Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 23, 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
C. Peoples-Procter (remote), E. Forde (remote), J. Thiel (remote), M. Dyal (remote), M. Sahoo (remote), R. Bembry (remote), T. Marsh (remote), V. Hsu
Directors Absent
M. MASON
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
V. Hsu
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
M. Sahoo
Guests Present
C. Catchings (remote), D. Watson (remote), L. Reisberg (remote), Lenny Emperado (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Public Comment
N/A
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Resolution April 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.
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 May 23, 2023, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $98,478.14, 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 101891 through 101905, totaling $48,215.63
AP ACH Numbers 9000001690 through 9000001704, totaling $50,262.51
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 May 23, 2023, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $41,526.52, 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 101909 through 101920, totaling $29,161.59
AP ACH Numbers 9000001743 through 9000001750, totaling $12,364.93
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 _________________ 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
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Absent
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
B.
Resolution April 25th, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Absent
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
C.
Resolution P-Card Approval
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Absent
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
D.
Resolution for SY 23/24 Calendar
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
III. Mission Challenge
A.
Spotlight on a current challenge RVLA is facing.
SBA testing completed! Slideshow of Washington Charter Association donated donuts to the scholars for a job well done!
IV. Mission Moment
A.
Spotlight on a recent highlight for RVLA.
Teacher/Staff Appreciation week review with slide show. Thank you to the board for making this an amazing week!
V. Finance
A.
Review of the most recent RVLA financials.
Chastity Catchings, COO, leads discussion on the review of the most current 23/24 budget update. Time to ask questions and discuss. No decisions are being made today. June will be the month to make decisions and adopt a draft budget. No July board meeting. August meeting will be when the vote for the budget will happen.
Gates grant process update. Still in negotiations with them.
VI. Enrollment Update
A.
Enrollment Numbers
Lenny Emperado, Dean of Community Engagement, leads discussion on current enrollment numbers for 23/24.
VII. Announcements
A.
April 2023 Announcements
Upcoming events taking place that the board is invited to. Required training notification.
VIII. Executive Session
A.
Time for Executive Session if needed
N/A
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Absent
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 4.14.pdf
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 4.28.pdf
- Payroll Check Summary with Board Certification 4.28.pdf
- Resolution May 2023 Vouchers & Payments (1).pdf
- Bd of Directors Mtg Minutes Resolution-May 2023.docx.pdf
- P Card Board Resolution.pdf
- RVLA - Board Resolution (2022-2023 School Year Calendar) .docx (1).pdf
Attendance taken by roll call.