Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 25, 2023 at 4:30 PM
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy (RVLA) Board meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be virtual. Please use zoom link below:
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Directors Present
E. Forde (remote), J. Thiel (remote), M. Dyal (remote), R. Bembry (remote), T. Marsh (remote), V. Hsu (remote)
Directors Absent
C. Peoples-Procter, M. MASON, M. Sahoo
Guests Present
C. Catchings (remote), Chineka Jones (remote), D. Watson (remote), Jess Saven Barton (remote), L. Reisberg (remote), Lenny Emperado (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Public Comment
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Resolution February 2023 Payroll & Claim Vouchers
Payments have been audited and certified by the Auditing Officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement
claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090. Those payments have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to
the board.
As of April 25, 2023, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $281,956.87, and/or voids
(cancellations), totaling $0.00. The payments and/or voids are further identified in this document.
Total by Payment Type: ACH/Warrants - Public
Direct Deposit Numbers 9000001705 through 9000001742, totaling $149,791.19
As of April 25, 2023, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $309,377.09, and/or voids
(cancellations), totaling $0.00. The payments and/or voids are further identified in this document.
Total by Payment Type: ACH/Warrants - Public
Direct Deposit Numbers 9000001649 through 9000001684, totaling $162,562.79
As of April 25, 2023, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $6,624.65, and/or voids (cancellations),
totaling $0.00. The payments and/or voids are further identified in this document.
Total by Payment Type: ACH/Warrants - Public
Direct Deposit Numbers 9000001614 through 9000001614, totaling $4,837.77
As of April 25, 2023, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $91,045.82, and/or voids (cancellations), totaling $0.00. The payments and/or voids
are further identified in this document.
Total by Payment Type: ACH/Warrants - Public
Warrant Numbers 101871 through 101886, totaling $78,456.89
AP ACH Numbers 9000001627 through 9000001648, totaling $12,588.93
As of April 25, 2023, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $126,647.92, and/or voids (cancellations), totaling $0.00. The payments and/or voids
are further identified in this document.
Total by Payment Type: ACH/Warrants - Public
Warrant Numbers 101852 through 101870, totaling $72,674.83
AP ACH Numbers 9000001616 through 9000001626, totaling $53,973.09
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Absent
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| M. Sahoo |
Absent
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
B.
Resolution March 28th, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Absent
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| M. Sahoo |
Absent
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
C.
Resolution Out of Endorsement Teacher Placements
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Absent
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| M. Sahoo |
Absent
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
III. Mission Challenge
A.
Spotlight on a current challenge RVLA is facing.
Update on Gates relationship. Changes in staffing at Gates and our progress on funding application. Officially have been asked to submit proposal.
IV. Mission Moment
A.
Spotlight on a recent highlight for RVLA.
State audit has been completed. We have no findings!!!
V. Finance & Human Capital Update
A.
Review of the most recent RVLA financials.
Chastity Catchings COO review of RVLA financials this year and next year. Facilities repairs. Looking towards next year for services-budget will increase for those repairs. Healthy fund balance. This will affect personel. Legislative updates: SpEd cap increases to 15%, enrichment funding, & nutrition funding. These will be included in draft budget next month.
VI. Academic Update
A.
Review of the most recent academic data
Principal David Watson reviews the most up to date academic data. Missing assignments, attendance, commission goals, exclusionary data, & testing info.
VII. Enrollment Update
A.
Enrollment Numbers
Lenny Emperado reviews the most up to date enrollment numbers for current year and SY 23/24.
VIII. Announcements
A.
April 2023 Announcements
-Mandatory Equity Training
-Need Board Secretary
-May 2nd Gates Community Organizing event 6pm @ RVLA
IX. Executive Session
A.
Time for Executive Session if needed
Not needed
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Absent
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Absent
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 3.15.pdf
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 3.30.pdf
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 3.31.pdf
- Payroll Check Summary with Board Certification 3.1 LaddAli.pdf
- Payroll Check Summary with Board Certification 3.31.pdf
- Resolution March 2023 Vouchers & Payments.pdf
- March 2023- Bd of Directors Mtg Minutes Resolution .docx.pdf
- _Board Resolution (Out of Endorsement Placement) 2023.pdf
No public comment.