River Valley Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday June 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
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ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8516508581?pwd=8roWrPp5aJXvEAFctC4bxo69QnaDfv.1
Trustees Present
A. Godino (remote), A. Ting (remote), B. MacQuade (remote), C. Getz (remote), E. Rankin (remote), G. LeFave (remote), J. Nickerson (remote), T. Murdy (remote)
Trustees Absent
D. Herrera, D. Mitchell, E. Bradley, M. Connerton
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Review Trustee Code of Conduct
II. vChief Updates
A.
Updates from Kristin
- Kristin provided an overview of vChief’s ongoing support to the Board, including progress on leadership transition planning and stakeholder engagement activities.
- She outlined the structured approach being used to gather input from across the school community, including surveys and facilitated sessions with key stakeholder groups (e.g., staff, families, and Board members).
- The purpose of these engagements is twofold:
- To inform the development of a clear, aligned Executive Director job description that reflects the current and future needs of the school.
- To surface perspectives that will help guide the Board in determining the most appropriate leadership model moving forward.
- Kristin emphasized the importance of broad participation to ensure the process is inclusive, transparent, and grounded in community voice.
- She noted that vChief will synthesize findings from all inputs and provide the Board with themes, recommendations, and next steps to support decision-making.
III. Interim and Permanent Executive Director Search Process
A.
Discussion for ED Search Process
The Board discussed the overall approach to the Executive Director search process, including the potential pathways of:
- Appointing an Interim Executive Director, or
- Proceeding directly to a full, permanent search.
It was reaffirmed that current survey data collection and stakeholder listening sessions are a critical first step in the process and will directly inform:
- The development of a comprehensive Executive Director job description, and
- The Board’s determination of whether an interim appointment or immediate permanent hire best meets the school’s needs at this time.
Board members discussed the value of using this input-driven approach to ensure alignment between:
- The school’s strategic priorities,
- Community expectations, and
- Leadership competencies required for the role.
There was recognition that:
- An interim role may provide flexibility and stability during a transition period, while
- A direct permanent hire could support continuity if the Board feels there is sufficient clarity and readiness following the input process.
No final decision was made during this discussion. The Board agreed to:
- Await the synthesis of survey and session findings from vChief, and
- Revisit the decision with the benefit of that analysis and a draft job description.
Code of conduct reviewed for audience.