Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday October 14, 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.
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.
Pursuant to Education Code Section 35144, the State of California's Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code Section 54956, and AB 361 which allows for deviation from established protocols during meetings, the regular meeting of the Elevate Board scheduled for Thursday, October 14, 2021, will be conducted via Zoom. The Board will accept public testimony via Zoom for the Regular Meeting.
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
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Adam McWethy, Kirsten Grimm
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
Jo Luehmann
Guests Present
Courtney Akel (remote), DeAnna Jones (remote), Karla (remote), Kellie Hooper (remote), Kjersti (remote), Rachelle Sey (remote), Ryan Elliott (remote), Valerie Thatcher (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 Oct 14, 2021 at 3:30 PM.
C.
Approve Agenda
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve the agenda.
Jo Luehmann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Adam McWethy arrived.
D.
Approve Minutes from Board Meeting on September 9
Cheryl Gorman made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 09-09-21.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
No public comment
II. Agenda Items
A.
Executive Director Report
Ryan Elliott reported:
- Current enrollment is 416
- First month's attendance 95.4
- Recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School
- Blue Ribbon Spirit Week in November to celebrate
- Wrapping up Community Unit
- The first round of benchmarks will be the week of Oct. 18th
- Reports in process of being submitted:
1st month attendance to district
20 day report to the district
SR3
Prop 39 by Nov. 1st
Impact aid applications to families, Oct. 18th, submitted Dec./Jan. - Friday 10/15 professional development day which includs Equity Training
- Working on a charter school grant program
- Board training opportunity on Nov. 1st.
Kirsten Grimm arrived.
B.
Financial Update
DeAnna Jones reported on the financials.
C.
Approve ESSER III Plan
Kirsten Grimm made a motion to approve ESSER III Plan.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Task Force Updates
Equity Task Force - Jo Luehmann reported:
- Still considering how to move forward with COVID
Academic Task Force - Freda Callahan reported:
- Working on making sure new staff members are on board
Financial Task Force - Adam McWethy reported:
- Focusing on staff compensations
- How to attract and retain top talent
Governance - Carol Leighty reported:
- Board training opportunity Nov. 1st
Fundraising - Jill Soule reported:
- Fun run is scheduled
Jo Luehmann left.
E.
Executive Director Evaluation Goals/Process
Carol Leighty reported - Ryan Elliott has three goals for 2021-2022
F.
Approve Comprehensive School Safety Plan
Adam McWethy made a motion to approve comprehensive school safety plan.
Jill Soule seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Approve Revised Independent Study Policy
Kirsten Grimm made a motion to approve revised independent study policy.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Freda Callahan 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 5:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryl Gorman