Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Location
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Directors Present
D. Sullivan (remote), E. Forde (remote), J. Rhodes Jr (remote), S. Martinez (remote), T. Hayman (remote), T. Moultrie (remote)
Directors Absent
M. Brown, M. Dyal
Guests Present
Jonathan Houston, L. Reisberg (remote), Lenny Emperado, R. Garcia Morales
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Public Testimony
A.
Call for public testimony.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Resolution December 30th, 2025 Minutes
B.
Resolution 2026 Board Meeting Schedule Update
C.
Resolution November 2025 Minutes at Jan 2026 Retreat
D.
November 2026 Payroll & Claim Vouchers
As of December 30, 2025, the Board, by a majority vote, approves payments, totaling $251,913.55, 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 9000003781 through 9000003811, totaling $142,074.93
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Martinez |
Aye
|
| J. Rhodes Jr |
Aye
|
| T. Moultrie |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Absent
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| T. Hayman |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| D. Sullivan |
Aye
|
IV. Executive Director Report Out
A.
Review
The Executive Director gave an update regarding the (Better Start for Kids) BSK grant. Discussed additional partnerships with the Red Barn Ranch and the Buffalo Soldiers. HBCU college tour during spring break. Also informed us the school is going to be change its schedule starting second semester. Moving to a 6 period day and steering away from "A" day and "B" day block scheduling.
Several new staff members are in the building after winter break.
V. RVLA Board Bylaws
A.
Recommended Updates
The Bylaws need to be updated.
B.
Review of on-boarding sheet
discussed the difference between governance and management and that the Board's role is governance and the Executive Director is in charge of managagment.
VI. Advisory Groups
A.
Advisory Group Work Time
Went over the Advisory Boards and their duties and responsibilities. There are 5 advisory committees.
Audit
Finance/Facilities
governance/ development/community partnerships
Academic school performance/culture
CEO evaluation/ support
VII. Executive Session
A.
As Needed
“The Board will now convene an executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(f) to receive and evaluate complaints or charges brought against a public officer, and pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss with legal counsel matters relating to potential litigation.”
“The executive session is expected to last approximately 10 minutes. No action will be taken in executive session.” Board went into Executive Session at 5:15 pm-returned at 5:25 pm.
Elijah will work with Frasco to get more information re: cost/time/ scope of work. We will discuss and vote on next steps at the next board meeting.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- Resolution January 2026 - Minutes for December 30 2025 Mtgdocx (1).pdf
- Resolution to Approve 2026 Board Meeting Schedule (4).pdf
- Resolution January 2026 - Minutes for November 15 2025 Mtgdocx (2).pdf
- Payroll Check Summary with Board Certification 11.28 (2).pdf
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 11.17 (2).pdf
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 11.3 (2).pdf
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 11.4 (2).pdf
- Resolution January Mtg for November 2025 Vouchers & Payments (1).pdf
No one had any public comment