Elevate School

Minutes

Elevate Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday September 12, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Location

Elevate Middle School Campus

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.

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 before the meeting. 

Directors Present

Adam McWethy, Chancellor Brown, Cheryl Gorman, Kirsten Grimm

Directors Absent

Robin McCulloch

Guests Present

DeAnna Jones, Kellie Hooper, Ryan Elliott

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Kirsten Grimm called a meeting of the board of directors of Elevate School to order on Monday Sep 12, 2022 at 4:07 PM.

C.

Approve Agenda

Adam McWethy made a motion to approve the agenda.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes from August 20 Board Retreat and Regular Board Meeting

Adam McWethy made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Retreat and Regular Board Meeting on 08-20-22.
Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol

The board members read through the Elevate Core Values and Board Meeting Norms. 

F.

Non-Agenda Public Comment

A parent asked a question about the equity committee.
A parent expressed concern about the use of cell phones at middle school and proposed the idea of having a question and answer time for parents at the end of every board meeting. 

 

II. Agenda Items

A.

Executive Director Report

Ryan Elliott reported:

  • All Campuses celebrated Ethiopian New Year on September 12th
  • School Teams will be connected to each of the Core Values
  • Current enrollment 461
  • Added a second counselor for 22-23
  • Offering two meals a day at each campus this year
  • Over 60 staff total, 1/3 is new
  • Focusing on community building
  • Kinder Coffee was held on first day of school
  • Had 3 back to school nights the week of September 5th
  • Friday, September 16th will be the first coffee with the directors
  • Instructional Leadership will have 20 hours of training a month with NCUST

B.

Financial Update

Deanna Jones reviewed the financials.

C.

Approve 21-22 Unaudited Actuals

Chancellor Brown made a motion to Approve 21-22 Unaudited Actuals.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve 22-23 Application for Funding

Adam McWethy made a motion to Approve 22-23 Application for Funding.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approve Elevate Core Values and Board Meeting Norms

Cheryl Gorman made a motion to Approve Elevate Core Values and Board Meeting Norms.
Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Board Goal Updates

  • Chancellor Brown reported on updates on the board manual. Draft manual will be shared with all board members soon
  • Kirsten Grimm led the discussion for Inclusive Innovation and the first meeting date was set for September 28th at 3 pm
  • Ryan Elliott reported on updates for the UPK decision
  • Adam McWethy reported on updates on the compensation package 
  • Kirsten Grimm led a discussion on Leadership Sustainability 

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Adam McWethy made a motion to Adjourn 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 5:24 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Chancellor Brown