Elevate School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday May 26, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Location

Middle School Campus - Fireside Room

8404 Phyllis Place

San Diego, CA 92123

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.

Directors Present

Adam McWethy, Carol Leighty, Cheryl Gorman, Freda Callahan, Jill Soule, Kirsten Grimm

Directors Absent

Jo Luehmann

Guests Present

Kellie Hooper, Ryan Elliott

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 May 26, 2022 at 3:32 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 Minutes from Board Meeting on April 14

Adam McWethy made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 04-14-22.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Non-Agenda Public Comment

Ben Seifu made a comment. 

II. Agenda Items

A.

Executive Director Report

Ryan Elliott Reported: 

  • End of year overview concerning state testing and grade level field trips and campus visits
  • Hiring overview
  • Lighthouse Certification was approved
  • Leadership Day on June 8th at 8:30 am
  • June 9th is Exhibition Night
  • Scheduled property visit for a possible facility on May 31st
  • LCAP update, 135 parents plus staff have completed the survey

B.

Financial Update

Adam McWethy reviewed the financials

 

C.

Draft Budget for 22-23 School Year

Reviewed the draft budget 2022-2023 school year.

D.

Approve Material Revision to Charter School Petition

Kirsten Grimm made a motion to approve the material revision with technical adjustments by Ryan Elliott.
Jill Soule seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approve 22-23 Agreement with Camp Cuyamaca for 6th Grade Camp

Jill Soule made a motion to approve the 2022-2023 agreement with Camp Cuyamaca for 6th Grade Camp.
Kirsten Grimm seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Approve Declaration of Need (DON) for 22-23 School Year

Kirsten Grimm made a motion to approve the Declaration of Need for the 2022-2023 School Year.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

G.

Approve Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Plan (ELO-P)

Adam McWethy made a motion to approve the ELO-P.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

H.

Accept Resignation of Board Member (J. Luehmann)

Adam McWethy made a motion to accept the resignation of board member Jo Luehmann.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

I.

Task Force Updates

The following task forces gave updates:

Academic, Equity, Foundation and Governance

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Adam McWethy 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 5:57 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryl Gorman