San Antonio STEAM Academy
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Location
San Antonio STEAM Academy
6127 Summer Fest Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78244
Location: School Cafe
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SAN ANTONIO STEAM ACADEMY
Items will not necessarily be discussed or considered in the order they are printed on the agenda below. If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in an executive or closed session, the Board will convene in such executive or closed session as permitted by and in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.
Directors Present
A. Blanche, V. Maner, Y. Oden
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Chrisettia Morgan, X. Toson
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
no updates to October Board Minutes
II. CEO/Superintedent Updates
A.
Financial Reporting
B.
Enrollment & Recruitment
Enrollment is steady at 148. There may be some adjustments during the holiday season break. Doesn't have K-4. sibling grouping. Goal is still 160.
Maner - what is different
some are moving out of state, culture isnt a strong fit, resources aren't strong enough for some parents. Seeking more admineties, special education.
Students are coming back due to new name and brand. Coming back because STEAM Academy knows what it wants. We allow students to be themselves. Removing barriers and focus on learning.
C.
Academic Performance Updates and Initiatives
Ramping up for STAR
High school testing - Algebra will be needed for students to re-test
They are very transparent about how they are doing regarding grading at the learning level.
Co-teaching within grade levels.
Alamo College has been onsite and will continue to support students. The next group will be the 12th graders. Offered to help with SAT and ACT testing - this is the first year STEAM Academy has a 12th-grade level.
Focus on the first year of 12 graders - 16 graduating.
The Charter renewal has been signed and submitted. Looking to see if we can get a 10-year renewal
B in academics - looking to get an A
D.
Facilities
The main goal is to find a new space for SA Academy to move into - St. Gerard Catholic School is a possibility
Next school game is December 4th.
E.
Closed Session
F.
Reconvene into Open Session
III. Committee Updates
A.
Finance Committee
B.
Governance Committee
C.
Development Committee
Board Members asked to give $250 annually minimum.
DaiAnn Mooney with DSS provide a financial update. Stated STEAM Academy has a 37-day cash on hand.
Annual Audit results presented by Mike Vail.
Annual Deposit Contract has been submitted
Enrollment is steady at 148. There may be some adjustments during the holiday season break. Doesn't have K-4. sibling grouping. Goal is still 160.
Maner - what is different
Some are moving out of state, culture isn't a strong fit, resources aren't strong enough for some parents. Seeking more amenities, special education.
Students are coming back due to new name and brand. Coming back because STEAM Academy knows what it wants. We allow students to be themselves. Removing barriers and focus on learning.