Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly
Date and Time
Tuesday July 27, 2021 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
Directors Present
C. Peoples-Procter (remote), E. Forde (remote), J. Hailey (remote), J. Thiel (remote), M. Luna, M. MASON (remote), M. Sahoo (remote), R. Bembry (remote), T. Marsh (remote), V. Hsu (remote), W. Wang (remote)
Directors Absent
N. Hester
Guests Present
B. Coleman (remote), C. Catchings (remote), C. Escamilla-Soto (remote), L. Reisberg (remote), Samiha Carroll (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
Note the following board members dialed in from the following locations:
- Joe Hailey -9230 2nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
- William Wang – 9122 Briarwood Farms Ct. Vienna, VA 22031
- Reco Bembry -35786 27th Ave S. Federal Way WA, 98003
- Vivian Hsu -6612 SE 24th St Mercer Island, WA 98040
- Tyson Marsh - 11230 Cornell Av S., Seattle, WA 98178
- Maheen Sahoo – 9303 NE 118th LN Apt 304, Kirkland, WA 98034
- Jeff Thiel - 5215 146th Ave SE Bellevue WA 98006
- Elijah Forde -9237 39th Ave S., Seattle WA 98118
- Carole Peoples-Procter -236 24th Ave E Seattle 98112
- Maryam Mason -4660 S Frontenac St., Seattle, WA 98118
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 27, 2021 at 4:03 PM.
II. Public Testimony
A.
Call for public testimony.
B.
Mission Moment
Baionne showed pictures from a recent RVLA congratulatory party.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Resolution to Approve June 15th, 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
M. Sahoo made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Meeting on 06-15-21.
T. Marsh seconded the motion.
Approved as part of consent agenda
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Absent
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Absent
|
| N. Hester |
Absent
|
| M. Luna |
Absent
|
B.
Resolution to approve June Payroll and Vouchers
M. Sahoo made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
T. Marsh seconded the motion.
Approved as part of consent agenda
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| N. Hester |
Absent
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Absent
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Absent
|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
| M. Luna |
Absent
|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
C.
Resolution to Approve SY 21/22 Scholar Schedule & School Calendar
M. Sahoo made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
T. Marsh seconded the motion.
Approved as part of consent agenda
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| N. Hester |
Absent
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Absent
|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Absent
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| M. Luna |
Absent
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
D.
Resolution to Proceed With Charter School Renewal Application
M. Sahoo made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
T. Marsh seconded the motion.
Approved as part of consent agenda
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Absent
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| M. Luna |
Absent
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| N. Hester |
Absent
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Absent
|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
IV. Enrollment
A.
Update
Baionne led a discussion about current enrollment, which is at 175 (versus 166 for the 2020-2021 school year).
V. Human Capital
A.
Hiring Update
Baionne led a discussion about RVLA's human capital. All key positions have been filled at this time, with the exception of an open roll for a substitute
VI. Budget
A.
SY 21/22 Budget Overview
T. Marsh made a motion to Approve 2021-2022 Budget at the 150 person enrollment level.
J. Thiel seconded the motion.
Chastity led a discussion about school finances, revenue, expenses, and master schedule. Additionally she discussed three budget scenarios for the 2021-2022 school year along with each scenarios pros and cons.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| M. Luna |
Aye
|
| N. Hester |
Absent
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| W. Wang |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| J. Hailey |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
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 5:25 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
W. Wang