Jefferson RISE
Minutes
January 2021 Virtual Board Meeting
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), Tanya Lewis (remote)
Directors Absent
Mona Chawla, Rona Harris, Shondra Williams, Dr.
Ex Officio Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan (remote)
Guests Present
Chris Daniels (remote), 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 Wednesday Jan 27, 2021 at 1:02 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Tanya Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from VIRTUAL Board Meeting on 12-16-20.
John Hummel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Facility
A.
Approve CSDC Lease Amendment
John Hummel made a motion to Approve the CSDC Lease Agreement.
Tanya Lewis seconded the motion.
Board discussed the amendment, including bid rules
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve HOPE agreement for sub debt
Tanya Lewis made a motion to Approve the HOPE agreement for sub debt.
John Hummel seconded the motion.
Discussed loan and favorable terms offered by HOPE.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Finance
A.
Finance Committee Report
Tanya shared overview of finances and enrollment, including year-end cash position.
B.
Approve the purchase of $10 Amazon Gift Cards for RISE Employee Holiday Appreciation
John Hummel made a motion to Approve the purchase of $10 Amazon Gift Cards for RISE Employee Holiday Appreciation.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Governance
A.
Board Development Plan
Chris shared an overview of the board development plan.
Board discussed the plan and the goals for 7/1/21.
Board discussed the plan and the goals for 7/1/21.
V. Head of School Report
A.
Head of School Report
Kathleen shared:
- Enrollment updates, including efforts to recruit additional students.
- MFP revenue adjustment from Jefferson Parish given changing student population in the parish.
- An overview of our hiring and staffing plan for the spring and coming school year.
- Plans for RISE's first class of seniors for the coming school year.
- Updates on special education evaluations for students.
- Additional HR updates.
B.
Approve Amended Student & Family Handbook
Board agreed to move discussion and a vote on the amended Student & Family Handbook to a future meeting.
C.
Approve Amended Employee Handbook
Board agreed to move discussion and a vote on the amended Employee Handbook to a future meeting.
VI. Other Business
A.
Approve C. Daniels Benefits Agreement (Executive Session)
Discussed in Executive Session
B.
Approve K. Sullivan Benefits Agreement (Executive Session)
Discussed in Executive Session
VII. Executive Session
A.
Benefits Packages
Executive session at 1:32pm
Motion: Approve K. Sullivan Benefits Agreement (Executive Session)
Motion: Approve C. Daniels Benefits Agreement (Executive Session)
Board approved both motions
Executive session ended 1:46pm
Motion: Approve K. Sullivan Benefits Agreement (Executive Session)
Motion: Approve C. Daniels Benefits Agreement (Executive Session)
Board approved both motions
Executive session ended 1:46pm
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 1:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chris Daniels