Jefferson RISE

Minutes

Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday October 23, 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, Sam Bear, Tanya Lewis

Directors Absent

Amanda Jackson, Ianisha Chairs, Mona Chawla

Guests Present

Jordan Bloom, Trista Thomas, Zachary 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 Thursday Oct 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

Tanya Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 08-18-25.
Sam Bear seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Executive Director

A.

Executive Team Report

Kathleen provided an overview of executive report including enrollment and course progression.

 

III. School Performance Committee

A.

School Performance Report

Discussed renewal metrics and meeting with c-level team and Supt of Jefferson Parish School Board. Discussed charter school compact and data analysis.

B.

Approve Pupil Progression Plan

Tanya Lewis made a motion to Approve pupil progression plan.
Sam Bear seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Development Committee

A.

Development Report

Plans to discuss fundraiser ideas for 10 year anniversary party.

V. Finance Committee

A.

Finance Report

Kathleen discussed Q1 financials. 

VI. Governance Committee

A.

Governance Committee Report

Introduction of two potential board members: Thomas and Bloom

B.

Approve New Board Member Trista Thomas

Tanya Lewis made a motion to approve addition of Trista Thomas as a board member.
Sam Bear seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approve New Board Member Jordan Bloom

Sam Bear made a motion to approve addition of Jordan Bloom as a board member.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Contract Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Kurzweil Agreement for 2025-26 SY

Tanya Lewis made a motion to approve Kurzweil Agreement for 25-26 SY.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Parade Detail Invoices

Sam Bear made a motion to approve parade detail invoices.

Seconded by Jordan Bloom

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Tanya Lewis made a motion to adjourn.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tanya Lewis