Jefferson RISE
Minutes
May 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), Emily Hartnett (remote), George Jackson (remote), Ianisha Chairs (remote), Rona Harris (remote), Shekeitra Matthews (remote), Tanya Lewis (remote)
Directors Absent
John Hummel, Mona Chawla, Shondra Williams, Dr.
Ex Officio Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan (remote)
Guests Present
Chris Daniels (remote), E Jabbar (remote), K. Minor, Laura Thurman (remote), S. Hugson (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 May 26, 2021 at 5:32 PM.
C.
Introduce Guests
Diane introduces candidates S. Hugson and H. Jabbar
D.
Approve April Meeting Minutes
Tanya Lewis made a motion to approve the minutes from April 2021 Virtual Board Meeting on 04-28-21.
Shekeitra Matthews seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Consent Agenda
Diane Jackson made a motion to approve school calendar, staff handbook and $10 gift cards.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
seconded by Emad
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Executive Team Report
A.
Head of School Report
Head of School shares celebration, new facility, summer programming, COVID-19 guidance, and branding update.
B.
Chief Strategy Officer Report
Chris shares board, finance, HR, strategy, coaching & supervision updates.
C.
Rebranding Initiative
Kathleen shares intent to rebrand mission and logo to better suit the organization.
IV. Academic Achievement
A.
Academic Achievement Committee Report
Chris provides an update on academic achievement.
V. Development
A.
Development Committee Report
Chris shares development committee report.
VI. Facility
A.
Facility Task Force Report
Kathleen shares photos of facilities progress.
B.
Vote on Land Purchase Indication of Interest Letter
George Jackson made a motion to Vote on Land Purchase Indication of Interest Letter.
Tanya Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Finance
A.
Finance Committee Report
Chris shares financial position, budget position for end of year and PPE loan forgiveness.
B.
Present FY22 Budget
Chris presents FY22 budget.
VIII. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Report
B.
Vote on Appointing Emad Jabbar to Jefferson RISE Charter School Board
Diane Jackson made a motion to Vote on Appointing Emad Jabbar to Jefferson RISE Charter School Board.
Emily Hartnett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Update on CEO & CSO Evaluation Process
Diane shares an update on the CEO & CSO Evaluation Process
IX. Other Business
A.
Vote to Approve to Amend the Agenda
Diane Jackson made a motion to Vote to Approve to Amend the Agenda.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Vote to end current COVID Policy as of 5/26/2021 and allow school management to determine COVID policy moving forward
Tanya Lewis made a motion to Vote to end current COVID Policy as of 5/26/2021 and allow school management to determine COVID policy moving forward.
Ianisha Chairs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
X. Closing Items
A.
Confirm Next Meeting
In person, June 16th, 5 pm at the school.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:19 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Laura Thurman