Texas Center for Arts + Academics
Minutes
TCAA Emergency Session of the Board
Date and Time
Tuesday June 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Location
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Video/Audio Conferencing Notice: Pursuant to Governor Abbott’s Temporary Suspension of Open Meetings Laws issued on March 16, 2020, the June 16, 2020 TCAA Emergency Session of the Board will be conducted via video conference on the Zoom Video Conference platform, which will be audible to the Board and public and allow for two-way communication. The Board Chair, presiding officer, or trustees will not be physically present at one location, but a quorum will be required for the meeting on the video conference or phone.
Directors Present
Charles Reid (remote), Daniel Bates (remote), Leslie Scott (remote), Mary A. Zimmerman (remote), Melissa Goodroe (remote), Michael Wellbaum (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
Patricia Thomson (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
Patricia Thomson (remote)
Guests Present
Nancy Vaughan (remote), Penny Clay (remote)
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 Jun 16, 2020 at 6:03 PM.
II. Extension of Board Resolution
A.
Extension of Board Resolution
Charles Reid made a motion to extend the Resolution of the Board of Directors of TCAA/Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts and Texas School of the Arts regarding Delegation of Authority during Covid-19 Emergency initially passed on March 26, 2020, through the 2020-2021 school year.
Leslie Scott seconded the motion.
- Mr. Bates asked if it is necessary to extend for the entire coming school year
- Mrs. Goodroe stated:
- it was advised by our attorneys to do so as we continue to need to approve TEA COVID-19 school waivers and other emergency related actions
- she'd like to see it implemented until a permanent President|CEO is in place and we are through the transition of Dr. Thomson and the new President|CEO
- the Board can always pull it back if it is no longer needed
- Mrs. Goodroe stated:
III. Academic
A.
Announcement of Interim Superintendent
- Mrs. Goodroe:
- Re-announced Dr. Nancy K. Vaughan as TCAA's Interim Superintendent for those who missed the May 26th meeting
- Dr. Vaughan joined us on May 11, 2020 and is working closely with school administration and Dr. Thomson
- Dr. Vaughan attends all calls with the Commissioner who continues to provide COVID-19 guidance for our schools
IV. Approve May 26, 2020 Minutes
A.
Approve Minutes 5/26/2020
Mary A. Zimmerman made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Session of the Board on 05-26-20.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. 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 6:14 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Goodroe