Research Triangle High School
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
WTHS Charter Approval
Date and Time
Thursday July 22, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Location
RTHS Board Room
Due to the focus of this meeting and the need for some physical signatures, please attend in person if possible.
If you are unable to attend in person the Zoom teleconference link is: https://rthighschool.zoom.us/j/98283216480
Or a dial in number is 1 301 715 8592 Meeting ID: 982 8321 6480
Directors Present
C. Coia, C. Rao, E. Cunningham (remote), G. Rodgers, M. Johnson (remote), S. Carty Vetere (remote), S. Hunter
Directors Absent
A. Quigley, C. Mugge, M. Bliss, R. THALLA, S. Rivers-Kobler, T. Medhin
Guests Present
E. Grunden, M. Hall (remote)
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 Thursday Jul 22, 2021 at 5:31 PM.
II. 2021-22 School Calendar Year
A.
CSO Update
B.
Digital Learning Days Proposal
Presented by Mamie Hall
- To introduce this Program to address situation where some students work well at home and can be independent vs. those who do better in school and may need more close supervision and instruction
- Fridays: To work with group of students who need to be driven and motivated; utilize ability of some students who can work independently and identify those who need additional support/small group push to reach their potential
- Start the process; Implementation may happen only after a month or two; Parent survey will also be done on this Program
- Proper communication to go out to parents about the Program
(Carolyn Coia joined the meeting)
- To introduce this Program to address situation where some students work well at home and can be independent vs. those who do better in school and may need more close supervision and instruction
- Fridays: To work with group of students who need to be driven and motivated; utilize ability of some students who can work independently and identify those who need additional support/small group push to reach their potential
- Start the process; Implementation may happen only after a month or two; Parent survey will also be done on this Program
- Proper communication to go out to parents about the Program
(Carolyn Coia joined the meeting)
G. Rodgers made a motion to Accept the Program as an Option.
C. Coia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Medhin |
Absent
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| A. Quigley |
Absent
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| C. Rao |
Aye
|
| R. THALLA |
Absent
|
| C. Coia |
Aye
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Absent
|
| E. Cunningham |
Aye
|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
| M. Bliss |
Absent
|
| M. Johnson |
Aye
|
| C. Mugge |
Absent
|
III. Audit and Board Documentation
A.
Paperwork and Document Updates
- Signed Conflict of Interest policy (those joining remotely need to sign and send it to CSO)
- Signed Nepotism policy (those joining remotely need to sign and send it to CSO)
- Signed Nepotism policy (those joining remotely need to sign and send it to CSO)
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Johnson made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
E. Cunningham seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
| C. Mugge |
Absent
|
| T. Medhin |
Absent
|
| M. Johnson |
Aye
|
| C. Coia |
Aye
|
| C. Rao |
Aye
|
| M. Bliss |
Absent
|
| R. THALLA |
Absent
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Absent
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| A. Quigley |
Absent
|
| E. Cunningham |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
G. Rodgers
- Hired complete staff for Math (Experienced; Board Certified; Doctorate; Very Competent); Big training program in place;
- 6 Teacher coaches now
- Teachers report on August 4; Students start new School year on August 11
- Board to meet Staff (tentatively on Monday, August 9)