Texas Center for Arts + Academics
Minutes
TCA+A Board Meeting - Audit Presentation
Date and Time
Tuesday January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
Kathleen E. Connors Theater
Texas School of the Arts (TeSA)
6025 Village Parkway
Edgecliff Village, TX 76134
In-person Meeting Return: Governor Abbott’s March 2020 order temporarily suspending certain provisions of the Open Meetings Act due to the COVID-19 pandemic disaster expired August 31, 2021. Consequently, TCA+A Board Meetings will return to in-person meetings at Texas School of the Arts.
Directors Present
Cheryl Bean, John Bolser, Leslie Scott (remote), Michael Wellbaum, Steven Jones, Wes Poole (remote)
Directors Absent
Myong Chong
Ex Officio Members Present
Anika Perkins
Non Voting Members Present
Anika Perkins
Guests Present
Amber Ledbetter, Amy Prickett, Flor Cabrera, Jocelyn Greenman, Kiera Wallace, Krista Langford, Lacey Gaymon, Ross Mitchell, Ted Neeb, Torie Skinner, Wesley Esparragoza
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Cheryl Bean called a meeting of the board of directors of Texas Center for Arts + Academics to order on Tuesday Jan 20, 2026 at 6:12 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
- Public comments were made by:
- Vrai Washington
- Bailey Howell
III. Recognition
A.
TeSA Recognition
Ms. Wallace recognized the following students for their dedication and service:
- Zahria Butler (4th grade)
- Olivia Teixeira (2nd grade)
- Roman Rector (5th grade)
- Grace Gatica (2nd grade)
B.
FWAFA Recognition
Ms. Ledbetter recognized December teachers of the month:
- Jacob Zamora
- Mandy Warren
C.
TCA+A Recognition
Dr. Perkins recognized board members for January appreciation month:
- Cheryl Bean
- Steven Jones
- Leslie Scott
- John Bolser
- Myong Chong
- Wes Poole
- Michael Wellbaum
IV. Audit Presentation
A.
Presentation of the FY2025 Audit
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to approve the FY2025 audit.
John Bolser seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Leslie Scott |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
V. Closed Session
A.
Convene to Closed Session
- Closed open session at 7:01 pm
- Opened closed session at 7:05 pm
B.
Reconvene to Open Session
- Closed closed session at 8:59 pm
- Opened open session at 9:05 pm
C.
Action Item
- No action taken
VI. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve November 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Steven Jones made a motion to approve the minutes from TCA+A Board Meeting on 11-17-25.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Leslie Scott |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
B.
Finance Statements
Steven Jones made a motion to approve the November and December 2025 finance statements.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Leslie Scott |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
VII. Finance
A.
Merit Increase for CEO/Superintendent FY2026
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to approve merit increase for CEO/Superintendent FY2026.
Steven Jones seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Leslie Scott |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
VIII. Academics
A.
School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to approve the school health advisory council (SHAC).
John Bolser seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Leslie Scott |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
IX. CEO Report
A.
Updates
- Sid Richardson Grant - fix FWAFA's roof
- McMaster-Carr Company Donation - annual campaign
- Lilly Youth and Arts Foundation Donation - to help negative lunch accounts at both schools
- Facility Assessment Updates
- US News & World Report National Rankings - FWAFA Secondary
- Fall After-School Conservatory Updates
- 2026 Gala - March 28, 2026 Reflections: A Legacy in the Making
- Winter TEA mandated joint Safety and Security Committee meeting
- 2026-2027 Open enrollment - January 12, 2026 - February 10, 2026
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:12 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryl Bean