Rooted School - Washington
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Location
Rooted School Vancouver
10401 NE Fourth Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98662
Directors Present
A. Davis (remote), A. Duncan (remote), A. Mason (remote), N. Chen (remote), R. Johnson (remote)
Directors Absent
L. White, T. Foster
Guests Present
S. Carney
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Communications
A.
Welcome Community Members
B.
Initial Public Comment
III. Board Action Items
A.
Discussion and Possible Appointment of Candidate from Executive Session
The Board entered Executive Session at 12:05 PM pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for the Executive Director position.
The session lasted approximately 15 minutes.
The Board reconvened to open session at 12:20 PM.
No action was taken during Executive Session.
Chair Mason presented the Board’s recommendation to hire Dr. Jamila Sienna Singleton as the next Executive Director of Rooted School Vancouver, following a comprehensive search process. Steven Carney will coordinate with Chair Mason and Dr. Singleton on a press release and family announcement.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Chair Mason reminded the Board that Vice Chair Rhianna Johnson will lead the upcoming September 23, 2025 Regular Board Meeting.
Board Secretary Mason read the public comment guidelines in compliance with OPMA and FERPA.
No public comments were offered.