ARISE High School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday May 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Location

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Ana Gomez (remote), Bryce Fleming (remote), Deborah Meister, romeo@arisehighschool.org (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

C.

Approve Minutes

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

No public comment.

III. Consent Calendar

A.

Approve April Check Register

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

B.

Independent Study Policy

C.

21-22 Calendar

IV. Governance

A.

New Board Member Recruitment

G. Fernando made a motion to Approve Deborah Meister and Ana Gomez as Board Members.
J. Obbard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Fernando
Aye
R. Tadeo
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye
R. Garcia
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
D. Bryson
Abstain

B.

Head of School Evaluation

Gabriela Netter presented to the board on the Head of School Evaluation process and highlighted strengths and key challenges and areas of priority.
G. Netter made a motion to Approve.
J. Obbard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Garcia
Aye
R. Tadeo
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
D. Bryson
Abstain
G. Fernando
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye

C.

Board Calendar 21-22

Julie Obbard presented on the board calendar and goals for the board retreat. 
M. Arechiga made a motion to Approve.
J. Obbard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Netter
Aye
R. Garcia
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
D. Bryson
Abstain
G. Fernando
Aye
R. Tadeo
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye

V. Head of School Update

A.

Head of School Update

Karla Gandiaga provided an updated to the board on key areas including 2021-22 priorities for math and writing. Also provided an update on hiring and reopening plans including the fall schedule and investments for 21-22. Presentation on 21-22 college going data and college and career improvement strategy.

VI. LCAP Public Hearing

A.

LCAP Public Hearing

Karla Gandiaga presented on the  LCAP including requirements, annual updates and draft highlights. Provided an opportunity for stakeholder feedback.

VII. Finance

A.

21-22 Budget Update

Bryce Fleming provided an overview of the 21-22 budget including the timeline, budget assumptions, and three year projections. 

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 7:48 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Obbard