Board Members:

Adrienne Mason: Board Chairperson

Sheila Davis: Board Secretary

Denise Grant: Board Member

Tyrone Foster - Board Member 

Lisa White - Board Member

Ashley Duncan - Board Member

Rooted School Foundation/School Officials:

Steven Carney: Executive Director & School Leader - RSV
Sandra Yokley: Director of Operations - RSV

Adrienne Lee-Kernell - RSV

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.

Purpose:
To ensure continuity and sustained leadership on the board, discuss strategies for board succession, including recruitment, onboarding, and preparation for leadership transitions.

Current State of the Board

• Review of existing board composition (terms, roles, and vacancies).
• Analysis of upcoming vacancies due to term limits or resignations.

Succession Planning Framework

• Overview of the succession planning strategy, including diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• Identification of skill gaps or expertise needed for future board needs.

Recruitment Strategies

• Community engagement for potential board candidates.
• Alignment with Rooted School Vancouver’s mission and core values.
• Discussion of recruitment timelines and outreach plans.

Onboarding and Development

• Review of current onboarding practices for new board members.
• Strategies for training and development to ensure readiness for leadership roles.

Next Steps

• Assign tasks to relevant committees (e.g., Governance Committee).
• Establish a timeline for implementing the succession plan.
• Set a follow-up date to assess progress.

Outcome Goals:

• Approval of a succession planning process.
• Formation of a task force or assignment to the Governance Committee to oversee next steps.
• Agreement on recruitment and onboarding goals aligned with strategic priorities.