Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Minutes
GDPSW/RVLA Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 26, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Location
Due to the COVID -19 Crisis, this meeting will be held virtually.
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy (GDPSW) Board meetings are open to the public. Due to COVID-19, this meeting will be held via teleconference:
Dial-in info: manual
(669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 989-793-884
Dial in info: one-touch
669-900-6833,,989793884#
Videoconference link
https://zoom.us/j/989793884
Dial-in info: manual
(669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 989-793-884
Dial in info: one-touch
669-900-6833,,989793884#
Videoconference link
https://zoom.us/j/989793884
Directors Present
J. Hailey (remote), J. Peet (remote), J. Thiel (remote), J. Warth (remote), M. MASON (remote), N. Hester (remote), V. Hsu (remote), W. Wang (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Maughan (remote), B. Coleman (remote), C. Catchings (remote), Danashia (Student), Erica Carmichael, Jamal Young, John Scott, Leslie Hayden, Najee Ladd, Rebecca Madonna, Tynishia Williams
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Hailey called a meeting of the board of directors of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy to order on Tuesday May 26, 2020 at 12:03 PM.
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve April 28, 2020 Minutes
J. Warth made a motion to approve the minutes from April 28.
J. Thiel seconded the motion.
Approved with the other consent agenda items
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Peet |
Aye
|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| J. Warth |
Aye
|
| N. Hester |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
B.
Approve April Payroll and Vouchers
J. Warth made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
J. Thiel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Peet |
Aye
|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| J. Warth |
Aye
|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
| N. Hester |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
C.
Approve the SY 20-21 Employee Handbook
J. Warth made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
J. Thiel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Peet |
Aye
|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| J. Warth |
Aye
|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
| N. Hester |
Aye
|
D.
Approve SY 20-21 Scholar Handbook
J. Warth made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
J. Thiel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| J. Warth |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| N. Hester |
Aye
|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
| J. Peet |
Aye
|
E.
Approve COVID Distance Learning Grading Policy
J. Warth made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
J. Thiel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Warth |
Aye
|
| N. Hester |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
| J. Peet |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
F.
Approve COVID Continuous Learning Plan
J. Warth made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
J. Thiel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| J. Warth |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| J. Peet |
Aye
|
| N. Hester |
Aye
|
G.
Approve Teachers out of Endorsement Area
J. Warth made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
J. Thiel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Peet |
Aye
|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| J. Warth |
Aye
|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| N. Hester |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
H.
Resolution to Approve Bank Accounts and Signers
J. Warth made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
J. Thiel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Peet |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| J. Warth |
Aye
|
| N. Hester |
Aye
|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
III. Mission Moment
A.
Mission Moment
Scholars engaged in a virtual game night recently during the Covid-19 pandemic
IV. Making Connections
A.
Making Connections
Board members and staff enjoyed sharing pictures of each other growing up
V. RVLA Strategic Planning
A.
Strategic Planning
Jamal Young led the session on governance, communication, adademic/financial standards, board decision making, structure, and priorities
VI. Finance and Enrollment
A.
Financial Review and Enrollment Updates
Chastity Catchings reviewed our cash on hand and a new dashboard moving forward to show RVLA's cash position (actual and projected) based on enrollment and expense assumptions
VII. Rainier Valley Leadership Academy Mission and Vision
A.
Mission and Vision
John Scott led the session on cultural humility as a framework for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and as it relates to the board's various work streams.
VIII. Executive Session: School Leader Evaluations
A.
Executive Session: School Leader Evaluation
The board split into a breakout room at about 5:40pm to discuss school leader evaluations.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Meeting returned from Executive session at 6:05pm; meeting was adjourned.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
W. Wang