The Leadership School

Minutes

TLS September 27, 2023 Board Meeting

Moved to Wednesday for the month of September only

Date and Time

Wednesday September 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Location

The Leadership School

1785 Pennsylvania Ave

Pagedale, MO  63133

 

All board meetings will be fully in-person. 

 

https://zoom.us/j/93648300851?pwd=RnJ0YlFzYy9qeE9vQ3MvR1RvR2JQUT09

 

Attendees can still join via Zoom using the link below. 

Or the following:

  • Meeting ID: 936 4830 0851
  • Passcode: TLS2021 

Per Missouri Revised State Statute Section 610.021, the Board of Directors may close this meeting for an Executive Session to discuss permissible subjects.


 

This notice is published at our school site (1785 Pennsylvania Ave Pagedale, MO 63133) and on our website (https://theleadershipschoolstl.org).

Directors Present

A. Williams, D. Henderson, L. Hunter

Directors Absent

G. McHam

Ex Officio Members Present

K. Townsend

Non Voting Members Present

K. Townsend

Guests Present

D. Wright

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

L. Hunter called a meeting of the board of directors of The Leadership School to order on Wednesday Sep 27, 2023 at 6:15 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Public Comment Section

No public comment at this time

II. Action Items

A.

Approve August 29, 2023 Minutes

A. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from TLS August 29, 2023 Board Meeting on 08-29-23.
D. Henderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Hunter
Aye
D. Henderson
Aye
A. Williams
Aye
G. McHam
Absent

B.

Approve August 16, 2023 Minutes

A. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from TLS August 16, 2023 Special Board Meeting on 08-16-23.
D. Henderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Hunter
Aye
D. Henderson
Aye
A. Williams
Aye
G. McHam
Absent

C.

Approve August 2023 Monthly Financials

A. Williams made a motion to Approve August Monthly Financials.
D. Henderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
L. Hunter
Aye
G. McHam
Absent
A. Williams
Aye
D. Henderson
Aye

III. Board Committee Reports

A.

Governance Committee

No update at this time

B.

Finance & Facilities Committee

  1. D. Henderson gave an update on state and local revenue.
  2. Discussion on an error made in the financial presentation and the importance of the accuracy of this each month.
  3. Discussion on renovations of building A.  
  4. Chris Duran shared information on renovation preparations and applying for permits by December 

C.

Development Committee

  1. Discussed grant opportunities.
  2. Discussed an upcoming event (Skating for Change on November 4th).
  3. Discussed another future event Christmas in The Kitchen in which our student leaders will be performing
  4. Discussed the Board's commitment to The Leadership School and donation deposited in Midwest Bank Center.

 

D.

School Performance Committee

No update at this time

IV. Executive Director Report

A.

General Updates

  1. Reviewed the beginning of the year assessment data. 
  2. Status of 3rd-grade testing 'Ramp Up."
  3. Discussion on parent engagement and involvement.
  4. Discussion on structure and expectations.

 

B.

Fall Assessment Overview & Plans

Discussed data numbers, strategies, and planning

V. Closing Items

A.

Next Steps

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Hunter