Board Members:

Adrienne Mason: Board Chairperson

Tyrone Foster - Board Member 

School Officials:

Steven Carney: Executive Director & School Leader - RSV

Angie Lundgren: Director of Operations - RSV

JGP

Matt Paolini - JGP

Katie Silberstein - JGP

Eddie Allen PNW - Fundraising

Purpose

Review May 31, 2025 financial performance, assess progress toward fundraising targets, and identify strategic actions to close the year-end donation gap and protect long-term sustainability.

Discussion Points

1. Financial Overview (as of May 31, 2025)

Revenue Performance

• Public revenue received: 63 % of budget (target 72 %) – still trailing because of enrollment-driven apportionment losses. 
• Private revenue received: 72 % of budget (target 75 %). 
• Donations: $6,000 actual vs $42,000 budget (gap $36,000 remains). 
• State revenue shortfall: ≈ $81 K tied to enrollment miss; additional special-purpose losses of ≈ $45 K (SPED) and ≈ $20 K (TBIP/Hi-Cap). 

Expenditures

• Total expenses: 59 % of budget (below the 75 % pacing target). 
• Salaries & benefits: 68.9 % of budget. 
• School operations: 34.8 % of budget, reflecting continued fundraising-contract costs. 

Cash Position

• Days Cash on Hand: 112 (well above 60-day floor). 
• Total current assets: $812 K; net revenue YTD: -$30.6 K (down from April’s +$74.6 K). 

2. Key Budget Challenges

• Enrollment shortfall: 52 students vs 70 budgeted. 
• Lost revenue: ≈ $81 K (state) + $45 K (SPED) + $20 K (TBIP/Hi-Cap). 
• Contingency funds: Fully utilized covering enrollment gap. 

3. Payroll & Accounts Payable Highlights (May)

• Payroll – Direct deposit $55,312.63
• Accounts Payable $96,610.70
• Major items: HCA-SEBB benefits ($33.6 K), BoardOnTrack ($11.3 K), Joule Growth Partners ($9.4 K), Pacific NW 
• Non-AP Disbursements $279.82

Purpose

To officially launch Rooted School Vancouver’s Give More 24! campaign strategy, review the campaign toolkit and goals, and outline clear steps for board members to participate in peer-to-peer fundraising and outreach leading up to the September 25, 2025 event.

Discussion Points

Campaign Overview
This year’s Give More 24! theme is centered on expanding opportunity for Rooted students—especially those underestimated but full of potential. Every $24 raised supports technology training, college and career access, and real-world experiences for students. Our team fundraising goal is to engage at least 20 fundraisers with $500 goals each, totaling $10,000 in student support.

• Toolkit and Process
  A full campaign guide has been distributed to staff and board. It includes:
• Step-by-step instructions for creating a personal fundraising page
• Sample fundraising language and share templates
• Suggested story content and imagery
• Details for how to join the team page at: https://www.givemore24.org/team/Jzx62g

• Board Engagement Ask
  All board members are asked to:
• Join the team page by June 30
• Set a $500 personal fundraising goal
• Share your page using one of the provided templates
• Record a short video or photo story (optional) to personalize your campaign

Matching Gift Opportunity
We are actively seeking a $5,000 matching sponsor to double gifts made during the campaign. Board leads are encouraged to offer introductions to potential donors or local business sponsors.

Action Items

• Confirm 100% board participation by June 30
• Schedule donor thank-you video coordination with PNWF
• Share any prospective matching gift leads with PNWF by July 15

• Recap of action items and final remarks.
• Confirmation of the next meeting date