Jefferson RISE
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 26, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Location
501 Lapalco Blvd
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
Gary Bono, John Hummel, Jose Aponte, Robert Spencer, Ronald Evans
Directors Absent
Diane Jackson, Gillian Gurley
Ex Officio Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Non Voting Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Guests Present
Javon Bracy, John Norris
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 Aug 26, 2015 at 6:04 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Robert pointed out that an item was added to the agenda by a vote that was seconded by Gary Bono not Abacus Education Partners.
John Hummel made a motion to approve minutes as amended from the Board Meeting on 07-22-15 Board Meeting on 07-22-15.
Gary Bono seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Reports
A.
Head of School Report
Kathleen provided the HoS Report highlighting enrollment, culture, academics, professional development and coaching, and current priorities.
B.
Academic Achievement Committee Report
No academic achievement report was presented.
C.
Development Committee Report
Ronnie summarized the Development Committee meeting, focusing on Board giving and annual events (small, large).
D.
Finance Committee Report
Jose summarized the Finance Committee meeting strategy both short-term and long-term.
E.
Facilities Task Force Report
John presented the Facility Report focusing on identifying a permanent facility.
F.
Governance Committee Report
Robert summarized the Governance Committee meeting on Aug 19, including Board recruitment.
III. New Business
A.
Onboarding of new Board members
Robert presented the proposed process for onboarding new Board members.
The Board agreed to add a 15 minute meeting with the candidate after the Board meeting to the process.
The visitors introduced themselves to the Board.
Robert requested that all Committee reports be posted in Board on Track.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Jose Aponte made a motion to adjourn.
Gary Bono 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 7:46 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen Sullivan