Jefferson RISE
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 28, 2026 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, Jordan Bloom, Mona Chawla, Sam Bear, Tanya Lewis, Trista Thomas
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Non Voting Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Guests Present
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 Wednesday Jan 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
George Jackson made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 12-10-25.
Sam Bear 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 high school LEAP data.
IV. Development Committee
A.
Development Report
Kathleen provides an update of the future school and community events.
V. Finance Committee
A.
Finance Report
Review of fiscal period.
VI. Governance Committee
A.
Governance Committee Report
No update.
VII. Other Business
A.
Approve Audit Agreement for 401k Plan
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Audit Agreement for 401k Plan.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Act 479 Policy
Jordan Bloom made a motion to Approve Act 479 Policy.
Trista Thomas 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 8:03 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tanya Lewis
Kathleen and Zachary provided an update of board items, school updates, and schoolwide data.