Ridgeline Education Corporation
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday September 18, 2023 at 4:45 PM
Location
In person: 1922 S General McMullen Drive, San Antonio, TX 78226
Virtual via Microsoft Teams: https://llac.io/BZ0qQ
Dial in: 657-207-0015
Conference ID: 221761993#
Directors Present
C. Humphrey, L. Davis (remote), M. Lewis (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Holmes (remote), Adam Miller (remote), Angela Magdaleno (remote), Bill Thompson (remote), Chad Gray (remote), Denise Pierce (remote), Guita Sharifi (remote), H. Ruiz (remote), K. Willmann, Kevin Welsh, Mike VanKirk, Nicole Perkins (remote), Pat Hill (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Pledge of Allegiance
II. Approval of Agenda
A.
Approval of Agenda
III. Review and Approve Minutes from Previous Meeting(s)
A.
Prior Meeting Minutes
IV. Reports
A.
Finance
B.
School Leader
- Ms. Willmann shared her report with items including the first bell ringing this school year, 23 graduates for December, a new part-time counselor, enrollment of 221 as of 9/21/ 23 with attendance approximately 68% each day.
- Ms. Willmann also shared on opportunities with partnerships, with the first one in October.
- Ms. Willmann shared the 2023-24 master KPI schedule and team building activities for her staff, as well as a standard response protocol and Raptor Panic Button training.
C.
Management Organization
- Mr. VanKirk shared there were 2 meetings with EISD, one being a finance meeting with Ms. Sharifi and Mr. Welsh. The second meeting was with the superintendent to go over compliance.
- Mr. Welsh shared the meeting went well and in a good direction. He feels there will be forward movement and access was given to the Data Suite system. Mr. Welsh also mentioned that ESSR funds are available to the school and will work on a budget for these funds.
- Ms. Sharifi added the finance committee will meet with EISD before the next payment is due and that the district will give their feedback soon.
V. New Business
A.
Board Member Term Renewals
The board acknowledged the re-appointment by the sole member Education Improvement Corporation for Mr. Davis to a 3-year term
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Humphrey |
Aye
|
| M. Lewis |
Aye
|
| L. Davis |
Abstain
|
The board acknowledged the re appointment by the sole member Education Improvement Corporation for Ms. Lewis to a 3-year term
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Davis |
Aye
|
| M. Lewis |
Abstain
|
| C. Humphrey |
Aye
|
The board acknowledged the re appointment by the sole member Education Improvement Corporation for Mr. Humphrey to a 2-year term
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Humphrey |
Abstain
|
| M. Lewis |
Aye
|
| L. Davis |
Aye
|
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to keep current board member roles and titles.
B.
2023-24 L4L Edgewood Employee Handbook
Ms. Perkins shared on the memo of changes to the employee handbook for the 2023-24 school year.
C.
2023-24 Edgewood Parent/Student Handbook
Ms. Willmann shared on the changes to the 2023-24 Parent/Student Handbook.
Mr. Humphrey motioned to go into closed session at 5:13pm.
D.
Revised 2023-24 School Calendar
Ms. Willmann shared the changes of the 2023-24 school calendar, including testing day changes and school times.
E.
Revised 2023-24 Board Meeting Schedule
Mr. Holmes shared on the updated board calendar meeting dates for November, January, and February.
F.
Insurance Renewals (Automatic)
Mr. Holmes shared on the Insurance policies automatically renewed.
G.
EISD Contract Negotiation Task Force Updates
Ms. Pierce gave a brief update.
VI. Closed Session
A.
Closed Session
The Board may adjourn into Closed Session on any item listed above or below as appropriate to that item pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Mr. Humphrey made a motion to go into closed session to discuss the meeting with LLAC and EISD on 9/18/23 with regards to the EISD contract update and to consult with legal.
VII. Reconvene into Open Session
A.
Reconvene into Open Session
Reconvene into Open Session and take action,as needed, on items discussed in Closed Session.
Reconvened into Open Session at 6:12 pm.
VIII. Open Discussion regarding future Board Agenda items
A.
Open Discussion
Mr. Humphrey thanked Mr. Davis for his service as a board member and for attending the EISD meeting.
Mr. Welsh shared on the balance sheet, cash balance, and financial statement as of August 31, 2023, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash projections. Mr. Davis stated that he was pleased with the cash flow projections and spoke on CSP grant issues.