Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Location
RVLA Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 30 · 4:30 – 5:30pm
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
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Directors Present
E. Forde (remote), M. Brown (remote), M. Dyal (remote), R. Bembry (remote), T. Hayman (remote)
Directors Absent
J. Rhodes Jr
Guests Present
K. Clark (remote), L. Reisberg (remote), R. Garcia Morales (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Resolution August 7th, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Aye
|
| T. Hayman |
Aye
|
| J. Rhodes Jr |
Absent
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
B.
Resolution August 2025 Payroll & Claim Vouchers
Payments have been audited and certified by the Auditing Officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement
claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090. Those payments have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to
the board.
As of September 30, 2025, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $239,740.05, and/or voids
(cancellations), totaling $0.00. The payments and/or voids are further identified in this document.
Total by Payment Type: ACH/Warrants - Public
Direct Deposit Numbers 9000003604 through 9000003630, totaling $131,678.62
Payments have been audited and certified by the Auditing Officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement
claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090. Those payments have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to
the board.
As of September 30, 2025, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $2,481.93, and/or voids
(cancellations), totaling $0.00. The payments and/or voids are further identified in this document.
Total by Payment Type: ACH/Warrants - Public
Direct Deposit Numbers 9000003631 through 9000003631, totaling $1,894.80
Payments have been audited and certified by the Auditing Officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.
090. Those payments have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the board.
As of September 30, 2025, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $93,564.19, and/or voids (cancellations), totaling $0.00. The payments and/or
voids are further identified in this document.
Total by Payment Type: ACH/Warrants - Public
Warrant Numbers 102683 through 102697, totaling $27,616.43
AP ACH Numbers 9000003596 through 9000003603, totaling $65,947.76
Payments have been audited and certified by the Auditing Officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.
090. Those payments have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the board.
As of September 30, 2025, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $473.98, and/or voids (cancellations), totaling $0.00. The payments and/or
voids are further identified in this document.
Total by Payment Type: WIRE-PUBLIC
Wire Transfer Payments 201900248 through 201900248, totaling $473.98
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| T. Hayman |
Aye
|
| J. Rhodes Jr |
Absent
|
C.
Resolution August 26th Board Meeting Minutes
D.
Resolution 2025/6 Staff Hanbook
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Hayman |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Aye
|
| J. Rhodes Jr |
Absent
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
E.
Resolution Out of Endorsement Teachers
F.
Resolution 25/26 Calendars
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| T. Hayman |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| J. Rhodes Jr |
Absent
|
G.
Resolution Confirmation Acting Interim Executive Director
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| T. Hayman |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| J. Rhodes Jr |
Absent
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Aye
|
III. Mission Alignment
A.
Mission Challenge-Enrollment
We discussed current enrollment numbers.
B.
Mission Challenge-Budget w/ Updated Enrollment
Slight increase in budget due to higher than anticipated enrollment. A continued need for higher enrollment was discussed. We continue to closely monitor the financials. We are still waiting for grant money to come in.
C.
Update from Board Chair
Discussed potential partnerships and grants to pursue.
D.
Introduction from Interim Executive Director
Interim Executive Director, Ray Morales, introduced himself.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- Resolution September 2025 Minutes for August 2025 Mtgdocx.pdf
- Payroll Check Summary with Board Certification 8.29.pdf
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 8.15.pdf
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 8.4.pdf
- Payroll Check Summary with Board Certification 8.29 Stipend.pdf
- Resolution September for August 2025 Vouchers & Payments.pdf
- Resolution August 27th, 2025 Minutes for June 2025 Mtgdocx (1).pdf
- 25-26 Staff Handbook Draft docx (1) (4).pdf
- Updated 25_26 Updated Staff Handbook Resolution.docx.pdf
- Board Resolution (Out of Endorsement Placement) - September 2025.docx.pdf
- Updated RVLA - Board Resolution (2025-2026 School Year Calendars) .docx.pdf
- Resolution - Confirm Acting Interim Executive Director.docx (1).pdf
We pulled this item from the consent agenda. Will be voted on at the retreat.