Elevate School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 2, 2019 at 5:00 PM

Location

2285 Murray Ridge Road San Diego 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

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

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Kellie Hooper, Matt Eisenberg, Ryan Elliott, Scott Fisher

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 Apr 2, 2019 at 5:02 PM.

C.

Approve Agenda

Jill Soule made a motion to approve the agenda with the amendment of item "N" to include discuss authorization or procedures of anyone on campus.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Adam McWethy
Aye
Carol Leighty
Aye
Tom Keliinoi
Aye
Freda Callahan
Aye
Jill Soule
Aye
Scott Hasson
No

D.

Approve Minutes from March 5th Meeting

Freda Callahan made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 03-05-19 Board Meeting on 03-05-19.
Tom Keliinoi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comment

Scott Fisher commented on the success of Elevate Elementary.

F.

CEO Report and LCAP Update

Ryan Elliott Report:
  • Current enrollment 314
  • March attendance 94.9%, for year 93.6%
  • First power hour kicked off on 4/2
  • End of justice and diversity unit
  • Two leadership days since the last board meeting
  • Parent conferences held March 18-22
  • Talent show is April 11th
  • Material revision being worked on
  • School lunch program is underway

G.

Financial Update and Finance Task Force Report

Matt Eisenberg reported on the financials.
Financial Task Force: Tom Keliinoi reported

H.

Approve increase of up to 5% in employee compensation pool for 19-20 school year.

Jill Soule made a motion to Approve increase of 5% in employee compensation pool for 19-20 school year, this does not include commensurate increases in STIRS benefits.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

I.

Approve 2019-2020 Academic Calendar

Tom Keliinoi made a motion to approve the 2019-2020 academic calendar.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

J.

Approve Final Proposition 39 Offer

Jill Soule made a motion to Approve Final Proposition 39 Offer.
Tom Keliinoi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jill Soule
Aye
Carol Leighty
Aye
Scott Hasson
Abstain
Adam McWethy
Aye
Tom Keliinoi
Abstain
Freda Callahan
Aye

K.

Approve Application for Measure YY Planning Funds Application

Freda Callahan made a motion to Approve Application for Measure YY Planning Funds Application.
Jill Soule seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Jill Soule
Aye
Adam McWethy
Aye
Carol Leighty
Aye
Scott Hasson
Abstain
Tom Keliinoi
Abstain
Freda Callahan
Aye

L.

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

Academic Task Force: Fred Callahan reported
Fundraising Task Force: Jill Soule updated on the fundraiser
Facilities Task Force: Adam McWethy reported 

M.

Approve At-Will Agreement

Jill Soule made a motion to approve the at-will agreement.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

N.

Discussion re. Board Governance Issues

Reviewed process of how agenda items are vetted. 
  • A board member will communicate the desired agenda item with the board chair
  • The board chair will determine if it is a legitimate agenda item, if yes item will be added to agenda
  • If the board chair does not determine the item to be a legitimate agenda item the board member can request the item to be on the agenda for discussion 
Agenda change:
 Item E will read "nonagenda public comment"
Adam McWethy made a motion to approve the process for vetting of agenda items as stated in comments.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Adam McWethy made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Jill Soule 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 7:26 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Soule