Pathway Academy

June Board Meeting

Meeting of the Full Board
Published on June 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM CDT

Date and Time

Monday June 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM CDT

Location

706 E 12th Street Big Spring, TX. 79720 and zoom 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order  
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes 1 m
II. Academic Excellence 6:02 PM
  A. TPCSA Updates FYI Kristi Griffin 10 m
   

Kristi Griffin, ABD, giving TPCSA updates

 
  B. Approval of the Attendance Manual for Pathway Academy Vote Joel De La Garza 5 m
   

Recommended Action:
That the Board of Directors of Pathway Academy approve and adopt the Attendance Manual as presented, to be implemented beginning with the [insert school year, e.g., 2025–2026] school year.

Proposed Motion:
“I move that the Board of Directors adopt the Attendance Manual as presented, authorizing school leadership to implement the policies and procedures outlined therein effective immediately, and to make any non-substantive adjustments necessary for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.”

 
  C. Student Enrollment/Engagement FYI Thaddeus McCalister 5 m
   

130 Students 

S'more Night 

 
III. Personnel 6:22 PM
  A. Approval of the Employee Handbook for Pathway Academy Vote Kristi Griffin 5 m
   

Recommended Action:
That the Board of Directors approve and adopt the Employee Handbook for the [insert school year, e.g., 2025–2026] school year.

Proposed Motion:
"I move that the Board of Directors of Pathway Academy approve and adopt the Employee Handbook as presented. The Board authorizes the Superintendent or designee to implement the policies and procedures contained in the handbook and to make any non-substantive updates as needed to ensure continued compliance with local, state, and federal law."

 
IV. Fundraising 6:27 PM
  A. Big Spring Area Foundation FYI Thaddeus McCalister 5 m
   

$50,000 towards the renovation

 
V. Facility 6:32 PM
  A. Contract Discussions with Arris FYI Thaddeus McCalister 5 m
   

RFP update 

 
VI. Superintendent Supports 6:37 PM
  A. School Support FYI Thaddeus McCalister 7 m
   

Crabtree Consulting

Mariposa Enrollment Services 

 
VII. Finance 6:44 PM
  A. Budget Amendment Vote Vote Joel De La Garza 5 m
   


 

WHEREAS,  Under TEC 100.1033 (b)(14)(c) The following powers and duties must generally be exercised by the governing body of the charter holder itself, acting as a body corporate in meetings posted in compliance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551; and 


 

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Pathway Academy has final authority to adopt or amend the budget of the charter holder or the charter school, or to authorize the expenditure or obligation of state funds or the use of public property


 

NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of Pathway Academy at a lawfully called meeting of the Board, held in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, do hereby adopt the following Resolution: 


 

BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT: 


 

  • As required by TEA, final budget (revenue/expenditures) are to align within 10% of final actual revenue/expenditures.  To meet TEA guidelines, the Board has final authority to adopt or amend the final budget once all fiscal year end business has been completed.


 

 
  B. Finance Update FYI Thaddeus and CSS 5 m
   

Thaddeus and CSS give an update on Finances. 

 
  C. That the Board of Directors approve and adopt the annual operating budget for Pathway Academy for the 2025–2026 school year. Vote Joel De La Garza 5 m
   

Proposed Motion:
"I move that the Board of Directors of Pathway Academy approve and adopt the 2025–2026 annual budget as presented. The Board authorizes the Superintendent or designee to manage the budget in accordance with board-approved financial policies, make necessary amendments within board policy guidelines, and ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations."

 
VIII. Governance 6:59 PM
  A. Approval of the Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct for Pathway Academy FYI Tamara Farley 5 m
   

Proposed Motion:
"I move that the Board of Directors approve and adopt the Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct for the [insert school year], and authorize the Superintendent or designee to implement the policies contained therein. The Superintendent is further authorized to make any non-substantive updates necessary to maintain compliance with state law and TEA requirements."

 
IX. Other Business 7:04 PM
  A. Contracted Professionals Discuss Thaddeus McCalister 10 m
   

 

Adrienne Green - Social Media

CSS - DeAnna and Team

Charter Source - Beth, Kate, Allison

 

Each group may have one rep speak. 

 

 

 
X. Executive Session
 

We will adjourn into Executive Session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the school's superintendent.  

 
XI. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote