Download minutes PDF Minutes Approved

The Leadership School

Minutes

TLS March 26, 2024 Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday March 26, 2024 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 (remote), D. Henderson, G. McHam, L. Hunter

Directors Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

K. Townsend

Non Voting Members Present

K. Townsend

Guests Present

Courtney Moulder, Keisha Seymour

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 Tuesday Mar 26, 2024 at 6:06 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Public Comment Section

G. McHam introduced prospective board member, Becky Langrall.

II. Sponsor Presentation

A.

MCPSC Review of the 2022-23 Annual Report

Martha McGeehon with the MO Charter Public School Commission reviewed the school's comprehensive annual report from 2022-23. 

III. Action Items

A.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes from February 23, 2024

G. McHam made a motion to approve the minutes from TLS Special Board Meeting February 23, 2024 on 02-23-24.
D. Henderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes from February 27, 2024

G. McHam made a motion to approve the minutes from TLS February 27, 2024 Board Meeting on 02-27-24.
D. Henderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Approve Board Meeting Minutes from March 6, 2024

G. McHam made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting March 6, 2024 on 03-06-24.
D. Henderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve February 2024 Monthly Financials

G. McHam made a motion to approve the February 2024 Monthly financials.
D. Henderson seconded the motion.

Board discussed overall changes from Janaury to February, and expected fund balance. 

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Board Business

A.

Amend Agenda

G. McHam made a motion to amend the meeting agenda board business section to add C. Consideration of new board member.
D. Henderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G. McHam made a motion to approve Rebecca (Becky) Langrall as a new member of the leadership school board of directors.
D. Henderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approve 2024-25 School Year Calendar

C. Moulder discussed the draft calendar. 

  • FYI instead of a vote on the calendar. 
  • Revisions need to be had to adjust the first day of school, extended school year and other considerations to align with the local school district. 

C.

Organization Annual Registration

K. Townsend shared an update on the annual registration for the school. She will follow up with legal counsel and provide updates via email or at the next board meeting.

V. Board Committee Reports

A.

Governance Committee

G. McHam reminded the board to be on the lookout for MO Ethics Commission filing, and stated that a donor had an issue with the GiveButter donor report.

 

L. Hunter shared that we are building and rebuilding the board. Board members and leadership should send prospects to G. McHam or the chair.

B.

Finance & Facilities Committee

Discuss 990 - The board decided to hold until next meeting for further review. 

 

Facilities - We are looking to finalize the loan amount from the Levelfield Facilities Fund and looking at modulars for 2024-25. The cost and site work that will need to happen was shared.

C.

Development Committee

Committee Chair shared the remaining events for fundraising through the EOY.

  • Popcorn
  • Trivia Night
  • GiveSTL Day
  • Bowling

It was requested that fundraising events get added to board members' calendars.

D.

School Performance Committee

The board is working on getting the committee restarted. New board member, Rebecca, will be leading that committee. 

VI. Closed Session

A.

Closed Session

G. McHam made a motion to enter to closed session to discuss - facilities pursuant to RSMo. 610.021.2, which states: Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate by a public governmental body where public knowledge of the transaction might adversely affect the legal consideration therefor. - and personnel pursuant to RSMo. 610.021.3, which states: Hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees by a public governmental body when personal information about the employee is discussed or recorded. and allow Dr. Townsend to attend to present.
D. Henderson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. McHam
Aye
L. Hunter
Aye
A. Williams
Aye
D. Henderson
Aye

VII. 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 8:50 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Townsend