Roll Call: 

Board Members:

Adrienne Mason: Board Chairperson

Ach' (Sheila) Davis: Board Secretary

Lisa White - Board Member

Ashley Duncan - Board Member

Dr. Abby Lovett-Uddin - Board Member

Dr. Jarrod Lockhart - Board Member

School Officials:

Dr. Jamila Singleton: Executive Director - RSV

Recommendation: The board approves the minutes of the July 28 regular board meeting.

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Spring 26 to Spring 27 Calendar

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Board/Staff Buddy Program

(Subject to objections by the board members, the following items will be passed by a single motion to approve all listed actions and resolutions. There will be no discussion on these items unless requested by the board. If discussion is requested, the items will be moved from the Consent agenda and considered separately after the motion has been made and passed to approve the remaining items.)

In accordance with RCW 42.24.080 and RCW 42.24.090, the following financial disbursements and payroll for July 2026 have been audited, certified by the Auditing Officer, and are presented for formal Board approval to ensure legal accountability, transparency, and fiscal integrity.

Payroll Certification – RCW 42.24.080
The Auditing Officer has reviewed and certified payroll disbursements as required. These payments have been recorded on a payroll listing made available to the Board. The July 2026 payroll direct deposit total is $53,022.28.
Approved Amount: $53,022.28 (Payroll Direct Deposit)

Accounts Payable Certification – RCW 42.24.090
The Auditing Officer has audited and certified the following accounts payable disbursements. Claims for expense reimbursements have also been certified as required. These payments have been recorded on a listing made available to the Board. The July 2026 accounts payable total is $120,744.68.
Approved Amount: $120,744.68
Electronic Funds Transfer – Public Checking: $120,391.30
Electronic Funds Transfer – Private Savings: $353.38

Non-Accounts-Payable Cash Disbursements Certification – RCW 42.24.090
The Auditing Officer has reviewed and certified all non-accounts-payable electronic and manual check disbursements. These payments have been recorded on a listing made available to the Board. The July 2026 non-accounts-payable cash disbursement total is $10,837.70.
Approved Amount:
Electronic Payments – Public Checking: $10,837.70
Electronic Payments – Private Savings: $0.00
Manual Checks: $0.00

Total Disbursements for Approval (July 2026) $184,604.66 (Payroll $53,022.28 + A/P $120,744.68 + Non-A/P $10,837.70 + Manual Checks $0.00)
Recommended Board Action Motion: Move to approve the audited financial disbursements and payroll for July 2026, totaling $184,604.66, as presented.

RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Rooted School Vancouver approves the following 2026-27 certification actions, each effective prior to the individual's first day of instruction:

FYI: 26-27 Personnel Report

State Audit Exit Report

Purpose of Agenda Item

To discuss dashboard and guidance from the commission. 

Link 

Recommended Board Action

“I move that the Board receive and accept the August 2026 Compliance Dashboard.

Resolution

Dana Nerenberg was introduced to the Board on July 28, 2026, and has since expressed continued interest in joining. Ms. Nerenberg currently coaches principals across Oregon on early literacy for Stand for Children, previously served as a principal and district leader in Portland Public Schools, and chairs the board of EdReports. Her appointment would bring the Board to 7 of 9 seats.

Update on Financials

Material Variances ($10k and 10%):

o Certificated Exec Management ($98.8K actual vs. $70K budget) – planned increase of ED FTE

o Legal ($63K actual vs. $5K budget) – $50K settlement payment

Final CSP claim submitted:

o Total grant claimed = $1,498,781.34

Amount unclaimed: $1,218.66

Motion: The motion was made to adjourn the meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at X:XX PM PST