Research Triangle High School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 25, 2016 at 5:30 PM
Location
Sigma Xi Conference Room
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Directors Present
C. Rockafellow, K. Ondrick, R. Cohn, S. Mcmullan, T. Vaidhyan (remote)
Directors Absent
C. Mugge, D. Walsh, J. Kerr
Guests Present
E. Grunden, P. Blizzard
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C. Rockafellow called a meeting of the board of directors of Research Triangle High School to order on Wednesday May 25, 2016 at 5:28 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
D.
CSO Report - colleges; new hires;
II. CEO Support And Eval
A.
Update
Discuss on June agenda after review by Rich, Caroline and Karen on results from staff, board, etc.
III. Development
A.
Update & Request of the Board
Build relationships in strategic areas to partner with corporations with connections in specific areas - Engineering, Chemistry, etc. and the kinds of people. Develop the list and build on.
Annual open house - connect with our neighbors
Grants - similar to federal?
Board participation with 1st Friday or monthly business networking event
Utilize grads as ambassadors and alumni building
Annual open house - connect with our neighbors
Grants - similar to federal?
Board participation with 1st Friday or monthly business networking event
Utilize grads as ambassadors and alumni building
IV. Finance
A.
Amend current budget
T. Vaidhyan made a motion to Amend the Projected Ending budget.
K. Ondrick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Proposal for Cash Surplus
Finance committee decided to rollover the amount of surplus - utilize what will be remaining with teachers.
AR Pamela - Ensure overage that we carry over yearly is covered/insured. - Need to approve an amended budget.
AR Pamela - Ensure overage that we carry over yearly is covered/insured. - Need to approve an amended budget.
C.
Review 16-17 Budget for June Approval
Proposals on utilization of surplus. Further discussion on how best utilized with personnel - subject to board approval in 2017
V. Governance
A.
Proposed Officers Slate for 16-17 for June Vote
Final slate is pending but will be final by June board meeting
B.
Update on Potential New Board Members
Discussed potential new board members as well as next steps
Rich and Sherida to look into other individuals in academia.
Rich and Sherida to look into other individuals in academia.
VI. Other Business
A.
Executive Session
Motion into executive session to discuss a legal matter - Karen, Caroline - 2nd
Sherida motioned to come out of executive session and Karen 2nd
Sherida motioned to come out of executive session and Karen 2nd
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
K. Ondrick made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
R. Cohn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Mcmullan