River Valley Charter School
Minutes
Accountability Committee meeting (Second October Meeting)
Date and Time
Friday October 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Location
By Video Conference
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Committee Members Present
A. Godino (remote), A. Thoele (remote), A. Ting (remote), C. Irose (remote), J. Patterson (remote), K. Kuse (remote), M. Mitchell-Daniels (remote), P. Ganley (remote)
Committee Members Absent
A. Salerno, D. Herrera
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve October 14, 2025 Minutes
Add additional detail regarding the Committee's suggestion to note and track the KH Covid cohort's ELA scores and the overall decline in 3-8 combined female math scores.
The meeting focused on reviewing the internal audit (Essential Elements Rubric) document prepared by Karen Kuse, which highlighted key issues such as the need for uninterrupted work cycles, improved collaboration, and the acquisition of Montessori materials.
The audit identified areas of improvement including classroom consistency and absenteeism. The committee discussed strategies for addressing these issues, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and actionable plans - and creating more buy-in by leveraging teacher and staff strengths.
The committee also considered the need for a concise presentation for the full Board, focusing on quantifiable metrics and specific recommendations.
The annual caregiver survey was discussed. The committee asked that the survey questions be refined/ reviewed to ensure that the questions are actionable and provide useful information.
The positive impact of last year's survey feedback was mentioned, such as the reduction of PD days.
The committee encouraged the administration to use the survey as a tool for continuous improvement and to involve parents in the process. The committee also discussed the possibility of adding question that align with the recommendations of the internal audit, to get more parent feedback on areas of focus.