RFMA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
January 11, 2016
Attendance: Gina DelCastillo, Anna Halaburda, Susan Cox, JaylaWatje, VivianaCasilla, Kaye Taavialma (via teleconference)
Guests: Lori Grant, Daniel Spivey (via teleconference)Absent: Jerry McElroy
Call to Order: Gina called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m. and took roll call.
Public Comment:There was no public comment.
Approval of December Minutes: Anna moved to adopt the minutes of the December Board of Directors meeting. Jayla provided a second to the motion and it carried unanimously.
Reports:
Governance Committee – Anna described activities concerning recruiting new board members and how the board president and Head of School can be interactive via the website. Discussion followed. It was decided that work be done through The Governance Committee subcommittee to develop a message and video creation. Discussion regarding the reschedule of training for CLCS occurred. Gina requested a bio from each board member indicating his/her interest in education, background, etc. by the end of January.
Strategy Committee – Kaye provided an update on Christie Stafford and provided information and asked board about having her attend the February board meeting. Lengthy discussion followed.
Finance and Fundraising – Kaye provided an update on the new building and the process involved for getting it built. Questions and discussion followed. Kaye provided information on the capital campaign and included timelines, grants, etc. Kaye requested that each board member send her information for potential contributors, connections, and professional fundraisers.
Personnel Report – Gina provided information regarding Kaye’s evaluation, highlighting importance of this as her job description has changed.
Finance Report – Lori provided an update on the financials, highlighting how DPS is calculating payments to schools until its collected data is analyzed. She indicated that RFMA should keep any extra funds until DPS calculates payments for the year. Lori also explained the items over budget. Brief discussion followed. Susan moved that the finance report be adopted. Jayla provided a second to the motion and it carried unanimously.
School Report: Kaye provided information on PARCC results for 2015, and the MAPS growth goals.
Executive Session: Anna moved to have the board move into executive session at 7:50 p.m. Susan provided a second to the motion and it carried. An update on a personnel issue was provided. Susan moved the end the executive session at 7:54 p.m. Jayla provided a second to the motion, and it carried.
Old and New Business: None.
Adjournment: Anna moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Jayla provided a second to the motion and it carried unanimously.