Elevate School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday June 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM
Location
Elevate Middle School Campus, Room 104
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, Chancellor Brown, Cheryl Gorman, Kirsten Grimm
Directors Absent
Robin McCulloch
Guests Present
5 members of the public, DeAnna Jones, Ryan Elliott
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Agenda
D.
Approve Minutes from May 8 Regular Board Meeting
E.
Approve Minutes from May 30 Special Board Meeting
F.
Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol
G.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
Two Members of the public made public comment.
II. Agenda Items
A.
Board Goal Updates
Kirsten provided an update to board manual, strategic plan, board evaluation, compensation package, leadership planning.
B.
Executive Director Report
Ryan gives director's report.
Kinder, 5th and 8th grade promotions and other items
Kinder with 8th grade "buddies" was a success, leadership role.
Issues with unexpected turnover last year and projected high levels of staff stability for Fall23.
C.
Financial Update
DeAnna gave a financial update.
Governor proposed reduction in block grants
D.
2023-24 Local Indicators Report
Ryan gave updates on test scores
E.
Public Hearing for 2023-24 LCAP
DeAnna shared Parent Budget Overview.
F.
Approve 23-24 LCAP
G.
Approve 23-24 Budget
DeAnna gave 2023-2024 Budget presentation.
Arts, music etc and LRE block grants may be reduced
Enrollment projection 488
H.
Approve 23-24 EPA Spending Plan
Ryan gives update on EPA Spending Plan.
I.
Approve 23-24 Declaration of Need (DON)
J.
Approve Revised 23-24 Academic Calendar and Instructional Minutes
K.
Vote to Reappoint Cheryl Gorman for a 2nd Board Term (July 1, 2023-June 20, 2026)
Three parents made public comment
L.
Vote to Appoint Two (2) New Board Members (July 1, 2023-June 20, 2026)
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve 23-24 Contracts with: The Uniform Store, Top Notch, LunchAssist, Camp Cuyamaca, Specialized Services, Apex Therapies, Sound Therapies
IV. Closed Session
A.
Employee Evaluation (Executive Director)
Discussed Ryan's review and the review process.
V. Reconvene To Open Session
A.
Report Any Action Taken in Closed Session
Discussed Ryan's review and the review process. Executive Director received 8.5% increase.
Board read core values