Elevate School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday February 13, 2018 at 4:30 PM

Location

2285 Murray Ridge Rd, 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.

Directors Present

Carol Leighty, Freda Callahan, Jerry Beckwith, Jill Soule, Scott Hasson, Tom Keliinoi

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

Jerry Beckwith

Guests Present

Kellie Hooper, Matt Eisneberg, 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 Feb 13, 2018 at 4:36 PM.

C.

Public Comment

No public comment.

D.

Approve Agenda

Freda Callahan made a motion to approve the agenda.
Jill Soule seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Freda Callahan
Aye
Tom Keliinoi
Aye
Jerry Beckwith
Absent
Scott Hasson
Aye
Carol Leighty
Aye
Jill Soule
Aye

E.

Approve Minutes

Carol Leighty made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 01-16-18 Board Meeting on 01-16-18.
Jill Soule seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Carol Leighty
Aye
Jill Soule
Aye
Jerry Beckwith
Absent
Scott Hasson
Aye
Freda Callahan
Aye
Tom Keliinoi
Aye

II. Agenda Items

A.

Seat New Board Member

Jerry Beckwith arrived.
Carol Leighty made a motion to seat Ginger Van Zant.
Scott Hasson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Carol Leighty
Aye
Jill Soule
Aye
Scott Hasson
Aye
Jerry Beckwith
Aye
Freda Callahan
Aye
Tom Keliinoi
Aye

B.

Principal's Report

Ryan Elliott reported:
  • Middle of application period, currently 300 applications 
  • Enrollment lottery will be held on March 12th
  • March 23rd – 2nd annual leadership day, various leaders of community come to visit campus
  • Eligible to apply to become a California distinguished school, next month to put together application

C.

Financial Update - December Financials

Matt Eisenberg reported on the financials.

D.

Approve Auditor Agreeent with Christy White and Associates

Scott Hasson made a motion to approve the auditor agreement with Christy White and associates for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019.
Jerry Beckwith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jill Soule
Aye
Tom Keliinoi
Aye
Scott Hasson
Aye
Carol Leighty
Aye
Jerry Beckwith
Aye
Freda Callahan
Aye

E.

Approve Comprehensive School Safety Plan

Freda Callahan made a motion to approve the comprehensive safety plan.
Carol Leighty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Tom Keliinoi
Aye
Carol Leighty
Aye
Freda Callahan
Aye
Jill Soule
Aye
Scott Hasson
Aye
Jerry Beckwith
Aye

F.

Fundraising Task Force Report

Jill Soule reported:
  • Gala – UCSD Faculty Club, April 21st
  • High lighting school exhibits
  • Looking for sponsors and donors for the gala
  • Apex fun run - $28,000
  • YTD total - $45,000
  • Dine outs ongoing

G.

Facilities Task Force Report

TK reported:
  • Preliminary proposal from San Diego Unified - same as 2017-2018

H.

Academic Task Force Report

Ryan Elliott reported:
  • Main emphasis on professional development

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Jill Soule made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Scott Hasson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Freda Callahan
Aye
Scott Hasson
Aye
Jerry Beckwith
Aye
Carol Leighty
Aye
Tom Keliinoi
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 6:03 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Soule