Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday January 13, 2020 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, January 10, 2020 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, January 10, 2020 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, Ian Guidera, Jenny Louie, Jessica Gersh Leff, Kathryn Short, Michelle Kelrick, Mike Dubin (remote), Robin Friedman, Ron Buckly, Samere Reid, Susan Gurman
Directors Absent
Ari Engelberg, Cindy Gauger, Sasha Anawalt
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Mike Dubin
Guests Present
Chloe Bergsma-Safar, Daniela Hernandez, Hana Joe, Kim Gower, Linda Ventura, Lindi Olague, Lisa Boulos, Liza Bercovici, Malcolm Brown, Paul Cummins, Rhonda Baldenegro
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Angelica Solis-Montero called a meeting of the board of directors of Gabriella Charter Schools to order on Monday Jan 13, 2020 at 6:01 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Board colloquy
A.
Colloquy with Paul Cummins (founder, Cross Roads & New Roads Schools, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy)
Mike Dubin arrived.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 9.19, 10.19, and 11.19 for GCS 1
Sasha Anawalt is on the call but is not a voting board member.
Andrew Kin made a motion to Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 9.19, 10.19, and 11.19 for GCS 1.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 9.19, 10.19, and 11.19 for GCS 2
Andrew Kin made a motion to Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 9.19, 10.19, and 11.19 for GCS 2.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Acknowledge Review and Submission of ESSA Grid for GCS 1
Andrew Kin made a motion to Acknowledge Review and Submission of ESSA Grid for GCS 1.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Acknowledge Review and Submission of ESSA Grid for GCS 2
Andrew Kin made a motion to Acknowledge Review and Submission of ESSA Grid for GCS 2.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Acknowledge Review and Submission of GCS 1 and GCS 2 Performance Dashboards
Andrew Kin made a motion to Acknowledge Review and Submission of GCS 1 and GCS 2 Performance Dashboards.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve Updated Policy on Homeless Children and Youth Education
Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve Updated Policy on Homeless Children and Youth Education.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Approve Policy on Foster Children and Youth Education
Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve Policy on Foster Children and Youth Education.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Recommend placement of ETK student in the Kindergarten class at GCS 1
Andrew Kin made a motion to Recommend placement of ETK student in the Kindergarten class at GCS 1.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Add Jenny Louie to GCS Board Finance and Audit Committees
Andrew Kin made a motion to Add Jenny Louie to GCS Board Finance and Audit Committees.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
Approve LAUSD Compliance Monitoring Form/Charter Oversight Binders for GCS 1
Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve LAUSD Compliance Monitoring Form/Charter Oversight Binders for GCS 1.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
K.
Approve LAUSD Compliance Monitoring Form/Charter Oversight Binders for GCS 2
Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve LAUSD Compliance Monitoring Form/Charter Oversight Binders for GCS 2.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
L.
Approve minutes of 12.09.19 Telephonic Board Meeting
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve the minutes from Telephonic Board Meeting on 12-09-19.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
M.
Approve Minutes from 2.22.2019 Audit Committee
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve the minutes from Audit Committee Meeting on 02-22-19.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
N.
Approve Minutes from 2.26.2019 Governance Committee
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 02-26-19.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
O.
Approve Minutes from 04.30.2019 Governance Committee
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 04-30-19.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
P.
Approve Minutes From 05.15.2019 Governance Committee Meeting
Andrew Kin made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting (Becomes Board Mtg if Board Quorum Attends) on 05-15-19.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Items for Discussion and/or Discussion and Approval
A.
Math Zoom In: Our Instructional Model, Including Goals and Challenges
B.
School Leaders Report --- School Highlights
C.
Discussion - Adding Fundraising as Board Responsibility
D.
Approve financials for 9/19, 10/19, 11/19, and First Interim Report for GCS 1
Robin Friedman made a motion to Approve financials for 9/19, 10/19, 11/19, and First Interim Report for GCS 1.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve financials for 9/19, 10/19, 11/19, and First Interim Report for GCS 2
Susan Gurman made a motion to Approve financials for 9/19, 10/19, 11/19, and First Interim Report for GCS 2.
Robin Friedman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Closed Session
A.
Motion for closed session
Samere Reid made a motion to move to closed session.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation, significant exposure to litigation pursuant
C.
Motion to exit closed session
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to move to exit closed session.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Report out to public any action taken in closed session
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to Adjourn 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 8:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chloe Bergsma-Safar
Documents used during the meeting
None