Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday November 14, 2017 at 6:00 PM
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, Jerry Beckwith, Jill Soule, Scott Hasson, Tom Keliinoi
Directors Absent
Freda Callahan
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Jerry Beckwith
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 Tuesday Nov 14, 2017 at 6:03 PM.
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approve Agenda
Jill Soule made a motion to approve the agenda with removing item H.
Scott Hasson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Absent
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Absent
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
E.
Approve Minutes
Carol Leighty made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 10-14-17 Board Meeting on 10-14-17.
Scott Hasson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Absent
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Absent
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
II. Agenda Items
A.
Principal's Report
Jerry Beckwith arrived.
Ryan Elliott Report:
- Current enrollment 306
- October attendance 96.2%
- Conference week Nov. 13 - 17: - student lead conference
- Family movie night on Nov. 9th - well attended by Elevate families
- Held two Veteran Day Assemblies – one at Tierrasanta one at Serra Mesa
- Two weeks ago held common core night, 100 parents attended
- Once a month upper grade classes come over from Tierrasanta to run assembly at Serra Mesa
- Timeline for adding additional board member: will send out information about a prospective board member to current members. Will be discuss at the January meeting.
B.
Financial Update - September Financials
Matt Eisneberg reviewed the financials
C.
16-17 Audit Report
Scott Hasson made a motion to approve the 2016-2017 audit report.
Jerry Beckwith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Freda Callahan |
Absent
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
D.
Fundraising Task Force Report
Jill Soule reported:
- Pledge drive 127 pledges for $14,990
- Gala - look at better venues, April 14th or 21st
- Next task force meeting Dec. 7th
- Looking into development and marketing
- Looking into grants
E.
Facilities Task Force Report
Tom Keliioni and Ryan Elliott reported:
- Prop 39 submitted on time, offers come out Feb. 1, 2018
F.
CA Dashboard Local Indicators Report
Ryan Elliott reviewed the report:
Four main categories:
Four main categories:
- Appropriately assigned teachers
- Self reflection for implimenting state standards
- Parent engagement
- Student engagement
G.
Board Calendar
Jerry Beckwith made a motion to approve board calendar for 2017-2018.
Jill Soule seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Absent
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
H.
Approve At-Will Agreement
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Jill Soule 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
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Absent
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:32 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Soule