Elevate School
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday March 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.
Directors Present
Adam McWethy (remote), Carol Leighty (remote), Cheryl Gorman (remote), Freda Callahan (remote), Jill Soule (remote), Jo Luehmann (remote), Kirsten Grimm (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Cyrstal & Abby (remote), DeAnna Jones (remote), Kellie Hooper (remote), Kirsten McWethy (remote), Kjersti Williams (remote), Rach (remote), Rachelle Sey (remote), Ryan Elliott (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Agenda
Jill Soule 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 February 11
Adam McWethy made a motion to approve the minutes from February 11th.
Jo Luehmann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
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| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
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| Jo Luehmann |
Aye
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| Freda Callahan |
Aye
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| Jill Soule |
Abstain
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| Adam McWethy |
Aye
|
| Kirsten Grimm |
Aye
|
E.
Approve Minutes from Special Board Meeting on February 3
Jill Soule made a motion to approve the minutes from February 3rd.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Jo Luehmann |
Aye
|
| Kirsten Grimm |
Abstain
|
| Adam McWethy |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
F.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
No public comment.
II. Agenda Items
A.
Executive Director Report
Ryan Elliott reported:
- Current enrollment 357 students
- Kindergarten in person capacity was expanded on Tuesday, March 9th
- Working on the plan for 2021-2022 and will continue to communicate with parents
- Working on the application for Blue Ribbon due early April
- Virtual Leadership Day, March 12th
B.
Financial Update
DeAnna Jones reported on the financials.
C.
Approve Second Interim Financials
Adam McWethy made a motion to approve the second term financials.
Kirsten Grimm seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Resolution accepting the terms, conditions, procedures, and assurances of the State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grant
Kirsten Grimm made a motion to accept the State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grant.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve revised Local Plan Section B and Charter SELPA Participation Agreement
Kirsten Grimm made a motion to approve revised Local Plan Section B and Charter SELPA Participation Agreement.
Jill Soule seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Task Force Reports
Academic Task Force
Freda Callahan reported:
Freda Callahan reported:
- will continue with "power hour"
- looking to fine tune data assessment
Middle School Task Force
Kirsten Grimm reported:
- Cheryl will be supporting marketing and branding
- Working on intentional and strategic applicant pool for new staff
Equity Task Force
Jo Luehmann reported:
Jo Luehmann reported:
- Working on developing a survey for staff and parents
- Developing curriculum
- Adding additional members, parents, and a student
- Starting an equity club fall of 2021
Financial Task Force
Carol Leighty reported:
Carol Leighty reported:
- Looking at a compensation package for office staff
G.
Approve staff stipend for additional work/duties related to oversight of SEIS in 20-21
Jill Soule made a motion to approve staff stipend for additional work/duties related to oversight of SEIS in 20-21.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Jill Soule made a motion to adjourn.
Cheryl Gorman 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 4:45 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Soule