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.

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
Ginger Van Zant
Absent
Scott Hasson
Aye
Jill Soule
Aye
Tom Keliinoi
Aye
Jerry Beckwith
Aye
Carol Leighty
Aye

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
Freda Callahan
Aye
Tom Keliinoi
Aye
Jerry Beckwith
Aye
Jill Soule
Aye
Ginger Van Zant
Absent
Scott Hasson
Aye
Carol Leighty
Aye

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
School Safety:
  • 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
Jill Soule
Aye
Jerry Beckwith
Aye
Freda Callahan
Aye
Carol Leighty
Aye
Tom Keliinoi
Aye
Scott Hasson
Aye
Ginger Van Zant
Absent

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
Jill Soule
Aye
Tom Keliinoi
Aye
Jerry Beckwith
Aye
Ginger Van Zant
Absent
Carol Leighty
Aye
Freda Callahan
Aye
Scott Hasson
Aye

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
Tom Keliinoi
Aye
Freda Callahan
Aye
Ginger Van Zant
Absent
Scott Hasson
Aye
Jerry Beckwith
Aye
Jill Soule
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
Carol Leighty
Aye
Freda Callahan
Aye
Ginger Van Zant
Absent
Scott Hasson
Abstain
Tom Keliinoi
Aye
Jerry Beckwith
No
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
Carol Leighty
Aye
Jerry Beckwith
Aye
Freda Callahan
Aye
Scott Hasson
Aye
Ginger Van Zant
Absent
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 7:02 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Soule