Gabriella Charter Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday June 21, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Agenda was posted on GCS website(s) by 6 p.m. on Friday, June 18, 2021

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Directors Present

Andrew Kin (remote), Angelica Solis-Montero (remote), Ari Engelberg (remote), Cindy Gauger (remote), Eleanore Vega (remote), Jenny Louie (remote), Jessica Gersh Leff (remote), Michelle Kelrick (remote), Robin Friedman (remote), Ron Buckly (remote), Samere Reid, Sasha Anawalt (remote), Susan Gurman (remote)

Directors Absent

Mike Dubin, Pablo Villavicencio

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Cindy Gauger, Samere Reid, Sasha Anawalt, Susan Gurman

Guests Present

Derek Hubbard (remote), Hana Joe (remote), Lindi Olague (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 Jun 21, 2021 at 6:04 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Personal Story: Why I Joined The Board

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

Samere Reid arrived at 6:06 PM.
Cindy Gauger arrived at 6:11 PM.
Susan Gurman arrived at 6:11 PM.

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 4.21 for GCS 1

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jenny Louie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Sasha Anawalt
Absent
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Andrew Kin
Abstain
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Jenny Louie
Aye

B.

Acknowledge Submission of Check Registers for 4.21 for GCS 2

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jenny Louie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jenny Louie
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Andrew Kin
Abstain
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Absent
Samere Reid
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye

C.

Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS 1 and ESSA Grid

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jenny Louie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Robin Friedman
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Ron Buckly
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Absent
Jenny Louie
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Andrew Kin
Abstain
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye

D.

Approve School Performance Dashboard for GCS 2 and ESSA Grid

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jenny Louie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Samere Reid
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Jenny Louie
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Andrew Kin
Abstain
Mike Dubin
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Eleanore Vega
Aye

E.

Approve minutes of prior board meeting

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-10-21.
Jenny Louie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Andrew Kin
Abstain
Susan Gurman
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Absent
Ron Buckly
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Jenny Louie
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye

F.

Approve instructional calendar for GCS 1

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jenny Louie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Andrew Kin
Abstain
Samere Reid
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Jenny Louie
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Absent
Mike Dubin
Absent
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye

G.

Approve instructional calendar for GCS 2

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jenny Louie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Jenny Louie
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Andrew Kin
Abstain
Mike Dubin
Absent
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Absent
Eleanore Vega
Aye

H.

Approve 21-22 contracts over $50,000

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jenny Louie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Susan Gurman
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Jenny Louie
Aye
Andrew Kin
Abstain
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Sasha Anawalt
Absent

I.

Give Executive Director authority to negotiate specific contracts subject to subsequent board approval

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jenny Louie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Andrew Kin
Abstain
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Jenny Louie
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Sasha Anawalt
Absent
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent

J.

Approve 21-22 Board Meeting Dates

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jenny Louie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ron Buckly
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Robin Friedman
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Samere Reid
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Andrew Kin
Abstain
Sasha Anawalt
Absent
Jenny Louie
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye

K.

Approve Fiscal Policy Changes

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jenny Louie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Susan Gurman
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Andrew Kin
Abstain
Ron Buckly
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Jenny Louie
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Absent
Mike Dubin
Absent
Samere Reid
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye

L.

Approve renewal of Pacific Western Bank loan (see bullets below)

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jenny Louie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Jenny Louie
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Sasha Anawalt
Absent
Robin Friedman
Aye
Andrew Kin
Abstain

M.

Approve Teacher Assignment Policy

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jenny Louie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Absent
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Andrew Kin
Abstain
Ron Buckly
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Jenny Louie
Aye

N.

Approve GCS 1 and GCS 2 local school indicators

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to move this item to discuss and approve with item "D: Approve GCS 1 (1) LCAP, (2) LCAP Addendum, (3) SPSA" and Item "E: Approve GCS 2 (1) LCAP, (2) LCAP Addendum, (3) SPSA" under "Items for Discussion and/or Discussion and Approval".
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jenny Louie
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Andrew Kin
Abstain
Sasha Anawalt
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye

O.

EPA Spending Plan Approval

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to approve this item from the consent agenda.
Jenny Louie seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Ron Buckly
Aye
Andrew Kin
Abstain
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Samere Reid
Aye
Jenny Louie
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye

IV. Items for Discussion and/or Discussion and Approval

A.

Leadership Report

Sasha Anawalt arrived.

B.

Personal Story: Why I Joined The Board

C.

Governance Committee Update

D.

Approve GCS 1 (1) LCAP, (2) LCAP Addendum, (3) SPSA

Cindy Gauger made a motion to approve GCS 1 (1) LCAP, (2) LCAP Addendum, (3) SPSA, and (4) GCS 1 Local Indicators.
Robin Friedman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Jenny Louie
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Aye

E.

Approve GCS 1 (1) LCAP, (2) LCAP Addendum, (3) SPSA

Susan Gurman made a motion to approve GCS 2 (1) LCAP, (2) LCAP Addendum, (3) SPSA, and (4) GCS 2 Local Indicators. Agenda item should say "GCS 2" (not "GCS 1").
Eleanore Vega seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Sasha Anawalt
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Jenny Louie
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye

F.

Approve 21-22 Budget for GCS 1

Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve 21-22 Budget for GCS 1.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Samere Reid
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Aye
Jenny Louie
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent

G.

Approve 21-22 Budget for GCS 2

Cindy Gauger made a motion to Approve 21-22 Budget for GCS 2.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Andrew Kin
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Jenny Louie
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Samere Reid
Aye

H.

Approve GCS 1 4.21 financials

Samere Reid made a motion to Approve GCS 1 4.21 financials.
Andrew Kin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Jenny Louie
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye

I.

Approve GCS 2 4.21 financials

Jenny Louie made a motion to Approve GCS 2 4.21 financials.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Jenny Louie
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Sasha Anawalt
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye

J.

Resolution authorizing Executive Director to take all steps necessary to execute a Declaration of Need Form CL-500

Samere Reid made a motion to authorize Executive Director to take all steps necessary to execute a Declaration of Need Form CL-500.
Michelle Kelrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jenny Louie
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Samere Reid
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye

K.

Adjourn to Closed Session

L.

Public Employee Performance Evaluation (ยง 54957): Executive Director Evaluation (Closed Session); Board resolution re ED Pay

M.

Return to Open Session

N.

Public Statement re Compensation of Executive Director

Jessica Gersh Leff made a motion to review and accept compensation of executive director.
Eleanore Vega seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Samere Reid
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Jenny Louie
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Aye
Robin Friedman
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Absent

O.

Adjourn to Closed Session

P.

Anticipated litigation: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) [one matter]

Eleanore Vega made a motion to authorize its executive director Liza Bercovici to sign the alternative agreement offered by LAUSD for Gabriella Charter 2 for 21-23.
Robin Friedman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Robin Friedman
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Jenny Louie
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Mike Dubin
Absent
Susan Gurman
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye

Q.

Return to Open Session

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Angelica Solis-Montero made a motion to Adjourn Meeting.
Jessica Gersh Leff seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Robin Friedman
Aye
Sasha Anawalt
Aye
Samere Reid
Aye
Eleanore Vega
Aye
Jessica Gersh Leff
Aye
Michelle Kelrick
Aye
Susan Gurman
Aye
Jenny Louie
Aye
Andrew Kin
Aye
Mike Dubin
Absent
Ari Engelberg
Absent
Pablo Villavicencio
Absent
Cindy Gauger
Aye
Angelica Solis-Montero
Aye
Ron Buckly
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:32 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Hana Joe