Board Members:

Denise Grant         -     Board Member
Taina Knox             -    Board Treasurer
Toby Martin            -    Board Chairperson 

Adrienne Mason     -    Board Secretary
Nathan Webster    -     Board Member 

Yesenia Martinez   -     Board Member

Sheila Davis          -     Board Member

Rooted School Foundation/School Officials:

Steven Carney       -  Executive Director & School Leader - Rooted School Vancouver

BOARD SECRETARY TO READ PRIOR TO ALL PUBLIC COMMENT:

Our Public Comment period is for members of the public to address the board. Each member of the public may sign up to comment at the meeting and will be allotted three - five minutes. The board will listen, but may not directly respond to any comments. Please do not use specific student, teacher or administrator names in your comments as our meetings are open to the public and public record, and we must adhere to FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. As such, if your comment is about a private matter, please contact the board via email, or speak to the board chair privately.

Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approves the hiring of Eduardo Herrera for the multifaceted position of Founding CTE Director/Tech Coach/ESL Advisor at Rooted School Vancouver. Mr. Herrera's extensive experience in career and technical education, technology coaching, and teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) makes him an exceptional candidate to lead and support the diverse needs of our students and staff. By welcoming Mr. Herrera to our team, we will significantly enhance our educational offerings and create a nurturing, inclusive environment for all learners.

Recommendation: That the Board of Directors approves the hire of Logan Froerer as the Founding Humanities Teacher at Rooted School Vancouver. With a strong background in humanities education and a passion for innovative teaching methods, Mr. Froerer is uniquely qualified to develop and deliver a dynamic, comprehensive curriculum. His dedication to fostering critical thinking and engaging students in the exploration of history, literature, and culture will significantly enrich our academic environment and contribute to the holistic development of our students.

Summary: The proposed COMCAST contract offers a three-year internet service agreement with an 80% discount on the annual cost of $3,995. The school will only pay $800 per year, and the 80% reimbursement will occur either monthly or at the end of the fiscal year. This agreement will save the school a significant amount from the allocated $10,000 budget for internet/phone services.

Recommendation: Approve Steven the authority to sign the Comcast contract for internet services on behalf of the board, as it yields considerable savings and is in line with the current budget allocation. Furthermore, ensure that Steven has the approval to do so when it is relevant for E-rate.

Summary: CASCADE will perform low voltage work, sharing the responsibilities with HYPHN. The e-rate program will cover 80% of the bill, reimbursed at the end of the fiscal year. However, if E-rate funding falls through, the school will need to cover the full cost. This will not impact the planning year budget.

Recommendation: Approve Steven the authority to sign the CASCADE contract for low voltage on behalf of the board.  Furthermore, ensure that Steven has the approval to do so when it is relevant for E-rate.

Summary: HYPHN will provide furniture and design services at an estimated cost of $90,000. Of this amount, $70,000 will be reimbursed by the CSP grant, and the remaining $20,000 will come out of the operating budget.

Recommendation: Approve Steven the authority to place the Hyphn order and sign a contract for furniture and design, as the costs are covered by the grant reimbursement and the operating budget allocation. Furthermore, ensure that Steven has the approval to do so when it is relevant for CSP.