Texas Center for Arts + Academics
Minutes
TCAA Board Special Session
Date and Time
Tuesday April 27, 2021 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 April 27, 2021 TCA+A Board Meeting 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 Wade (remote), Mary A. Zimmerman (remote), Melissa Goodroe (remote), Michael Wellbaum (remote)
Directors Absent
Leslie Scott
Ex Officio Members Present
Paul Gravley (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
Paul Gravley (remote)
Guests Present
Betsy Compton (remote), Janelle Grau (remote), Jennifer Jackson (remote), Monica Sheehan (remote), Nancy Vaughan (remote), Penny Clay (remote), Phillip Garrott (remote), Sheyna Ferraro (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
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 Apr 27, 2021 at 6:17 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
- No Public Comments
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes
Mary A. Zimmerman made a motion to approve the minutes from TCA+A Special Session of the Board on 02-23-21.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve Minutes
Mary A. Zimmerman made a motion to approve the minutes from TCAA Board Meeting on 03-23-21.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Finance Statements
Mary A. Zimmerman made a motion to approve financial statements.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Financial
A.
Audit Engagement Letter
Charles Reid made a motion to engage Freemon, Shapard, & Story for FY2022.
Leslie Wade seconded the motion.
- No increase in fee
- Ted Neeb is still engagement manager
- Interim field work begins in June probably remote
- Final audit work will be in October probably remote
- Final report at the January 2022 board meeting
V. Academics
A.
New EMAT Allotment and TEKS Certification
- Submit a form to TEA with board approval which no longer needs Board Chair signature
- Campus Principals will attest and verify that it has been taken to the board for approval so it is an attestation
B.
TeSA - New EMAT Allotment and TEKS Certification
- Request of subject materials to be ordered by the principal
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to approve New EMAT Allotment and TEKS Certifications for TeSA.
Mary A. Zimmerman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
FWAFA - New EMAT Allotment and TEKS Certification
- Request of subject materials to be ordered by the principal
Daniel Bates made a motion to approve New EMAT Allotment and TEKS Certifications for FWAFA.
Charles Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Innovative Courses
- College Transition Course
- Honors Theater Course
- These are both for local credit only
Mary A. Zimmerman made a motion to approve the course catalog changes proposed by administration.
Leslie Wade seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. CEO Updates
A.
Updates
- Invitation to TeSA's virtual performances streaming live at artsacademics.org
- Dare to Dream, Welcome to the Jungle, and Dear Edwina, Jr.
- Invitation to in-person at FWAFA
- live screening on the green space of SGT program and Academy Dancers
- Invitation to Graduation on May 26, 2021 at MacGorman Chapel and Performing Arts Center
- 2022 World Choir Games - SGT & TBC traveling to perform
- fundraising and details are in motion already
- Legislature is in session and it appears to have some favorable signs for charter schools in terms of accountability and funding
- Posted Chief Academic Officer / Deputy Superintendent job description to find a replacement for Dr. Vaughan
VII. Resource Development
A.
Resource Development
- Virtual Gala
- Shout out to FWAFA Alumni Ahmad Simmons, Jay Johnson Armstrong, and Allison Robinson who took this virtual Gala to another level
- 22 Alumni participated in the Gala
- Grossed over $42K from sponsorships, ticket donations, donations during the Gala, After Party, and the Auction
- 44 Individual Donors
- 27 Auction Donors
- 4 Business partnerships
- Audience - estimate over 300 attendees
- over 130 devices connected which included 17 watch parties
- Net around $35K which is similar to in-person Galas of previous years
- Shout out to FWAFA Alumni Ahmad Simmons, Jay Johnson Armstrong, and Allison Robinson who took this virtual Gala to another level
VIII. 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 6:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa Goodroe