Rooted School - Washington
Minutes
Rooted School Vancouver Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Location
In Person Location:
10401 NE Fourth Plain Blvd, Suite 201,
Vancouver, WA 98662
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Meeting ID: 882 9526 4427
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Directors Present
A. Mason, D. Grant (remote), D. M Hernandez, S. Davis (remote), T. Foster, T. Knox (remote), T. Martin
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
S. Davis, T. Foster
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
S. Davis
Guests Present
A. Lundgren, C. Baron (remote), C. Rauda, S. Carney
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Land Acknowledgement
II. Approval of Minutes
A.
A. Approve Minutes from October 3, 2023 Rooted School Vancouver Regular Board Meeting
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approval of Financial Disbursements and Payroll as Audited and Certified per RCW Regulations
The following payments as audited and certified by the auditing officer, as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursements claims certified, as required by RCW 42.24.090, are approved for payment. In addition, payroll payments in the amount of $43,988.25 are also approved.
General Fund
Accounts Payable
Total electronic payments totaling $108,029.09 and
Check number N/A totaling $0.00
Non-AP Cash Disbursements
Total electronic payments totaling $176.83 and
Check number N/A totaling $0.00
Payroll
Total electronic payments totaling $43,988.25 and
Payroll check number N/A totaling $0
B.
Statement of Work with Joule Growth Partners for Financial Services
IV. Reports to the Board
A.
Fund Development Committee Report
B.
Student Representative Report
C.
Executive Director Report
Teacher appreciation discussion - to build and continue celebrations and highlights of teachers work. Possible Christmas party with plus ones - Ask for feedback from teachers of how they want to be celebrated.
V. BOARD INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
Financial Oversight and Review of RSV's Key Financial Metrics
Corey from JPG provided a comprehensive review of RSV's Key Financial Metrics. No action was taken.
B.
Policy and Procedure 1250 - STUDENTS ON GOVERNING BOARDS
The Executive Director provided a brief overview of proposed Policy and Procedure 1250 - Students on Governing Boards. This is a first read and will be brought back to the board with any changes for final vote at the next board meeting, No action taken.
C.
Discussion on Attendance at WSSDA Annual Conference 2023
The Executive Director shared information about the WSSDA Annual Conference and solicited interest in attending this year. No action taken.
D.
WA Charters Innovation Grant
The Executive Director shared about the WA Charters Innovation Grant and the opportunity to use the funds to help close the current RSV math grant. No action taken.
VI. BOARD ACTION ITEMS
A.
School-Specific Goals (SSGs) - Amendment
B.
Election of New Secretary and Treasurer
Sheila is elected as new secretary - it was stated that Sheila Davis will not be reading land acknowledgement until further discussion in November about what it means. This discussion will be added to November agenda.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Reminder and Important Dates
OPMA training for board members to be done by November - Due in December. We will send a reminder to board members a week before training is due by for completion.
Student Representative, Crystal Rauda, reported on upcoming activities, such as the Rooted School Vancouver's Kindness Party. They are seeking donations from stakeholders and community partners to help cover food, decorations, snacks and drinks.