Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday September 21, 2019 at 8:00 AM
Location
USD, Mother Rosalie Hall Rm 135, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
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
Adam McWethy, Carol Leighty, Freda Callahan, Jill Soule, Tom Keliinoi
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Kellie Hooper, 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 Saturday Sep 21, 2019 at 8:15 AM.
C.
Approve Agenda
Adam McWethy made a motion to approve the agenda.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Tom Keliinoi |
Abstain
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| Carol Leighty |
Aye
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| Freda Callahan |
Aye
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| Jill Soule |
Aye
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| Adam McWethy |
Aye
|
D.
Approve Minutes from August 20th Board Meeting
Tom Keliinoi made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 08-20-19 Board Meeting on 08-20-19.
Jill Soule seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
TK Keliinoi commented as a grandparent.
Adam McWethy commented as a parent.
Adam McWethy commented as a parent.
II. Agenda Items
A.
Nomination and Election of Officers
Adam McWethy made a motion to Nominate Jill Soule as secretary, Carol Leighty as Chairman, Freda Callahan as Vice Chair, and Tom Keliinoi as Chief Financial Officer.
Carol Leighty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Nomination of New Board Member
Freda Callahan made a motion to nominate Kirsten Grimm as a community representative.
Tom Keliinoi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Executive Director Report
CEO report-
-319 students currently, about 97.2 attendance rate for first 3 weeks
-School lunch- number of meals served is rising each week, 120 families have not filed their Income survey, of those that had 37% qualified. Has met a need for our families.
-Student Leadership teams, 80% of our 3rd graders applied, and over 1/2 in 4th and 5th grade. Students are excited to participate. it is an interview process
-Safety update-It's been beneficial to have DMB's input and recommendations over the past year and with the lease renewal negotiations. Next steps in SM campus is continuing to look at establishing a PA system for stronger communication. DMB observed drills and gave feedback to have more streamlined procedures for drills and that was reviewed with all staff. CEO is attending County Office of Ed's training on Armed Assailant next week and will bring that training back. DMB has limited established procedures and is developing as they go.
-Established 3 key roles for this year and 5 year plans
-319 students currently, about 97.2 attendance rate for first 3 weeks
-School lunch- number of meals served is rising each week, 120 families have not filed their Income survey, of those that had 37% qualified. Has met a need for our families.
-Student Leadership teams, 80% of our 3rd graders applied, and over 1/2 in 4th and 5th grade. Students are excited to participate. it is an interview process
-Safety update-It's been beneficial to have DMB's input and recommendations over the past year and with the lease renewal negotiations. Next steps in SM campus is continuing to look at establishing a PA system for stronger communication. DMB observed drills and gave feedback to have more streamlined procedures for drills and that was reviewed with all staff. CEO is attending County Office of Ed's training on Armed Assailant next week and will bring that training back. DMB has limited established procedures and is developing as they go.
-Established 3 key roles for this year and 5 year plans
D.
Task Force Reports (19-20 Goals and Updates)
Governance Task Force-Carol Leighty chair, established 3 committee goals
Fundraising Task Force-Jill Soule chair, established 3 committee goals
Facilities Task Force- Adam McWethy chair,established 3 committee goals
Finance Task Force- Tom Keliinoi chair,established 3 committee goals
Strategic Task Force-Tom Keliinoi chair,established 3 committee goals
Academic Task Force-Freda Callahan chair, established 3 committee goals
Fundraising Task Force-Jill Soule chair, established 3 committee goals
Facilities Task Force- Adam McWethy chair,established 3 committee goals
Finance Task Force- Tom Keliinoi chair,established 3 committee goals
Strategic Task Force-Tom Keliinoi chair,established 3 committee goals
Academic Task Force-Freda Callahan chair, established 3 committee goals
E.
Approve 2019-2020 Student/Parent Handbook
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve Student/Parent handbook.
Jill Soule seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Discussion re Professional Adult/Student Boundaries
Ryan Elliott discussed current language in the handbook.
Tom Keliinoi discussed looking ahead at how social media affects students and education.
Tom Keliinoi discussed looking ahead at how social media affects students and education.
G.
Discussion re establishing Elevate Foundation
Carol Leighty discussed continued investigation of establishing a foundation and differences within a foundation and board.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Policies
Adam McWethy made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Jill Soule seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Jill Soule 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 11:22 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Soule
Ryan Elliot noted that under consent Item 3A2 needs to read Education for Foster and Mobile Youth Policy