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Beatrice Mayes Institute

Minutes

WEEA Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday October 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Location

Beatrice Mayes Institute

5807 Calhoun Rd

Houston, TX 77021

 NOTICE TO PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS FIRST RATING (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) for Beatrice Mayes Institute - Beatrice Mayes Institute will hold a public meeting at 06:30 pm, October 28, 2025, at 5807 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77021.
 

Please see the Zoom link for the WEEA Board Meeting below:

WEEA Board Meeting 10/28/2025

Directors Present

B. Gilbert, G. Thomas (remote), J. Greenberg, J. Keeton, M. Taylor (remote), R. Caine

Directors Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

C. Mayes

Non Voting Members Present

C. Mayes

Guests Present

C. Davis, D. Johnson, Gene Zhu (remote), Isha Mayes, O. Otti, S. Shahid, T. Watts

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Greenberg called a meeting of the board of directors of Beatrice Mayes Institute to order on Tuesday Oct 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

B. Gilbert made a motion to approve the minutes from WEEA Board Meeting on 09-23-25.
J. Keeton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Superintendent Update

A.

Superintendent Report

The following policies were presented to the board to vote upon:

  1. Board Resolution for SHAC Creation October 2025
  2. SLHA Model Policy PG-4.212 Prohibition on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Duties (2025)
  3. BMI SHAC Bylaws October 2025
  4. SLHA Model Policy PG-4.213 Instructional Requirements and Prohibitions (2025)

 

B. Gilbert made a motion to Approve Board Policies.
J. Keeton seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Finance Committee

A.

Finance Committee

 - Charter First Presentation provided by Gene Zhu. Explained what Charter First stands for.

 - September financial report provided and discussed with the board.

 

 

 

IV. Academic Excellence Committee & Strategic Plan

A.

Academic Excellence

 - Operations team presentation included updates in enrollment , health services, and school lunch program.

 - Providing transportation to BMI and how it can increase enrollment discussed.

 - Explored both pros and cons of offering ESL at BMI.

 - Changes in use of social media in schools discussed. 

V. 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 8:18 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Greenberg