approve TobinWorld NPS Contract
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
K.
Approve renewal of Pacific Western Bank loan and related resolutions
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
L.
Approve Spring Con App, GCS 1
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
M.
Approve Spring Con App, GCS2
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
N.
Approve EPA Spending Plan, GCS 1
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
O.
Approve EPA Spending Plan - GCS 2
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
P.
Approve CSULB education affiliation agreement/contract for Janine Montag
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Q.
Approve purchase order for laptops for GCS 1
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
R.
Approve amendment to MOU with TGF (already signed) extending notice provision of agreement
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
S.
Approve 19-20 GCS 1: (1) LCAP, (2) LCAP Addendum and (3) SPSA
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
T.
Approve 19-20 GCS 2: (1) LCAP, (2) LCAP Addendum and (3) SPSA
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
U.
Board Meeting Dates for 19-20
V.
Adoption of 19-20 facilities use agreement GCS 2, authorization of Liza Bercovici to sign FUA
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve this item on the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
W.
Public Statement re Compensation of Executive Director
III. Items for Discussion and Approval
A.
Leadership Report
B.
Dance at GCS
C.
Acknowledge submission of School Performance Dashboard and ESSA Grid for GCS 1
Andrew Kin made a motion to Acknowledge submission of School Performance Dashboard and ESSA Grid for GCS 1.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Acknowledge submission of School Performance Dashboard and ESSA Grid for GCS 2
Andrew Kin made a motion to Acknowledge submission of School Performance Dashboard and ESSA Grid for GCS 2.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Governance Committee - MOU with The Gabriella Foundation (designate Board-staff committee?)
F.
Approve GCS 1 19-20 budget
Susan Gurman made a motion to Approve GCS 1 19-20 budget.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Approve GCS 2 19-20 budget
Samere Reid made a motion to Approve GCS 2 19-20 budget.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
SpED: designate Board-Staff task force re SpED
Andrew Kin made a motion to SpED: designate Board-Staff task force re SpED.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Board Chair has ability to designate task force
I.
Approve financials for March and April, 2019 (GCS 1))
Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve financials for March and April, 2019 (GCS 1).
Ari Engelberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
Approve financials for March and April, 2019 (GCS 2)
Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve financials for March and April, 2019 (GCS 2).
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
K.
Approve Minutes of May 6, 2019 board meeting
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting May 6, 2019 on 05-06-19 Board Meeting May 6, 2019 on 05-06-19.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Items for Discussion
A.
Executive Director evaluation (Closed Session)
Subsequent to the Governance Committee's discussion and review of the Executive Director's evaluation, the Board reviewed the written evaluation of the ED and reserved any further discussion of the evaluation until a future Board meeting.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Andrew Kin made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Michelle Kelrick 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 8:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Hana Joe