Elevate School
Minutes
Board Retreat and Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday August 12, 2023 at 8:00 AM
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, Becky Madeja, Chancellor Brown, Veronica Maxwell
Directors Absent
Cheryl Gorman
Guests Present
Ryan Elliott
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Chancellor Brown called a meeting of the board of directors of Elevate School to order on Saturday Aug 12, 2023 at 8:13 AM.
C.
Approve Agenda
Adam McWethy made a motion to Approve Agenda.
Becky Madeja seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes from June 28 Board Meeting
Adam McWethy made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-28-23.
Veronica Maxwell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Welcome New Board Members
F.
Non-Agenda Public Comment
None
II. Agenda Items
A.
Approve Consent Agenda: Updated Board Policies
Adam McWethy made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
Becky Madeja seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Executive Director Report
Ryan provided an update
Comments on off-site retreats and tours
Staffing and enrollment
C.
Approve Lease Extension at SM Campus with Faith Community Church
Becky Madeja made a motion to Approve Lease Extension at SM Campus.
Veronica Maxwell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve 23-24 Student/Parent Handbook
Chancellor Brown made a motion to Approve 23-24 Student/Parent Handbook pending further changes.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve 23-24 Personnel Handbook
Adam McWethy made a motion to Approve 23-24 Personnel Handbook.
Chancellor Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Community Building
Board Discussion
G.
History of Elevate
Ryan provided history of Elevate
H.
Elevate Core Values
Discussion
I.
23-24 Board Items/Business
J.
Election of Officers: Chairperson, Vice-Chair, CFO, Secretary
Becky Madeja made a motion to Approve Chairperson -Chancellor Brown, Vice-Chair - Cheryl Gorman, CFO- Adam McWethy ,Secretary - Veronica Maxwell.
Adam McWethy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
K.
Approve 23-24 Board Calendar
Adam McWethy made a motion to Approve 23-24 Board Calendar.
Becky Madeja seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 12:19 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Chancellor Brown
Board discussion