Jefferson RISE
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 24, 2018 at 6:00 PM
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
Diane Jackson, Kyle Goss, Lisa Chmiola, Stephanie Lewis
Directors Absent
John Hummel
Ex Officio Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Non Voting Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Guests Present
Trent Mackey
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Stephanie Lewis called a meeting of the board of directors of Jefferson RISE to order on Wednesday Oct 24, 2018 at 6:07 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Kyle Goss made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 09-24-18 Board Meeting on 09-24-18.
Stephanie Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Governance
A.
General Updates
Semaj Raymond, representative for Jefferson Parish District introduced herself to the Board.
III. Finance
A.
2017-2018 Audit
Kathleen Sullivan presented that there were no findings from the audit. See attached documents.
Diane Jackson made a motion to Approve the Audit Findings report.
Lisa Chmiola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
General Updates
IV. Facility
A.
Facilities Updates
RISE has a signed LOI and is moving forward with a purchase agreement to go into effect in approximately two weeks.
Budgets have been updated with new pro forma financials.
Budgets have been updated with new pro forma financials.
V. Development
A.
General Updates
Lisa provided updates on general fundraising plans and ideas being developed in the short term as well as long term.
B.
School Fundraiser Update
Kathleen presented updates on RISE Leadership program development.
VI. Academic Performance
A.
MAP Scores
Trent Mackey arrived.
Kyle presented MAP data from available scores and results. Kathleen discussed operational challenges affecting the MAP data.
January MAP data and metrics will provide a better picture of all grades performance.
Official letter grades will be available for next Board meeting.
January MAP data and metrics will provide a better picture of all grades performance.
Official letter grades will be available for next Board meeting.
VII. Head of School Report
A.
General Update
Kathleen reminded Board to view the RISE social media presence and provided staffing and enrollment updates.
Trent Mackey gave RISE sports updates.
Trent Mackey gave RISE sports updates.
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 6:49 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Stephanie Lewis
Kyle Goss made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Lisa Chmiola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.