There were no public comments.

Financial reports through July 31st were presented for Board review.  The financials were received and submitted for audit by Board Chairman Michael Wellbaum.

Chief Development Officer Pam King-Acker presented Development updates.  Join Our Movement is in progress and the Board members were informed that their personal gifts could be made prior to September 7th. Pam presented to all members present the 2018 Development Calendar of Activities as well as the Level Up! 2017-2018 Donation Form. Pam thanked Board member Melissa Goodroe and her husband, David, for their challenge grant of $5000. The goal set by Join Our Movement is $100,000. As of this date, the balance earned is $19,000. Clint and Pam secured a $40,000 Challenge Grant from the John and Bonnie Strauss Foundation.  

Chief Development Officer Pam King-Acker encouraged the Board to begin thinking of who to court for table sponsorships and reminded them that we would be looking forward to their support this year as they have exhibited in the past.

President & CEO Clint Riley thanked the 3 volunteers present for their participation as part of the TBC Parents Club, the FWAFA PTSO and the TeSA PTO, in addition to thanking the Leadership Team. He was appreciative of everyone's dedication to holding quarterly meetings and proud of the focus and growth. 

The President requested that all teams schedule meetings during the first two weeks of September, with the Chairs to set those meetings. Melissa Goodroe will contact the Board members while Clint Riley will contact the staff. 

TBC China Tour: Interim Artistic Director Ellie Lin entertained the Board with stories of taking 28 boys to 14 cities, performing 15 times in 28 days. 

Texas Dance Conservatory: Director Sheyna Ferraro noted that we have just concluded our second year and are now entering the third year, with  for fall enrollment open and classes beginning on August 28th. She expects higher enrollment than last year, based on the fact that enrollment numbers right now are higher than the numbers last year at this time. Sheyna asked the Board for help on two fronts: 1) when you receive an email, forward it to someone who has an interest in dance and 2) on the Facebook page, don't simply LIKE but also SHARE. These two actions will broaden awareness of the Dance Conservatory. 

TeSA Back to School Update: Principal Joe Morrow reminded the Board that TeSA has changed from a K-8 facility back to a K-6 facility. As such, teaching positions were shifted and five new teachers were hired. 

FWAFA Back to School Update: High School Principal Craig Shreckengast reported that 6 new teachers were hired. The new teachers commented that it was unusual for them to see the students in assembly cheering for their teachers. Middle School Principal Randy Dean reported on campus culture and climate, particularly that all teachers and many administration members attended an 8-hour training in Restorative Discipline during in-service week. President Clint Riley added that Restorative Practices is being added to the TeSA training of teachers and that they also attended the training held at FWAFA. Fine Arts Director Stephen Madrid and Academic Director Gail Hartsfield reported on the new Creative Instruction Lab and changes in the TRIBES curriculum to meld the innovative approach of teaching the arts with the more structured methods of instruction of core courses. 


 

Chairman Michael Wellbaum asked for questions and there were none.