Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday November 18, 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, November 18, 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
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 Nov 18, 2021 at 3:31 PM.
C.
Approve Agenda
Jo Luehmann made a motion to approve the agenda.
Kirsten Grimm seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Resolution of the Elevate Board Considering the Continued State of Emergency and Circumstances for Board Meetings by Teleconference Pursuant to the Brown Act
Jill Soule made a motion to Approve Resolution of the Elevate Board Considering the Continued State of Emergency and Circumstances for Board Meetings by Teleconference Pursuant to the Brown Act.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes from Board Meeting on October 14
Cheryl Gorman made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 10-14-21.
Jo Luehmann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jill Soule |
Aye
|
| Jo Luehmann |
Aye
|
| Kirsten Grimm |
Aye
|
| Freda Callahan |
Abstain
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Adam McWethy |
Aye
|
F.
Approve Minutes for Special Board Meeting on October 14
Jo Luehmann made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 10-14-21.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Freda Callahan |
Abstain
|
| Kirsten Grimm |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Adam McWethy |
Aye
|
| Jo Luehmann |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Abstain
|
G.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
No public comment.
II. Agenda Items
A.
Executive Director Report
Ryan Elliott reported:
- Current enrollment 416
- Attendance month 1 96% (K-5) 94.7%(6/7)
month 2 94.9% (k-5) 95%(6/7) - Staffing update: Certified 31, Classified 21, 3 counseling interns
- COVID tests are being administered on campus for students with COVID symptoms and identified close contacts
- STEAM has resumed
- Veterans Day Assembly was held, every student participated
- Student led conferences, week of Nov. 15th
- PCSGP grant was submitted
- Prop 39 for 2022-2023 was submitted
- Initial meeting with Real Estate Broker assisting with facility identification and acquisition on Nov. 16th.
- Lawyers consulted for Foundation establishment
- Blue Ribbon Spirit Week and Awards Ceremony, November 11/1-5
B.
Financial Update
DeAnna Jones reported on the financials.
C.
Educator Effectiveness Block Grant 2021 Information Item
Ryan Elliott reported infromation on the Block Grant.
D.
Task Force Updates
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Freda Callahan made a motion to adjourn meeting.
Jill Soule 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 5:21 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryl Gorman