ARISE High School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday August 18, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Location

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Directors Present

D. Bryson (remote), G. Fernando (remote), G. Netter (remote), J. Martinez (remote), J. Obbard (remote), M. Arechiga (remote), R. Tadeo (remote)

Directors Absent

None

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

D. Bryson called a meeting of the board of directors of ARISE High School to order on Tuesday Aug 18, 2020 at 6:05 PM.

II. Consent Calendar

A.

Approve June Minutes

G. Fernando made a motion to approve.
M. Arechiga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Tadeo
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye
J. Martinez
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
G. Fernando
Aye
G. Netter
Aye

B.

July Check and Credit Card Register

G. Fernando made a motion to approve the minutes from.
M. Arechiga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Obbard
Aye
R. Tadeo
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
G. Fernando
Aye
J. Martinez
Aye

C.

Fall Learning Plan

G. Fernando made a motion to approve.
M. Arechiga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Bryson
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
R. Tadeo
Aye
J. Martinez
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
G. Fernando
Aye

D.

CARS Report

G. Fernando made a motion to approve.
M. Arechiga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Netter
Aye
R. Tadeo
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye
G. Fernando
Aye
J. Martinez
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye

III. Board Business/Discussion

A.

Board Member Recognition

Board and community members had an opportunity to share appreciations for Board member Javier Martinez who is stepping down from the ARISE board after many years of service.

B.

Student Culture

Dean of Students Arianna Caplan presented on community and student culture during distance learning specifically around codes of respect and the new advisory structure. Presented in the student support tracker that is being used to track support during virtual learning. 

C.

Head of School Update

Head of School Karla Gandiaga provided an update including: Orientation which had high attendance and went well, August PD and the preparation that went into the beginning of the school year and virtual learning, staffing update, 9th grade supplies delivery and meal delivery. 

D.

Public Hearing for Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan

Head of School Karla Gandiaga provided and overview of the LCP and provided an opportunity for input from the board and the public. 

E.

Committee Updates

Committee chairs provided updates on the work of each committee. Dave Bryson presented on the governance committee goals, the current board structure, board on track survey and reviewed next steps for all board members. Gihani Fernando presented on finance committee goals including board education, planning, and dashboards. Julie Obbard presented on the Academic and Talent committee goals including measurable and achievable outcomes, board education and a dashboard.

F.

Budget Update

Gihani Fernando with lead a budget update. Bryce Fleming provided an update on the state budget including ADA funding and delay in funding. Jeff Thompson provided ARISE specific budget updates including: CARES funding, payroll, books and supplies and services and operating expenses and risks and opportunities. Razilee Tadeo provided an overview of an ARISE financial dashboard. 

IV. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Events

No Discussion.

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
D. Bryson