Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly
Date and Time
Tuesday September 26, 2023 at 4:30 PM
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Directors Present
C. Peoples-Procter (remote), E. Forde (remote), J. Thiel, M. Dyal (remote), M. MASON (remote), M. Sahoo (remote), R. Bembry (remote), T. Marsh (remote), V. Hsu (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Amy Holton, Azlyn Butler, Azlynn Sherrod-Butler, B. Coleman, C. Catchings (remote), David Watson (remote), Daxa Thomas (remote), Halma Abubakar, Jacob Taylor-Mosquero, Jalen Robinson, Jessica de Barros, L. Reisberg, Lenny Emperado (remote), Michelle Cove
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 Sep 26, 2023 at 4:35 PM.
C.
Public Comment
II. Consent Agenda
A.
Resolution August 26th, 2023 Board Meeting Minutes
V. Hsu made a motion to approve the minutes from August Board Retreat on 08-26-23.
R. Bembry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
B.
Resolution K-5 2024/25 Handbook
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve.
R. Bembry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
C.
Resolution 2024/25 Staff Handbook
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve.
R. Bembry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
D.
Resolution for Updated SY 23/24 Calendar
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve.
R. Bembry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
E.
Resolution for Out-of-Endorsement Teachers
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve.
R. Bembry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
F.
Resolution Elementary Unit Plans
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve.
R. Bembry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
G.
Resolution School Specific Goals SY 23/24
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve.
R. Bembry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
H.
Resolution Highly Capable Plan
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve.
R. Bembry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
I.
Resolution Facilities Plan
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve.
R. Bembry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
J.
Resolution Financial Audit
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve.
R. Bembry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
K.
Resolution Social Security Withholding
V. Hsu made a motion to Approve.
R. Bembry seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. MASON |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
Aye
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
III. Washington State Charter School Commission Presents
A.
The Washington State Charter School Commission
Jessica de Barros, Executive Director of the Washington State Charter School Commission, presentenced on:
-Board Member roles & responsibilities
-Compliance for Board Members
-History of Charter Schools in Washington State
IV. Executive Session
A.
Time for Executive Session if needed
Not Needed
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Sahoo made a motion to Adjourn.
M. Dyal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| M. MASON |
Absent
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| J. Thiel |
Aye
|
| C. Peoples-Procter |
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,
C. Peoples-Procter
Documents used during the meeting
- Bd of Directors Mtg Aug Minutes Resolution Sept 2023x.docx.pdf
- Elem 24-25 Scholar Handbook 9.20.23.docx.pdf
- Elementary K-5 Scholar Handbook 24_25 Resolution.docx.pdf
- DRAFT 24-25 Staff Handbook.docx.pdf
- 24_25 Updated Staff Handbook Resolution.docx.pdf
- Annual School Calendar - Approved 23-24 School Calendar (3).pdf
- Board Resolution (2023-2024 School Year Calendar) .docx.pdf
- _Board Resolution (Out of Endorsement Placement) - September 2023 (1).pdf
- GF8 K Curriculum Overview Table - Sheet1.pdf
- RVLA - Board Resolution (Unit Plans re K-5 Expansion) - KMY 9.25.23.docx.pdf
- School Specific Goals 2023-2024 - Draft (4).pdf
- School Specific Goals SY 23_24 Resolution.docx.pdf
- Highly Capable District Plan Assurances - Fiscal Year 2024 (School Year 2023-24).pdf
- Highly Capable 23_24 Resolution .docx.pdf
- 4260 Use of School Facilities Policy and Procedures.pdf
- Facilities Plan 23_24 Resolution .docx.pdf
- Statement of Work - Audit Services.pdf
- Resolution to Approve 23.24 Audit.docx.pdf
- Resolution Social Security Coverage.docx (3).pdf
- Resolution Social Security Coverage.docx.pdf
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