Mrs. Greenman presented:

• Resolution authorizing Dr. Lisa Gonzales, as the Conservator, to serve as an authorized signer on the Texas School of the Arts bank accounts at Frost Bank and PlainsCapital Bank 
• Persuant to a directive from TEA, Dr. Gonzales was added as an agent with signature authority on all existing accounts and all other signers are removed from the accounts

Dr. Perkins presented:

• Resolution outlines the Education Code requires an open enrollment charter school to certify in writing that no administrator, officer, or employee of the charter school and no member of the governing body of the charter school or it's charter holder derives any personal financial benefit from a real estate transaction with the charter schools
• The Board of Directors certifies that no administrator, officer, or employee or no member of Board of Directors, and no person related within the third-degree or second-degree derives any financial benefit from a real estate transaction as well as that the Superintendent/CEO is directed to provide notice of this certification in writing to TEA and to any municipality or other political subdivision 
• This is the resolution and annual certification that is required specifically for public charter schools to be able to apply for the State Facility Grant that is due March 27, 2026 

Dr. Perkins presented:

• Resolution outlines that the Board of Directors of TCA+A is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive educational environment for all students and staff
• The Legislature enacted Senate Bill 11, which authorizes but does not require school districts and open enrollment charter schools to adopt a policy allowing a campus to provide a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text
• The Board has carefully reviewed the provisions of SB 11, relevant guidance, and the needs and diversity of the students and families served at FWAFA and TeSA
• The Board recognizes that participation in any religious activity must remain voluntary and FWAFA and TeSA must remain in compliance with state and federal laws, including TEA issued guidance
• The Board of Directors has determined it will not adopt a policy establishing a period of prayer or reading of religious text as authorized under SB 11 at this time
• The Board affirms that students retain the right to individually and voluntarily pray or engage in religious expression to the extent permitted by law, provided such activity is not disruptive and is consistent with FWAFA and TeSA policies and applicable law
• The Board may revisit this matter in the future should further consideration warrant doing so

Dr. Perkins presented:

• Resolution outlines that the Board of Directors of TCA+A is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive educational environment for all students and staff
• The Legislature enacted Senate Bill 11, which authorizes but does not require school districts and open enrollment charter schools to adopt a policy allowing a campus to provide a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text
• The Board has carefully reviewed the provisions of SB 11, relevant guidance, and the needs and diversity of the students and families served at FWAFA and TeSA
• The Board recognizes that participation in any religious activity must remain voluntary and FWAFA and TeSA must remain in compliance with state and federal laws, including TEA issued guidance
• The Board of Directors has determined it will not adopt a policy establishing a period of prayer or reading of religious text as authorized under SB 11 at this time
• The Board affirms that students retain the right to individually and voluntarily pray or engage in religious expression to the extent permitted by law, provided such activity is not disruptive and is consistent with FWAFA and TeSA policies and applicable law
• The Board may revisit this matter in the future should further consideration warrant doing so