Jefferson RISE
Minutes
July 2021 Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday July 14, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Location
Jefferson RISE Charter School
3645 Lapalco Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058, USA
3645 Lapalco Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058, USA
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
Emad Jabbar, George Jackson, Ianisha Chairs, John Hummel, Rona Harris, Shekeitra Matthews, Shuna Hughson, Tanya Lewis
Directors Absent
Emily Hartnett, Mona Chawla
Ex Officio Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Non Voting Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Guests Present
Chris Daniels
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Tanya Lewis called a meeting of the board of directors of Jefferson RISE to order on Wednesday Jul 14, 2021 at 5:33 PM.
C.
Approve June Meeting Minutes
Shekeitra Matthews made a motion to approve the minutes from June 2021 Board Meeting (In Person) on 06-16-21.
John Hummel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Consent Agenda
Shekeitra Matthews made a motion to • Approve revised SY21-22 school calendar (first day of school = 8/9 new students; 8/11 returning
students; 10/12 PD instead of vacation; last day for students bumped with 1 less PD day)
• Approve revised employee handbook
• Approve C. Daniels benefits package renewal.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve SY21-22 Contracts
John Hummel made a motion to • Approve 2021-2022 Kelly Staffing Contract
• Approve 2021-2022 SchoolMint Contract
• Approve 2021-2022 SPED Strategies Contract
• Approve 2021-2022 Chartwells Contract
• Approve renewal of Apple Bus Contract with new rates.
Emad Jabbar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Executive Team Report
A.
Head of School Report
Kathleen shares HOS report including new staff (Director of HS, Director of MS, Counselor), summer programs, updates (new facility, state test data, COVID-19 guidance).
B.
Chief Strategy Officer Report
Chris shares the Chief Strategy Officer report including board, finance, human resources, strategy as well as coaching and supervision.
IV. Academic Achievement
A.
Academic Achievement Committee Report
Chris shares awaiting state test data and implications on academic committee.
V. Facility
A.
Facility Task Force Report
John shares report on construction updates.
VI. Finance
A.
Finance Committee Report
Chris shares finanace report not available at this time.
VII. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Report
B.
Update on CEO & CSO Evaluation Process
- New members will forgo CEO and CSO evaluation.
- All board members will complete mid-year evaluations of CEO and CSO in December.
VIII. Other Business
A.
National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Proposal of Services Contract (Professional Development)
John Hummel made a motion to Motion to vote on National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Proposal of Services Contract.
Emad Jabbar seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Shuna Hughson made a motion to Approve National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Proposal of Services Contract.
Shekeitra Matthews seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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 6:11 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tanya Lewis