Jefferson RISE
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday July 22, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Location
Jefferson RISE Office @ 501 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, LA 70056
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, Gary Bono, Gillian Gurley, John Hummel, Robert Spencer, Ronald Evans (remote)
Directors Absent
Jose Aponte
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
John Hummel
Ex Officio Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Non Voting Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Guests Present
Terrence Anderson
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Robert Spencer called a meeting of the board of directors of Jefferson RISE to order on Wednesday Jul 22, 2015 at 6:07 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Gary Bono made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 07-06-15 Board Meeting on 07-06-15.
Diane Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve emergency addition to agenda to add consideration of bus contract
Robert Spencer made a motion to add the bus contract to the agenda.
Abacus Education Partners seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Reports
A.
Head of School Report
John Hummel arrived.
6:11 pm.
B.
Academic Achievement Committee Report
Diane provided an update on ANet including professional development that they will provide to the HoS.
C.
Development Committee Report
Ronnie noted there was no development report.
Kathleen provided a summary of potential grants to pursue.
D.
Finance Committee Report
Gary reported on the Finance Committee from last week, noting that the long term cash flow issue was resolved.
E.
Facilities Task Force Report
John noted that there was no facilities report. Kathleen provided an update on current facilities status.
F.
Governance Committee Report
Robert reported that the Governance Committee will be meeting tonight to discuss additions to the Board.
III. New Business
A.
Approval of the 2015-16 Budget
Gary highlighted key components of the proposed budget.
John Hummel made a motion to approve the budget as submitted with the agenda.
Diane Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Proposed Staffing Adjustment
Kathleen detailed a proposal for adding an additional part-time staff year for the 2015-16 school year. The Board discussed the proposal and agreed Kathleen could move forward with hiring Ms. Hylton.
The Board discussed the anticipated date of receipt of Walton funds.
C.
Head of School Professional Development
Kathleen detailed professional development options and will provide the Board a plan within one week.
D.
Approval of bus contract with Hammond
Gary Bono made a motion to approve the bus contract with Hammond transportation assuming meet the budget specifications and have stops within 1 mile of each student.
John Hummel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
John Hummel made a motion to adjourn.
Gillian Gurley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen Sullivan