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Elevate School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 9, 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, Kirsten Grimm

Directors Absent

Jill Soule

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 Jun 9, 2022 at 3:31 PM.
Adam McWethy made a motion to call the meeting to order.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

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 Minutes from Board Meeting on May 26

Kirsten Grimm made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-26-22.
Adam McWethy 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:

  • Reviewed the Leadership Day
  • Exhibition Night is tonight
  • Extravaganza Drive-thru and Grade Promotions
  • Coffee with the Director overview
  • New 8th grade at the middle school and staffing updates.

B.

Discuss Process for Board Member Succession

Introduction from Chancellor Brown

  • The board is proposing the addition of two new board members for a total of five next term. 
  • Kirsten will provide a process overview of selecting community board members. 
  • The board is considering the creation of a board manual.
  • The board will announce community openings for the board and school community members to be considered. 

C.

Approve 22-23 Agreement with NCUST (National Center for Urban School Transformation) for Professional Learning/Instructional Coaching

Kirsten Grimm made a motion to Approve 22-23 Agreement with NCUST (National Center for Urban School Transformation) for Professional Learning/Instructional Coaching.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Discuss Addendum to Discipline Policy

Cheryl and Kristin opened the discussion with background and overview/clarification of the draft policy. EFT will meet again and consider board feedback for revision. 

E.

Task Force Updates

Finance Task Force: No update
Equity Task Force: No additional update

F.

Approve Permission for The Elevate School Foundation to use the logo and name of Elevate School in marketing and communication materials.

Freda Callahan made a motion to Approve Permission for The Elevate School Foundation to use the logo and name of Elevate School in marketing and communication materials.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Kirsten Grimm made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Adam McWethy 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 5:40 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryl Gorman