RISE CHARTER SCHOOL #562
Rise Charter School Meeting Minutes
September 18, 2023 – 6:30 PM
203 Center Street West Kimberly, Idaho 83341
Executive Session
At 6:02 PM, a motion was made to go into Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206 (f) Communicate with legal counsel regarding pending imminently likely litigation. No action was taken.
There being no further business, Executive Session was adjourned 6:45 PM.
In attendance:
Jonathan Butler – Chairman
Steven Paulsen – Vice Chairman
Lacee Clinger – Treasurer
Dusti Jensen – Board Member
Jeff Burnett – Board Member
Heidi Child – Executive Director
The pledge of allegiance was recited at 6:48 pm.
Treasurer Clinger made a motion to approve the agenda, Vice Chairman Paulsen seconded the motion and it carried.
There were no community comments.
In Good News:
RISE and KSD students will be attending a Choir Clinic on October 4, 2023. Additionally, administration of fall NWEA MAP assessments are almost complete. Lastly, the CSP grant mentioned in the last board meeting regarding the new Hoyer lift and changing table was received. The exact amount is $13,033.66.
In Consent Agenda:
Routine expenditures and invoices, Board Member Burnett made a motion to approve Marc’s updated expenditures report. Treasurer Clinger seconded, and the motion passed. $10,000 United Way grant is listed for 2023-2024 expenditures but was from school year 2022-2023 so needs to be updated. Board Member Burnett moved to update and was seconded by Board Member Jensen. The motion passed.
In Action Items:
Treasurer Clinger moved to approve the previous meeting minutes from August 28, 2023. Board Member Burnett seconded, and the motion passed.
Vice Chairman Paulsen motioned to amend Policy 5100: Hiring Process and Criteria by filling a blank with the number 5 so that the policy reads, “The Executive Director’s Office will post notice of any vacancy within the RISE Charter School for 5 school days for current qualified employees to apply for the position.” Board Member Burnett seconded, and the motion passed.
Treasurer Clinger motioned to amend Principal Goodwin’s contract so that it would be split into a teacher contract and principal contract rather than combined. Board Member Paulsen seconded, and the motion carried.
Director Report:
- Positive Culture – Executive Director Child has recently had collaboration meetings with 5 KSD administrators in an effort to continue fostering collaborative relationships.
- Academic Excellence – The AER Accreditation Report reported an overall score at RISE of 305, while the average school score is 253. Additionally, RISE is clearly defining the Math Vertical Alignment’s requirements and possible pathways to staff, parents, and students.
- Quality Management –
- Quick Enrollment Update: currently have 147 students, 19% of which are from outside of the district.
- The Rock Creek Fire Department has had a change in drill procedures to ensure consistency and safety.
- Fiscal Responsibility – Budget Update:
- RISE has adjusted a couple of classified and certified staff hours. 110,957 hours have become 135,973 hours and accounts for a difference of $25,045 in pay. Director Child amended what she stated earlier about enrollment, it is actually at 148.
- Director Child has sought and received multiple grants, with one still waiting to hear back about. The Wilbur Ellis grant will help with a greenhouse. The First Federal grant was given for installing vape detectors. The CSP grant was received for a Hoyer lift and changing table. Lastly, the Cap Education grant is pending, and would be used for a yearbook camera if received.
Staff Report:
Executive Director Child announced that there have been two new classified hires. Firstly, RISE hired a new Administrative Assistant, Brianne Richards. Secondly, RISE hired a part-time, new Board Clerk after splitting the administrative assistant and board clerk into two different positions.
Discussion:
The Board discussed the Memorandum of Understanding between RISE and KSD. The changes made by the district were unofficially accepted and per the last sentence, the new MOU will replace the old version.
The Board next discussed the Commercial Rental Agreement between RISE and KSD. The agreement will now include the LA Thomas specifically by name and room numbers. RISE would also like to add a section regarding shared playground space with KES.
Board Members agreed to send a survey out to the KSD Board and RISE Board for a possible board to board dinner.
Upcoming Events:
Executive Director Child reminded that on October 13th there will be a Board/Teacher Lunch.
In November, from the 14-17, a few RISE members will attend the annual ISBA (Idaho State Board Association) Conference in Boise.
Seeing as there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.