Jefferson RISE
Minutes
VIRTUAL Full Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday June 26, 2020 at 10:00 AM
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), Mona Chawla (remote), Rona Harris (remote), Shondra Williams, Dr. (remote), Tanya Lewis (remote)
Directors Absent
John Hummel
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Rona Harris
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
Mona Chawla
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
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Diane Jackson called a meeting of the board of directors of Jefferson RISE to order on Friday Jun 26, 2020 at 10:10 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
George Jackson made a motion to approve the minutes from VIRTUAL Board Meeting on 06-17-20.
Tanya Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Finance
A.
Proposed 2020-21 Annual Budget (Discussion)
Board had no questions at the moment.
B.
Approve 2020-21 Annual Budget
Tanya Lewis made a motion to to approve the 2020-2021 budget.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Head of School Report
A.
HoS Updates
K. Sullivan gave an update on enrollment.
Staff - still hiring.
Potential Plans for next year shared in light of COVID-19 and how the school will move forward.
No firm guidance yet from the state and local officials. RISE has created several options and waiting to active one of the plans.
T. Lewis - asked clarifying questions about the guidance.
K. Sullivan - admin team came up with 6 big picture options. Narrowed to 2 strong possibilities.
T. Lewis - asked next steps for social and physical distancing guidelines.
T, Mackey - we do have 1-1 chromebooks and can pivot if need be from the physical classrooms.
Staff - still hiring.
Potential Plans for next year shared in light of COVID-19 and how the school will move forward.
No firm guidance yet from the state and local officials. RISE has created several options and waiting to active one of the plans.
T. Lewis - asked clarifying questions about the guidance.
K. Sullivan - admin team came up with 6 big picture options. Narrowed to 2 strong possibilities.
T. Lewis - asked next steps for social and physical distancing guidelines.
T, Mackey - we do have 1-1 chromebooks and can pivot if need be from the physical classrooms.
G. Jackson - PPE? K. Sullivan - masks must be worn at all times, and gloves available where needed without cross-contamination. And, abide by 6 feet for bathrooms, classrooms, etc along with hand sanitizer. LAPCS is ordering in bulk for charter schools and asking students to bring their own masks as well.
Rona Harris arrived.
Dr. S. Williams - shared insighs from healthcare perspective.
Mona Chawla left.
Dr. S. Williams - offered their infections control officer to help RISE through this time.
Dr. S. Williams - inquired about traveling of staff. K. Sullivan will create next steps for staff.
Dr. S. Williams - suggest u/v air purifers as an option within the school. K. Sullivan will look into this option.
Dr. S. Williams - suggest u/v air purifers as an option within the school. K. Sullivan will look into this option.
IV. Other Business
A.
Approve Leading Educators contract
Tanya Lewis made a motion to approve leading educators contract.
Shondra Williams, Dr. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Communities in Schools agreement
Rona Harris made a motion to approve Communities in Schools agreement.
Tanya Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. 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 10:38 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Diane Jackson