Texas Center for Arts + Academics
Minutes
TCA+A Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday June 25, 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
Daniel Bates, Leslie Scott, Mary A. Zimmerman, Melissa Goodroe, Michael Wellbaum
Directors Absent
Charles Reid, Cheryl Bean
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Melissa Goodroe
Ex Officio Members Present
Anika Perkins
Non Voting Members Present
Anika Perkins
Guests Present
Betsy Compton, Dean Micknal, Flor Cabrera, Frandra Campbell, Jennifer Roby, Jocelyn Greenman, Lacey Gaymon, Penny Clay, Torie Skinner
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Leslie Scott called a meeting of the board of directors of Texas Center for Arts + Academics to order on Tuesday Jun 25, 2024 at 6:06 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
- No public comments were made
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve May 1, 2024 Strategic Plan Meeting Minutes
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to approve the minutes from TCA+A Special Session of the Board - Strategic Planning Meeting on 05-01-24.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approve May 21, 2024 Special Session Meeting Minutes
Daniel Bates made a motion to approve the minutes from TCA+A Special Session of the Board - Hold in Case of Urgent Action on 05-21-24.
Mary A. Zimmerman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Closed Session
A.
Convene to Closed Session
- Closed Open Session at 6:08pm
- Opened in Closed Session at 6:11pm
Melissa Goodroe arrived at 6:25 PM.
B.
Reconvene to Open Session
- Closed Closed Session at 7:52pm
- Reconvened Open Session at 7:57pm
C.
Action Item
Daniel Bates made a motion to postpone a vote on the Bylaws updates.
Melissa Goodroe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Finance
A.
Approving Financial and Transition Authority Resolution
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to approve Financial and Transition Authority Resolution.
Mary A. Zimmerman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Summer Camps
Dr. Perkins upated:
- 149 students have signed up thus far
- on track to make $20K in profit
VI. Academics
A.
TeSA 2024-2025 Student Handbook
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to postpone the vote on VI. Academics A - J.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
FWAFA 2024-2025 Student Handbook
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to postpone the vote on VI. Academics A - J.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Academy Singers 2024-2025 Student Handbook
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to postpone the vote on VI. Academics A - J.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
SGT 2024-2025 Student Handbook
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to postpone the vote on VI. Academics A - J.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
TBC 2024-2025 Student Handbook
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to postpone the vote on VI. Academics A - J.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
TeSA 2024-2025 Personnel Handbook
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to postpone the vote on VI. Academics A - J.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
FWAFA 2024-2025 Personnel Handbook
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to postpone the vote on VI. Academics A - J.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
TCA+A 2024-2025 Personnel Handbook
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to postpone the vote on VI. Academics A - J.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
I.
TeSA 2024-2025 Substitute Handbook
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to postpone the vote on VI. Academics A - J.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J.
FWAFA 2024-2025 Substitute Handbook
Michael Wellbaum made a motion to postpone the vote on VI. Academics A - J.
Daniel Bates seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Parent Organization Reports
A.
TBC Parent Club
Jennifer Roby TBC Parent Club President reported:
- Our three 2024 seniors committed to their respective colleges
- two to TCU and one to Vanderbilt
- between the three they received a total of $1.7 million in scholarship offers
- The choir will embark on a Mediterranean tour of Ancient Greece on July 8th. They will explore all the ancient sites and perform three concerts with the Athens Children’s Choir.
- We are looking forward to many great things next year.
- sing with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra at Bass Hall
- perform live on WRR again this holiday season
- tour the mainland of Hawaii in the spring.
- The boys are off to wonderful things!!
VIII. CEO Report
A.
Updates
Dr. Perkins reported:
- Graduation 2024
- The class of 2024 was the largest class to graduate from FWAFA with 65 students
- Thank you to board member Charles Reid for attending and introducing our keynote speaker Cherish Love Robinson
- State of TCA+A
- Held at Hyatt Place Fort Worth/TCU
- Student performers, staff speakers, PTSO and PTO presidents spoke
- Lisa Smith's retirement party
- Lisa joined FWAFA in February 2002
- Her celebration was held at Joe T. Garcia's on May 31st
- 2024-2025 Enrollment information
- TeSA - currently 341; the 2024-2025 goal is 374 students
- FWAFA - currently 678; the 2024-2025 goal is 703 students
- 2024 Gala - Boots & Bow Ties
- Stockyards Station - August 24, 2024
- Coffey Anderson has agreed to be our VIP reception performer
- Partnerships, Tables, and Individual Tickets are on sale now
- Stockyards Station - August 24, 2024
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 8:16 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Leslie Scott