Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
Special Board Retreat
Date and Time
Saturday September 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM
Location
3926 Vantage Ave, Studio City, CA 91604
Meeting Notice
Special Board Meeting.
Agenda was posted at designated locations at both GCS 1 and GCS 2 on Thursday, September 5, 2019 before 10 a.m.
Conference Call Line, if used, by phone: United States 1 605 468-8004 access code 474 308#
Michael Dubin will be attending remotely at 13335 Maxella Ave., Marina Del Rey
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.
Special Board Meeting.
Agenda was posted at designated locations at both GCS 1 and GCS 2 on Thursday, September 5, 2019 before 10 a.m.
Conference Call Line, if used, by phone: United States 1 605 468-8004 access code 474 308#
Michael Dubin will be attending remotely at 13335 Maxella Ave., Marina Del Rey
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, Cindy Gauger, Kathryn Short, Michelle Kelrick, Mike Dubin, Robin Friedman, Ron Buckly, Samere Reid, Sasha Anawalt, Susan Gurman
Directors Absent
Ari Engelberg, Ian Guidera, Jessica Gersh Leff
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Mike Dubin
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
Angelica Solis-Montero
Guests Present
Hana Joe, Linda Ventura, Lindi Olague, Liz Vacco, Rhonda Baldenegro
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 Saturday Sep 7, 2019 at 10:15 AM.
II. Items
A.
Dance Warm-Up
B.
Introductions of Board and Staff
C.
Updates to 18-19's Three Big Goals (identified following 9.18 Retreat)
Mike Dubin arrived.
D.
Break
E.
Morning Consultancy: Visioning Exercise
F.
Lunch
G.
Afternoon Consultancy: Fundraising
H.
Break
Angelica Solis-Montero left.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
19-20 Gabriella Charter Schools EL Master Plan
Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve 19-20 Revolution Foods CACFP (Supper) contract renewal/extension
Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 5.19 and 6.19 for GCS 1
Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 5.19 and 6.19 for GCS 2
Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Written Statement in Compliance with AB 1871
Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve Inter-Agency Loan from GCS 1 to GCS 2 in the sum of $100k to cover possible cash flow needs
Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Acknowledge Submission of ESSA Grid and Performance Dashboard for GCS 1
Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Acknowledge Submission of ESSA Grid and Performance Dashboard for GCS 2
Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Approve & accept the Facilities Incentive Grant agreement for GCS 1 & authorize ED to execute same
Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
Approve & accept the Facilities Incentive Grant agreement for GCS 2 & authorize ED to execute same
Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Items for Discussion and Approval
A.
Approve financials for May, June, and Unaudited Actuals 2019 (GCS 1)
Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve financials for May, June, and Unaudited Actuals 2019 (GCS 1).
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve financials for May, June, and Unaudited Actuals 2019 (GCS 2)
Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve financials for May, June, and Unaudited Actuals 2019 (GCS 2).
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve Minutes of June 17, 2019 board meeting
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve minutes from the June 17 Board Meeting on 06-17-19 June 17 Board Meeting on 06-17-19.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
APPROVE MINUTES OF August 19, 2019 BOARD MEETING (Telephonic)
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting August 19 (telephonic) on 08-19-19 Board Meeting August 19 (telephonic) on 08-19-19.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Election of Committee members and Committee Chairs for 19-20
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve the election of Committee members and Committee Chairs for 19-20.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Election of Board Officers for 19-20
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve the Election of Board Officers for 19-20.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Samere Reid 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 2:38 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Hana Joe