Texas Center for Arts + Academics
Minutes
TCAA Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday January 16, 2018 at 6:00 PM
Location
Kathleen E. Connors Theater, Texas School of the Arts, 6025 Village Parkway, Edgecliff Village, TX 76134
Texas Center for Arts + Academics is the charter holder of Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) and Texas School of the Arts (TeSA).
Directors Present
Barry King, Beth Lamb (remote), Christy Crytzer Pierce, Daniel Bates, Katie Copeland, Lindsay Hubbell, Melissa Goodroe, Michael Wellbaum, Steven Johnson
Directors Absent
Linda Metcalf
Ex Officio Members Present
Clint Riley, Todd Nevitt
Non Voting Members Present
Clint Riley, Todd Nevitt
Guests Present
Cindy Salter, Janelle Grau, Joe Morrow, Natalie Texada, Pamela King Acker, Penny Clay
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Melissa Goodroe called a meeting of the board of directors of Texas Center for Arts + Academics to order on Tuesday Jan 16, 2018 at 6:00 PM.
C.
Approve minutes from Meeting on November 28, 2017
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 11-28-17 Board Meeting on 11-28-17.
Lindsay Hubbell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. FINANCE
A.
Presentation of FY2017 Audit
Motion to approve audit
Katie Copeland made a motion to approve the audit.
Steven Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Ted Neeb from Freemon, Shapard, & Story presented the audit for the Board's approval. Once approved, the audit is submitted to TEA.
B.
Finance Report
Janelle Grau presented November 2017 finance reports.
FWAFA is reviewing 2018 expenses for possible cuts due to lower than budgeted enrollment.
FWAFA is reviewing 2018 expenses for possible cuts due to lower than budgeted enrollment.
III. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
No public comments
IV. Development
A.
Arts + Eats February 8, 2018
Lindsay Hubbell presented:
Thursday, February 8. RSVP due Jan 31
· Board received an invitation by email. RSVP due Jan 31
· Invite your guests now for this important event
Thursday, February 8. RSVP due Jan 31
· Board received an invitation by email. RSVP due Jan 31
· Invite your guests now for this important event
B.
The Arts Gala 2018: Enchanted
Sponsorships (tables over $1,500) are at $60,000.
In kind Sponsorships include Fort Worth Texas Magazine, AlphaGraphics Fossil Creek
Several tables have come in at the $1,500 level – thank you to those supporters
We’ve had very strong support and response from our Board
Host Committee is complete-30 members, with chairs Casey & Mark Oliver. Honorary Gala Chairs are Karen & Larry Anfin.
In kind Sponsorships include Fort Worth Texas Magazine, AlphaGraphics Fossil Creek
Several tables have come in at the $1,500 level – thank you to those supporters
We’ve had very strong support and response from our Board
Host Committee is complete-30 members, with chairs Casey & Mark Oliver. Honorary Gala Chairs are Karen & Larry Anfin.
V. Strategic Plan
A.
TeSA New Campus Addition Update
Micheal Wellbaum, Natalie Texada, and Clint Riley presented information on:
- Consideration of the expansion amendment
*Add Additional Campuses in the fall 2018 and the fall 2019
*Increase Maximum Student Enrollment from 750 to 1,250
- Consideration of the business plan
Potential New Campus Locations:
*South Arlington/Mansfield area
*Parker County
Dr. Johnson asked for clarification on $0 budget for food services. Food services will not be provided at the new campuses due to the expense of an addition of a cafeteria and overhead. Students will bring a home lunch each day as they did when TeSA was located at the Temple.
- Consideration of the expansion amendment
*Add Additional Campuses in the fall 2018 and the fall 2019
*Increase Maximum Student Enrollment from 750 to 1,250
- Consideration of the business plan
Potential New Campus Locations:
*South Arlington/Mansfield area
*Parker County
Dr. Johnson asked for clarification on $0 budget for food services. Food services will not be provided at the new campuses due to the expense of an addition of a cafeteria and overhead. Students will bring a home lunch each day as they did when TeSA was located at the Temple.
B.
TeSA New Campus Addition
Daniel Bates made a motion to pass the resolution.
Barry King seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
We, the member of the Texas Center for Arts + Academics Board of Directors, affirm that the resolution was adopted demonstrating that a quorum of the members voted in favor of amending the charter to add additional campuses and increase maximum student enrollment. The charter holder governing body has considered a business plan and has determined by majority vote of the board that the growth proposed is prudent.
VI. Governance
A.
Consent Agendas
Beth Lamb, Melissa Goodroe, and Janelle Grau all spoke highly of using consent agendas.
A vote will be taken at the March 27, 2018 board meeting on adopting consent agendas.
A vote will be taken at the March 27, 2018 board meeting on adopting consent agendas.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
A.
Good News Report
Faculty Talent Show was successful. Their target goal of $15,000 will be used to redo the green space on the north end of the school.
Dr. Steve Johnson complimented Ellie Lin and the student performers of the TBC Holiday Christmas Concert.
Dr. Steve Johnson complimented Ellie Lin and the student performers of the TBC Holiday Christmas Concert.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting to Closed Session
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:13 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Goodroe