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

Kirsten Grimm called a meeting of the board of directors of Elevate School to order on Wednesday Jun 28, 2023 at 2:10 PM.
Kirsten Grimm made a motion to call motion to order.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Approve Agenda

Kirsten Grimm made a motion to approve the minutes from 6/28/2023.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Approve Minutes from May 8 Regular Board Meeting

Cheryl Gorman made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-08-23.
Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Approve Minutes from May 30 Special Board Meeting

Motion to Kirsten Grimm.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Adam McWethy made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 05-30-23.
Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

F.

Core Values and Board Meeting Protocol

Board read core values

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

Chancellor Brown made a motion to Approve 2023-2024 LCAP.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

G.

Approve 23-24 Budget

DeAnna gave 2023-2024 Budget presentation.

Arts, music etc and LRE block grants may be reduced

Enrollment projection 488

 

Chancellor Brown made a motion to approve 20023-2024 budget.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

H.

Approve 23-24 EPA Spending Plan

Ryan gives update on EPA Spending Plan.

 

Adam McWethy made a motion to Approve 2023-2024 EPA Spending Plan.
Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

I.

Approve 23-24 Declaration of Need (DON)

Cheryl Gorman made a motion to approve 23-24 Declaration of Need.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

J.

Approve Revised 23-24 Academic Calendar and Instructional Minutes

Adam McWethy made a motion to approve revised 23-24 Acedemic Calendar and Instructional Minutes.
Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

K.

Vote to Reappoint Cheryl Gorman for a 2nd Board Term (July 1, 2023-June 20, 2026)

Three parents made public comment

Chancellor Brown made a motion to reappoint Cheryl Gorman for a 2nd Board Term (7/2023 - 6/2026).
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

L.

Vote to Appoint Two (2) New Board Members (July 1, 2023-June 20, 2026)

Adam McWethy made a motion to Vote 2 new Board Members 7/2023-6/2026.
Cheryl Gorman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve 23-24 Contracts with: The Uniform Store, Top Notch, LunchAssist, Camp Cuyamaca, Specialized Services, Apex Therapies, Sound Therapies

Adam McWethy made a motion to Approve 23-24 Contracts.
Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Chancellor Brown made a motion to Adjourn meeting.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED 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 5:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Chancellor Brown