April Board Meeting Minutes

April 20, 2021, 6:00-8:00 PM

Minutes Approved

ARISE High School

Minutes

April Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Location

https://zoom.us/j/9968001809

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

D. Bryson

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

M. Arechiga

Guests Present

Ana Gomez, K. Gandiaga (remote), romeo_garcia@connectionspcs.org (remote)

I. Opening Items

A. Record Attendance

B. Call the Meeting to Order

J. Obbard called a meeting of the board of directors of ARISE High School to order on Tuesday Apr 20, 2021 at 6:02 PM.

C. Approve Minutes

R. Tadeo made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 03-16-21.

G. Fernando seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Obbard	Aye
M. Arechiga	Aye
G. Netter	Aye
D. Bryson	Absent
G. Fernando	Aye
R. Tadeo	Aye

II. Consent Calendar

A. ARISE EPA resolution and spending plan

J. Obbard made a motion to Approve.

M. Arechiga seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
J. Obbard	Aye
D. Bryson	Absent
R. Tadeo	Aye
M. Arechiga	Aye
G. Netter	Aye
G. Fernando	Aye

B. Check Register

J. Obbard made a motion to Approve.

M. Arechiga seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
G. Fernando	Aye
R. Tadeo	Aye
J. Obbard	Aye
M. Arechiga	Aye
D. Bryson	Absent
G. Netter	Aye

III. Findings Memo

A. Findings Memo

Jenna Stauffer presented to the board about the discovery process of getting to know the ARISE community and findings including: School Quality Review, Office of Charter Schools Report, SWOT Analysis, Recommendations, and Priority Plans. Provided an opportunity for board members to ask questions.

IV. Head of School Update

A. Head of School Update

Karla shared how campus reopening is going, investments for the 2021-2022 school year, and next year’s plan for academic counseling

V. Finance

A. Finance Update

Bryce provided updates on state funding. Jeff provided updates on the forecast through March financials. Jeff provided updates on next year’s budget.

VI. Governance

A. New Board Member Recruitment

Gihani Fernando provided an overview of the board recruitment process including the board recruitment process, priorities and new board members candidates. Provided an opportunity for board member candidates to introduce themselves to the board.

G. Fernando made a motion to Have Romeo Garcia join as a board member.

G. Netter seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
G. Netter	Aye
M. Arechiga	Aye
D. Bryson	Absent
J. Obbard	Aye
G. Fernando	Aye
R. Tadeo	Aye

M. Arechiga left at 7:01 PM.

B. 21-22 Calendar and Board Retreat

Board Discussion around board meeting dates. Will revisit board meeting calendar in May meeting.

VII. Closed Session

A. Head of School Evaluation (closed session)

No decisions were made during closed session

VIII. 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 8:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

M. Arechiga

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