Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Minutes
RVLA Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 30, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Location
This meeting is virtual, but does have an in person option @ 6020 Rainier Ave S, Seattle WA 98118
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 260-468-0921
PIN: 792 761 465#
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy Board meetings are open to the public. This meeting will be virtual with an in person option.
RVLA Board Meeting
4:30 – 5:30pm
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/teo-qixr-iqv
Or dial: (US) +1 260-468-0921 PIN: 792 761 465#
In person option @ 6020 Rainier Ave S, Seattle WA 98118
Directors Present
E. Forde (remote), M. Sahoo (remote), R. Bembry (remote), T. Marsh (remote), V. Hsu (remote)
Directors Absent
J. Thiel, M. Dyal
Guests Present
Angela Thomas, B. Coleman, C. Catchings, Courtney Claxton, D. Watson, Dawn Mason, Daxa Thomas, Italiana Hughes, Jaycee Coleman, Jaycee Coleman, L. Reisberg, Lashawn Jenkins, Lenny Emperado, Mary Houston, Samayah, Shannon Peterson, Tamara Woods, Tayish Mandefero, Taylor Jones
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Public Testimony
A.
Call for public testimony.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Resolution March 30th, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
Unable to vote due to not meeting quorum.
B.
Resolution March 2024 Payroll & Claim Vouchers
Unable to vote due to not meeting quorum.
C.
2024/25 School Year Calendar
Unable to vote due to not meeting quorum.
IV. Mission Aligned
A.
Mission Moment-Elementary Expansion Approval
The Commission voted to officially approve the RVLA Elementary Expansion.
B.
Mission Challenge-Kindergarten Enrollment
The challenge is to now convert Elementary Interest Forms into actual Enrollment.
V. Updates
A.
Academic Update-Performance Framework 2023/24
Principal David Watson reviews the 22/23 Performance Framework.
B.
Finance-Organizational Chart
Chastity Catchings, RVLA CFOO, reviews the org chart for RVLA that was submitted to the commission for approval of next year. Looking at how enrollment, staffing, facilities, funding, and other costs all effect the budget. Budgeting timeline review.
VI. Executive Session
A.
As Needed
Not needed.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Thiel |
Absent
|
| M. Sahoo |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Absent
|
- April 2024 Resolution-March 2024 Minutes.docx (1).pdf
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 3.15.pdf
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 3.31.pdf
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification Direct.pdf
- Payroll Check Summary with Board Certification 3.29.pdf
- Resolution April 2024 for March 2024 Vouchers & Payments.pdf
- DRAFT 24-25 Elem Calendar.pdf
- DRAFT 24-25 MS HS Calendar.pdf
- RVLA - Board Resolution (2024-2025 School Year Calendars) .docx.pdf
Shannon Peterson-Grandparent of a scholar. Disturbed by the Principal was in the cafeteria. High turnover of teachers-what are the effects of this on scholars?
Samayah-Parent of scholar. Difficult to raise enrollment without strong reading and math scores.
Lisa Shimoi-Current FAB President. Teacher retention is an issue at all of her other scholar's schools. Teacher appreciation week coming up-if would like to help reach out to Lenny Emperado.
Tamara Woods-Do three head ladies get raises & are they in the budget? If we dont fix the food we wont retain scholars.
We will hold another time for more people to voice their concerns?