Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 8, 2017 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
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Mike Kuypers
Guests Present
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 Mar 8, 2017 at 3:36 PM.
C.
Public Comment
No public comment
D.
Approval of Agenda
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve the agenda.
Virginia Eves seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Virginia Eves |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Absent
|
E.
Approve minutes from February 8, 2017
Carol Leighty made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 02-08-17 Board Meeting on 02-08-17.
Scott Hasson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Virginia Eves |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Absent
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
II. Agenda Items
A.
Principal's Report
Mike Kuypers arrived.
Ryan Elliott reported:
- current enrollment
- February attendance
- Grades 3-5 developing a Leadership Notebook
- Leadership Day, March 17th, planning to have 10-15 visitors from community areas such as military, education and board members
- 135 projected to be on Kindergarten wait list after lottery
- Charter visit went well
- Alumni students going on the make honor roll as they transition to next schools
- Federal Impact Aid request has requested more paperwork due mid-April
- current enrollment
- February attendance
- Grades 3-5 developing a Leadership Notebook
- Leadership Day, March 17th, planning to have 10-15 visitors from community areas such as military, education and board members
- 135 projected to be on Kindergarten wait list after lottery
- Charter visit went well
- Alumni students going on the make honor roll as they transition to next schools
- Federal Impact Aid request has requested more paperwork due mid-April
B.
Financial Report
Matt Eisenberg reported on the financials.
C.
Approve 2016-2017 Second Interim Report
Virginia Eves made a motion to approve the 2016-2017 second interim report.
Scott Hasson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Virginia Eves |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
D.
Fundraising Task Force Report
Mike Kuypers reported:
- Gala was held March 4th. Early rough numbers gross $37,000, net $27,000, down from last year's gross $48,000 and net $32,000. Attendance was 30% less, 142 attendees. Fund - A -Need more successful this year. Thank you to donors scheduled to go out next week.
- Pledge drive made $9,000
- Vendor event made almost $1,000 and displayed a lot of local and family vendors.
- Movie night made $250
- Fun Run made $20,000
- Amazon - roughly $500
- Shirts roughly $600
- $50,000 donation made to continue to grow the school
- $109,000 for the year
- Gala was held March 4th. Early rough numbers gross $37,000, net $27,000, down from last year's gross $48,000 and net $32,000. Attendance was 30% less, 142 attendees. Fund - A -Need more successful this year. Thank you to donors scheduled to go out next week.
- Pledge drive made $9,000
- Vendor event made almost $1,000 and displayed a lot of local and family vendors.
- Movie night made $250
- Fun Run made $20,000
- Amazon - roughly $500
- Shirts roughly $600
- $50,000 donation made to continue to grow the school
- $109,000 for the year
E.
Facilities Task Force Report
Tom Keliinoi reported:
- Called for a special meeting in the next month of the board to discuss and develop strategic plan for Facilities Task Force, April 12th at 4:30
- Waiting for Prop 39 proposal, April 3rd is the expected date to hare from district
- Called for a special meeting in the next month of the board to discuss and develop strategic plan for Facilities Task Force, April 12th at 4:30
- Waiting for Prop 39 proposal, April 3rd is the expected date to hare from district
F.
Strategic Partner Task Force Update
Virginia Eves Reported:
- shared flyer to be used to distribute in developing strategic partners
- shared flyer to be used to distribute in developing strategic partners
G.
LCAP Update
Ryan Elliott reported;
- will be reviewing more in months to come
- will be reviewing more in months to come
H.
Approve Christy White & Associates as Auditor for 2016-2017
Jerry Beckwith made a motion to approve Christy White & Associated as auditor for 2016-2017.
Mike Kuypers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Virginia Eves |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve At-Will Agreements
Freda Callahan made a motion to Approve the at-will agreements for M. Kazmierski and J. Beazeley for substitute teaching.
Carol Leighty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Virginia Eves |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
|
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Jerry Beckwith made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Carol Leighty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Virginia Eves |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Mike Kuypers |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
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 5:04 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Soule