Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday January 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Meeting Notice
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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 Malcolm Brown (213) 413-5741 or mbrown@gabri.org no later than 10am on January 25th.
Agenda was posted on GCS website(s) by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021
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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 January 25th.
Directors Present
Andrew Kin (remote), Angelica Solis-Montero (remote), Ari Engelberg (remote), Cindy Gauger (remote), Jenny Louie (remote), Jessica Gersh Leff (remote), Kathryn Short (remote), Michelle Kelrick (remote), Mike Dubin (remote), Ron Buckly (remote), Samere Reid (remote), Sasha Anawalt (remote), Susan Gurman (remote)
Directors Absent
Robin Friedman
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Ari Engelberg, Kathryn Short, Sasha Anawalt
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
Ari Engelberg
Guests Present
Arianna Haut (remote), Cindy Rivera (remote), Derek Hubbard (remote), Hana Joe (remote), Karla Aguilar (remote), Laura Fitzpatrick (remote), Lindi Olague (remote), Lisa Boulos (remote), Liz Vacco (remote), Liza Bercovici (remote), Malcolm Brown (remote), Rhonda Baldenegro (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Angelica Solis-Montero called a meeting of the board of directors of Gabriella Charter Schools to order on Monday Jan 25, 2021 at 6:02 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 11.20 for GCS 1
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
Ari Engelberg arrived.
B.
Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 11.20 for GCS 2
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
C.
Acknowledge Review and Submission of ESSA Grid for GCS 1
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
D.
Acknowledge Review and Submission of ESSA Grid for GCS 2
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
E.
Acknowledge Review and Submission of GCS 1 and GCS 2 Performance Dashboards
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
F.
Approve LAUSD Compliance Monitoring Form/Charter Oversight Binders for GCS 1
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
G.
Approve LAUSD Compliance Monitoring Form/Charter Oversight Binders for GCS 2
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
H.
Approve minutes of 12.05.20 Board Meeting
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 12-05-20.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
I.
Approve minutes of 12.05.20 Special Board Meeting
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 12-05-20.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
J.
Approve and adopt LAUSD Suicide Prevention Policy
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Absent
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Absent
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
III. Items for Discussion and/or Discussion and Approval
A.
Leaders Report: Pandemic-Related Initiatives & Updates Inside/Outside the Classroom
Sasha Anawalt arrived.
Kathryn Short arrived.
B.
Equity Update
Ari Engelberg left.
C.
Approve 19-20 Financial Audit
Samere Reid made a motion to approve 19-20 Financial Audit.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Mike Dubin |
Abstain
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
D.
Approve financials for 11/19 for GCS 1
Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve financials for 11/19 for GCS 1.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Abstain
|
E.
Approve financials for 11/19 for GCS 2
Susan Gurman made a motion to Approve financials for 11/19 for GCS 2.
Samere Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Abstain
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ron Buckly |
Aye
|
| Samere Reid |
Aye
|
| Susan Gurman |
Aye
|
| Jessica Gersh Leff |
Aye
|
| Cindy Gauger |
Aye
|
| Michelle Kelrick |
Aye
|
| Andrew Kin |
Aye
|
| Kathryn Short |
Aye
|
| Sasha Anawalt |
Aye
|
| Ari Engelberg |
Absent
|
| Robin Friedman |
Absent
|
| Angelica Solis-Montero |
Aye
|
| Jenny Louie |
Aye
|
| Mike Dubin |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Hana Joe