Texas Center for Arts + Academics
Minutes
TCA+A Special Session Meeting - Hold In Case of Urgent Action
Date and Time
Monday April 27, 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
Directors Absent
Myong Chong, Wes Poole
Ex Officio Members Present
Anika Perkins
Non Voting Members Present
Anika Perkins
Guests Present
Amber Ledbetter, Flor Cabrera, Jocelyn Greenman, Kiera Wallace, Lacey Gaymon, Ross Mitchell
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 Monday Apr 27, 2026 at 6:04 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
- No public comments were made.
III. Recognition
A.
TeSA Recognition
Ms. Wallace recognized:
- Leo Garza
- Lucas Regian
- Kate Palacios
- Diora Haley
- Luke Saddler
- Mia Ortiz
- Cember Cervantes
- Cooper Mitchell
B.
FWAFA Recognition
Ms. Ledbetter recognized:
- FWAFA Top 10%
- George Ledingham - Class of 2026 Valedictorian
- Annabel Coulter - Class of 2026 Salutatorian
- Caroline Burshears
- Lizuly Rodriguez
- Casyn LaPenna
- FWAFA April teacher and staff of the month:
- Katelyn Trzcinka
- Norlisha Taylor
IV. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve March 23, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to approve the minutes from TCA+A Board Meeting on 03-23-26.
Steven Jones seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Wes Poole |
Absent
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Leslie Scott |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
B.
Finance Statements
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to approve March 2026 income statements.
Steven Jones seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Leslie Scott |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Absent
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
V. Closed Session
A.
Convene to Closed Session
- Closed open session at 6:19 PM
- Opened in closed session at 6:21 PM
B.
Reconvene to Open Session
- Closed closed session at 7:38 PM
- Reconvened open session at 7:40 pm
C.
Action Item
- No action was taken.
VI. Academics
A.
Update DIP/CIP-Armed Security Officers' Duties
Steven Jones made a motion to update DIP/CIP - Armed Security Officer's Duties to include background checks, safety training, door checks, and reporting suspicious activity, per state requirements.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Leslie Scott |
Absent
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Absent
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
VII. Operations
A.
Financial Hardship for Installation of Seat Belts to Buses
Steven Jones made a motion to declare financial hardship and that we do not install seatbelts on the buses.
John Bolser seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Leslie Scott |
Absent
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Absent
|
B.
HVAC Vendor—Derose Services
Steven Jones made a motion to move forward with DeRose Services as an HVAC vendor and approve the work and invoices.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Leslie Scott |
Absent
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Absent
|
C.
FWAFA's Roofing Vendor—City Roofing
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to move forward with City Roofing's quote of $188,582.25 to repair FWAFA's roof.
Steven Jones seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Wes Poole |
Absent
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Leslie Scott |
Absent
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
D.
Resolution for Not Utilizing Peace Officers
Steven Jones made a motion to approve the resolution for not utilizing peace officers.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Absent
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Leslie Scott |
Absent
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
VIII. Governance
A.
PG-4.503 Military leave
Steven Jones made a motion to approve PG-4.503 Military leave.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Leslie Scott |
Absent
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Wes Poole |
Absent
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
B.
PG-4.504 Family and Medical Leave
Steven Jones made a motion to defer PG-4.504 Family and Medical Leave to the June board meeting.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Leslie Scott |
Absent
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Absent
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
C.
PG-4.601 Building Use
Steven Jones made a motion to approve PG-4.601 Building Use.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Leslie Scott |
Absent
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Absent
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
D.
PG-4.602 Solicitation and Distribution
Steven Jones made a motion to approve PG-4.602 Solicitation and Distribution.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Absent
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Leslie Scott |
Absent
|
E.
PG-4.603 Intellectual Property
Steven Jones made a motion to approve PG-4.603 Intellectual Property.
John Bolser seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Leslie Scott |
Absent
|
| Wes Poole |
Absent
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
F.
PG-4.605 Social Media and Electronic Communications with Students
Steven Jones made a motion to approve PG-4.605 Social Media and Electronic Communications with Students.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Leslie Scott |
Absent
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Absent
|
G.
PG-4.606 Use of Artifical Intelligence
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to approve PG-4.606 Use of Artificial Intelligence as written.
Steven Jones seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Leslie Scott |
Absent
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Absent
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
H.
PG-4.502 Leave Offerings
Steven Jones made a motion to defer PG-4.502 Leave Offerings to the June board meeting.
John Bolser seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Absent
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Leslie Scott |
Absent
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
IX. CEO Report
A.
Updates
Dr. Gonzales reported:
- Conservator's March Progress
- Great work, progress on bank signatories, investment account setup, and transparent document sharing
Dr. Perkins reported:
- FWAFA's Early College Update
- Preparation underway for 2026-2027 launch, enabling students to earn associate degrees alongside high school diplomas
- 2026 Gala - Reflection-A Legacy in the Making
- Grossed $42,163.68; netted $22,510.74
- TeSA Presents
- Shrek The Musical on April 30th and May 1st at FWAFA 6 PM
- FWAFA's Elementary Musical
- Finding Nemo Kids on May 6 and 7 at FWAFA 5:30 PM and 7
- TBC's 80th Anniversary Celebration
- May 8 at 7PM at Texas Wesleyan
- Class of 2027 - Turning Ring Ceremony
- 1st annual ring ceremony
- May 18 from 3:15 PM to 3:45 at FWAFA
- 2026 Graduation
- May 26th at 7 PM at Doxology Bible Church
- Speaker: Steve Montgomery, CEO of Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
- TBC Men
- New Orleans - April 24 - April 27
- Art
- Attended State Vase April 24 - April 25
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 8:11 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cheryl Bean