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