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