Beatrice Mayes Institute
Minutes
WEEA Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Location
Beatrice Mayes Institute
5807 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77021
Please see the Zoom link for the Beatrice Mayes Institute Board Meeting below:
Directors Present
B. Gilbert, G. Thomas, J. Greenberg, J. Keeton, M. Taylor (remote), R. Caine (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
C. Mayes
Guests Present
Bryan Ball (remote), D. Johnson, S. Shahid
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 27, 2026 at 6:43 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
J. Keeton made a motion to approve the minutes from WEEA Board Meeting on 09-22-26.
G. Thomas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Finance
A.
Finance Report
III. Academic Excellence Committee & Strategic Plan
A.
Academic Excellence
- Current enrollment is 656 with two new students starting 10/28/2026.
- Accountability rating remains the same, no updates received.
- Board open seat and expectations discussed.
- Policies from Ms. Calton (School Counselor) presented to Board Members.
- SHAC Board Appointed Members presented to Board Members.
J. Keeton made a motion to Approve Trauma -Informed Grief Informed Policy
Handbook and School Counseling Policy
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Policy.
B. Gilbert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J. Keeton made a motion to Approve the 2026-2027 School Health Advisory Council Members.
B. Gilbert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J. Keeton made a motion to Approve the amended Pre-K Expansion Resolution.
B. Gilbert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. 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 8:02 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Greenberg
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Greenberg
- Bryan Ball with DSS provided September financials.
- September financial increases and decreases explained.
- Charter FIRST score discussed.
- Reported loan recently paid off.
- Audit progress discussed; currently ahead of schedule.
- Goal is to present the audit at the December board meeting.
- Fundraising breakfast raised a little over $70K.