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Rainier Valley Leadership Academy

Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting

Monthly

Date and Time

Tuesday June 13, 2023 at 4:30 PM

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Directors Present

J. Thiel (remote), M. Dyal (remote), M. Sahoo (remote), R. Bembry, T. Marsh (remote), V. Hsu (remote)

Directors Absent

C. Peoples-Procter, E. Forde, M. MASON

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

R. Bembry

Guests Present

B. Coleman (remote), C. Catchings (remote), Chineka Jones, D. Watson (remote), L. Reisberg (remote), Lenny Emperado (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

T. Marsh called a meeting of the board of directors of Rainier Valley Leadership Academy to order on Tuesday Jun 13, 2023 at 4:33 PM.

C.

Public Comment

No Public Comment

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Resolution May 23rd, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes

M. Dyal made a motion to approve the minutes from Board of Directors Meeting on 05-23-23.
M. Sahoo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. MASON
Absent
T. Marsh
Aye
C. Peoples-Procter
Absent
M. Dyal
Aye
E. Forde
Absent
M. Sahoo
Aye
V. Hsu
Aye
J. Thiel
Aye
R. Bembry
Absent

B.

Resolution Vivian Hsu for RVLA Board Secretary

M. Dyal made a motion to Approve.
M. Sahoo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Sahoo
Aye
M. MASON
Absent
R. Bembry
Absent
M. Dyal
Aye
V. Hsu
Aye
J. Thiel
Aye
C. Peoples-Procter
Absent
E. Forde
Absent
T. Marsh
Aye

C.

Resolution HIB Policy and Procedure

M. Dyal made a motion to Approve.
M. Sahoo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
R. Bembry
Absent
M. MASON
Absent
C. Peoples-Procter
Absent
M. Sahoo
Aye
T. Marsh
Aye
M. Dyal
Aye
J. Thiel
Aye
E. Forde
Absent
V. Hsu
Aye

D.

Resolution for Updated SY 23/24 Calendar

M. Dyal made a motion to Approve.
M. Sahoo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Dyal
Aye
E. Forde
Absent
V. Hsu
Aye
M. Sahoo
Aye
R. Bembry
Absent
T. Marsh
Aye
J. Thiel
Aye
C. Peoples-Procter
Absent
M. MASON
Absent

E.

Resolution for Out-of-Endorsement Teachers

M. Dyal made a motion to Approve.
M. Sahoo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. MASON
Absent
E. Forde
Absent
C. Peoples-Procter
Absent
T. Marsh
Aye
M. Sahoo
Aye
M. Dyal
Aye
R. Bembry
Absent
V. Hsu
Aye
J. Thiel
Aye

III. Mission Challenge

A.

Spotlight on a current challenge RVLA is facing.

Challenge is finding the right staff for next year.  Scholars assist in interviewing the candidates and often ask the toughest questions. Slide show of scholars interviewing candidates for next year.  

IV. Mission Moment

A.

Spotlight on a recent highlight for RVLA.

RVLA Awards of Distinction ceremony. Watched Dr Georgia McDade and Noni Ervin, community members and Elder, recite poems they wrote for RVLA scholars and community.

V. Finance Update

A.

Budget Review

Review of current financials and budget proposal for next year.  Vote will be at the August Board Meeting.  Board Members all agreed that the budget should be submitted to OSPI as was presented at this meeting.

R. Bembry arrived at 4:53 PM.

VI. Enrollment Update

A.

Enrollment Numbers

Current re-enrollment and new enrollment numbers for SY 23/24. We are on track to budgeted enrollment numbers.

VII. Announcements

A.

Upcoming Events and Announcements

-Upcoming details for graduations & block party.

-No July Board Meeting

-August 26th Board retreat reminder-in person @ RVLA 9am-4pm.

VIII. Executive Session

A.

Time for Executive Session if needed

Not needed

IX. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

R. Bembry made a motion to Adjourn Meeting.
J. Thiel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
E. Forde
Absent
M. Dyal
Aye
J. Thiel
Aye
R. Bembry
Aye
V. Hsu
Aye
C. Peoples-Procter
Absent
M. MASON
Absent
T. Marsh
Aye
M. Sahoo
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Reisberg
Documents used during the meeting
  • Bd of Directors Mtg Minutes Resolution-June 2023.docx.pdf
  • RVLA - Board Resolution (Secretary Election) - KMY 6.8.23.docx.pdf
  • RVLA - Board Resolution (HIB Policy 2023) .docx.pdf
  • Ver 2 DRAFT RVLA Annual School Calendar - Google Sheets.pdf
  • Updated - Board Resolution (2022-2023 School Year Calendar) .docx.pdf
  • Board Resolution (Out of Endorsement Placement) June 2023.pdf

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Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator: Chastity Catchings, (206) 659-0956, chastity.catchings@myrvla.org, 6020 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118.
504 Coordinator: (RVLA): Chastiy Catchings, (206) 659-0956, chastity.catchings@myrvla.org, 6020 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118