Elevate School
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 12, 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 10:00am on the day of the meeting. Public Comment Request Form by
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 10:00am on the day of the meeting. Public Comment Request Form by
Directors Present
Adam McWethy (remote), Carol Leighty (remote), Cheryl Gorman (remote), Freda Callahan (remote), Kirsten Grimm (remote)
Directors Absent
Jill Soule, Jo Luehmann
Guests Present
DeAnna Jones (remote), Kellie Hooper (remote), Ryan Elliott (remote)
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 Thursday Aug 12, 2021 at 3:33 PM.
C.
Approve Agenda
Adam McWethy made a motion to approve the agenda with the following changes item H be removed and item I be removed.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes from Board Meeting on June 24
Cheryl Gorman made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-24-21.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes from Special Board Meeting on June 24
Cheryl Gorman made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting - Equity Training on 06-24-21.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve Minutes from Special Board Meeting on June 30
Cheryl Gorman made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 06-30-21.
Kirsten Grimm seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Kirsten Grimm |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Absent
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Adam McWethy |
Abstain
|
| Jo Luehmann |
Absent
|
G.
Approve Minutes from Special Board Meeting on June 25
Kirsten Grimm made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting - Board Planning on 06-25-21.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
No comment.
II. Agenda Items
A.
Elect Board Officers for 21-22
Freda Callahan made a motion to elect Carol Leighty as board chair.
Kirsten Grimm seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Adam McWethy made a motion to elect Freda Callahan as vice chair.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jo Luehmann |
Absent
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Abstain
|
| Adam McWethy |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Absent
|
| Kirsten Grimm |
No
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
Freda Callahan made a motion to elect Cheryl Gorman as secretary.
Kirsten Grimm seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Kirsten Grimm made a motion to elect Adam McWethy as CFO.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve 21-22 Board Calendar
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve the board calendar with the following admendments; remove August 24th, add August 23rd and add June 30th at 1pm.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Executive Director Report
Ryan Elliott reported:
- Current enrollment is 430 students
- August 2nd office team returned
- Annual Teacher Retreat was held August 3rd - 5th at Point Loma University
- Nine new teachers
- Leadership Team returned on August 12th
- New teacher return Monday, August 16th
- All staff returns on Wednesday, August 18th
- COVID situation is fluid, all appropriate protocols will be put in place
- Parent Town Hall will be held on August 24th
- Signed up for 6th grade camp
- All students are eligible for free lunch for the 2021-2022 school year
D.
Financial Update
Adam McWethy reported:
- the finance task force is working on teacher and staff compensation
E.
Approve 21-22 ConApp
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 ConApp.
Kirsten Grimm seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve waiver to operate as a Title I SWP because the school meets the CDE Schoolwide Program (SWP) Waiver Criteria
Cheryl Gorman made a motion to approve waiver to operate as a Title I SWP because the school meet the CDE Schoolwide Program (SWP) waiver criteria.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Approve 2021-22 LCAP Federal Addendum
Adam McWethy made a motion to approve 2021-2022 LCAP Federal Addendum.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Approve Revised Independent Study Policy
Tabled
I.
Approve 21-22 Student/Parent Handbook
Tabled
J.
Approve Board Policy for Local Assignment Option for Credentialing Assignments
Adam McWethy made a motion to approve board policy for local assignment option for credentialing assignments.
Kirsten Grimm seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Kirsten Grimm 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,
Cheryl Gorman