Jefferson RISE

Minutes

March 2021 Virtual Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday March 31, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Location

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81525343107
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), Rona Harris (remote), Tanya Lewis (remote)

Directors Absent

Mona Chawla, Shondra Williams, Dr.

Ex Officio Members Present

Kathleen Sullivan (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

Kathleen Sullivan (remote)

Guests Present

Chris Daniels (remote), Laura Thurman (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 Mar 31, 2021 at 5:33 PM.

C.

Introduce Guests

Chris introduces potential board candidates as guests.

D.

Approve Jan Meeting Minutes

Diane Jackson made a motion to approve the minutes from January 2021 Virtual Board Meeting on 01-27-21.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approve Feb Meeting Minutes

Diane Jackson made a motion to approve the minutes from February 2021 Virtual Board Meeting on 03-03-21.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Consent Agenda

Kathleen shares information about PPE application
Kathleen asks approval for access to accounts
Kathleen asks for approval of version 4 of academic calendar

 

Diane Jackson made a motion to approve consent agenda.
Tanya made a motion
Rona seconded

 

Approved - Unanimous 
Tanya Lewis made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
Rona Harris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Executive Team Report

A.

Head of School Report

  • Kathleen shares school wide celebrations, facilities progression and reopening plan reminders.

 

B.

Chief Strategy Officer Report

Chris shares updates on board member candidates, financials, stimulus funds, HR updates, strategy, and coaching & supervision.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV. Academic Achievement

A.

Approve a change from MAP to LEAP360 for Board academic data

George Jackson made a motion to approve a change from MAP to LEAP360 for Board academic data.
John Hummel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. CEO Evaluation Committee

A.

Update on CEO & CSO Evaluation Process

Evaluation will include Diane along with 3 other board members.
Diane shares that Board on Track includes 10 customizable options for CEO & CSO evaluation process.

VI. Facility

A.

Approve $5,200 HVAC Maintenance Contract

John Hummel made a motion to Approve $5,200 HVAC Maintenance Contract.
Tanya Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve $31,393 Signage Quote

John Hummel made a motion to Approve $31,393 Signage Quote.
Tanya Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Finance

A.

Finance Committee Report

Tanya shares that financial position is unchanged, cash on hand, and enrollment.
Chris shares implementations of relief funding for the next few years.

 

VIII. Governance

A.

Governance Committee Report

B.

Board Candidates

Chris introduces board candidates.
Candidates share their initial introductions.

 

IX. 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 6:23 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Laura Thurman