Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Meeting Notice
Agenda was posted on GCS website(s) by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 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.
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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 Hana Joe (213) 413-5741 or hjoe@gabri.org no later than 10am on November 16th.
Agenda was posted on GCS website(s) by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020
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Meeting ID: 842 6129 1388
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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 Hana Joe (213) 413-5741 or hjoe@gabri.org no later than 10am on November 16th.
Directors Present
Andrew Kin (remote), Angelica Solis-Montero (remote), Ari Engelberg (remote), Cindy Gauger (remote), Jenny Louie (remote), Kathryn Short (remote), Michelle Kelrick (remote), Mike Dubin, Robin Friedman, Ron Buckly (remote), Sasha Anawalt (remote), Susan Gurman (remote)
Directors Absent
Jessica Gersh Leff, Samere Reid
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Jenny Louie, Mike Dubin, Robin Friedman
Guests Present
Chloe Bergsma-Safar (remote), Derek Hubbard (remote), Hana Joe (remote), Lisa Boulos (remote), Liza Bercovici (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 Monday Nov 16, 2020 at 6:05 PM.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes of September 25, 2020 Board meeting
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 09-25-20.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Absent
|
Jessica Gersh Leff |
Absent
|
Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Jenny Louie |
Absent
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
Sasha Anawalt |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Mike Dubin |
Abstain
|
Mike Dubin arrived.
Robin Friedman arrived.
B.
ESSA Grid for Gabriella Charter Schools (GCS 1 & GCS 2)
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
Jenny Louie |
Absent
|
Samere Reid |
Absent
|
Jessica Gersh Leff |
Absent
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Sasha Anawalt |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Mike Dubin |
Abstain
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
C.
Performance Dashboards for Gabriella Charter Schools (GCS 1 & GCS 2)
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Jenny Louie |
Absent
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
Jessica Gersh Leff |
Absent
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
Sasha Anawalt |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Absent
|
Mike Dubin |
Abstain
|
D.
Approve Updated Conflict of Interest Code
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Sasha Anawalt |
Aye
|
Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Absent
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Jessica Gersh Leff |
Absent
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Mike Dubin |
Abstain
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
Jenny Louie |
Absent
|
E.
Approve new contract salary amount for Executive Director of $58,240
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Absent
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Sasha Anawalt |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
Mike Dubin |
Abstain
|
Jenny Louie |
Absent
|
Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
Jessica Gersh Leff |
Absent
|
F.
Renewal of Board Member Terms
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Absent
|
Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Jenny Louie |
Absent
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
Sasha Anawalt |
Aye
|
Jessica Gersh Leff |
Absent
|
Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
Mike Dubin |
Abstain
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
G.
Approve Written Statement in Compliance with AB 1871
Removed item from consent agenda.
H.
Approval of GCS Fiscal Policies Handbook update
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Absent
|
Mike Dubin |
Abstain
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Jessica Gersh Leff |
Absent
|
Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
Sasha Anawalt |
Aye
|
Jenny Louie |
Absent
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
I.
Retroactive approval of miscellaneous checks
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Mike Dubin |
Abstain
|
Jenny Louie |
Absent
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
Jessica Gersh Leff |
Absent
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Sasha Anawalt |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Absent
|
Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
III. Items for Discussion and/or Discussion and Approval
A.
Hybrid Learning -- Highs and Lows
Jenny Louie arrived.
Teachers, parents, and administrators shared the highs and lows of distance learning.
B.
Brown Act Review
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Andrew Kin made a motion to adjourn the.
Mike Dubin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
Jessica Gersh Leff |
Absent
|
Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
Samere Reid |
Absent
|
Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
Sasha Anawalt |
Aye
|
Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:44 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Hana Joe