Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 17, 2016 at 5:30 PM
Location
2285 Murray Ridge Road, San Diego, CA 92123 Teleconference Location: 3457 Harvil Lane Riverside, CA 92503 : 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), Heather Ness (remote), Jerry Beckwith (remote), Mike Kuypers, Tom Keliinoi
Directors Absent
None
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
Ginger Eves, Heather Ness, Jerry Beckwith
Guests Present
Carol Leighty, Kellie Hooper, Michael Grattan, Ryan Elliott, Scott Hasson
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 Feb 17, 2016 at 5:34 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Cassandra Bahr made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 01-20-16 Board Meeting on 01-20-16.
Mike Kuypers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
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| Cassandra Bahr |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Ginger Eves |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
|
| Heather Ness |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Agenda
Mike Kuypers made a motion to approve the agenda with the added item of public comment.
Cassandra Bahr seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ginger Eves |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Cassandra Bahr |
Aye
|
| Heather Ness |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
E.
Public Comment
II. Discussion/Actions Items
A.
Principal's Report
Ryan Elliott report: Current enrollment is 213. 170 applicants for 2016-2017 year. Winter MAP testing has been completed. The school is finishing the unit on service. Parent/student/teacher conferences will be held the beginning of March. Goal for this quarter is to get attendance up, was at 93%, looking for 96%. Letters have been sent out to student who have been absent more than 10% of the year. 25 students attended the deployment assembly which included round table discussions and a video.
B.
Financial Report
Matt Eisenberg reported on the budget.
Ginger Eves left.
C.
Approve 15-16 Educator Effectiveness Spending Plan
Mike Kuypers made a motion to approve the Educator Effectiveness Spending Plan.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Heather Ness |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Ginger Eves |
Absent
|
| Cassandra Bahr |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
|
D.
Approve One-Time Funds for Outstanding Mandate Claims for 15-16 Fiscal Year
Mike Kuypers made a motion to approve the one time funds for outstanding payment claims.
Cassandra Bahr seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
|
| Heather Ness |
Aye
|
| Cassandra Bahr |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Ginger Eves |
Absent
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
E.
Approve Updated Comprehensive School Safety Plan
Cassandra Bahr made a motion to to approve the comprehensive safety plan.
Mike Kuypers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cassandra Bahr |
Aye
|
| Ginger Eves |
Absent
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Absent
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Heather Ness |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
|
Jerry Beckwith left.
F.
Fundraising task Force Update
Mike Kuypers reported: Gala tickets are on sale, currently have 17 sold. Have two table sponsors, $5,000 worth in silent auction items, $3,400 in live auction items. Looking for corporate sponsors. Opportunities from $500 to $7,500, title sponsor is $7,500, gold $5,000, emerald, $2,500 table is $1,250.
Chairman’s Gathering – good opportunity to share the Elevate message. Follow up is critical.
Other items:
1. Go fund me campaign focused on future strategic plan for own building – live right now, needs work
2. Grants – 2 potential, Target due in May, need help with grant writing.
Chairman’s Gathering – good opportunity to share the Elevate message. Follow up is critical.
Other items:
1. Go fund me campaign focused on future strategic plan for own building – live right now, needs work
2. Grants – 2 potential, Target due in May, need help with grant writing.
G.
Facilities Task Force Update
Tom Keliinoi reported: Municipal code change passed unanimously, goes to city council next month.
H.
LCAP Update
Carry over to next meeting.
I.
Board Meeting Schedule
Carry over to next meeting.
III. Closed Session
A.
Review Potential Board Candidate Application(s)
Reviewed the board candidates.
B.
Approve (a) At-Will Agreement Termination and (b) At-Will Agreement
Cassandra Bahr made a motion to approve Mr. Majors at-will agreement termination and Miss San Pedro at-will agreement.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cassandra Bahr |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Absent
|
| Heather Ness |
Absent
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
|
| Ginger Eves |
Absent
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
Heather Ness left.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Mike Kuypers made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ginger Eves |
Absent
|
| Heather Ness |
Absent
|
| Cassandra Bahr |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Absent
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cassandra Bahr
Michael Grattan presented his application for board member.