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Research Triangle High School

Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting

Special July Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday July 20, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Location

Join Zoom Meeting:   https://rthighschool.zoom.us/j/93566460638?pwd=SDNkL1BJWTM5Nmx6MVRCMkJmajBUdz09

Meeting ID: 935 6646 0638 
Passcode: 2022 
 

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Directors Present

A. Tobien (remote), C. Coia (remote), C. Mugge (remote), E. Cunningham (remote), G. Rodgers (remote), J. Corn (remote), J. Webb (remote), M. Johnson (remote), S. Carty Vetere (remote), S. Hunter (remote), S. Rivers-Kobler (remote)

Directors Absent

D. Requena

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

J. Corn, S. Rivers-Kobler

Directors who left before the meeting adjourned

J. Corn, M. Johnson, S. Hunter, S. Rivers-Kobler

Guests Present

B. Mitchell (remote), C. Elliott (remote), C. Klein-Gloria (remote), Crystal Garrett (remote), Heidi (remote), Jarred (remote), Mark Stevenson (remote), Melissa Mann-Bailey (remote), Sarah Overman (remote), Sarah Slipsky (remote), Stacey Kaufman (remote), Susie Post-Rust (remote), Wendy Albano (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

C. Coia called a meeting of the board of directors of Research Triangle High School to order on Wednesday Jul 20, 2022 at 5:33 PM.

II. Approve Board Minutes

A.

Board Meeting Minutes - 6/15/2022

C. Mugge made a motion to approve the minutes from RTHS Board Meeting on 06-15-22.
G. Rodgers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Johnson
Aye
G. Rodgers
Aye
C. Mugge
Aye
E. Cunningham
Aye
D. Requena
Absent
S. Carty Vetere
Aye
C. Coia
Aye
J. Corn
Absent
S. Rivers-Kobler
Absent
S. Hunter
Aye
J. Webb
Abstain
A. Tobien
Aye
J. Corn arrived.

III. CSO Report

A.

CSO Updates

Chris Elliott provided an update:

 

  • Teacher Vacancies - 7 as of 20Jul22, 5 interviews, also for assistant principal
  • Freshman orientation 
  • Math placement

B.

Mask Policy

C. Mugge made a motion to Approval of Mask Optional Policy.
G. Rodgers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Tobien
Aye
J. Webb
Aye
S. Rivers-Kobler
Absent
J. Corn
Aye
M. Johnson
Aye
C. Mugge
Aye
S. Hunter
Aye
E. Cunningham
Aye
G. Rodgers
Aye
D. Requena
Absent
S. Carty Vetere
Aye
C. Coia
Aye

C.

Contract Approval

Brandon discussion on contracts, which are accounted for in budget, reviewed by legal:

  • Encore - Purchase and Service, upgrading and adding security cameras, turn key, helps with safety
  • School Bus Contract - same as last year. Wait was due to contractor insurance carrier
    • Student freshmen being added to computer system
    • Desire to utilize the buses more
  • Photocopiers, 2x, issues with connectivity of current supplier, Toshiba a new partner, multi-year 5 yr and reviewed yearly, monthly savings, new copiers, contract looked over by legal
S. Carty Vetere made a motion to approve contracts presented by Brandon.
M. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Webb
Aye
E. Cunningham
Aye
A. Tobien
Aye
J. Corn
Aye
S. Rivers-Kobler
Aye
M. Johnson
Aye
S. Hunter
Aye
S. Carty Vetere
Aye
G. Rodgers
Aye
C. Coia
Aye
C. Mugge
Aye
D. Requena
Absent
S. Rivers-Kobler arrived.

IV. Finance

A.

Approve Revised 2022-23 School-Year Budget

Joey provided an update on budget

  • surplus from last year
  • State passed a budget increase of 7%, impact to RTHS to be determined

 

C. Mugge made a motion to approve next yrs budget.
S. Rivers-Kobler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Rodgers
Aye
S. Rivers-Kobler
Aye
S. Hunter
Aye
S. Carty Vetere
Aye
D. Requena
Absent
E. Cunningham
Aye
M. Johnson
Aye
A. Tobien
Aye
J. Corn
Aye
J. Webb
Aye
C. Mugge
Aye
C. Coia
Aye

Chris mention about in-person meeting for board, and would provide both: zoom and in-person location for upcoming board meeting

V. Governance

A.

Vote on 22/23 Board Leadership

Carmen provided an update:  

  • Alex is coming back from Sabbatical and Joey is stepping out
  • New Board Members recruiting, maybe 2-3 more, maybe finance background
  • Sherry governance chair
S. Rivers-Kobler made a motion to Elect Alex as Finance Chair/Treasurer and Replication Lead.
S. Hunter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Rodgers
Aye
M. Johnson
Aye
S. Hunter
Aye
D. Requena
Absent
J. Webb
Abstain
A. Tobien
Aye
C. Coia
Aye
S. Rivers-Kobler
Aye
E. Cunningham
Aye
C. Mugge
Aye
S. Carty Vetere
Aye
J. Corn
Aye

VI. Public Comments

A.

Open to all stakeholders (parents, staff, other)

None

VII. Executive Closed Session

A.

Founders' Plaque

C. Coia made a motion to go into executive session - personnel & real state.
G. Rodgers seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Outstanding Transition Items - Personnel Matters

J. Corn left.
S. Rivers-Kobler left.
S. Hunter left.
M. Johnson left.

C.

Discuss Real Estate Matter

A. Tobien made a motion to Exit executive session.
C. Coia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VIII. 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 7:32 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Tobien