Rainier Valley Leadership Academy

Minutes

RVLA Special Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday August 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Directors Present

D. Mitchell (remote), E. Forde (remote), M. Brown (remote), R. Bembry (remote), T. Hayman (remote)

Directors Absent

M. Dyal

Guests Present

L. Reisberg (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

R. Bembry called a meeting of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy to order on Thursday Aug 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM.

C.

Public Comment

II. Executive Session

A.

Executive Session

1. review negotiations of publicly bid contracts when public knowledge  regarding such considerations would cause the likelihood of increased costs

 

2. Review qualifications for interim executive director

 

3. Discuss the implications of current CEO leave and leadership continuity

 

The only decision that was made is that Dr. Mitchell decided to resign from the Board and will move to the advisory board to avoid any conflict of interest regarding the City Year contract. 

 

 

 

 

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 4:44 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Forde