Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday March 31, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Location
Virtual
Directors Present
D. Sullivan (remote), E. Forde (remote), J. Rhodes Jr (remote), T. Hayman (remote)
Directors Absent
M. Brown, S. Martinez, T. Moultrie
Guests Present
Danielle Mann (remote), Italiana Hughes (remote), Keith Clark (remote), L. Reisberg (remote), Lenny Emperado (remote), R. Garcia Morales (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Public Comment
D.
Possible Action-Unresponsive Board Member
II. Consent Agenda
A.
February 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
B.
February 2026 Payroll & Claim Vouchers
As of March 31, 2026, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $2,552.66, 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
Check Numbers 102830 through 102830, totaling $2,500.00
AP ACH Numbers 9000003936 through 9000003937, totaling $52.66
As of March 31, 2026, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $737.73, 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 201900300 through 201900300, totaling $737.73
As of March 31, 2026, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $85,566.88, 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
Check Numbers 102832 through 102843, totaling $12,217.89
AP ACH Numbers 9000003938 through 9000003957, totaling $73,348.99
As of March 31, 2026, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $8,925.00, 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
AP ACH Numbers 9000003958 through 9000003959, totaling $8,925.00
As of March 31, 2026, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $135,885.19, 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
Direct Deposit Numbers 9000003960 through 9000003989, totaling $135,885.19
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Sullivan |
Aye
|
| M. Brown |
Absent
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| T. Hayman |
Aye
|
| S. Martinez |
Absent
|
| J. Rhodes Jr |
Aye
|
| T. Moultrie |
Absent
|
C.
2026/27 Annual School Calendars
III. Executive Director Report Out
A.
Three Year Plan Presentation
The executive Director reported out on the three year plan. He also discussed the new mission and vision of RVLA incorporating the revamped PRIDE principles.
IV. Finance/Enrollment Update
A.
Review Financial Forecast
Re-working the 5 year budget to ensure longevity. Discussed the potential pros and cons of building location. We need to make sure we present a balanced budget as required for Commission reauthorization.
B.
Enrollment Update & 26/27 Projections
Discussed applications. Kindergarten and sixth grade are the main focus for scholar pipeline. Also discussed re-enrollment numbers. The numbers are already trending higher than they have been at this time of year. We discussed several projects including promo video and community events to help with promoting RVLA and helping with recruitment.
V. Board Groups
A.
Review of Board Groups
Board members need to review the Advisory Group assignments and give any feedback.
VI. Announcements
A.
T-Shirt Sponsorship
B.
Renewal Reminders
There will be a site visit on April 28th. Board members are encouraged to attend.
C.
F1 Public Disclosure Due
Board members need to have these submitted by April 15th.
We had discussion. We will try to contact the board member before we take any action.