Research Triangle High School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 18, 2015 at 5:30 PM
Location
RTHS Conference Room
Directors Present
C. Mugge, C. Rockafellow (remote), D. Walsh, K. Ondrick, R. Cohn (remote), S. Mcmullan (remote), T. Vaidhyan (remote)
Directors Absent
C. Nygard, J. Kerr
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
K. Ondrick, T. Vaidhyan
Guests Present
E. Grunden, P. Blizzard
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
P. Blizzard called a meeting of the board of directors of Research Triangle High School to order on Wednesday Nov 18, 2015 at 5:32 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approve Monthly Board Minutes
C. Mugge made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 10-21-15 Board Meeting on 10-21-15.
D. Walsh seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
CSO Report
B.
October Cash Flow
R. Cohn made a motion to approve.
C. Mugge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Vote to accept CSO report & Cash Flow rpt
D. Walsh made a motion to approve.
C. Mugge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Moment of Zen
A.
Brief highlights from Eric
Eric discussed our PISA results, our attendance at the annual Global Learning Network meeting in DC,
T. Vaidhyan arrived.
K. Ondrick arrived.
IV. Finance
A.
Update on Goals for 2016
Pamela shared the committee goals (in minutes); and the new understanding that we can use reserve funds only for capitalized assets; but that this year we are uniquely positioned to have items for the new site that need to be capitalized. So a significant amount of funds have become available to us for this year and next year's operations, because of GAAP.
Karen reminded us to ensure the Bond and Facility Documents are safely stored, including a Disaster Recovery Plan.
V. Academic Excellence
A.
Update
Rich attached a .ppt of graphical version of our Dashboard info. Reminds us of competitive comparisons, esp. in Bio and EngII.
Committee has begun conversations beyond the Dashboard, to inform how we do what we do, looking at other measures - pre/post, e.g. - that could be more diagnostic and inform the school on what methods are proving effective with different groups, and not, that could inform decision making.
VI. Governance
A.
Update on 2016 Goals
Gov. Committee will continue in recruitment for the future, including ensuring new members come from varied backgrounds.
Caroline noted that the bond underwriters were very complimentary of the power of our board membership.
Lastly, C. requests that members consider reaching out to her to become Chair-Elect.
B.
Committee Members - reminder
VII. Development
A.
Update on 2016 Goals
Sherida noted the new committee has not met and will schedule for January.
Pamela reported that the PTSO Raptor Fund is close to meeting goal of $50,000 by Xmas.
VIII. Facility
A.
Report update
The building is effectively done and will finish inspections before Thanksgiving, with final site approval perhaps the first week of Dec. Move is on track for 12/14.
IX. CEO Support And Eval
A.
CSO Goals & Objectives -> School Goals & Objectives
Committee continues to work with Eric on goals and objectives. Eric highlighted - Karen's help over 3 years; concrete measurable benchmarks; Continue quarterly reports. KO asks board to have one-on-one time with Eric on strategic planning and strategic thinking. Also asks Board to be more actively engaged in showing appreciation for teachers and staff. Thomas says to be substantive. Should this be a line item in budget?
Carmen mentioned interest in having a plan for replicating our successes. A round table?
D. Walsh made a motion to approve the goals and objectives.
C. Mugge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
X. Scaling & Replicating
A.
Update from Thomas
Reported successful conversation with A.G. and plans for RttT expansion, digital learning, etc.
XI. Executive Session
A.
A legal matter
K. Ondrick made a motion to move to closed session to discuss a legal matter.
C. Mugge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
K. Ondrick made a motion to move out of closed session.
D. Walsh seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
XII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
This is last meeting of the calendar year, returning to meet the third Wed in January 2016.
K. Ondrick made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
D. Walsh seconded the motion.
The board VOTED 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 6:38 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. Blizzard