Research Triangle High School
Minutes
RTHS Board Meeting
Monthly Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday September 15, 2021 at 5:30 PM
Location
Due to possible COVID-19 restrictions, this meeting will be held with a Zoom video teleconference option.
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The RTHS Board of Directors meets monthly on the third Wednesday of each month, except for December and July, or where otherwise specified. Meetings are normally held onsite at 5:30PM until 7:00PM, upstairs in the FBC Conference Room. However, due to the CoV-19 pandemic, meetings are being held via Zoom until further notice.
Directors Present
A. Quigley (remote), C. Coia, C. Mugge, E. Cunningham (remote), G. Rodgers (remote), M. Johnson, S. Carty Vetere, S. Hunter (remote), S. Rivers-Kobler (remote)
Directors Absent
M. Bliss, R. THALLA
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
Visitors: Christina Valente, Phil Valente, Stacey Kaufman, Sandra McBride, and Aimee.
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Rivers-Kobler called a meeting of the board of directors of Research Triangle High School to order on Wednesday Sep 15, 2021 at 5:38 PM.
C.
Board Meeting Minutes - June 2, 2021 (Special Executive Session)
C. Mugge made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Executive Session on 06-02-21.
G. Rodgers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| M. Bliss |
Absent
|
| E. Cunningham |
Aye
|
| M. Johnson |
Aye
|
| R. THALLA |
Absent
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
| A. Quigley |
Aye
|
| C. Coia |
Aye
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
D.
Board Meeting Minutes - August 25, 2021
C. Mugge made a motion to approve the minutes from RTHS Board Meeting on 08-25-21.
G. Rodgers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Cunningham |
Aye
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| C. Coia |
Aye
|
| M. Johnson |
Aye
|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| M. Bliss |
Absent
|
| R. THALLA |
Absent
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| A. Quigley |
Aye
|
E.
Approval of Consent Agenda
II. CSO Report
A.
CSO Updates
Eric shared CSO report. Discussion ensued.
B.
Mask Requirement (Resolution)
C. Coia made a motion to Approve mask requirement.
C. Mugge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Quigley |
Aye
|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| R. THALLA |
Absent
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
| M. Bliss |
Absent
|
| C. Coia |
Aye
|
| M. Johnson |
Aye
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| E. Cunningham |
Aye
|
C.
Director of Operations - New Hire
Eric shared that more details will be forthcoming.
III. Finance
A.
Monthly Financial Cashflow
Eric and Alex shared that we are on target
B.
Committee Updates
Alex shared comments from Finance committee meeting
IV. Academic Excellence
A.
Committee Updates
Steve shared comments from Academic Excellence committee meeting. Committee meeting included feedback from Ms. Cooper regarding data collection and analysis. Eric shared some additional details regarding his report, and shared information regarding BOOST program. Discussion regarding the significance of scores from this year in light of Covid.
V. Development
A.
Committee Updates
Carmen shared Development meeting summary. Discussed flexibility in terms of giving with targeted opportunities. Discussed Zoe Playe's focus on developing relationships.
VI. Governance
A.
Committee Updates
Mark shared summary of Governance committee meeting. Possible annual retreat dates and location discussed.. Anticipated annual retreat agenda items discussed.
VII. Other Business (As Needed)
A.
Proposed New High School Charter Update
Alex updated that we have not been assigned a date for our review. Actively working on NC Access grant application, which is due Oct. 1.
VIII. Executive Session
A.
Personnel Matter Discussion
G. Rodgers made a motion to move into executive session.
M. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| E. Cunningham |
Aye
|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| C. Coia |
Aye
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
| M. Bliss |
Absent
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| M. Johnson |
Aye
|
| R. THALLA |
Absent
|
| A. Quigley |
Aye
|
G. Rodgers made a motion to Leave Executive Session.
M. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Bliss |
Absent
|
| E. Cunningham |
Aye
|
| R. THALLA |
Absent
|
| A. Quigley |
Aye
|
| M. Johnson |
Aye
|
| C. Coia |
Aye
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Johnson made a motion to Adjourn meeting.
C. Mugge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. THALLA |
Absent
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| M. Johnson |
Aye
|
| A. Quigley |
Aye
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
| M. Bliss |
Absent
|
| C. Coia |
Aye
|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| E. Cunningham |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Rivers-Kobler