Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 25, 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
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
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 (remote), L. Reisberg (remote), Leslie Hayden (remote), Rebecca Madonna (remote)
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 Aug 25, 2020 at 4:01 PM.
II. Mission Moment
A.
Mission Moment
Led by Baionne
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve July 28, 2020 Minutes
V. Hsu made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 07-28-20.
W. Wang seconded the motion.
Part of Consent Agenda which excluded the July Payroll and Vouchers
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Resolution to approve Title 1 plan
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve the Consent Agenda.
W. Wang seconded the motion.
Part of the Consent Agenda (excludes July Vouchers and Payroll until later in the meeting)
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approve Scholar Handbook
Baionne and Chastity led a discussion that highlighted changes in the scholar handbook. These changes increase support for special student populations and the students and families that have been most marginalized. These changes include social emotional supports, family engagement strategies, and ensuring special student populations receive appropriate services.
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
W. Wang seconded the motion.
Part of the Consent Agenda (excludes July Vouchers and Payroll until later in the meeting)
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Resolution to approve Vision, Mission, and Pillars
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
W. Wang seconded the motion.
Part of the Consent Agenda (excludes July Vouchers and Payroll until later in the meeting)
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Resolution to Approve RVLA Bylaws
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
W. Wang seconded the motion.
Part of the Consent Agenda (excludes July Vouchers and Payroll until later in the meeting)
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Resolution to elect multiple board members
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
W. Wang seconded the motion.
Part of the Consent Agenda (excludes July Vouchers and Payroll until later in the meeting)
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. School Updates
A.
Recruitment
Baionne led a discussion about enrollment, which has seen positive momentum through July.
B.
Staff Hiring Changes
Baionne led a discussion staff openings. RVLA has a staff opening for a technology analyst/specialist.
C.
Panther Talks
V. Finance and Enrollment
A.
Financial Review and Enrollment Updates
Chastity led a discussion about our July financials versus budget and RVLA's pro forma run-rate. Chastity led a presentation on how school Apportionment works in Washington State.
B.
Resolution to approve July Payroll and Vouchers
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve July Payroll and Vouchers.
J. Thiel seconded the motion.
Originally part of Consent Agenda but board needed more time, later in the meeting, to review and vote.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Welcome new Board member
A.
Welcome Carole Peoples-Procter and Reco Bembry to the Board
Joe Hailey welcomed the new board members to the board. Carole Peoples-Procter was present and Reco Bembry was unable to attend this meeting.
VII. Executive Updates
A.
Board Development Activity
Joe Hailey led a workshop on development, focusing the board on our ability to expand relationships and procure donors. The board worked to brainstorm potential allies to RVLA and to develop a plan to reach out.
B.
Development updates
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
V. Hsu made a motion to Adjourn Meeting.
N. Hester seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
W. Wang
Joe Hailey - 9230 2nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
William Wang - 2810 Newlands Ave. Belmont, CA 94002
Jeff Thiel - 20995 Stellerwood Dr Leavenworth, WA 98826
Julia Warth - 115 W Boston Seattle, WA 98119
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