Texas Center for Arts + Academics
Minutes
TCA+A Special Session of the Board - Hold in Case of Urgent Action
Date and Time
Tuesday May 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Location
Kathleen E. Connors Theater
Texas School of the Arts (TeSA)
6025 Village Parkway
Edgecliff Village, TX 76134
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, Daniel Bates, Mary A. Zimmerman, Melissa Goodroe, Michael Wellbaum
Directors Absent
Cheryl Bean, Leslie Scott
Ex Officio Members Present
Anika Perkins
Non Voting Members Present
Anika Perkins
Guests Present
Jennifer Jackson, Kati Burke, Krista Langford, Lacey Gaymon, Penny Clay, Tommy Fisher, Torie Skinner
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 May 21, 2024 at 6:08 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
- Patricia Baumann addressed the board
III. Recognition
A.
TeSA Recognition
Anika Perkins recognized TeSA Legacy Students for having attended Texas School of the Arts from kinder through fifth grade:
- Yzabelle Cerna
- Reya Haley
- Lexi LaPenna
- Ava Parsons
- Hudson Sapp
- Andrew Seabrooke
B.
FWAFA Recognition
Jennifer Jackson recognized students and productions nominated for Betty Buckley, Broadway Dallas, & Schmidt & Jones Theatre Awards:
- Betty Buckley Award Nominations for Sister Act:
- Best Musical
- Best leading role for Taryn Ellis
- Best supporting role for Mia Jacob
- Best costumes for Anna Tabor-Martin, Liam Markland & Jenevieve Kaplan
- Best excellence in Stage Mangement for William ‘Mars’ Bartell - he won the award
- Best Choreography for Avery Jessie and Sydney Morgan
- Best Lighting Design for Olivia Asay
- Theatre educator nomination for teacher Michelle Haas
- Betty Buckley Award Nominations for A Midsummer Night’s Dream:
- Best Play - won this award
- Best Lighting Design for Olivia Asay and Anissa Campos
- Best costumes for Anna Tabor-Martin
- Best sound design for Skyla Jennings, Suri Lian, and Samuel Lechuga - they won the award
- Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Award Nominations for Sister Act:
- Outstanding Choreography: Avery Jessie and Sydney Morgan
- Outstanding Costume Design: Anna Tabor-Martin
- Outstanding Stage Management: William ‘Mars’ Bartell
- Outstanding Supporting Performer: Mia Jacob
- Outstanding Featured Performer: Meredith Martib
- - this award ceremony will take place this Friday night
- Schmidt & Jones Awards Nominations for Sister Act:
- Best Stage Management: William 'Mars' Bartell - won and received a scholarship as he moves on to study stage management at the college level
- Best Costume Design: Anna Tabor-Martin, Liam Markland, Jenevieve Kaplan
- Best Lighting Design: Olivia Asay
- Best Choreography: Avery Jessie and Sydney Morgan
- Best Actor: Gabe Putnam
- Best Actress: Taryn Ellis
- Best Actress: Libby Serber
- Best Supporting Actor: George Ledingham
- Best Supporting Actress: Meredith Martin
- Best Supporting Actress: Mia Jacob
- Best Actress in a Minor Role: Mia Currie
- Best Actor in a Minor Role: Matthew Grand
- Best Actor in a Minor Role: Michael Rodriguez
- Best Actor in a Minor Role: Nicholas Reed
IV. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve March 26, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Mary A. Zimmerman made a motion to approve the minutes from TCA+A Board Meeting on 03-26-24.
Charles Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Finance Statements
Melissa Goodroe made a motion to approve the February and March 2024 Finance Statements.
Charles Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Closed Session
A.
Convene to Closed Session
- Closed Open Session at 6:26pm
- Opened in Closed Session at 6:28pm
B.
Reconvene to Open Session
- Closed Closed Session at 7:11pm
- Reconvened Open Session at 7:13pm
C.
Action Item
- No action items
VI. Finance
A.
TCA+A January 2024 Finance Statements
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to approve TCA+A's January 2024 Finance Statements.
Charles Reid seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
FWAFA January 2024 Finance Statements
Mary A. Zimmerman made a motion to approve FWAFA's January 2024 Finance Statements.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Audit Engagement Letter
Mary A. Zimmerman made a motion to approve the Audit Engagement Letter.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
TeSA January 2024 Finance Statements
Melissa Goodroe made a motion to approve TeSA's January 2024 Finance Statements.
Mary A. Zimmerman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
TCA+A Non-teaching Staff 2024-2025 Raise
- CFO, Kati Burke requested to table TCA+A's Non-teaching Staff's 2024-2025 Raise
F.
FWAFA Non-teaching Staff 2024-2025 Raise
Charles Reid made a motion to approve FWAFA's Non-teaching Staff's 2024-2025 Raise.
Melissa Goodroe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
TeSA Non-teaching Staff 2024-2025 Raise
Charles Reid made a motion to approve TeSA's Non-teaching Staff's 2024-2025 Raise.
Mary A. Zimmerman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Academics
A.
TeSA 2024-2025 Region 11 Contract
Charles Reid made a motion to approve TeSA's 2024-2025 Region 11 Contract.
Melissa Goodroe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
FWAFA 2024-2025 Region 11 Contract
Charles Reid made a motion to approve FWAFA's 2024-2025 Region 11 Contract.
Mary A. Zimmerman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
TCA+A 2024-2025 Region 11 Contract
Charles Reid made a motion to approve TCA+A's 2024-2025 Region 11 Contract.
Michael Wellbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
TeSA Copier/Printer Contract
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to approve TeSA's 2024 through 2029 Copier/Printer Contract.
Mary A. Zimmerman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
FWAFA Copier/Printer Contract
Mary A. Zimmerman made a motion to approve FWAFA's 2024 through 2029 Copier/Printer Contract.
Melissa Goodroe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. CEO Report
A.
Updates
Dr. Anika Perkins reported out:
- 2024-2025 Enrollment
- TeSA - 331 students as of now
- FWAFA - 700 students as of now
- FWAFA College Signing Day is May 23, 2024 | 11:15am
- Graduation is May 28, 2024 | 7:00pm at Doxology Bible Church
- Alumni Reception is May 28, 2024 just prior to the graduation ceremony at FWAFA | 5:45pm
- State of TCA+A is May 30, 2024 | 9am-11am at Hyatt Place Fort Worth/TCU
- US News Report Ranks FWAFA high school in the top 17% in the US national rankings
IX. 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 8:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Daniel Bates
B.
CERTIFICATE AS TO POSTING OR GIVING OF NOTICE
Documents used during the meeting
- TCA+A Financial Statements March 2024.pdf
- TCA+A Financial Statements February 2024.pdf
- Audit Engagement Letter FY2024.pdf
- TCA+A 2_ Increase Information.pdf
- TCA+A 2_ Increase Information.pdf
- TCA+A 2_ Increase Information.pdf
- TeSA Region 11 Contract Summary Report-2024-2025.pdf
- FWAFA Region 11 Contract Summary Report-2024-2025.pdf
- TCA+A Region 11 Contract Summary Report-2024-2025.pdf
- TCA+A One Page Overview.pdf
- TESA NEW TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT.pdf
- TCA+A One Page Overview.pdf
- FWAFA NEW TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT.pdf