Beatrice Mayes Institute
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday September 21, 2022 at 6:30 PM
Location
Beatrice Mayes Institute
Directors Present
A. Berry, Ed.D., 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
A. Snipes, Paul King (remote), S. Shahid, T. Watts
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Determine Quorum Present
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Greenberg called a meeting of the board of directors of Beatrice Mayes Institute to order on Wednesday Sep 21, 2022 at 6:35 PM.
C.
Reading of the Minutes
A. Berry, Ed.D. made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 08-24-22.
B. Gilbert seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Superintendent and Academic Updates
A.
Organizational Update
- Report submitted to Texas Educational Agency regarding Teacher Assistant Incident with a student. The report was submitted on 9/9/2022.
- BMI faculty/staff worked through the process as a team.
- Charter School Growth Fund assisted with providing communications to send to parents.
- We did not have many questions about the incident from parents.
- Currently working on Coffee and Conversation, a monthly engagement between Superintendent and parents.
III. Academic Committee Update
A.
Academic Committee
- Academic Excellence Committee has a full committee.
- C. Simpson is Recording Secretary.
- Expecting to complete evaluation of Purple Software.
- Looking to get staff and caregivers more involved.
- 10/22/22 - Board Training on Academics - 8am-12pm. A. Berry, Ed.D will lead the training, which will be held at Beatrice Mayes Institute.
IV. Finance
A.
Financial Operations Update
B.
Superintendent Evaluation
The Board went into Executive Session for the Superintendent Evaluation.
V. Miscellaneous Items
A.
Finance
- Provided update on Esser grants.
B.
Fund Development
- Awarded TEA Early Education Grant for math.
- Will form committee for handling grant.
- Grant details requested, Dr. Berry will provide guidance.
- Groundbreaking plans have changed.
- Several tours with potential donors scheduled to help with fundraising.
- Current goal is to raise $7 million in 12 months.
C.
Safety Committee
- Safety Committee will provide update in the November 2022 Board Meeting.
VI. 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 7:42 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Greenberg