Kairos Academies
Minutes
Kairos Academies Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday January 26, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Location
Kairos Academies
3449 S Jefferson Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63118
We invite you join us at this Zoom link. This notice was published at www.kairosacademies.org/board at least one day prior to the meeting.
Directors Present
A. Jackson (remote), A. Sullivan (remote), E. Schlafly (remote), K. Kerr (remote), K. Owen (remote), M. Vachow (remote), N. Plair (remote), W. Young (remote)
Directors Absent
H. Eastwood
Ex Officio Members Present
K. Graham (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
K. Graham (remote)
Guests Present
Bristol (remote), J. Krewson (remote), Jazminique Holley (remote), Karie Handley (remote), Lauriel (remote), Louis Rosche (remote), M. Chavers (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approve December 8, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
II. Finance Committee Updates
A.
Monthly financials
Revenue is slightly down due to decreased student enrollment. The next initiative is to reforecast the budget to reflect updated revenue and expense expectations.
B.
2022 Audit
We did not have the PNC account fully insured. We working to remedy that account ASAP by moving money to First Bank.
III. Executive Committee Updates
A.
Strategic Planning Update
Board needs to formally approve the ad hoc committee. We received preliminary results from the SWOT analysis.
committee includes Jack Krewson, Katie Owens, Khalil Graham, Marnae Chavers, and Whitney Young
B.
Charter Renewal and Public Hearing
April 18th is the date for the charter renewal. The public hearing will be at 5pm. The board interview is at 6pm. Marnae will provide an overview in March as well as an opportunity for a mock interview.
IV. Governance Committee Updates
A.
Review draft Board member oath (i.e., commitment to Board) and collect feedback
We will distribute a draft to the board for feedback prior to the next board meeting.
B.
Review annual organizational decision chart and collect feedback
The plan is to have a draft ready for the off site, and then finalize the document following the off site.
C.
Align Board member recruitment action plan
So far 9 is the appropriate number for the board, understanding a fundraising gap is still present. Advisors may be a good path to augment capability gaps. Nicole will connect with committee heads about requirements, roles, and responsibilities needed for an effective committee advisor. Kevin is responsible for ensuring our board policies are aligned with the MCPSC audit.
Marnae is going to email a document that is required to be read by every board member. This document entails the revocation policies of a charter.
V. Program Committee Updates
A.
POSSIP/ IXL/ Summit Learning/ GROW/ Testing
We feel better about our NWEA metrics than our MAP metrics. We have committed additional resources to the Summit Learning program by looking at lessons learned and providing additional training to staff.
VI. Facilities Committee Update
A.
Community Engagement Update
We are talking to the Dutchtown South Community Association to improve our engagement with the community. We are not currently pursuing the site at Broadway.
B.
2023-2024 Facility Updates at CPH
The facility can hold 635 students ranging from grades 5-10.
C.
Closed Session in accordance with RSMo 610.021.2
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| K. Owen |
Absent
|
| N. Plair |
Aye
|
| A. Jackson |
Aye
|
| E. Schlafly |
Aye
|
| A. Sullivan |
Aye
|
| H. Eastwood |
Absent
|
| M. Vachow |
Aye
|
| K. Kerr |
Aye
|
| W. Young |
Aye
|
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Young |
Aye
|
| K. Owen |
Aye
|
| N. Plair |
Aye
|
| H. Eastwood |
Absent
|
| A. Sullivan |
Aye
|
| K. Kerr |
Aye
|
| E. Schlafly |
Aye
|
| M. Vachow |
Aye
|
| A. Jackson |
Aye
|
VII. CEO Updates
A.
Priorities Update / Retention / Recruitment Update
The strategy team is working on a values refresh to inculcate them into everyday decisions. 9th grade is oversubscribed. 10th grade is on target. 5-8th grade is under target.
B.
Teacher Certification
84% of our full-time instructional staff meet Missouri's teacher certification standards. We will compensate teachers to pursue a certification.
C.
Senior Leadership December Goal Updates
Leaders and direct reports conducted 2x2 surveys focusing on personal successes and opportunities for improvement.
No public comment.