ARISE High School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday February 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Location

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Directors Present

A. Gomez (remote), D. Bryson (remote), D. Meister (remote), G. Netter (remote), J. Obbard (remote), M. Arechiga (remote), R. Garcia (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

R. Garcia

Guests Present

Bryce Fleming (remote), G. Fernando (remote), K. Gandiaga (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 Feb 8, 2022 at 6:02 PM.

II. Public Comment

A.

Public Comment

No public comment.

III. Consent Calendar

A.

Approval of Board Findings Relating to Teleconference Meetings During State of Emergency

D. Bryson made a motion to Approve.
A. Gomez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Meister
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
R. Garcia
Absent
A. Gomez
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye

B.

Approve Minutes (December 7, 2021)

D. Bryson made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 12-07-21.
A. Gomez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Bryson
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
A. Gomez
Aye
R. Garcia
Absent
D. Meister
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
D. Bryson made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 12-07-21.
A. Gomez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Obbard
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
R. Garcia
Absent
D. Meister
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
A. Gomez
Aye
G. Netter
Aye

C.

Approve Check Register (November & December)

D. Bryson made a motion to Approve.
A. Gomez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Netter
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye
D. Meister
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
A. Gomez
Aye
R. Garcia
Absent
D. Bryson
Aye

IV. Governance Committee Update

A.

Board Recruitment Plan

Ana Gomez provided an update on board member recruitment and current candidates and timeline and provided an opportunity for questions.

R. Garcia arrived at 6:08 PM.

V. Finance Update

A.

EdTec Presentation

Josh Clark provided a 2021-22 financial forecast for 2021-22 including and cashflow projection. Josh Clark also provided a summary of the governor's January budget proposal which projects from funds than predicted and an overview of the state budget process. 

B.

Discuss A-G Completion Plan

Dave Bryson led a discussion and provided an opportunity for questions and input on the A-G Completion Plan. 

C.

Finance Approvals

J. Obbard made a motion to Approve SARC.
M. Arechiga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Bryson
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
R. Garcia
Aye
A. Gomez
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
D. Meister
Aye

VI. Academic Excellence Committee Update

A.

Academic Excellence Committee Update

Gabriela Netter provided an update on the work of the Academic Excellence Committee including goals and priorities and roadmap for the next couple of months. 

VII. Head of School Update

A.

Head of School Update

Karla Gandiaga provided an update that included COVID safety protocols and January COVID data and  22-23 enrollment projections. Also provided an update and overview of the expulsion process and outreach and marketing efforts. 

B.

LCAP

Karla Gandiaga provided the Mid-year LCAP review. Updates included updated budget overview for parents, YTD expenditures, and goals implementation and outcomes updates. 

C.

Updated Attendance Policy

Karla Gandiaga presented and reviewed the updated attendance policy.

R. Garcia made a motion to Approve.
J. Obbard seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Netter
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
A. Gomez
Aye
D. Meister
Aye
R. Garcia
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye

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 7:37 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Garcia