Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Location
1435 Logan Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Meeting Notice
Agenda was posted at designated locations at both GCS 1 and GCS 2 on Friday, November 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, November 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, Angelica Solis-Montero, Ari Engelberg, Cindy Gauger, Ian Guidera, Jessica Gersh Leff, Kathryn Short, Michelle Kelrick, Mike Dubin, Ron Buckly, Samere Reid, Susan Gurman
Directors Absent
Robin Friedman, Sasha Anawalt
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Ari Engelberg, Ian Guidera, Michelle Kelrick, Mike Dubin
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
Ari Engelberg
Guests Present
Clara Montz, Hana Joe, Linda Ventura, Lindi Olague, Lisa Boulos, Liza Bercovici, Malcolm Brown, Stephanie Piazza, Ted Morris
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 Nov 4, 2019 at 6:14 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 7.19 and 8.19 for GCS 1
Ari Engelberg arrived.
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve this item off the consent agenda.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
B.
Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 7.19 and 8.19 for GCS 2
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
C.
Approve new contract salary amount for Executive Director of $54,072
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
D.
Acknowledge Submission of ESSA Grid for GCS 1
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
E.
Acknowledge Submission of ESSA Grid for GCS 2
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
F.
Approve 19-20 Local School Wellness Policy for GCS 1 and 2
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
G.
Renewal of Board Member Terms
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Cindy Gauger seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
H.
Acknowledge Review of GCS 1 and GCS 2 Performance Dashboards
III. Items for Discussion and/or Discussion and Approval
A.
Literacy Zoom In: The GCS Instructional Model, Goals, and Challenges
Ian Guidera arrived.
Michelle Kelrick arrived.
Mike Dubin arrived.
Ari Engelberg left.
B.
Schools' Performance Dashboard Review
C.
Executive Director's Report: Almost Complete Parking Lot Development
D.
Approve financials for 8/19 for GCS 1
Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve financials for 8/19 for GCS 1.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve financials for 8/19 for GCS 2
Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve financials for 8/19 for GCS 1.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve minutes of 9.7.19 Board Meeting
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve minutes from the Special Board Retreat on 09-07-19 Special Board Retreat on 09-07-19.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Approve Jenny Louie nomination to the Board
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to Approve Jenny Louie nomination to the Board.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Approve Angelica Solis as Board Chair
Samere Reid made a motion to Approve Angelica Solis as Board Chair.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Brown Act Review
J.
SB 126
Removed from agenda, postponed for later meeting.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Andrew Kin made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Angelica Solis-Montero 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 7:54 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Hana Joe