Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday November 24, 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
C. Peoples-Procter, J. Hailey, J. Thiel, J. Warth, N. Hester, V. Hsu, W. Wang
Directors Absent
M. MASON
Guests Present
B. Coleman, C. Catchings, Carman Escamilla, Elijah Forde, L. Reisberg
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 Nov 24, 2020 at 4:03 PM.
II. Mission Moment
A.
Mission Moment
Baionne led the Mission Moment which was about the first Harvest Festival at RVLA on Oct. 31.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Resolution to Approve October 27, 2020 Minutes
J. Thiel made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 10-27-20.
V. Hsu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Hester |
Aye
|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| J. Warth |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Absent
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
B.
Resolution to approve October Payroll and Vouchers
J. Thiel made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
V. Hsu seconded the motion.
Voted as part of consent agenda
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
| J. Warth |
Aye
|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| N. Hester |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Absent
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
C.
Resolution to Approve RVLA Mission, Vision, & Pillars
J. Thiel made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
V. Hsu seconded the motion.
Voted as part of consent agenda
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| N. Hester |
Aye
|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| J. Warth |
Aye
|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Absent
|
D.
Resolution to Approve New Board Member
J. Thiel made a motion to Approve New Board Member.
N. Hester seconded the motion.
Elijah Forde introduced himself, his experiences with RVLA, and his vision for the organization. The board discussed his background and potential contributions to the organization.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Finance Updates
A.
Grants Reporting
Chastity led a discussion on the monthly finances, the monthly budget, and run-rate financial metrics.
B.
Enrollment Update
Chastity led a discussion on current enrollment and the outlook for enrollment in the the next school year
V. Academics
A.
Attendance Update
Baionne led a discussion on recent scholar attendance and grading
B.
MAP Testing & Interim Assessment Quarter 2
Baionne led a discussion on MAP testing and where RVLA scholars stand in the testing quartiles.
VI. Executive
A.
Hiring
Baionne noted that the school is looking to hire a Development Manager
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 5:08 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 - 1109 17th Ave, #303 Seattle, WA 98122
Natalie Hester - 11112 Cornell Ave South Seattle, WA 98178