Jefferson RISE
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday July 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Location
3645 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058
In full compliance with Open Meeting Law, Jefferson RISE posts all agendas at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at the Jefferson RISE office and online at www.jeffersonrise.org. Minutes are available online after they have been approved at the following meeting.
Directors Present
Ianisha Chairs, Mona Chawla, Sam Bear, Tanya Lewis
Directors Absent
Amanda Jackson, George Jackson
Ex Officio Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Non Voting Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Guests Present
Chad Antonine (Lavigne Transportation), Julie Lavigne (Lavigne Transportation), Marlone St. Cyr (Lavigne Transportation), Rodrick Lavigne (Lavigne Transportation)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Tanya Lewis called a meeting of the board of directors of Jefferson RISE to order on Monday Jul 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Minutes.
Sam Bear seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Amend Agenda
Tanya Lewis made a motion to Amend Agenda Order.
Mona Chawla seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Executive Director
A.
Executive Director Report
B.
Approve LaVigne's Transportation Agreement for 2025-26 SY
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve LaVigne's Transportation Agreement for 2025-26 SY.
Sam Bear seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. School Performance Committee
A.
School Performance Report
Kathleen provided an overview of school testing results.
IV. Development Committee
A.
Development Report
Kathleen provides potential opportunities to celebrate 10 years of Jefferson RISE.
V. Finance Committee
A.
Finance Report
There is no update.
VI. Governance Committee
A.
Governance Committee Report
There is no update.
VII. Contract Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Elevate Ed Agreement for 2025-26 SY
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Elevate Ed Agreement for 2025-26 SY.
Ianisha Chairs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Incident IQ Agreement for 2025-26 SY
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Incident IQ Agreement for 2025-26 SY.
Ianisha Chairs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve Securly Agreement for 2025-26
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Securly Agreement for 2025-26.
Ianisha Chairs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Ed Modified Agreement for 2025-26 SY
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Ed Modified Agreement for 2025-26 SY.
Ianisha Chairs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Kurzweil Agreement for 2025-26 SY
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Kurzweil Agreement for 2025-26 SY.
Ianisha Chairs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve Bullseye Agreement for 2025-26 SY
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Bullseye Agreement for 2025-26 SY.
Ianisha Chairs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Approve Speech by Design Agreement for 2025-26 SY
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Speech by Design Agreement for 2025-26 SY.
Ianisha Chairs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Approve Kleydorff Agreement for 2025-26 SY
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Kleydorff Agreement for 2025-26 SY.
Ianisha Chairs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Approve LAPCS Agreement for 2025-26 SY
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve LAPCS Agreement for 2025-26 SY.
Ianisha Chairs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
Approve Board on Track Agreement for 2025-26 SY
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Board on Track Agreement for 2025-26 SY.
Ianisha Chairs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. Other Business
A.
Approve Operation Spark Agreement for 2025-26 SY
Tanya Lewis made a motion to Approve Operation Spark Agreement for 2025-26 SY.
Sam Bear seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Coach Across America Agreement for 2025-26 SY
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Coach Across America Agreement for 2025-26 SY.
Sam Bear seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve Maintech Agreement for 2025-26 SY
Tanya Lewis made a motion to Approve Maintech Agreement for 2025-26 SY.
Mona Chawla seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Board Chair as Interim Supervisor for Senior Director of Non-Instruction
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Board Chair as Interim Supervisor for Senior Director of Non-Instruction.
Sam Bear seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IX. 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 7:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tanya Lewis
Kathleen provides an update on enrollment, human resources, and new program additions (EMR).