Research Triangle High School
Minutes
RTHS Finance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location
Join Zoom Meeting
https://rtp-org.zoom.us/j/85230571593?pwd=KS3gaSaAcdi4b2yuRt4TDPf40sEzrH.1
Meeting ID: 852 3057 1593
Passcode: 897069
The RTHS Finance Committee meets on the second Wednesday of each month, except in December and July. Meetings are held virtually.
Committee Members Present
C. Coia (remote), E. Cunningham (remote), T. Shahi (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Drake (remote), A. Griffin (remote), N. Lightner (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C. Coia called a meeting of the Finance Committee of Research Triangle High School to order on Wednesday Jan 14, 2026 at 9:02 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
T. Shahi made a motion to approve the minutes from RTHS Finance Committee Meeting on 11-12-25.
E. Cunningham seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Finance Committee Business
A.
Finance Committee
- As of 12/31 - projected surplus $246K (DSCR)
- Funding ADM 572 (ADM for current year 571)
- Budget Updates
- Travel/Mileage Reimbursement $5K
- Marketing/advertising ($2K)
- Senior Class Events ($4K) -
- Staff Appreciation ($2.5K)
- Unallocated Funds Discussion
- Facility Upgrades (window vinyls, sheds, school zone signage), Supporting Staff and Students, and Development
- Follow-up - look at staffing and next year's budget
- Personnel Contract
III. Other Business
A.
Other Business
C. Coia made a motion to Recommend Board approval of personnel contract.
T. Shahi seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. 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 9:30 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
C. Coia