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