Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday December 9, 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, December 9, 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), Jo Luehmann (remote), Kirsten Grimm (remote)
Directors Absent
Jill Soule
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Kirsten Grimm
Guests Present
DeAnna Jones (remote), Kellie Hooper, 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 Dec 9, 2021 at 3:30 PM.
C.
Approve Agenda
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve the agenda.
Adam McWethy 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
Adam McWethy made a motion to approve the resolution of the Elevate Board Considering the continued state of emergency and circumstances for board meetings by teleconference pursuant to the Brown Act.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes from Board Meeting on November 18
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 11-18-21.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
No public comment.
II. Agenda Items
A.
Executive Director Report
Kirsten Grimm arrived.
Ryan Elliot Reported:
- First day of filing for Winter Exhibition video on 12/16. Each grade level will highlight projects from their character unit.
- Counseling team has organized a military toy drive.
- Coffee with the director held on 12/3
- Covid updates, 50 students tested, 44 students have missed due to symptoms or close contact, 30 students out this week on independent study contract.
- Teachers are preparing for Unit 3
- Elevate will receive the PCSGP Grant
B.
Financial Update
DeAnna Jones reported on the financials
C.
Approve FY2021-2022 First Interim Financial Report
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve FY 2021-2022 First Interim Financial Report.
Jo Luehmann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Plan 2021
Jo Luehmann made a motion to approve Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Plan 2021.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Consideration and approval of supporting foundation
Kirsten Grimm made a motion to approve consideration and approval of supporting foundation.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Policy
Kirsten Grimm made a motion to approve COVID-19 Employee Vaccination Policy.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Jill Soule |
Absent
|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
|
| Adam McWethy |
No
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Kirsten Grimm |
Aye
|
| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Jo Luehmann |
Aye
|
G.
Task Force Updates
The following task forces gave udpates:
Academic Task Force
MIddle School Task Force
Finance Task Force
Equity Task Force
Governance Task Force; January retreat tentative date is Jan. 29th.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Jo Luehmann made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
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 4:46 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryl Gorman