Texas Center for Arts + Academics
Minutes
TCA+A Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday June 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Location
Mary D. & F. Howard Walsh Theater
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA)
3901 S. Hulen St.
Fort Worth, TX 76109
In-person Meeting Return: Governor Abbott’s March 2020 order temporarily suspending certain provisions of the Open Meetings Act due to the COVID-19 pandemic disaster expired August 31, 2021. Consequently, TCA+A Board Meetings will return to in-person meetings at Texas School of the Arts.
Directors Present
Charles Reid, Cheryl Bean, Daniel Bates, Leslie Scott, Mary A. Zimmerman, Melissa Goodroe
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
Paul Gravley
Non Voting Members Present
Paul Gravley
Guests Present
Anika Perkins, Betsy Compton, Gabi Galloway, Jennifer Jackson, Lacey Johnson, Lauren Whitson, Luke Byford, Monica Sheehan, Penny Clay, Stephanie Stoner, Tommy Fisher
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Daniel Bates called a meeting of the board of directors of Texas Center for Arts + Academics to order on Tuesday Jun 27, 2023 at 6:06 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve May 9, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Charles Reid made a motion to approve the minutes from TCA+A Special Session of the Board on 05-09-23.
Melissa Goodroe seconded the motion.
- Cheryl Bean stepped out of the meeting and did not vote
B.
Finance Statements
Charles Reid made a motion to approve March 2023 and April 2023 finance statements.
Leslie Scott seconded the motion.
- Cheryl Bean stepped out of the meeting and did not vote
IV. Closed Session
A.
Convene to Closed Session
- at 9:00pm
B.
Reconvene to Open Session
- at 10:37pm
- Closed Session
- Convened at 9:17pm
- Adjourned at 10:32pm
C.
Action Item
Melissa Goodroe made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 Texas Boys Choir Handbook as proposed by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, including the definition of a boy as reflected in the Executive Committee's draft of the handbook.
Cheryl Bean seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Daniel Bates |
Aye
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Charles Reid |
No
|
| Leslie Scott |
No
|
| Mary A. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
| Melissa Goodroe |
Aye
|
D.
Action Item
Melissa Goodroe made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 Singing Girls of Texas Handbook as proposed by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors, including the definition of a girl as reflected in the Executive Committee's draft of the handbook.
Mary A. Zimmerman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Mary A. Zimmerman |
Aye
|
| Leslie Scott |
No
|
| Charles Reid |
No
|
| Cheryl Bean |
Aye
|
| Melissa Goodroe |
Aye
|
| Daniel Bates |
Aye
|
V. Finance
A.
TeSA 2023-2024 Proposed Budget
Charles Reid made a motion to approve TeSA's Proposed 2023-2024 Budget.
Leslie Scott seconded the motion.
- based on 340 students for the 2023-2024 school year
B.
FWAFA 2023-2024 Proposed Budget
Charles Reid made a motion to approve FWAFA's Proposed 2023-2024 Budget.
Mary A. Zimmerman seconded the motion.
- based on 660 students for the 2023-2024 school year
C.
TCA+A 2023-2024 Proposed Budget
Leslie Scott made a motion to approve TCA+A's Proposed 2023-2024 Budget.
Melissa Goodroe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Academics
A.
TeSA 2023-2024 Region 11 Contract
Charles Reid made a motion to approve TeSA's 2023-2024 Region 11 Contract.
Melissa Goodroe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
FWAFA 2023-2024 Region 11 Contract
Charles Reid made a motion to approve FWAFA's 2023-2024 Region 11 Contract.
Leslie Scott seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
TeSA Special Services Handbook
Charles Reid made a motion to approve TeSA's Special Services Handbook.
Cheryl Bean seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
TeSA 2023-2024 Student Handbook
Charles Reid made a motion to approve TeSA's 2023-2024 Student Handbook.
Cheryl Bean seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
FWAFA 2023-2024 Student Handbook
Charles Reid made a motion to approve FWAFA's 2023-2024 Student Handbook.
Mary A. Zimmerman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
TeSA 2023-2024 Personnel Handbook
Charles Reid made a motion to approve TeSA's 2023-2024 Personnel Handbook.
Cheryl Bean seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
FWAFA 2023-2024 Personnel Handbook
Charles Reid made a motion to approve FWAFA's 2023-2024 Personnel Handbook.
Leslie Scott seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
TCA+A 2023-2024 Personnel Handbook
Charles Reid made a motion to approve TCA+A's 2023-2024 Personnel Handbook.
Mary A. Zimmerman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
TeSA 2023-2024 Substitute Handbook
Charles Reid made a motion to approve TeSA's 2023-2024 Substitute Handbook.
Cheryl Bean seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
FWAFA 2023-2024 Substitute Handbook
Charles Reid made a motion to approve FWAFA's 2023-2024 Substitute Handbook.
Mary A. Zimmerman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. CEO Report
A.
Updates
Mr. Gravley reported out:
- Apologized to staff for the miscommunication regarding the delay in contracts and salary agreements
- Summer Camps are going fantastic - celebrate Gabi Galloway for efforts in running the camps
- added both a TBC camp and a Songbird Camp this summer
- If all the students who say they are showing up do show up for the 2023-2024 school year we will see significant growth in enrollment at both schools
- Celebration and huge credit goes to Stephanie Ballew and Anika Perkins for advocating and working through all the hurdles to get a School Zone placed in front of Texas School of the Arts; Mrs. Compton did a brilliant job presenting at the City's board meeting
- 2023 Gala - as of today we've raised over $40K in sponsorships; continued goal is to have as much participation from families, community, and board members; theme: Neon Moon
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 11:17 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Daniel Bates
B.
CERTIFICATE AS TO POSTING OR GIVING OF NOTICE
Documents used during the meeting
- FWAFA April 2023 Financial Stmt.pdf
- TCA+A April 2023 Financial Stmt.pdf
- TCA+A March 2023 Financial Stmt Stmt.pdf
- FWAFA March 2023 Financial Stmt.pdf
- Cash Analysis April 2023 Board Report.pdf
- Cash Analysis March 2023 Board Report.pdf
- TeSA April 2023 Financial Stmt.pdf
- TeSA March 2023 Financial Stmt.pdf
- TBC_Handbook_update_List.pdf
- TBC_2023-2024_Handbook_For_Board.pdf
- TBC_Handbook_Edits_-_Track_Changes.pdf
- SGT_Handbook_Edits_List.pdf
- SGT_Handbook_For_Board_2023-2024.pdf
- SGT_Handbook_Edits_-_Track_Changes.pdf
- TeSA Projections 2023 and 2024 Budget.pdf
- FWAFA Projections 2023 and 2024 Budget.pdf
- TCA+A Projections 2023 and 2024 Budget.pdf
- TeSA's 23-24 Region 11 Contract Summary Report.pdf
- FWAFA's 23-24 Region 11Contract Summary Report.pdf
- TeSA Special Services 2023-2024 Handbook Changes.pdf
- TeSA Special Services Handbook draft.pdf
- TeSA 2023-2024 Student Handbook Changes.pdf
- TeSA 2023-2024 Student Handbook draft.pdf
- FWAFA 2023-2024 Student Handbook Changes.pdf
- FWAFA 2023-2024 Student Handbook_DRAFT.pdf
- 2023-2024 TeSA Personnel Handbook DRAFT.pdf
- 2023-2024 TeSA Personnel Handbook DRAFT w. markup.pdf
- Spreadsheet - 2023-2024 All Personnel Handbook Changes.pdf
- 2023-2024 FWAFA Personnel Handbook DRAFT.pdf
- 2023-2024 FWAFA Personnel Handbook DRAFT w. markup.pdf
- 2023-2024 TCA+A Personnel Handbook DRAFT.pdf
- 2023-2024 TCA+A Personnel Handbook DRAFT w. markup.pdf
- TeSA 2023-2024 Substitute Handbook DRAFT w. markup.pdf
- TeSA 2023-2024 Substitute Handbook DRAFT.pdf
- FWAFA 2023-2024 Substitute Handbook DRAFT w. markup.pdf
- FWAFA 2023-2024 Substitute Handbook DRAFT.pdf
Public Comments were mad by: