Rainier Valley Leadership Academy

Minutes

RVLA Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday February 27, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Location

RVLA Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 27 · 4:30 – 5:30pm
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
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Rainier Valley Leadership Academy Board meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be virtual with an in person option.


RVLA Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 30 · 4:30 – 5:30pm
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
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In person option @ 6020 Rainier Ave S, Seattle WA 98118
 

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

E. Forde, M. MASON, M. Sahoo, R. Bembry

Guests Present

B. Coleman, C. Catchings, D. Watson, Daxa Thomas, Janine Lewis, Jess Savin Barton (Charter Commission)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

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 Feb 27, 2024 at 4:40 PM.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Resolution January 30th, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes

J. Thiel made a motion to approve the minutes from RVLA Board Meeting on 01-30-24.
M. Dyal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Resolution January 2024 Payroll & Claim Vouchers

J. Thiel made a motion to approve.
M. Dyal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Resolution March Board Retreat Date

J. Thiel made a motion to Approve.
M. Dyal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Update Safe School Plan/Policy

J. Thiel made a motion to Approve.
M. Dyal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Mission Aligned

A.

Mission Challenge

Discussed Gates Foundation grant

B.

Mission Moment

Discussed celebrating Maryam Mason's board tenure and notifying of her departure

IV. Executive Session

A.

As Needed

Entered Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 from 4:50-5:05 pm to discuss personnel issues. No decision was made at this time.  

V. Updates

A.

Academic Update

Discussed an update on Special Education Audit

Principal Watson discussed semester 2 grade data and test scores

B.

Finance Update

Chastity Catchings provided a financial update

C.

Enrollment Update

Discussed enrollment numbers

VI. 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 5:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
V. Hsu
Documents used during the meeting
  • Bd of Directors Mtg Minutes Resolution-January 2024.docx.pdf
  • AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 1.16.pdf
  • Payroll Check Summary with Board Certification 1.31.pdf
  • Resolution February 2024 for January 2024 Vouchers & Payments.pdf
  • Update Resolution to Change Mid-Year Retreat 2024 (2).pdf
  • Board Copy of RVLA Safe School Plan-INTERNAL ONLY.pdf
  • RVLA Safe School Plan_Policy Resolution.docx.pdf