No public was present and no public comments were made. 

Anne Cox made a motion to approve the 2017-2018 schedule of meetings as proposed
Katie Copeland seconded the motion. 
The Board voted unanimously to approve the schedule as written, none opposed. 

Katie Copeland asked about term limits since these new Directors are being seated in a class whose term started September 1, 2016, and if they would be given any extension. Clint Riley, President/CEO, responded that their first term would expire in a little more than two years on August 31, 2019, but that they would then be eligible for a full second term.

President/CEO Clint Riley presented the financials for March, April, and May 2017, noting that all details will be discussed in the amendments. After review and discussion, Chairman Michael Wellbaum asked that the financial reports be filed for audit.

President/CEO Clint Riley reminded the Board that TEA regulations require amendments to budgets be approved when monies are not spent as planned. All ending actuals need to be within 10% of budget, and none over budget in order to pass audit review.

President/CEO Clint Riley presented the proposed FY2018 budget and asked for questions. 

Beth Lamb asked about the significant decrease of activity fees. Clint noted that this is due to a procedural change at TeSA for next year. All performance/exhibit costs are being absorbed into the instructional budget and these activities will be mandatory and part of the grade calculation for students. This puts the priority back on the art and the school's mission. 

Chairman Michael Wellbaum asked if there were further questions, there were none. 
 

Committee member Todd Nevitt: The Texas Boys Choir (TBC) will perform at a wedding Saturday evening then will fly to China for their international tour. There is a free dress rehearsal concert at FWAFA in the theater on Friday at 1:30 p.m. He noted that we are in the process of hiring a new TBC Artistic Director and the boys enjoyed meeting the first of the final candidates earlier that day.
Craig Shreckengast, Principal: FWAFA was recognized as an Exemplary School by the Arts Schools Network and we are looking at getting accreditation through them. 
Sheyna Ferraro, Dance Conservatory Director: this is the end of the 2nd year for the Conservatory.We have grown in both the numbers of students enrolled and in the number of classes taken by each student. 
Board member Steve Johnson: asked for a report on college acceptances and scholarships. Gail Hartsfield, Student Services Director, responded that this information is self-reported by students so may not be comprehensive. She noted that there is a difference between the list of acceptances and the list of colleges that students are actually able to attend, due largely to financial concerns. Currently, there has been approximately $4.2 million awarded with a graduating class of 54 students. Gail will compile a report for the Board to include a list of colleges and the average scholarship amounts awarded by each. 
Clint Riley, Pres/CEO: TBC Artistic Director update. There were 14 applicants total, five of whom were interviewed during the first round. The final 3 candidates will be on site for personal interviews on June 27, 28 and 29. All have been a director of choral ensembles and all have worked with boychoirs; we are now looking for the right fit. This needs to be someone who can both serve the students in the best way possible and focus on expansion and growth into the community. Board member Steve Johnson commented that this is a critical focus of our organization. Clint said that the goal is to make a public announcement during the middle of July.
Chairman Michael Wellbaum: presented Clint Riley with a gift of thanks for 5 years of excellent service.