Texas Center for Arts + Academics
Minutes
TCA + A Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday September 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location
TeSA - 6025 Village Pkwy
Edgecliff Village, TX 76134
Directors Present
Cheryl Bean, John Bolser, Michael Wellbaum, Steven Jones, Wes Poole
Directors Absent
Myong Chong
Ex Officio Members Present
Anika Perkins
Non Voting Members Present
Anika Perkins
Guests Present
Amber Ledbetter, Danielle Frei, Kiera Wallace, Krista Langford, Ross Mitchell, Samantha Young, Sarah Johnson
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Student/Staff Recognition
A.
TeSA Recognition
B.
FWAFA Recognition
Ms. Crisanta Searway- Elem/MS Counselor (August Staff of the Month)
Mrs. Aly Grober- Secondary Art Teacher (September Teacher of the Month)
Mr. Jackson Hill - SGT / Academy Singers (September Teacher of the Month)
Ryan Cox- Senior FWAFA Student- National Merit Commended Student
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve August 31, 2026 Meeting Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
B.
Finance Statements
Wes Poole made a comment that all entities were in the black.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
IV. Closed Session
A.
Convene to Closed Session
Convene to Closed Session at 6:16 pm.
B.
Reconvene to Open Session
Reconvene to Open Session at 6:52 pm.
C.
Action Item
D.
Level Four Grievance
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
V. Finance
A.
Revised Region 11 FWAFA Contract
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
B.
Region 11 TCA+A Contract
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
C.
Renewal of PCB Line of Credit
Poole asked about the terms and interest rate for the line of credit. Ms. Young reported it is at 7.5%.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
D.
Resolution for Financial & Transition Authority
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
E.
Resolution for Wealth Management & Trust Accounts Authority
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
VI. Academics
A.
TeSA's 2025 and 2026 Accountability Ratings
Dr. Perkins reported out accountability ratings for TeSA from 2025 to 2026 as an 81 B. Mr. Poole asked about specifics of closing the gaps. Dr. Perkins explained the details
B.
FWAFA's 2025 and 2026 Accountability Ratings
Dr. Perkins reported out accountability ratings for FWAFA from 2025 to 2026 as an 86 B.
C.
FWAFA's 2026-2027 Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan and Reunification for Schools Annex
Ms. Frei shared out the changes from 2025 to 2026 EOP plan.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
VII. Governance
A.
Updates to Policy PG-4.211 Prohibition on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Duties
Policy number changed. This was approved in the Board Meeting from August 2025.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
B.
Updates to PG-4.212—Instructional Requirements and Prohibitions
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
C.
SB 12-Annual Certification
Dr. Perkins read the full SB 12 annual certification requirements.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Wes Poole |
Aye
|
| John Bolser |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Aye
|
| Myong Chong |
Absent
|
| Steven Jones |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
VIII. CEO Report
A.
Updates
Dr. Gonzales, TEA Conservator, provided two updates, records are being secured (staff and student) to Region 13 by the end of October and October snapshot where all numbers will now be under FWAFA.
Dr. Perkins reported out on the recent events that both campuses recognized Celebrate Freedom Week. Dr. Perkins shared the upcoming dates for events on campuses and those that we will be performing at.
Dr. Perkins shared that with North Texas Giving Day we had donations totaling $2,835.00 and that Ms. Manone applied for a grant and we received $3,500 that will be used for HVAC needs.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
B.
CERTIFICATE AS TO POSTING OR GIVING OF NOTICE
- Cash Analysis AUG 2026.pdf
- FWAFA AUG 2026 INCOME STMNT.pdf
- TESA AUG 2026 INCOME STMNT.pdf
- TCAA AUG 2026 INCOME STMNT.pdf
- Contract Summary Report-2026-9-15-260 Revised.pdf
- Contract Summary Report-2026-9-1-590.pdf
- PCB Line of Credit.pdf
- Approving_Financial_&_Transition_Authority_Resolution Sept 2026.pdf
- Wealth Management & Trust Accounts Authority Resolution Sept 2026.pdf
- TeSA's 2025 and 2026 Accountability.pdf
- FWAFA's Elem 2025 and 2026 Accountability.pdf
- FWAFA's Secondary 2025 and 2026 Accountability.pdf
- FWAFA's 2025 and 2026 Accountability District.pdf
- EOP Changes 2025-26 to 2026-27.pdf
- Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts Basic EOP Plan 2026.pdf
- Reunification-for-Schools-Annex-FWAFA.pdf
- PG-4.211 Prohibition on Diversity Equity and Inclusion Duties Revised.pdf
- PG-4.212 Instructional Requirements and Prohibitions_Revised.pdf
- Board Resolution SB 12 DEI Certification_2026.pdf
Ms Wallace recognized
Julie Murray - Instructional Coach
Ms. McDonald - 2nd grade teacher