Jefferson RISE
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday August 18, 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
George Jackson, Ianisha Chairs, Mona Chawla (remote), Sam Bear, Tanya Lewis
Directors Absent
Amanda Jackson
Ex Officio Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Non Voting Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Guests Present
Zackary Moss
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 Aug 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Sam Bear made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 07-21-25.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Executive Director
A.
Executive Team Report
III. School Performance Committee
A.
School Performance Report
Kathleen provided an update of the 2024- 2025 LEAP data metrics.
IV. Development Committee
A.
Development Report
At this time, there is no update.
V. Finance Committee
A.
Finance Report
Kathleen provides an overview of finanical status.
B.
Accept 401k Audit Report
Tanya Lewis made a motion to Accept 401k Audit Report.
Sam Bear seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve Audit Questionnaire
George Jackson made a motion to Approve Audit Questionnaire.
Sam Bear seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Governance Committee
A.
Governance Committee Report
A board and volunteer recruitment event was plan for September 16, 2025 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm.
VII. Contract Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Scoot Agreement for 2025-26 SY
Tanya Lewis made a motion to Approve Scoot Terms of Service Addendum 2025-26 SY.
Ianisha Chairs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. 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 7:51 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tanya Lewis
Kathleen and Zackary provides an overview of executive report including construction, enrollment, and vacanies.