Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday September 25, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Meeting Notice
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Agenda was posted on GCS website(s) by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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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 virtually or via teleconference, as outlined in the Zoom and call-in information above.
Individuals wishing to speak at a Board meeting must sign up at the meeting or indicate their desire to speak via Zoom using the chat function. 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.
A total of 10 minutes shall be allowed for all public comment for this meeting, all comments shall be limited to one minute each unless there are more than 10 people who wish to comment, in which event comments shall be limited to the total time allocated for public comments divided by the number of people who wish to comment.
All comments directed to non-agenda items shall be heard at the conclusion of the meeting. Speakers who disregard that rule are subject to being muted. 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 the Board meeting, please contact Malcolm Brown (213) 413-5741 or mbrown@gabri.org no later than 10am on September 25th.
Directors Present
Andrew Kin (remote), Angelica Solis-Montero (remote), Ari Engelberg (remote), Cindy Gauger (remote), Jenny Louie (remote), Jessica Gersh Leff (remote), Michelle Kelrick (remote), Robin Friedman (remote), Samere Reid (remote), Susan Gurman (remote)
Directors Absent
Kathryn Short, Mike Dubin, Ron Buckly, Sasha Anawalt
Guests Present
Liza Bercovici (remote), Malcolm Brown (remote), Rhonda Baldenegro (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Angelica Solis-Montero called a meeting of the board of directors of Gabriella Charter Schools to order on Friday Sep 25, 2020 at 5:03 PM.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes of September 21, 2020 Board meeting
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve the minutes from September 21, 2020 Board Meeting Board Meeting to Consider Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan on 09-21-20.
Ari Engelberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
B.
Approval to add Ronald Buckly to Governance Committee
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ari Engelberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
C.
Approve Updated Title IX Policy
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ari Engelberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
D.
Approve EL Master Plan for Gabriella Charter Schools (GCS 1 & 2)
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ari Engelberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
E.
ESSA Grid for Gabriella Charter Schools (GCS 1 & GCS 2)
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ari Engelberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
F.
Performance Dashboards for Gabriella Charter Schools (GCS 1 & GCS 2)
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ari Engelberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
G.
Acknowledge Review and Submission of GCS 1 May, 2020 and June, 2020 Check Registers
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ari Engelberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
H.
Acknowledge Review and Submission of GCS 2 May, 2020 and June, 2020 Check Registers
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ari Engelberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
I.
Approve GCS 1 June, 2020 Financials (EOY Actuals)
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ari Engelberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
J.
Approve GCS 2 June, 2020 Financials (EOY Actuals)
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Ari Engelberg seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
III. Items for Discussion/Approval
A.
Approve the Learning Continuity & Attendance Plan for GCS 1
Samere Reid made a motion to approve the Learning Continuity & Attendance Plan for GCS 1.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
B.
Approve the Learning Continuity & Attendance Plan for GCS 2
Jenny Louie made a motion to to approve the Learning Continuity & Attendance Plan for GCS 2.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:13 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Angelica Solis-Montero