Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday October 14, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Location
Murray Ridge Campus 2285 Murray Ridge Road San Diego, CA 92123
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.
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, Scott Hasson, Tom Keliinoi
Directors Absent
None
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 Saturday Oct 14, 2017 at 8:12 AM.
C.
Public Comment
No public comment
D.
Approve Agenda
Carol Leighty made a motion to approve the agenda.
Jill Soule seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
E.
Approve Minutes
Jerry Beckwith made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 09-19-17 Board Meeting on 09-19-17.
Carol Leighty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Abstain
|
| Scott Hasson |
Abstain
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Abstain
|
II. Agenda Items
A.
Seat Parent Board Members
B.
Election of Officers
Carol Leighty made a motion to approve the election of officers Chair Tom Keliinoi; Vice Chair Freda Callahn; Secretary Jill Soule.
Jerry Beckwith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
C.
Financial Update - August Financials and Finance 101
Matt Eisenberg reported on the financials and reviewed key points of the budget.
D.
Brown Act Review
Carol Leighty: reviewed Brown Act Rules
Pending litigation
Real property negotiations - on next board agenda
Pending litigation
Real property negotiations - on next board agenda
E.
Board composition discussion
Tom Keliinoi lead the discussion on board composition.
F.
Historical Snapshot
Tom Keliinoi gave a historical review of the school and led the board discussion regarding growth and future of Elevate.
G.
Principal's Report
H.
Strategic Planning
Tom Keliinoi led a discussion on stratigic planning and the growth of Elevate.
I.
Task Force Designation and Composition
Finance:
Chair: Jerry
Member: TK (de facto), Scott, Carol, Ryan
Fundraising:
Chair Jill
Members: Parents
Facility:
Chair: TK
Members: Scott, Freda, Ryan, (additional parent/community member)
Academic:
Chair: Freda
Members: Desiree, Ryan, 2 teachers
Strategic:
Chair: TK
Members:
Governance:
Chair: Carol
Members: TK
Chair: Jerry
Member: TK (de facto), Scott, Carol, Ryan
Fundraising:
Chair Jill
Members: Parents
Facility:
Chair: TK
Members: Scott, Freda, Ryan, (additional parent/community member)
Academic:
Chair: Freda
Members: Desiree, Ryan, 2 teachers
Strategic:
Chair: TK
Members:
Governance:
Chair: Carol
Members: TK
J.
Board Calendar
K.
Approve At-Will Agreements
Jerry Beckwith made a motion to approve the at - will agreements.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
III. 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 1:02 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Soule
Scott Hasson made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Jill Soule seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|