Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday January 13, 2022 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, January 13, 2022, 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 Jan 13, 2022 at 3:32 PM.
C.
Approve Agenda
Kirsten Grimm 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 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 seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes from Board Meeting on December 9
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 12-09-21.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Freda Callahan |
Aye
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| Adam McWethy |
Aye
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| Kirsten Grimm |
Aye
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| Carol Leighty |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Gorman |
Aye
|
| Jill Soule |
Abstain
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| Jo Luehmann |
Aye
|
F.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
No Public Comment
II. Agenda Items
A.
Executive Director Report
Ryan Elliott Reported:
- Winter exhibition on Dec. 15th
- Staff celebration in December
- Elevate has been impacted by the new COVID variant, both staff and students
- 244 tests have been administered, Covid 15% positivity rate in January
- At-home test kits have been distributed
- 3 middle students were part of the interview process for a middle school teacher
- Hired a middle school Spanish teacher
- Submitted Impact Aid
- Awarded PCSGP
- Assigned a realtor for the long-term facility project
- 423 applications for 2022-2023, have until the end of February
- Hired 2 new lunch servers
- Hired a behavior interventionist
- January 25th COVID seminar for parents
B.
Financial Update
DeAnna Jones reported on the financials.
C.
Approve FY2020-2021 Financial Audit
Adam McWethy made a motion to Approve FY2020-2021 Financial Audit.
Jo Luehmann seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Discussion/Approval of Additional COVID Sick Leave for Staff
Cheryl Gorman made a motion to Approval of Additional COVID Sick Leave for Staff.
Kirsten Grimm seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
- Provide five (5) COVID-19 sick days for staff during the 21-22 school year who test positive for COVID-19, effective October 1, 2021
- In this instance, COVID Sick Days will be used before an individual’s regular sick days
- These days apply only to instances when the staff member tests positive for COVID
- If sick days due to COVID exceed 5 days, the individual will use regular sick days
- Subsequent action by the state may supersede this proposal
E.
Approve Change from Regular Day Schedule to Minimum Day Schedule on January 14
Kirsten Grimm made a motion to Approve Change from Regular Day Schedule to Minimum Day Schedule on January 14.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Executive Director Evaluation Mid-Year Update
Postponed until Feb.
G.
Task Force Updates
Academic Task Force
- Freda Callahan reported; items discussed: observation schedule for teachers, independent study contracts, after school tutoring
Financial Task Force
- Adam McWethy reported: focus on teachers compensation to be in line and competitive with the district
Equity Task Force
- Jo Luehmann reported: Virtual event on March 17th to build community with parents
Middle School Task Force
- Kirsten Grimm reported: Building teams and schoolwide culture
Governance Task Force
- Borad retreat scheduled for January 29th
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Jill Soule made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
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 4:43 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryl Gorman