Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Directors Present
E. Forde (remote), M. Dyal (remote), R. Bembry (remote), T. Marsh (remote), V. Hsu (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
B. Coleman (remote), C. Catchings (remote), Italiana Hughes (remote), Janine Lewis (remote), L. Reisberg (remote), Lenny Emperado (remote), Nati Hardin (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Public Testimony
A.
As Needed
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Resolution January 28th, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
B.
Resolution January 2025 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.
As of February 18, 2025, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $361.68, and/or voids (cancellations), totaling $0.00. The payments and/or voids
are further identified in this document.
Total by Payment Type: WIRE-PUBLIC
Wire Transfer Payments 201900209 through 201900209, totaling $361.68
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 February 18, 2025, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $146,362.51, 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 102520 through 102539, totaling $77,357.64
AP ACH Numbers 9000003180 through 9000003200, totaling $69,004.87
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 February 18, 2025, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $41,127.58, 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 102541 through 102548, totaling $31,680.58
AP ACH Numbers 9000003239 through 9000003244, totaling $9,447.00
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 February 18, 2025, the Board, by a unanimous vote, approves payments, totaling $327,696.72, 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 9000003201 through 9000003238, totaling $174,042.59
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Forde |
Aye
|
| V. Hsu |
Aye
|
| M. Dyal |
Aye
|
| R. Bembry |
Aye
|
| T. Marsh |
Aye
|
IV. Slide Show
A.
Memories
Watched a video of the Kindergarteners showing how they care for their school community.
V. Mission Alignment
A.
Mission Challenge-Enrollment & Development Update
Lenny Emperado, Dean of Recruitment, reviewed where RVLA is at as far as recruitment for next year.
B.
Mission Moment-Academic Update: MAP Final Data
Looked at how attendance correlates to scholar MAP data. There is a correlation between lower scores and truancy. Princpal Thomas spoke about plans to address this.
VI. Executive Session
A.
As Needed
Board Members went into Executive Session per 42.30.110 to discuss the CEO Evaluation. Time was set for 10 mins and extended for another 5 returning back to the main room at 5:29.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Announcements
n/a
B.
Adjourn Meeting
- Resolution Feb 25 2025 Minutes for Jan 28 2025.docx.pdf
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 1.3.pdf
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 1.15.pdf
- AP Check Summary Report with Board Certification 1.31.pdf
- Payroll Check Summary with Board Certification 1.31.pdf
- Resolution Feb 25 2025 for Jan 2025 Vouchers & Payments.pdf
Nati Hardin-RVLA ELA Teacher-Gave appreciations to school and district leadership for their dedication and sacrifices they have made for the school.