Elevate School
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday February 11, 2021 at 3:30 PM
Location
Zoom Meeting ID: 953 0451 5210
Passcode: elevate
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.
Individuals wishing to speak please complete a Public Comment Request Form by 10:00am on the day of the meeting.
Directors Present
Adam McWethy (remote), Carol Leighty (remote), Cheryl Gorman (remote), Freda Callahan (remote), Jo Luehmann (remote), Kirsten Grimm (remote)
Directors Absent
Jill Soule
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Jo Luehmann, Kirsten Grimm
Guests Present
Amy Evangilista (remote), Kellie Hooper (remote), Ryan Elliott (remote), Valerie Kurtz (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
Kirsten Grimm arrived at 3:37 PM.
Jo Luehmann arrived at 3:37 PM.
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Carol Leighty called a meeting of the board of directors of Elevate School to order on Thursday Feb 11, 2021 at 3:32 PM.
C.
Approve Agenda
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve the agenda.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes from Board Meeting on January 14
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve the minutes.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes from Special Board Meeting on February 3
Adam McWethy made a motion to approve the minutes.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
Several people spoke to the reopening of onsite learning.
II. Agenda Items
A.
Executive Director Report
Ryan Elliott Reported:
- Current enrollment 350
- Onsite blended learning will begin on Feb. 22nd
- Townhall was held on February 10th, regarding school opening
- The charter site visit in January went well
- January 28th master facility project was approved, do not have a date as to when it will go the board
- February 1st: impact aid report submitted, accountability report submitted, safety checklist posted on the website
- 2021-2022 - application online, currently have 440 applications. 48 middle school applicants
- In process of what specific teachers/staff are needed to hire for middle school next year
- Board members need to complete annual form 700
- Received first impact aid dollars in January
- Eligible to apply for PCSP Expansion grant, in process, need resumes from board members
- Applied for a state facility grant, currently on the alternate list
- First whole team professional learning day, positive response from staff
- State of CA nominated Elevate to apply to be a National Blue Ribbon School
- School lunches will be offered to children ages 2-18
B.
Financial Update
DeAnna Jones reported on the financials.
C.
Approve Comprehensive School Safety Plan
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve the comprehensive school safety plan.
Jo Luehmann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Adam McWethy made a motion to adjourn.
Kirsten Grimm 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 5:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Soule