ARISE High School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday June 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Location

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87519437044

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

J. Obbard

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

J. Lopez, R. Garcia

Guests Present

Bryce Fleming (remote), Josh Clark (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

A. Gomez called a meeting of the board of directors of ARISE High School to order on Tuesday Jun 14, 2022 at 6:04 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. Meister made a motion to Approve.
G. Netter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Netter
Aye
A. Gomez
Aye
J. Lopez
Absent
D. Meister
Aye
M. Iglesias
Aye
R. Garcia
Absent
S. Lopez
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
J. Obbard
Absent

B.

Approve Minutes (May 10, 2022)

D. Meister made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-11-22.
G. Netter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
S. Lopez
Aye
J. Obbard
Absent
M. Arechiga
Aye
D. Meister
Aye
R. Garcia
Absent
J. Lopez
Absent
G. Netter
Aye
A. Gomez
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
M. Iglesias
Aye

C.

Approve Check Registers (April 2022)

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

D.

Approve Minutes (Board Retreat 5/20/22)

D. Meister made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Retreat on 05-20-22.
G. Netter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Obbard
Absent
M. Iglesias
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
J. Lopez
Absent
M. Arechiga
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
A. Gomez
Aye
S. Lopez
Aye
D. Meister
Aye
R. Garcia
Absent

E.

LCAP Approval

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

F.

22-23 ARISE Calendar

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

G.

Staff Handbook

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

H.

Student and Family Handbook

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

I.

HR and Leadership Consulting Agreement

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

J.

EPA Resolution

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

K.

Local Indicators 22-23

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

L.

ARISE Board Bylaws

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

M.

Approve Minutes

D. Meister made a motion to approve the minutes from January Governance Meeting on 01-28-22.
G. Netter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Obbard
Absent
M. Arechiga
Aye
R. Garcia
Absent
M. Iglesias
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
D. Meister
Aye
S. Lopez
Aye
A. Gomez
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
J. Lopez
Absent

N.

Approve Minutes

D. Meister made a motion to approve the minutes from April Board Meeting on 04-20-21.
G. Netter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Gomez
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
M. Iglesias
Aye
J. Obbard
Absent
M. Arechiga
Aye
S. Lopez
Aye
D. Meister
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
J. Lopez
Absent
R. Garcia
Absent

O.

EdTec Contract 22-23

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

IV. Head of School Items

A.

Head of School Update

Item removed from agenda.

V. Governance Update

A.

Governance Update

No updates.

B.

Head of School Compensation

Ana Gomez and Dave Bryson provided an overview of the head of school at-will employment agreement and provided an opportunity for board members to ask questions. 

M. Arechiga made a motion to Approve head of school at-will employment.
M. Iglesias seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Meister
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
S. Lopez
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
A. Gomez
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
R. Garcia
Absent
J. Obbard
Absent
J. Lopez
Absent
M. Iglesias
Aye
J. Lopez arrived at 6:15 PM.

C.

ARISE Board Calendar 22-23

Ana Gomez presented the board calendar for the 22-23 school year and provided an opportunity for board members to ask questions around flexibility of dates. 

D. Meister made a motion to approve.
J. Lopez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Gomez
Aye
M. Iglesias
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
R. Garcia
Absent
J. Lopez
Aye
J. Obbard
Absent
D. Bryson
Abstain
S. Lopez
Aye
D. Meister
Aye
R. Garcia arrived at 6:27 PM.

VI. Finance Update

A.

22-23 Budget

Josh Clark presented the 21-22 budget to the board and highlighted areas where revenue and expenses have changes significantly. Josh Clark also presented on the 21-22 monthly cash flow projection due to delayed payments and that require a line of credit. Josh Clark also provided an overview of the 22-23 budget including the changes to the state budget May Revise and one time funding.

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

B.

Line of Credit

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

VII. Academic Excellence Committee Update

A.

Academic Excellence Committee Update

Item removed from agenda.

VIII. Closed Session

A.

Employee Evaluation

Board returns to open session at 7:32 p.m. 

 

No action taken during closed session. 

IX. 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 7:33 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Gomez