Jefferson RISE
Minutes
May 2022 Jefferson RISE Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 31, 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
Emily Hartnett, Ianisha Chairs, Mona Chawla, Rona Harris, Shekeitra Matthews, Tanya Lewis
Directors Absent
Emad Jabbar, George Jackson, Shuna Hughson
Ex Officio Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Non Voting Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Guests Present
Chris Daniels (remote)
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 Tuesday May 31, 2022 at 5:44 PM.
C.
Approve Prior Meeting Minutes
Emily Hartnett made a motion to approve the minutes from April 2022 Jefferson RISE Board Meeting on 04-27-22.
Mona Chawla seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Consent Agenda
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve the consent agenda.
Shekeitra Matthews seconded the motion.
Kathleen reviewed the purpose of the three contracts on the consent agenda.
III. Executive Team Report
A.
Executive Team Report
IV. School Performance
A.
Approve SY22-23 Academic Calendar
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve SY22-23 Academic Calendar.
Rona Harris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve NIET contract up to $65K for SY22-23, including any non-substantive changes suggested by lawyers
Emily Hartnett made a motion to Approve ANET contract up to $65K for SY22-23, including any non-substantive changes suggested by lawyers.
Shekeitra Matthews seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve NIET contract up to $55K for SY22-23, including any non-substantive changes suggested by lawyers
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve NIET contract up to $55K for SY22-23, including any non-substantive changes suggested by lawyers.
Shekeitra Matthews seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve SY22-23 purchases for curriculum on Louisiana Tier 1 list up to $100K
Shekeitra Matthews made a motion to Approve SY22-23 purchases for curriculum on Louisiana Tier 1 list up to $100K.
Emily Hartnett seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Finance
A.
Finance Committee Report
Emily shared updates from the Finance Committee meeting.
B.
Questions on Proposed FY23 Budget
No board members had questions on the proposed budget.
VI. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Report
Tanya shared a summary of the prior Governance Committee meeting.
B.
CEO & CSO Evaluation
Tanya will share the CEO and CSO evaluation with the board in the next month, with the goal of having the evaluations finalized by the July board meeting.
VII. Bond Issue & Facility Purchase
A.
Update on Process
B.
Approve resolution authorizing and approving the execution of certain documents relating to the issuance in one or more series, on a taxable or tax-exempt basis, of revenue bonds to finance certain facilities; authorizing execution of such certificates, documents and/or instruments necessary or incidental thereto, and other matters in connection therewith.
Ianisha Chairs made a motion to Approve resolution authorizing and approving the execution of certain documents relating to the issuance in one or more series, on a taxable or tax-exempt basis, of revenue bonds to finance certain facilities; authorizing execution of such certificates, documents and/or instruments necessary or incidental thereto, and other matters in connection therewith.
Rona Harris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve CLA Addendum Letter
Rona Harris made a motion to Approve CLA Addendum Letter.
Ianisha Chairs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve McEnery Appraisal Agreement
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve McEnery Appraisal Agreement.
Shekeitra Matthews seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Cooperative Endeavor Services Agreement
Shekeitra Matthews made a motion to Approve Cooperative Endeavor Services Agreement.
Rona Harris seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. 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 6:34 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chris Daniels
Kathleen shared updates around academics and upcoming priorities for next school year. Chris shared financial updates and an update on the bond transaction and facility purchase.