Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 16, 2016 at 3:30 PM
Location
2285 Murray Ridge Road, San Diego, CA 92128
Meeting Notice
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.
Any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in a board meeting may request assistance by contacting the Elevate School Office at (858) 751-4774.
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.
Any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in a board meeting may request assistance by contacting the Elevate School Office at (858) 751-4774.
Directors Present
Carol Leighty, Freda Callahan, Jerry Beckwith, Jill Soule, Mike Kuypers, Scott Hasson, Tom Keliinoi, Virginia Eves
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
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 Wednesday Nov 16, 2016 at 3:33 PM.
C.
Public Comment
No public comment.
D.
Approval of Agenda
Jill Soule made a motion to approve the agenda.
Virginia Eves seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
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| Virginia Eves |
Aye
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| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
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| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
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| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
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| Jill Soule |
Aye
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| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
E.
Approval of minutes from October 19, 2016
Carol Leighty made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 10-19-16 Board Meeting on 10-19-16.
Jerry Beckwith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
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| Carol Leighty |
Aye
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| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
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| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
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| Jill Soule |
Aye
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| Virginia Eves |
Aye
|
II. Agenda Items
A.
Principal's Report
Ryan Elliott reported:
- Current enrollment 219, Oct. ADA 96.2%
- Conferences were held Nov. 14th - 18th
- Character unit
- Veterans Day Assembly on Thursday, Nov. 10th, well attended by parents
- Other events
First common core night, about 75 parents
Family movie night on Nov. 4th - Submitted prop 39 application on Nov. 1st
- Lottery application for 2017 - 2018 will go on website Dec. 1st
- Light House team - launched leadership teams
canned food drive
student Lighthouse team begin in January - First leadership day in February – opportunity for members of the community to come in and see what students are doing
B.
Financial Report
Matt Einsenberg reported on the financials.
C.
Approve 2016-2017 Education Protection Account Spending Plan
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve the 2016-2107 education protection account spending plan.
Mike Kuypers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
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| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Virginia Eves |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
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| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
D.
Approve 2015-2016 Final Audit
Jerry Beckwith made a motion to approve the 2015-2016 final audit.
Carol Leighty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
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| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
|
| Virginia Eves |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
E.
Fundraising Task Force Update
Mike Kuypers reported:
- Pledge drive – 86 students participated, 40% raised $8,800
- Vendor boutique - $950
- Movie night - $120
- Dine outs – 3 held to this date, average about $200
- Amazon Portal
- Raised $11,000 to date towards goal of $65,000
- Starting to sell t-shirts and sweatshirts – 40% profit
- Jog-a-thon in January, tied in with 100 days of fitness
- Gala planning – underway, looking at other sites
- Reminder, Board giving – as members required to give financially to the school
F.
Facilities Task Force Update
Ryan Elliott reported:
- Talking with Holy Angels - gathering more information for a proposal
G.
Strategic Partner Task Force Update
Carol Leighty and Virginia Eves reported:
- Shared rough draft of flyer to promote Elevate to strategic partners
H.
LCAP Update
Update will be given at January meeting.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve (1) and Amend (1) At-Will Agreements
Jerry Beckwith made a motion to approve and amend at-will agreements for C. Lepiscopo, J. Vavreck.
Scott Hasson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
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| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Virginia Eves |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Scott Hasson made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Mike Kuypers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
|
| Virginia Eves |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Soule