Suraiya Kamal, Parent from Harmony School of Discovery addressed the board regarding mutual accountability and transparency.  She addressed the board regarding HPS grading policy as her daughter received a 90 on a grade but the overall class average was 30.  Recommends holding teacher accountable for posting grades timely and looking at class average for grades to assure understanding.  Ms. Kamal also addressed accessibility to the principal.  Finally, Ms. Kamal addressed school safety regarding teachers canceling school clubs last minute and not roaming campus after school and informing parents ahead of time.

Mrs. Ebru Akyildiz, Chief Finance Officer HPS presents HPS Quarterly Investment Board Report of December 31, 2024.  She informs the board the investment officers prepare and submit to the HPS Board of Directors a written report of investment transactions for all funds covered on quarterly basis. There is about $1.3M interest earned in Quarter 2 with an ending market value of approx. $193 million of total investments. The annual interest earning is expected to be approximately $6.5 million.  This was also presented to the Finance Committee early in the month.

Mrs. Ebru Akyildiz, Chief Finance Officer HPS presents Review and consider approval of the Financial Auditor and the Form 990 Engagement Letter.  Mrs. Akyildiz informs the board this letter indicates The Board of Directors’ acknowledgment of, and agreement with, the arrangements for Whitley Penn’s audit of the June 30, 2025 financial statements compliance over major federal award programs including their respective responsibilities.  Whitley Penn will also prepare the HPS' Form 990 to be filed with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for the year ended 2025 based on information provided by HPS.  Finally, Ms. Akyildiz informs the board that there was a twelve thousand dollar increase for services but with our size and continued growth that is a reasonable increase.

Dr. Argin mentions that this item was discussed during the finance committee meeting and everyone is very happy with Whitley Penn.
 

Ms. Minh Baca, Chief Compliance Officer HPS presents Approval of a resolution to submit a non-expansion amendment for the relocation of Harmony Science Academy - Midland (Campus Number: 071806009) in the HPS West Texas District (071-806).  Ms. Baca informs the board Harmony Science Academy-Midland will be relocating from the modular buildings to the newly constructed building located at 4601 Waxwing Drive, Midland,TX 79705.  Last school year, the main building was not ready and we had to house our students in modular buildings. 

Ms. Baca, Chief Compliance Officer HPS presents Approval of a resolution to submit a non-expansion amendment for the relocation of Harmony Science Academy - Exploration (Campus Number: 101846102) in the HPS Houston South District (101846).    She informs the board Harmony School of Exploration located at 9305 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, Texas 770999 will be relocating their PK - Kindergartens students to a nearby building located at 9303 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77099.  As informed previously the Central Office will be moving locations and our programs department was housing in this location that will now be used for our PK and Kindergarten students from our Exploration campus.

Ms. Baca, Chief Compliance Officer HPS presents Approval of a resolution to submit a non-expansion amendment for the relocation of Harmony Virtual Academy (Campus Number: 101846008) in the HPS Houston South District (101846).  Ms. Baca informs the board Harmony Virtual Academy located at 5435 S Braeswood Blvd., Houston, TX 77096 will be relocated to 9321 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77099.  Again, this comes with the moving of our Central Office headquarters.

Ms. Baca, Chief Compliance Officer HPS presents Approval of a resolution to submit missed day waivers to TEA due to Weather or Student/Staff Health Safety related issues for all 7 HPS Charters.  Ms. Baca informs the board we are requesting a signed board resolution to submit missed days waivers to TEA related to impacts of weather conditions, and health and safety needs for all 7 HPS districts.  This was due to missed instructional minutes as some of our campuses and districts were closed due to weather as well as plumbing related issues.  This waiver is for TEA to excuse those missed instructional minutes.

Dr. Celepcikay announces that the board members will be going into closed session as permitted by Govt. Code  Code 551.071 (Consultation with Legal Counsel), 551.082 (Student Discipline and Employee Grievance), and 551.074 (Personnel Matters).

Closed Session begins 9:33AM.

Dr. Celepcikay starts regular session at 9:39 AM.  Dr. Celepcikay states in closed session the board discussed the item announced and no action was taken.

Mr. Lambert reminds the board that 4 Resolutions will need to be signed.  He also reminds the board members of their mandatory training requirement and deadline.