Jefferson RISE
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday April 29, 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, George Jackson, Ianisha Chairs, Mona Chawla, Sam Bear, Tanya Lewis
Directors Absent
None
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 Apr 29, 2024 at 7:10 PM.
C.
Approve Prior Meeting Minutes
Amanda Jackson made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 03-25-24.
Mona Chawla seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Executive Team Report
A.
Executive Team Report
B.
Approve Async Instruction during LEAP
Amanda Jackson made a motion to Approve Async Instruction during LEAP.
Tanya Lewis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve Academic Calendar for the 2024-25 SY
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Academic Calendar for the 2024-25 SY.
Amanda Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Finance
A.
Finance Committee Report
Kathleen provides an update of school finances.
B.
Approve Updated Maintech Contract
George Jackson made a motion to Approve Updated Maintech Contract.
Amanda Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve Updated Fiscal Policies and Procedures
Amanda Jackson made a motion to Approve Updated Fiscal Policies and Procedures.
Sam Bear seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Auditor for the 2024-25 SY
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Auditor for the 2023-24 SY.
Amanda Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Jefferson RISE, Inc. 990
Sam Bear made a motion to Approve Jefferson RISE, Inc. 990.
Mona Chawla seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve Magnus Health Contract
Ianisha Chairs made a motion to Approve Magnus Health Contract.
George Jackson seconded the motion.
The Board does not approve contract renewal. Jefferson RISE legal counsel to review matter.
IV. Governance
A.
Approve Updated Board of Director Bylaws
Mona Chawla made a motion to Approve Updated Board of Director Bylaws.
Amanda Jackson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Removal of Board Member Rona Harris
Amanda Jackson made a motion to Approve Removal of Board Member Rona Harris as of April 29, 2024.
Mona Chawla seconded the motion.
Removal due to lack of attendance at board meetings.
V. 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 8:07 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tanya Lewis
Kathleen shares an update on finances, academics, enrollment, and governance.