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CASA ACADEMY

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Location

CASA Academy

8047 N 35th Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85051

 

The meeting location will be open to the public at 5:55 p.m. at the latest.

CASA Academy Board and committee meetings will take place via conference call, online meeting platform, or in person. Per A.R.S. ยง 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

C. Moore (remote), L. Osselaer, M. Campillo, M. Roosevelt

Trustees Absent

D. Brown, M. Major

Ex Officio Members Present

T. Clayton Cundy

Non Voting Members Present

T. Clayton Cundy

Guests Present

JD Dorfman

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Roosevelt called a meeting of the board of trustees of CASA ACADEMY to order on Wednesday May 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

M. Roosevelt made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 03-19-25.
L. Osselaer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Campillo
Aye
M. Roosevelt
Aye
M. Major
Absent
D. Brown
Absent
C. Moore
Aye
L. Osselaer
Aye

D.

Board Candidate Introductions

The attending Board members explained why they serve on the Board and then JD Dorfman gave a brief introduction of his background and expressed his interest in joining the Board. 

II. Reports

A.

CEO Report

CASA Academy CEO Tacey Clayton Cundy gave updates on enrollment, staffing, academics, strategic plan updates, Building Growth, the ongoing New Campus location search, and annual event updates.  

B.

Finance Committee Report

Finance Committee Chair Lisa Osselaer gave an update on the finances of CASA Academy from the May 9th 2025 committee meeting.

C.

Culture Committee Report

CASA Academy CEO Tacey Clayton Cundy informed that the staff surveys reported a strong feedback on culture. 

III. New Business

A.

Vote on Audit Engagement Letters

M. Roosevelt made a motion to approve the audit engagement letters from the Fortino CPA and Associates.
L. Osselaer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Brown
Absent
M. Major
Absent
L. Osselaer
Aye
M. Campillo
Aye
M. Roosevelt
Aye
C. Moore
Aye

B.

Vote on School Safety Policy

M. Roosevelt made a motion to approve the 2025-2026 School Safety Policy as updated by CASA legal counsel.
L. Osselaer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Roosevelt
Aye
L. Osselaer
Aye
M. Campillo
Aye
M. Major
Absent
C. Moore
Aye
D. Brown
Absent

C.

Vote on Red Mountain Clinical Services, PLLC Contract

M. Roosevelt made a motion to approve the Red Mountain Clinical Services, PLLC Contract.
L. Osselaer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Moore
Aye
M. Major
Absent
M. Campillo
Aye
M. Roosevelt
Aye
L. Osselaer
Aye
D. Brown
Absent

D.

Vote on Special Education Scope of Work

M. Roosevelt made a motion to apporve the Special Education Services Scope of Work from GoEd, LLC for 2025-26 and 2026-2027 school years.
L. Osselaer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Moore
Aye
M. Campillo
Aye
D. Brown
Absent
M. Major
Absent
L. Osselaer
Aye
M. Roosevelt
Aye

E.

Vote on Speech 25-26 Services Agreement

M. Roosevelt made a motion to approve the Speech 25-26 Services Agreement by Big Apple Speach Therapy, LLC.
L. Osselaer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Brown
Absent
M. Campillo
Aye
M. Roosevelt
Aye
C. Moore
Aye
M. Major
Absent
L. Osselaer
Aye

F.

Vote on AZGM contract for 2025-25 SY

M. Roosevelt made a motion to approve the AZGM contract for 2025-25 SY.
L. Osselaer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Moore
Aye
M. Major
Absent
M. Roosevelt
Aye
L. Osselaer
Aye
M. Campillo
Aye
D. Brown
Absent

G.

Vote on Aspire Business Consultants contract

M. Roosevelt made a motion to approve the Aspire Business Consultants contract.
L. Osselaer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Campillo
Aye
L. Osselaer
Aye
D. Brown
Absent
M. Major
Absent
C. Moore
Aye
M. Roosevelt
Aye

H.

Vote on OT Contract Amendment

M. Roosevelt made a motion to approve the OT Contract Amendment.
L. Osselaer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Moore
Aye
M. Roosevelt
Aye
L. Osselaer
Aye
M. Major
Absent
M. Campillo
Aye
D. Brown
Absent

I.

Vote on JD Dorfman board membership

M. Roosevelt made a motion to add JD Dorfman to CASA Academy's Board, pending approval from ASBCS.
L. Osselaer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Brown
Absent
C. Moore
Aye
M. Campillo
Aye
M. Roosevelt
Aye
L. Osselaer
Aye
M. Major
Absent

IV. Closing Items

A.

Upcoming Meetings

CASA Academy CEO Tacey Clayton Cundy informed the Board of the upcoming June 11 meeting regarding the budget and Public Virtual Hearing on June 25. 

B.

Adjourn Meeting

M. Roosevelt made a motion to adjourn.
L. Osselaer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Major
Absent
M. Campillo
Aye
M. Roosevelt
Aye
D. Brown
Absent
L. Osselaer
Aye
C. Moore
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