Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday December 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM
Meeting Notice
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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.
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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 December 2nd.
Agenda was posted on GCS website(s) by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 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 December 2nd.
Directors Present
Andrew Kin (remote), Angelica Solis-Montero (remote), Jenny Louie (remote), Jessica Gersh Leff (remote), Kathryn Short (remote), Michelle Kelrick (remote), Mike Dubin (remote), Robin Friedman (remote), Samere Reid (remote), Sasha Anawalt (remote), Susan Gurman
Directors Absent
Ari Engelberg, Cindy Gauger, Ron Buckly
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Sasha Anawalt, Susan Gurman
Guests Present
Derek Hubbard (remote), Hana Joe (remote), Jenny Shin (remote), Lindi Olague (remote), Liza Bercovici (remote), Malcolm Brown (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 Saturday Dec 5, 2020 at 10:07 AM.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes of November 16, 2020 Board meeting
Sasha Anawalt arrived.
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 11-16-20.
Mike Dubin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Abstain
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Updated Uniform Complaint Procedure
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Mike Dubin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Abstain
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
C.
Acknowledge Submission of ESSA Grid for Gabriella Charter Schools (GCS 1 & GCS 2)
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Mike Dubin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Abstain
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
D.
Acknowledge Review and Submission of GCS 1 July, August, September, and October 2020 Check Registers
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Mike Dubin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Abstain
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
E.
Acknowledge Review and Submission of GCS 2 July, August, September, and October 2020 Check Registers
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Mike Dubin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Absent
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Abstain
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
F.
Approve of GCS 1 September and October, 2020 Financials and August Dashboards
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Mike Dubin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Abstain
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
G.
Approve of GCS 2 September and October, 2020 Financials and August Dashboard
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Mike Dubin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Abstain
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Absent
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
H.
Approve GCS 1 First Interim Report
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Mike Dubin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Abstain
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
I.
Approve GCS 2 First Interim Report
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Mike Dubin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Absent
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Abstain
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
J.
Review and Approve the Budget Overview for Parents for GCS 1 and GCS 2
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Mike Dubin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Abstain
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
Susan Gurman arrived.
III. Items for Discussion
A.
Board Discussion re: Commitment to Excellence and Equity in Education
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Michelle Kelrick made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ron Buckly |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
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 12:23 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Hana Joe