Elevate School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday February 12, 2019 at 4:30 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.

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Directors Present

Adam McWethy, Carol Leighty, Freda Callahan, Jill Soule, Scott Hasson, Tom Keliinoi

Directors Absent

Ginger Van Zant

Guests Present

Adam McWethy, Matt Eisenberg, Ryan Elliott

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Carol Leighty called a meeting of the board of directors of Elevate School to order on Tuesday Feb 12, 2019 at 4:35 PM.

C.

Approve Agenda

Scott Hasson made a motion to Add vote on a Leave of Absence for Ginger Van Zant to end of agenda.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes from January 15th, 2019 Meeting

Scott Hasson made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 01-15-19 Board Meeting on 01-15-19.
Tom Keliinoi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comment

F.

CEO Report and LCAP Update

Attended conference, presented on Leader in Me, well received
SARC submitted on February 1
Several mentors from Travis Manion are mentoring 4th and 5th grade students
Looking into new textbook adoption for next school year
DMB observed school drills 
Dean of Students will need to be stepping into a 3rd grade classroom to fill a vacancy
LCAP did parent survey in fall, considering one in the spring, will discuss with parents at coffee with the principal
Looking ahead for staffing consider adding a Dean of Students to Tierrasanta campus to meet student needs


 

G.

Financial Update

Matt Eisenberg reported on the financials

H.

Approve Revised Comprehensive School Safety Plan

CEO shared that the plan is similar to last year's plan
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve the plan.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

I.

Task Force Reports - Academic, Finance, Fundraising, Facilities (10 minutes each)

Academic Task Force
Freda Callahan reported: staff provided input on new curriculum

Facilities Task Force
Tom Keliioni reported: Asking the district for 1-2 additional classrooms with Prop 39 offer, negotiating with FCS a new lease, continue to investigate options for future facility 

Fundraising
Jill Soule reported: APEX earned $40,227.63

 

J.

Leave of Absence for Ginger Van Zant

Scott Hasson made a motion to approve the a leave of absence for Ginger Van Zant.
Tom Keliinoi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

K.

Form 700 Training and From Completion

II. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Scott Hasson made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Tom Keliinoi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:07 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Soule