Beatrice Mayes Institute
Minutes
WEEA Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Location
5807 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77021
Directors Present
A. Berry, Ed.D., B. Gilbert, J. Keeton, R. Caine
Directors Absent
G. Thomas, J. Greenberg, M. Taylor
Ex Officio Members Present
C. Mayes
Non Voting Members Present
C. Mayes
Guests Present
A. Snipes, Ron Wilson, S. Shahid
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
January 27, 2024 minutes approved.
March 26, 2024 minutes approved.
II. Superintendent Update
A.
Superintendent Report
III. Finance
A.
Finance Review
-Received a projection of the trend for the year
-Currently catching up on reconciliations.
-On task with our staff, getting trained on new finance process.
-Finance Committee is aware of the receipt of most recent donation.
IV. Academic Excellence Committee
A.
TPCSA Board Advocacy
Dr. Berry provided a presentation on Board Advocacy Culture. The guide incudes an Arc of Advocacy Tracker, to help increase board member participation. Requested for members to complete their lines in the tracker. Provided instructions on how to complete their lines. Discussed updates and reminders.
470 students currently enrolled in Wonderland Grades PK-8.
72 full time employees.
98% of our students are African American: the remaining 2% are Latino.
81% of our students are economically disadvantaged.
Invited board members to the award ceremony on May 23, 2024.
Allonna Snipes provided information to the board regarding the Retirement Fundraiser for Mrs. Beatrice Mayes.
All funds raised will be donated to the school.
The event is scheduled for October 2024.
Working to build an alumni database.
Currently pursuing a grant with the Seraphin Foundation up to $150,000 to help grow 8th grade.
Joshua Edwards, our alumni will compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in boxing. We will follow and support.