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Rainier Valley Leadership Academy

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Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday July 28, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Location

Hello,

Please save this time for our Rainier Valley Leadership Academy Board Meeting. 

In-person directions:
 
In-person location: Rainier Valley Leadership Academy – 6020 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle WA 98118
 
Instructions: Please park in the parking lot behind the school. 
 
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  
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
 

Directors Present

J. Hailey (remote), J. Thiel (remote), J. Warth (remote), M. MASON (remote), N. Hester (remote), V. Hsu (remote), W. Wang (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

B. Coleman (remote), C. Catchings (remote), Carole Peoples-Procter, Erica Carmichael, L. Reisberg (remote), Marlen Gomez, Rebecca Madonna, Reco Bembry, Tynishia Williams

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

Note that the following board members dialed in from the following addresses:
Joe Hailey - 9230 2nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
William Wang - 2810 Newlands Ave. Belmont, CA 94002
Jeff Thiel - 5215 146th Ave SE Bellevue WA 98006
Julia Warth - 1109 17th Ave Seattle, WA 98122
Vivian Hsu - 6612 SE 24th St Mercer Island, WA 98040 
Maryam Mason - 660 S Frontenac St, Seattle, WA 98118
Natalie Hester - 11112 Cornell Ave South Seattle, WA 98178
 

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 Jul 28, 2020 at 4:02 PM.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve the Audit contractors

J. Thiel made a motion to Approve Clifton Larson Allen LLP as auditors for FY20-21.
J. Warth seconded the motion.
Chastity Catchings (RVLA COO) discussed the two auditors under consideration, who were Eide Bailly and Clifton Larson Allen ("CLA").  Marlen Gomez from CLA discussed the support and benefits CLA could provide to Chastity and RVLA. 
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
W. Wang
Aye
J. Thiel
Aye
M. MASON
Absent
N. Hester
Aye
V. Hsu
Aye
J. Warth
Aye
J. Hailey
Aye

B.

Resolution to approve the Covid Reopening Plan/Template

J. Warth made a motion to Approve the Covid Reopening Plan/Template with certain conditions.
N. Hester seconded the motion.
Approval with caveat to ensure the school reopening plan submitted to the Commission includes support for special student populations and the students and families that have been most marginalized.  RVLA will continue with additional efforts to document more detailed explanation of supports, such as social emotional supports, family engagement strategies, and ensuring special student populations receive appropriate services that are outlined in our school handbook
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Warth
Aye
M. MASON
Absent
W. Wang
Aye
N. Hester
Aye
J. Hailey
Aye
V. Hsu
Aye
J. Thiel
Aye

C.

Approve June 23, 2020 Minutes

J. Thiel made a motion to approve the minutes from GDPSW/RVLA Regular Board Meeting on 06-23-20.
V. Hsu seconded the motion.
Approved as part of the consent agenda
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Hailey
Aye
J. Thiel
Aye
W. Wang
Aye
N. Hester
Aye
V. Hsu
Aye
J. Warth
Aye
M. MASON
Absent

D.

Approve July Payroll and Vouchers

J. Thiel made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
V. Hsu seconded the motion.
Approved as part of the consent agenda
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Warth
Aye
W. Wang
Aye
J. Hailey
Aye
J. Thiel
Aye
V. Hsu
Aye
M. MASON
Absent
N. Hester
Aye

E.

Resolution to approve the amended RVLA 20-21 Fiscal budget

J. Thiel made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
V. Hsu seconded the motion.
Approved as part of the consent agenda
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Hailey
Aye
W. Wang
Aye
J. Thiel
Aye
V. Hsu
Aye
J. Warth
Aye
M. MASON
Absent
N. Hester
Aye

F.

Resolution to Approve Teachers Teaching Outside of their Endorsement Area

J. Thiel made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
V. Hsu seconded the motion.
Approved as part of the consent agenda
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Hailey
Aye
N. Hester
Aye
W. Wang
Aye
J. Warth
Aye
J. Thiel
Aye
V. Hsu
Aye
M. MASON
Absent

III. Board Updates

A.

Board Prospects and Intros

Prospective board members, Carole Peoples-Procter and Reco Bembry, introduced their backgrounds and discussed their interest in joining the board of RVLA. 

B.

Mission Proposal

The board discussed RVLA's stated mission including the background of its formation (e.g. through listening sessions with the community), the context of the mission and pillars, and how the mission can support development efforts. 

C.

Board Resignations

Chair Hailey informed the Board that Jessica Peet submitted her resignation from the board, effective July 17, 2020. Mrs. Coleman and the board publicly thanked Mrs. Peet for her services on the Board and her continued support of RVLA going forward

IV. Finance and Enrollment

A.

Financial Review and Enrollment Updates

Chastity Catchings led an update on school finances and enrollment. 

V. RVLA Updates

A.

State of the School

Baionne Coleman led a discussion on school updates including topics on diversity, goals, academics, hiring, and grants. 

VI. Executive Session

A.

Executive Session Announced

Chair Joe Hailey called an Executive Session to begin proceeding the end of the board meeting.

VII. 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 5:54 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Hailey