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 | |
|---|---|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ian Guidera |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
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