Jefferson RISE
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday September 23, 2015 at 5:00 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 (remote), Gary Bono, Gillian Gurley (remote), John Hummel, Jose Aponte, Robert Spencer, Ronald Evans
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Non Voting Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Guests Present
Justin Hollister, Kyle Goss
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Kathleen Sullivan called a meeting of the board of directors of Jefferson RISE to order on Wednesday Sep 23, 2015 at 6:01 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
John Hummel made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 08-26-15 Board Meeting on 08-26-15.
Gary Bono seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Reports
A.
Head of School Report
Kathleen provided the Head of School report.
B.
Academic Achievement Committee Report
Diane provided the Academic Achievement Committee report.
C.
Development Committee Report
Ronnie presented the Development Committee report, including the need to raise money for a long term facility. Development Committee will meet on the third Wednesday at 5:45 pm.
D.
Finance Committee Report
Jose gave the Finance Committee report. The committee discussed budget to actual and milestones. The Finance Committee recommended:
(1) Monthly: significant budget variations, general financial perspective (days cash on hand, net income, net income to budget), enrollment
(2) Quarterly: (start in January) full budget to actual, in depth ratio analysis per JPPSS
The Board agreed about the reports and timing.
E.
Facilities Task Force Report
John led a discussion on development of premises for facility project. The Board decided the latest date for long term facility acquisition and readiness is August 2019.
F.
Governance Committee Report
Robert summarized the Governance Committee report.
III. New Business
A.
Introduction of Guests
Justin Hollister and Kyle Goss introduced themselves.
B.
LA Charter School Conference
The Board agreed Kathleen, Jose, Ronnie, Robert would attend the conference.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Gary Bono made a motion to adjourn.
Jose Aponte 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 8:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen Sullivan