Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 23, 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, Freda Callahan, Kirsten Grimm
Directors Absent
Cheryl Gorman, Jill Soule
Guests Present
DeAnna Jones (remote), 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 23, 2022 at 3:37 PM.
C.
Approve Agenda
Kirsten Grimm made a motion to approve the agenda.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes from Board Meeting on June 9
Adam McWethy made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-09-22.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
II. Agenda Items
A.
Executive Director Report
Ryan Elliott reported:
End-of-year activities
- Exhibition night highlight of the year
- Kindergarten graduation was held
- Fifth-grade promotion ceremony
- Drive through extravaganza
- Staff end-of-year recap
- Attendance for the year was 94%
- 479 spots for 2022-2023 478 are filled
- Six ESY students will be attending a summer program at Kavod
- Working to get business fiber internet at all 3 campuses
- Interviewing for open positions
- Foundation has paid back the legal fees
B.
Financial Update
DeAnna Jones: reported on the financials.
C.
LCAP Public Hearing and Approval for 22-23
Adam McWethy made a motion to to approve the LCAP Public Hearing 2022-2023 amended with the suggestions made by Kirsten Grimm.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve 22-23 Budget
Freda Callahan made a motion to approve the 2022-2023 budget.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve ExEd Management and CALPADS Contracts
Adam McWethy made a motion to Approve ExEd Management and CALPADS Contracts with the stipulation the CFO will get additional quotes for 2023 -2024.
Kirsten Grimm seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve 22-23 EPA Plan
Kirsten Grimm made a motion to approve 2022-2023 EPA Plan.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Approve 22-23 CharterSafe Contract
Kirsten Grimm made a motion to Approve 22-23 CharterSafe Contract.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Approve 22-23 Comprehensive School Safety Plan
Adam McWethy made a motion to Approve 2022-2023 Comprehensive School Safety Plan.
Freda Callahan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
Presentation of Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Plan
Ryan Elliott: reviewed the plan.
J.
Approve Second Term (7/1/2022-6/30/25) for Board Members (K. Grimm, A. McWethy)
Freda Callahan made a motion to Approve Second Term (7/1/2022-6/30/25) for Board Members (K. Grimm, A. McWethy).
Carol Leighty seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
K.
Presentation of Board Member Candidates (Chancellor Brown, Robin McCulloch)
Kirsten Grimm made a motion to approve candidates, Chancellor Brown and Robin McCulloch, as board members.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
L.
Approve Master Contracts with San Diego Center for Children
Adam McWethy made a motion to Approve Master Contracts with San Diego Center for Children.
Kirsten Grimm seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
M.
Approve MOE with Kavod Charter to Provide ESY Services
Adam McWethy made a motion to Approve MOE with Kavod Charter to Provide ESY Services.
Kirsten Grimm seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
N.
Task Force Updates
- Equity Task Force:
Kirsten Grimm reported: the task force will meet in August
- Governance Task Force
Carol Leighty reported: working on a board manual
Board Calendar for 2022-2023, Second Mondays at 4:00
Board Retreat July 30, 8am-12
O.
Executive Director Evaluation Report & Director/Assistant Director Compensation Plan
Kirsten Grimm made a motion to approve the executive director evaluation report & director/assistant director compensation plan.
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 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 5:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryl Gorman
One guest had a comment.