Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 20, 2016 at 5:30 PM
Location
2285 Murray Ridge Road, San Diego, CA 92123 Teleconference Location: 4671 La Sierra, Riverside, CA 92505 : Ginger Eves 24 S Railroad Ave, Camden Wyoming Delaware: Heather Ness, 18395 Colina Fuerte Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067: Jerry Beckwith
The public comment portion of the meeting is set aside for members of the audience to make comments or raise issues that are not specifically on the agenda or those items that are on the agenda. These presentations are limited to three (3) minutes per person and the total time allotted to non-agenda items will not exceed fifteen (15) minutes.
Directors Present
Cassandra Bahr, Freda Callahan, Ginger Eves (remote), Jerry Beckwith (remote), Mike Kuypers, Tom Keliinoi
Directors Absent
Heather Ness
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
Ginger Eves
Guests Present
Kellie Hooper, Matt Eisenberg, Ryan Elliott
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Tom Keliinoi called a meeting of the board of directors of Elevate School to order on Wednesday Jan 20, 2016 at 5:35 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Cassandra Bahr made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 12-09-15 Board Meeting on 12-09-15.
Mike Kuypers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Heather Ness |
Absent
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Cassandra Bahr |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
|
| Ginger Eves |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
II. Discussion/Actions Items
A.
Principal's Report
Ryan Elliott reported;
- Current enrollment is 213.
- Applications for the 2016-2017 school year are being accepted through February. Currently have 102 applications. The first information meeting was held, 30-35 students represented.
- Teacher observations are being conducted.
- Cassandra Bahr and Ryan Elliott attended a 7 Habits workshop on how to bridge a strong connection between home and school. Three Friday morning sessions for parents will be held between now and the end of the school year.
- Themed unit this month is "service" First grade classes are leading Friday assemblies. Fifth grade will participate in BizTown next week.
B.
Financial Report
Matt Eisenberg reported on the financials
Ginger Eves left.
C.
Educator Effectiveness Spending Plan
D.
Fundraising task Force Update
Mike Kuypers reported:
- Weekly meetings will be held through the Gala
- Gala planning: secured venue, band, av, photo booth, and casino tables. Biggest need is acquisitions, board members can help by identifying items for auction, both silent and live auction. Tickets – Event Bright, $75.00, goal is 300
- Chairman’s gathering – purpose is to follow up with prime donors and build more community partners, Jan. 29th at the Rancho Sante Fe Country Club, Total cost $1,500
- Area of focus – grant development, Jimmy Johnson foundation, $25,000, deadline is May.
- Current fundraising total about $12,000, includes Amazon, Box Tops, pledge drive, restaurants
E.
Academic Task Force Update
Freda Callahan reported:
- Evaluating enrichment program, needs to correlate with the curriculum in the class.
F.
Facilities Task Force Update
Tom Kiliinoi reported
- Jan 28th, proposal for municipal change is being heard by the planning commission
G.
LCAP Update
Ryan Elliott reported:
- SIT will assist in reviewing over coming months.
H.
Sign Form 700
III. Closed Session
A.
Board Member Composition
The board discussed board member composition.
IV. 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 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cassandra Bahr