Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday March 21, 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 (remote), Freda Callahan, Heather Ness (remote), Jerry Beckwith (remote), Tom Keliinoi
Directors Absent
Mike Kuypers
Guests Present
Carol Leighty, Kellie Hooper, Matt Einsenberg, 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 Monday Mar 21, 2016 at 5:41 PM.
C.
Public Comment
No public comment.
D.
Approve Minutes
Tom Keliinoi made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 02-17-16 Board Meeting on 02-17-16.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Heather Ness |
Aye
|
| Cassandra Bahr |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Absent
|
| Ginger Eves |
Absent
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
E.
Approve Agenda
Cassandra Bahr made a motion to to approve the agenda with moving item J to item A.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Absent
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Cassandra Bahr |
Aye
|
| Heather Ness |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Ginger Eves |
Absent
|
II. Discussion/Actions Items
A.
Vote on Board of Directors Membership
Cassandra Bahr made a motion to approve to seat Dr. Leighty on the board.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ginger Eves |
Absent
|
| Heather Ness |
Aye
|
| Cassandra Bahr |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Absent
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
B.
Vote on Board Membership
Cassandra Bahr made a motion to approve Ginger Eves leave of absence until July 1, 2016 at which time she will attend regular board meetings.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Ginger Eves |
Absent
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Heather Ness |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Absent
|
| Cassandra Bahr |
Aye
|
C.
Principal's Report
Ryan Elliott reported: Current enrollment is 214 and attendance went up 95.5%. Current wait list over 100 long for Kindergarten. Freda, Carol, TK and Ryan attended the CCSA conference. March 24th is the charter visit. Justice and diversity unit just started. Spring break next week, March 28th - April 1st.
D.
Academic Task Force Update
Update will be given on April 20th board meeting by Desiree Wooden.
E.
Financial Report
Matt Eisenberg reported on the financials.
F.
Approve Second Interim Financial Report (2015-2016)
Cassandra Bahr made a motion to approve the second interim financial report.
Jerry Beckwith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mike Kuypers |
Absent
|
| Cassandra Bahr |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Ginger Eves |
Absent
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Heather Ness |
Aye
|
G.
Winter Consolidated Application review
Matt Eisenberg reviewed the report.
H.
Auditor Selection Certification
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve Christy White and Associates auditor selelction.
Cassandra Bahr seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Absent
|
| Heather Ness |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Ginger Eves |
Absent
|
| Cassandra Bahr |
Aye
|
I.
Fundraising Task Force Update
TK reported: preliminary report the gala will net $32,000.
J.
Facilities Task Force Update
Tom Keliinoi reported. City council approved the measure, charter schools under 300 enrollment in the city of San Diego do not require a CUP.
K.
LCAP Update
Ryan Elliott reported: Working on LCAP template update, will have more to share at the April 20th board meeting.
L.
Board Meeting Schedule
Board discussed current schedule and times.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Jerry Beckwith made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Heather Ness seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mike Kuypers |
Absent
|
| Cassandra Bahr |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Heather Ness |
Aye
|
| Ginger Eves |
Absent
|
| 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 6:37 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cassandra Bahr