Research Triangle High School
Minutes
RTHS Board Meeing
Date and Time
Wednesday February 17, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Location
Due to the statewide COVID-19 restrictions, this meeting will only be held as a Zoom video teleconference.
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Meeting ID: 982 8321 6480
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[The RTHS Board of Directors meets monthly on the Third Wednesday of each month, except for December and July. Meetings are normally held onsite at 5:30pm until 7pm, upstairs in the FBC Conference Room.]
Due to the statewide COVID-19 restrictions, this meeting will only be held as a Zoom video teleconference.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://rthighschool.zoom.us/j/98283216480
Meeting ID: 982 8321 6480
Find your local number: https://rthighschool.zoom.us/u/aefdPJWonu
Due to the statewide COVID-19 restrictions, this meeting will only be held as a Zoom video teleconference.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://rthighschool.zoom.us/j/98283216480
Meeting ID: 982 8321 6480
Find your local number: https://rthighschool.zoom.us/u/aefdPJWonu
Directors Present
A. Quigley (remote), C. Coia (remote), C. Mugge (remote), C. Rao (remote), E. Cunningham (remote), G. Rodgers (remote), R. THALLA (remote), S. Carty Vetere (remote), S. Hunter (remote), S. Rivers-Kobler (remote)
Directors Absent
M. Bliss, M. Johnson, T. Medhin
Guests Present
E. Grunden, J. Guilford
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
G. Rodgers called a meeting of the board of directors of Research Triangle High School to order on Wednesday Feb 17, 2021 at 5:34 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
C. Mugge made a motion to approve the minutes from RTHS Board Meeing on 01-20-21.
S. Rivers-Kobler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. THALLA |
Aye
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
| E. Cunningham |
Aye
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| M. Bliss |
Absent
|
| M. Johnson |
Absent
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| C. Rao |
Aye
|
| C. Coia |
Abstain
|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
| T. Medhin |
Absent
|
| A. Quigley |
Aye
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
II. CEO Actions
A.
CSO Report
- Get ready to go back if mandated by legislature; Otherwise, may continue remote learning as it is better option at this time given the stringent requirements for in-person learning
- Supplemental work in place to help students: being appreciated school-wide;
- Graduation ceremony: Likely to be on school property (just like last year); Also considering other venues
- Will do a survey of parents/students about additional services in place after the initial survey done in Fall last year
B.
Action item: Articulation Agreement Request
- For schools that do not have grade levels like RTHS
- Lottery preference to match Charter mission; helps bring about racial diversity; must meet testing criteria
C. Rao made a motion to approve the articulation agreement.
S. Rivers-Kobler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Cunningham |
Aye
|
| M. Johnson |
Absent
|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
| R. THALLA |
Aye
|
| C. Coia |
Aye
|
| C. Rao |
Aye
|
| M. Bliss |
Absent
|
| A. Quigley |
Aye
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| T. Medhin |
Absent
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
III. Finance
A.
Monthly Finance Report
- Increase in transfers
- Evaluating cost for renovations (like furnitures etc)
- Projecting surplus; Budget looks good
- Practice field will not impact the Gym plans; Will be adjacent to it
B.
Finance Committee Updates
IV. Development
A.
Development Committee Issues / Goals Status
- PTSO/Various Clubs: Met to discuss consolidation of resources to speak with one voice in Marketing efforts
- List of parents working in RTP Companies; Board to help get grants from those companies; Use volunteer hours to seek matching grants
V. Governance
A.
Governance Meeting Updates
- New Board members orientation was done
- Looking into a Staff Member to act as a "Flywheel" to help with Committee Meetings; One member has agreed to help
VI. Other Business (As Needed)
A.
West Triangle High School
B.
WTHS Group Discussion
- Presentation on a potential RTHS-type HS in Orange County, NC to consider
- Purpose to replicate and scale (mission in RTHS charter); there is a need for HS only schools (only 4 in the state)
- More in-depth discussion to follow in March
C. Rao made a motion to Go into Executive Session To Discuss Personnel Matter.
S. Carty Vetere seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Johnson |
Absent
|
| T. Medhin |
Absent
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| R. THALLA |
Aye
|
| A. Quigley |
Aye
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
| C. Rao |
Aye
|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
| E. Cunningham |
Aye
|
| M. Bliss |
Absent
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| C. Coia |
Aye
|
Discussion ensued
C.
Executive Session
C. Rao made a motion to get out of Executive Session.
C. Mugge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| C. Rao |
Aye
|
| T. Medhin |
Absent
|
| M. Johnson |
Absent
|
| A. Quigley |
Absent
|
| E. Cunningham |
Aye
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
| R. THALLA |
Aye
|
| C. Coia |
Aye
|
| M. Bliss |
Absent
|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
VII. 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 7:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
G. Rodgers
S. Rivers-Kobler made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
S. Hunter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Medhin |
Absent
|
| E. Cunningham |
Aye
|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
| A. Quigley |
Absent
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
| C. Coia |
Aye
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| C. Rao |
Aye
|
| M. Johnson |
Absent
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| R. THALLA |
Aye
|
| M. Bliss |
Absent
|