Texas Center for Arts + Academics
Minutes
Annual Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday August 28, 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, Daniel Bates, Linda Metcalf, Melissa Goodroe, Steven Johnson
Directors Absent
Michael Wellbaum
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Barry King
Ex Officio Members Present
Allyson Grand, Clint Riley, Kim McAdams-Baker
Non Voting Members Present
Allyson Grand, Clint Riley, Kim McAdams-Baker
Guests Present
Janelle Grau, Joe Morrow, Natalie Texada, Omar Mendez, Pamela King Acker, Penny Clay, Rhonda Renner, Sheyna Ferraro
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 Aug 28, 2018 at 6:20 PM.
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
There were no public comments made.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Consent Agenda
Approve June 2018 and July 2018 Finance Reports
Approve Minutes
Approve Minutes
Linda Metcalf made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Finance Reports
Linda Metcalf made a motion to approve June and July of 2018 finance reports.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Linda Metcalf |
Aye
|
| Melissa Goodroe |
Aye
|
| Steven Johnson |
Aye
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Absent
|
| Daniel Bates |
Aye
|
| Barry King |
Absent
|
C.
Minutes
Linda Metcalf made a motion to approve minutes from the Strategic Plan Update, Qtr 2 on 02-28-17 Strategic Plan Update, Qtr 2 on 02-28-17.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Absent
|
| Barry King |
Absent
|
IV. Financials
A.
Year End Budget Amendments
Linda Metcalf made a motion to approve the budget amendments.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Barry King |
Absent
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Absent
|
V. FWAFA Choir Tours
A.
Tours
Barry King arrived.
Steven Johnson made a motion to approve the choir programs moving forward with planning 2019 and 2020 tours.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Parent Club Updates
A.
TeSA PTO
Not present.
B.
FWAFA PTSO
Mrs. Grand:
- Q and A panel to take place at FWAFA for the first general meeting, will include administration
- Every 6 to 8 weeks PTSO will work on freshening up the FWAFA grounds as part of their beautification committee
- Speaker Series to include guest speakers on topics like internet security, suicide prevention, college preparation, bullying, etc.
- PTSO was able to increase teacher reimbursement from $50 to $75 this school year
C.
TBC Parent Club
No report this month.
VII. Governance
A.
Director Retiring
Chair Goodroe presented Dr. Johnson with a Flame Award for his 15 years of service on the board and his Grammy Award winning participation in Texas Boys Choir as a student years ago.
B.
Director Up for Re-election to 2nd Term
Daniel Bates made a motion to re-elect Linda Metcalf to a second term on the Board.
Barry King seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Linda Metcalf |
Abstain
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Absent
|
C.
Officer Election
Linda Metcalf made a motion to elect Dan Bates as Chairman Elect.
Barry King seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Bates |
Abstain
|
| Michael Wellbaum |
Absent
|
D.
Proposed Directors
Daniel Bates made a motion to approve Charles Reid, Leslie Scott and Mac Zimmerman's election to the board.
Barry King seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. Resource Development
A.
Board Giving & Cultivation
Pam King-Acker and Clint Riley have met with a few board members already. They will continue to meet with board members over the next several weeks until they have met with each individually.
B.
Level Up
Level Up is the annual fund campaign for the organization. The campaign runs September 4th through September 28th. North Texas Giving Day is September 20th.
C.
Gala
Gala will be held April 6, 2019. The goal is $190K.
IX. CLOSED SESSION
A.
Closed Session- 551.071
Convened to Closed Session at 7:07 pm.
X. GRIEVANCE HEARINGS - Closed Session under 551.071, 551.074, 551.0821
A.
Closed Session: Grievance Hearing 1- Amy Trammell
Directors Present: Steven Johnson, Barry King, Melissa Goodroe, Dan Bates, and Linda Metcalf
Directors Absent: Michael Wellbaum
Others Present: Clint Riley, Tommy Fisher, Heather Castillo, Penny Clay, Amy Trammell, and Clayton Trammell
Directors Absent: Michael Wellbaum
Others Present: Clint Riley, Tommy Fisher, Heather Castillo, Penny Clay, Amy Trammell, and Clayton Trammell
B.
Open Session: Consider Action on Grievance Hearing 1- Amy Trammell
Barry King made a motion to grant staff to provide Mrs. Trammell with a cost estimate for the documents she requests.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Closed Session: Grievance Hearing 2- Nina Burrows
Directors Present: Steven Johnson, Barry King, Melissa Goodroe, Dan Bates, and Linda Metcalf
Directors Absent: Michael Wellbaum
Others Present: Clint Riley, Tommy Fisher, Heather Castillo, Penny Clay, Nina Burrows and Mark Burrows
Directors Absent: Michael Wellbaum
Others Present: Clint Riley, Tommy Fisher, Heather Castillo, Penny Clay, Nina Burrows and Mark Burrows
D.
Open Session: Consider Action on Grievance Hearing 2- Nina Burrows
Steven Johnson made a motion to deny all grievances requested.
Barry King seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
XI. 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 9:26 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Goodroe