Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 15, 2018 at 5:00 PM
Location
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
Ginger Van Zant
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 Tuesday May 15, 2018 at 5:10 PM.
C.
Public Comment
No public comment.
D.
Approve Agenda
Jerry Beckwith made a motion to approve the agenda.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Ginger Van Zant |
Absent
|
E.
Approve Minutes
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 04-10-18, with modification to item I: board decided to draft and send a letter to landlord regarding safety concerns. Awaiting response from landlord for follow up from board. Board Meeting on 04-10-18.
Carol Leighty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Ginger Van Zant |
Absent
|
II. Agenda Items
A.
Principal's Report
Ryan Elliott reported:
- Current enrollment – 299
- April's attendance 95.8%
- Leadership Day was held on April 13th, several military members attended, two representatives from Franklin Covey, SD board member McQuary attended
- April was SBAC power hour, teachers conducted 10 sessions over 4 weeks
- SBAC is completed, ran 1st two weeks of May, goal is 80% mark
- May 3rd was the Distinguished School Award Night
- Teacher/staff appreciation week was May 7th-11th
- Miss Lee’s 1st grade went to Lego Land as part of her recognition as "Teachers Are Heroes"
- Charter is in the first phase of review
- All seats for 2018 - 2019 are filled except for 10 in 5th grade.
- Map testing is May 21st - 25th
- Letter was sent to landlord, letter will be shared with the landlord's council meeting next week.
- Back gate will be repaired and secured.
- Contacted Charter Safe to do consulting on the grounds
- Jill proposed active shooter training for staff
- Proposed to have a professional give a safety review
B.
Financial Update
Matt Eisenberg reported on the financials.
C.
Approve 2018-2019 School Calendar
Jill Soule made a motion to approve the 2018-2019 school calendar.
Carol Leighty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Ginger Van Zant |
Absent
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
D.
Review of 2018-2019 Draft Budget
E.
Fundraising Task Force Report
Jill Soule reported:
- Gala, 123 in attendance, cleared costs and made $14,000, Faculty Club was a great venue and easy to work with.
- Freda and Carol will draft a thank you letter to the gala staff
F.
Approve El Dorado Charter SELPA Participation Agreement
Freda Callahan made a motion to Approve El Dorado Charter SELPA Participation Agreement.
Carol Leighty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Ginger Van Zant |
Absent
|
G.
LCAP Update
Ryan Elliott Reported:
- Process of revising, full version will be presented at June board meeting
H.
Approve Educational Records and Student Information Policy
Carol Leighty made a motion to Approve Educational Records and Student Information Policy.
Jerry Beckwith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Ginger Van Zant |
Absent
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
I.
Approve At-Will Agreements
Jill Soule made a motion to Approve Ten At-Will Agreements.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Scott Hasson |
Abstain
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
No
|
| Ginger Van Zant |
Absent
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
Scot Hasson will send a letter to Matt Eisenberg to request market analysis for teacher/staff salaries.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Jill Soule made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Aye
|
| Jerry Beckwith |
Aye
|
| Scott Hasson |
Aye
|
| Ginger Van Zant |
Absent
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Soule