CASA ACADEMY
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 6, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Location
CASA Academy
8047 N 35th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
8047 N 35th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
CASA Academy Board and committee meetings will take place via conference call, Zoom, or in person. Per A.R.S. § 38-431.02, notice of meetings for CASA Academy and any of its committees will be posted on this website. Notices will also be posted in the main office of CASA Academy (8047 N 35th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85051) which is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Trustees Present
D. Brown, E. Gould, E. Hunt, G. Collier, K. Evans, K. Holmes, M. Campillo, M. Tucker, S. Brown (remote), T. Wee (remote)
Trustees Absent
M. Major
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
K. Evans
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Tucker called a meeting of the board of trustees of CASA ACADEMY to order on Wednesday Oct 6, 2021 at 6:10 PM.
K. Evans arrived at 6:13 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
E. Hunt made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 09-08-21.
G. Collier seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Collier |
Aye
|
| E. Hunt |
Aye
|
| D. Brown |
Aye
|
| S. Brown |
Absent
|
| M. Tucker |
Aye
|
| K. Evans |
Aye
|
| T. Wee |
Aye
|
| K. Holmes |
Aye
|
| M. Major |
Absent
|
| M. Campillo |
Aye
|
| E. Gould |
Aye
|
D.
Introduction of Lisa Osselaer
The board Chair introduced Lisa Osselaer and Ms. Osselaer gave the Board her background and qualifications for the Board.The Board then introduced themeselves and discussed their reasons for being on the Board.
II. CEO Update
A.
CEO Update
CASA CEO provided an update of school metrics for CASA Academy. CASA CEO provided updates for enrollment, staff culture, property tax exemption dispute update, and academics.
III. Committee Updates
A.
Finance Committee Update
Finance Committee Chair, Tia Wee, provided an update of the Committee's activities.
B.
Marketing/Fundraising Committee Update
The Committee Chair provided an update on planning for the fundraiser and for promoting CASA Academy.
C.
Culture & Engagement Committee Update
Board Chari Hunt provided an update.
D.
Governance Committee Update
No update - the Committee did not meet this past month.
IV. New Business
A.
Vote on Emily Jeffries as Secretary of the Board of Directors
Board Chair Tucker introduced and nominated Emily Jeffries for the position of Secretary of the Board.
E. Hunt made a motion to approved Ms. Jeffries for the position of Secretary.
M. Tucker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Campillo |
Aye
|
| E. Hunt |
Aye
|
| D. Brown |
Aye
|
| E. Gould |
Abstain
|
| G. Collier |
Aye
|
| S. Brown |
Aye
|
| K. Evans |
Aye
|
| T. Wee |
Aye
|
| M. Tucker |
Aye
|
| M. Major |
Absent
|
| K. Holmes |
Aye
|
B.
Director Responsibilities update
C.
Vote on COVID-19 Leave Policy
School CEO presented proposed updated COVID-19 Leave Policy.
E. Gould made a motion to approve COVID-19 Leave Policy.
S. Brown seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Campillo |
Aye
|
| G. Collier |
Aye
|
| S. Brown |
Aye
|
| K. Evans |
Aye
|
| E. Hunt |
Aye
|
| E. Gould |
Aye
|
| M. Major |
Absent
|
| T. Wee |
Aye
|
| K. Holmes |
Aye
|
| D. Brown |
Aye
|
| M. Tucker |
Aye
|
D.
Vote on Charter Educational Professional Services Agreement with Teach For America
School CEO updated progress on proposed agreement with Teach for America.
E. Hunt made a motion to approve Charter Educational Professional Services Agreement with Teach For America.
K. Holmes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. Tucker |
Aye
|
| M. Major |
Absent
|
| K. Evans |
Aye
|
| D. Brown |
Aye
|
| M. Campillo |
Aye
|
| E. Gould |
Aye
|
| S. Brown |
Aye
|
| E. Hunt |
Aye
|
| K. Holmes |
Aye
|
| G. Collier |
Aye
|
| T. Wee |
Aye
|
V. Closing Items
A.
Strategic Planning Session October 23rd and 24th
Board Chair presented an update for the strategic planning session.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
D. Brown made a motion to adjorn.
E. Hunt seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Holmes |
Aye
|
| D. Brown |
Aye
|
| G. Collier |
Aye
|
| M. Tucker |
Aye
|
| M. Major |
Absent
|
| E. Gould |
Aye
|
| E. Hunt |
Aye
|
| S. Brown |
Aye
|
| K. Evans |
Aye
|
| M. Campillo |
Aye
|
| T. Wee |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:13 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Campillo