Jefferson RISE
Minutes
April 2022 Jefferson RISE Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday April 27, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Location
3645 Lapalco Blvd.
Harvey LA 70058
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
George Jackson, Mona Chawla, Rona Harris, Shekeitra Matthews, Tanya Lewis
Directors Absent
Emad Jabbar, Emily Hartnett, Ianisha Chairs, Shuna Hughson
Ex Officio Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Non Voting Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Guests Present
Chris Daniels (remote), Trent Mackey
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 Apr 27, 2022 at 5:32 PM.
C.
Approve Prior Meeting Minutes
Shekeitra Matthews made a motion to approve the minutes from March 2022 Jefferson RISE Board Meeting on 03-09-22.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Consent Agenda
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
Rona Harris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Executive Team Report
A.
Executive Team Report
IV. Finance
A.
Finance Committee Report
Chris reviewed Feb 2022 monthly financials. No major changes to the school's financial position.
B.
Vote to Approve Jefferson RISE 2020 990 Form
Rona Harris made a motion to Vote to approve the Jefferson RISE 2020 990 form.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Vote to Approve Public Bid Law & Large Purchase Requirements Policy
Shekeitra Matthews made a motion to Approve Public Bid Law & Large Purchase Requirements Policy.
Mona Chawla seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Review Proposed FY23 Budget
Chris reviewed the FY23 budget with the board. Vote will be taken at next board meeting.
V. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Report
B.
CEO & CSO Evaluation
Tanya reviewed plans for the CEO and CSO evaluation at the end of the year.
VI. Bond Issue & Facility Purchase
A.
Update on Process
Chris updated the board on the bond issue and facility purchase process.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Board Meetings
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:07 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chris Daniels
Kathleen and Chris reviewed the Executive team report, including academics, first graduation, finance, and bond/facility purchase updates.