Gabriella Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday September 14, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Location
Gabriella Charter School
Directors Present
Andrew Kin, Angelica Solis-Montero (remote), Cindy Gauger (remote), Devy Schonfeld, Ian Guidera, Paola Santana, Susan Gurman
Directors Absent
Michelle Kelrick
Guests Present
Clara Montz, Liza Bercovici, Malcolm Brown, Rhonda Baldenegro, Tammy Stanton
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Ian Guidera called a meeting of the board of directors of Gabriella Charter Schools to order on Monday Sep 14, 2015 at 6:14 PM.
II. Consent Agenda Items
A.
Approve Minutes
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve the consent agenda, including the minutes from the Board Meeting on 06-15-15 Board Meeting on 06-15-15.
Devy Schonfeld seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
In Favor: Paola, Andrew, Angelica, Cindy, Devy, Ian, Susan.
B.
Approve GCS Independent Study Program
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve the consent agenda, including the GCS independent study program.
Devy Schonfeld seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
In Favor: Paola, Andrew, Angelica, Cindy, Devy, Ian, Susan.
III. Reports and Items for Discussion and Approval
A.
Vote to Elect Board Officers: Treasurer, Secretary, Vice-Chair and Chair
Andrew Kin made a motion to Approve the board officers.
Susan Gurman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Vote In Favor: Angelica, Cindy, Andrew, Susan, Andrew, Paola, Devy.
B.
Vote to ratify Board Committee Assignments
Susan Gurman made a motion to Ratify Board Committee Assignments.
Devy Schonfeld seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Vote In Favor: Angelica, Cindy, Andrew, Susan, Andrew, Paola, Devy.
C.
Vote to Approve May 2015 and June 2015 Financials (Unaudited Financials) & Check Registers
Reviewed 14-15 Unaudited Financials Statements
Cindy Gauger made a motion to May and June check registers, approve May Financials and approve June 2015 unaudited actual reporting/financials.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Vote In Favor: Angelica, Cindy, Andrew, Susan, Andrew, Paola, Devy.
D.
Approve 15-16 Food Vendor Contract with Revolution Foods
Paola Santana made a motion to Approve the Revolution Foods Contract for 15-16.
Devy Schonfeld seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Vote In Favor: Angelica, Cindy, Andrew, Susan, Andrew, Paola, Devy.
E.
Principal's Report and Vote to Approve School Performance Dashboard
Paola Santana made a motion to Approve September School Performance Dashboard.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Vote In Favor: Angelica, Cindy, Andrew, Susan, Andrew, Paola, Devy.
F.
Executive Director Report
Executive Director gave insight school related items.
G.
Discussion and Vote to Approve Board Recruitment Policy
Susan Gurman made a motion to approve board recruitment policy.
Ian Guidera seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Vote In Favor: Angelica, Cindy, Andrew, Susan, Andrew, Paola, Devy.
H.
Discussion and Vote to Approve Proposed GCS Form 700 Disclosure Policy
Item was not voted on and tabled. Item will be placed on the next board meeting agenda.
I.
Discussion regarding Ideal School Board Size
Discussed ideal board size. May follow up with the topic at a later board meeting.
J.
Consideration of Executive Director Job Description
Discussed Executive Director Job Description, but will review and vote on job description at another board meeting.
K.
Discussion and Vote to Adopt Job Performance Tool
Discussed Job Performance Tool. Topic may be added to a future agenda.
L.
Strategic Planning Update
Gave update on strategic planning committee.
M.
Board will go into Closed Session for Possible Litigation
Tabled until later meeting.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Paola Santana