Royal Public Schools

Minutes

Royal Regular Board Meeting

May 16, 2025

Date and Time

Friday May 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Location

4018 S. Presa St. San Antonio, TX 78223

Executive Session (Authorization): Closed Session for Any and All Reasons Permissible by Texas Law, including, but not limited to, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076, 551.082, 551.083, 551.084, pertaining to any item listed on this agenda, as permitted by applicable law.

Directors Present

A. Saavedra (remote), B. Warren, H. Vu (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Jackie Hernandez (remote), James Fan, S. Tarim

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

B. Warren called a meeting of the board of directors of Royal Public Schools to order on Friday May 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

Attendance was taken by the Chair.

C.

Public Comments

No public comment.

D.

Presentation of TAPR Report

Dr. Tarim presented the TAPR report and answered the questions. 

E.

Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes

H. Vu made a motion to approve the minutes from Royal Regular Board Meeting on 01-23-25.
A. Saavedra seconded the motion.

Minutes were reviewed by the members. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. CEO REPORT

A.

A Presentation About the School

Dr. Tarim provided information about the school, including enrollment, attendance, and activities, since the last meeting.

III. ACADEMIC REPORTS

A.

Review of Academic Reports

Dr. Tarim presented an academic report that included NWEA MAP results, STAAR preliminary scores, and IXL programs created by the students.  

IV. FINANCIAL REPORTS

A.

Review and Take Action on Board Financial Reports

H. Vu made a motion to approve the board's financial reports.
A. Saavedra seconded the motion.

Ms. Hernandez presented the board with the financial report.  The report included financial statements, balance sheets, and other related reports.  She also provided a possible FIRST rating score at this time of the year. 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Review and Take Action on Budget Amendments

A. Saavedra made a motion to approve budget amendments as presented.
H. Vu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. OLD BUSINESS

A.

Review and Discuss New High School Construction Project

Dr. Tarim provided an update regarding the ongoing high school construction project and its funding status. 

VI. NEW BUSINESS

A.

Nomination and Take Action on a New Board Member

This item was tabled for the next meeting.

B.

Review and Take Action on Board Meeting Dates

This item was tabled for the next meeting.

C.

Review and Take Action on the 2025-26 SY Calendar

A. Saavedra made a motion to approve the 2025-26 school calendar.
H. Vu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Review and Take Action on Charter Amendment for Location and Pre-K3-K4 Programs

This item was tabled for the next meeting.

E.

Review and Take Action on Salary Scale

Dr. Tarim proposed a salary increase and provided a sample table.  However, after discussion, the board felt the need to collect more information to finalize the salary scale at the next meeting.  Therefore, the decision was postponed until the next meeting.

F.

Review and Take Action on New Instructional Materials Survey Approval and Adoption

H. Vu made a motion to approve the New Instructional Material Survey.
A. Saavedra seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VII. 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 5:36 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
B. Warren