Elevate School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday May 7, 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.

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Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Kellie Hooper, Larry Tamayo, 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 May 7, 2019 at 5:12 PM.

C.

Approve Agenda

Jill Soule made a motion to approve the agenda.
Tom Keliinoi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes from April 2nd Regular Meeting

Tom Keliinoi made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 04-02-19 with the amendment of Item "J' TK and Scott did not vote no. Board Meeting on 04-02-19.
Scott Hasson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Non-Agenda Public Comment

TK - recognized Matt Einsenberg for his service to Elevate

F.

CEO Report and LCAP Update

Ryan Elliott Reported:
  • Current enrollment 314
  • P2 attendance 306.58, 96.3%
  • In the middle of testing 
  • Discovery Units underway
  • Field Day will be held at Tierrasanta Community Park
  • School Lunch program being reviewed 
  • Parent Survey from Elevate for Champions, response was mixed, Champions scheduled a town hall, take away will host an orientation next fall, will add a one-day option, taking steps in implement full program
  • At-wills are being presented
  • Prop 39 improvements will include covered eating area, double-wide relocatable
LCAP
  • Draft plan will be prepared by June board meeting

G.

Material Revision Update

Ryan Elliott reported: 
  • Submitted by the end of the month, to get on July 30th board meeting
  • Ryan met with City View and will continue to engage
  • Ryan and Freda met with Deidra Walsh, head of charter school office, for the material revision
  • Special board meeting to approve the revisions, May 20th at 4:30

H.

Financial Update and Review of Draft 19-20 Budget

Matt Eisenberg reviewed the financials.

I.

Approve the 990 Return of Exempt Organization

Jill Soule made a motion to approve 990 return of exempt organization.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

J.

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

Academic Task Force 
Freda Callahan reported:
  • Selected  iReady Math Curriculum
Fundraising Task Force
Jill Soule reported:
  • Fun Run raised$40,000
  • Fiesta raised $7,500
  • TYD $68,000
Facility Task Force
TK reported:
  • Current Communication underway with Faith Community regarding the lease agreement
  • Ryan has engaged with City View in an initial communication
  • Considering using Hughes Marino

K.

Hughes Marino Engagement Agreement

L.

Board Succession Plan Discussion

II. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Freda Callahan made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Adam McWethy 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 7:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Soule