Jefferson RISE

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday March 29, 2023 at 6:00 PM

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, Ianisha Chairs, Mona Chawla, Shekeitra Matthews, Tanya Lewis

Directors Absent

Emily Hartnett, Rona Harris

Ex Officio Members Present

Kathleen Sullivan

Non Voting Members Present

Kathleen Sullivan

Guests Present

Dr. Amanda Jackson, 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 Mar 29, 2023 at 6:13 PM.

C.

Approve Prior Meeting Minutes

Shekeitra Matthews made a motion to approve the minutes from Jefferson RISE Board Meeting on 01-25-23.
Mona Chawla seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Agenda

A.

Consent Agenda

Kathleen provided an update on the current consent agenda topic for board approval and discussion. 

 

Consent agenda topics: 2023- 2024 Academic Calendar, Virtual school during State Testing, Funds Management, Funds Transfer, and Employee Retention Tax Credit  (ERTC). 

George Jackson made a motion to Approve the consent agenda.
Mona Chawla seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Executive Team Report

Kathleen provides an update of the executive team report including: 

  • key metrics of current and projected student and staff enrollment;
  • RISE Expo highlights and success; 
  • Upcoming important dates. 

C.

Governance

Tanya provides an update and facilitates the discussion of and with new board candidates: 

  • Sam Beard
  • Dr. Amanda Jackson

In addition, S. Matthews is departing the board within the coming month. 

 

D.

Finance

Kathleen and Trent provide an update on finances. 

III. 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 6:50 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Tanya Lewis