Research Triangle High School
Minutes
RTHS Board Meeting
Monthly Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 20, 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 (remote), C. Mugge (remote), G. Rodgers (remote), S. Carty Vetere (remote), S. Hunter (remote), S. Rivers-Kobler (remote)
Directors Absent
E. Cunningham, M. Johnson, R. THALLA
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
Eric Grunden, CSO present.
Visitors John Wood (teacher) and Christina Valente (parent) attended.
Carolyn Coia joined at 6:20.
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 Oct 20, 2021 at 5:37 PM.
C.
Board Meeting Minutes - September 15, 2021
S. Rivers-Kobler made a motion to approve the minutes from RTHS Board Meeting on 09-15-21.
G. Rodgers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| R. THALLA |
Absent
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| M. Johnson |
Absent
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| A. Quigley |
Aye
|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
| E. Cunningham |
Absent
|
| C. Coia |
Absent
|
D.
Approval of Consent Agenda
II. CSO Report
A.
CSO Updates
Eric presented CSO report.
B.
Mask Policy
A. Quigley made a motion to Continue mask policy as recommended by the school.
S. Carty Vetere seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. THALLA |
Absent
|
| C. Coia |
Absent
|
| E. Cunningham |
Absent
|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| M. Johnson |
Absent
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| A. Quigley |
Aye
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
III. Finance
A.
Monthly Financial Cashflow
Alex provided an update on the budget. Budget is on track.
B.
Committee Updates
IV. Academic Excellence
A.
Committee Updates
Steve provided update on Academic Excellence committee. Discussed small amount of attrition, reasons, and looking at data to consider related reasons.
Interest in additional data related to impact of Covid with regard to learning loss was discussed.
V. Development
A.
Committee Updates
Carmen provided update on Development Committee. Discussion of recent fundraising efforts for Raptor Fund. Discussion of planned engagement with local companies.
VI. Governance
A.
Annual Board Retreat
Carmen spoke about plan for retreat. Proposed date of Nov 4 and agenda to be finalized.
B.
New Board of Directors (proposed)
S. Rivers-Kobler made a motion to Approve slate of 4 potential new Board members.
S. Hunter seconded the motion.
Vote to approve new Board members:
Ailette Tobien
Dina Requena
Jeni Corn
Joseph (Joey) Webb
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Quigley |
Aye
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
| M. Johnson |
Absent
|
| R. THALLA |
Absent
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| E. Cunningham |
Absent
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| C. Coia |
Absent
|
C.
Committee Updates
VII. Public Comments
A.
Open To All Stakeholders (parents, staff, other)
Ms. Christina Valente spoke during the Public Comment section and commented that her grievance is outstanding. She also requested various information (operational) - CSO to followup.
VIII. Executive Session
A.
Personnel Related Discussions
S. Rivers-Kobler made a motion to Enter executive session to discuss personnel related matters.
A. Quigley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| A. Quigley |
Aye
|
| R. THALLA |
Absent
|
| C. Coia |
Aye
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| M. Johnson |
Absent
|
| E. Cunningham |
Absent
|
| S. Hunter |
Absent
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
S. Rivers-Kobler made a motion to Leave Executive Session.
C. Mugge seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Hunter |
Aye
|
| C. Coia |
Aye
|
| G. Rodgers |
Aye
|
| A. Quigley |
Absent
|
| S. Carty Vetere |
Aye
|
| C. Mugge |
Aye
|
| E. Cunningham |
Absent
|
| M. Johnson |
Absent
|
| R. THALLA |
Absent
|
| S. Rivers-Kobler |
Aye
|
IX. 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 7:49 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Rivers-Kobler