Jefferson RISE
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday March 25, 2024 at 7:00 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
Amanda Jackson (remote), George Jackson, Ianisha Chairs, Sam Bear, Tanya Lewis
Directors Absent
Emily Hartnett, Mona Chawla, Rona Harris
Ex Officio Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Non Voting Members Present
Kathleen Sullivan
Guests Present
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 Monday Mar 25, 2024 at 7:16 PM.
C.
Approve Prior Meeting Minutes
George Jackson made a motion to approve the minutes from Jefferson RISE Board Meeting on 10-25-23.
Sam Bear seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Executive Team Report
A.
Jefferson RISE 2022-23 SPS Presentation
B.
Executive Team Report
Kathleen provided an update of student enrollment and human resources. In addition, updates of finances, academics and governance were addressed.
III. Finance
A.
Finance Committee Report
Kathleen provided an update of current finances.
B.
Approve Maintech Contract
Ianisha Chairs made a motion to approve the custodial contract.
Amanda Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve Fundraising Plan
Sam Bear made a motion to approve fundraising plan.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve SY23-24 Differentiated Compensation & Stipends Policies
George Jackson made a motion to approve SY23-24 Differentiated Compensation & Stipends Policies.
Sam Bear seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Executive Director 2023-24 Salary (Executive Session)
The board approved the compensation for Executive Director for the 2023-2024 SY.
Ianisha Chairs made a motion to approved the compensation for Executive Director for the 2023-2024 SY.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. 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 8:18 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tanya Lewis
Kathleen provided a update on overall achievements: SPS Growth increased, Earned 5 District Awards, Increased in ACT scores, etc.