Jefferson RISE
Minutes
Full Board Meeting (Virtual)
Date and Time
Wednesday May 27, 2020 at 1:00 PM
Location
Virtual. Call in information to be added in.
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 (remote), George Jackson (remote), John Hummel (remote), Mona Chawla (remote), Shondra Williams, Dr. (remote), Tanya Lewis (remote)
Directors Absent
Rona Harris
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
Shondra Williams, Dr.
Ex Officio Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan (remote)
Guests Present
Trent Mackey (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Diane Jackson called a meeting of the board of directors of Jefferson RISE to order on Wednesday May 27, 2020 at 1:09 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
John Hummel made a motion to approve the minutes from Full Board Meeting (Virtual) on 04-29-20.
Shondra Williams, Dr. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Finance
A.
Financial Update
III. Head of School Report
A.
Head of School Report
Assessments - no assessments this year and uncertain of the year. Will not have a letter grade for this year.
Student Culture - push for this next year (reflected in the budget to the board). Highly reward students and engagement of parents further.
Development - K. Sullivan and D. Jackson working on roles and responsibilities for the board versus to K. Sullivan.
HR - 8% not returning, but high retention rate of staff.
Professional development, recruitment, and instruction - looking for creative ways to do online and agility to switch if needed. Working to prioritize online versus in-person where possible.
COVID-19 planning program put on by SchoolRunner and team will utilize this.
Jeff Parish - Dr. Cade Brumley is now the state superintendent. No one named as interim or acting JPPSS superintendent.
Student Culture - push for this next year (reflected in the budget to the board). Highly reward students and engagement of parents further.
Development - K. Sullivan and D. Jackson working on roles and responsibilities for the board versus to K. Sullivan.
HR - 8% not returning, but high retention rate of staff.
Professional development, recruitment, and instruction - looking for creative ways to do online and agility to switch if needed. Working to prioritize online versus in-person where possible.
COVID-19 planning program put on by SchoolRunner and team will utilize this.
Jeff Parish - Dr. Cade Brumley is now the state superintendent. No one named as interim or acting JPPSS superintendent.
Shondra Williams, Dr. left.
B.
Approve proposed enrollment of 620 for 2020-21 SY
According to charter we would increase to 120 each year. Did not increase last year because of lack of new facility at start of last school year. At 720 school year, this would be a 43% increase in our student population.
Logic to go to 620, to not start growth, but mindful of the facility changes (getting into building late) and possibly starting online, the proposal is not to go to the full 720, but to start out for the next school year at 620.
Logic to go to 620, to not start growth, but mindful of the facility changes (getting into building late) and possibly starting online, the proposal is not to go to the full 720, but to start out for the next school year at 620.
Mona Chawla made a motion to approve change in student enrollment from 720 to 620.
Tanya Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve 2020-21 School Year Calendar
Use JPPSS school calendar as a base for the RISE school calendar to ensure alignment.
Start school Aug. 6th.
J. Hummel had questions about August dates.
Start school Aug. 6th.
J. Hummel had questions about August dates.
George Jackson made a motion to approve 2020-21 school year calendar.
Mona Chawla seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Schoolrunner Agreement
Tanya Lewis made a motion to approve Schoolrunner agreement.
Diane Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. 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 1:51 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Jackson
Financial dashboard shared with the board.
J. Hummel - question about debt to CSDC. K. Sullvian/T. Mackey can/will share figure.