Beatrice Mayes Institute
Minutes
WEEA Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday January 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Location
5807 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77021
Directors Present
A. Berry, Ed.D., B. Gilbert, G. Thomas, J. Keeton, M. Taylor, R. Caine
Directors Absent
J. Greenberg
Ex Officio Members Present
C. Mayes
Non Voting Members Present
C. Mayes
Guests Present
Ron Wilson, S. Shahid
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Superintendent Update
A.
Superintendent Report
B.
BMI Legal and Market Analysis
III. Finance
A.
Finance Review
-M. Taylor provided updates on the audit.
-Discussed the issues experienced while working to get the audit complete.
-Audit report was presented to board members. Highlights on the audit report was discussed.
IV. Academic Excellence Committee
A.
TPCSA Board Advocacy
-Dr. Berry provided information regarding TPCSA Advocacy.
-Discussed the importance of advocating for charter schools.
-19 bills are currently against Charter Schools.
-Texas is biggest state with Charter Schools.
-Provided names of politicians who are anti-charter for awareness.
B.
Academic Excellence
-Discussed the dates on the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar (with changes) such as the first day of school, school breaks, and last day of school.
-173 instructional days.
-13.5 bank days
-480 minutes daily.
-8/1/24 - new employee orientation.
-Plans to resume with Black History Program next school year.
Meeting entered into close session at 11:21am.
-Mr. Mayes provide updates on the move into the new building.
-Provided updates on the construction process.
-Spoke about meeting with the City of Houston Inspector and the inspection requirements.