Royal Public Schools

Minutes

Royal Regular Board Meeting

April 2, 2026

Date and Time

Thursday April 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Location

4018 S. Presa St. Suite 300

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), M. Goldberg (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

M. Goldberg

Guests Present

Jackie Hernandez, James Fan (remote), Nancy J. Li (remote), 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 Thursday Apr 2, 2026 at 4:03 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

M. Goldberg arrived at 4:17 PM.

C.

Public Comments

No comments were made.

D.

Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes (Feb. 2, 2026)

A. Saavedra made a motion to approve the minutes from Royal Regular Board Meeting on 02-12-26.
H. Vu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Public Hearing Regarding Accreditation Status: Accredited-Warned

Dr. Tarim informed the Board that Royal Public Schools has been assigned an Accredited-Warned status by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for the 2025–2026 school year due to two consecutive academic accountability ratings of F.

 

Dr. Tarim indicated that the school administrative team presented the required public notification to families.  Dr. Tarim provided the district’s comprehensive plan, which includes targeted PDs, increased instructional coaching, expanded intervention supports, and detailed ongoing monitoring of student performance.

 

The Board acknowledged that, in accordance with TEA requirements, this item was presented at a public meeting to ensure transparency and community awareness.

II. CEO REPORT

A.

A Presentation About the School

Dr. Tarim provided a presentation regarding updates on enrollment, registration,  attendance, grants received, and applied for since the last board meeting.

III. ACADEMIC REPORTS

A.

Review of Academic Reports

Dr. Tarim presented the Spring Interim Assessment #3 results, highlighting steady progress in student growth and the school’s continued commitment to meeting 2026 accountability goals. The recent data show encouraging gains in academic growth from winter to spring, reflecting the impact of focused instructional efforts. He indicated that the campus has identified key student groups for targeted support and is implementing a structured intervention plan through the Royal Relay Academy (STAAR Boot Camp), emphasizing data-driven instruction, small-group support, and the strategic prioritization of learning standards. He said that overall, the school is demonstrating forward momentum and remains focused on accelerating student achievement in preparation for upcoming state assessments.

IV. FINANCIAL REPORTS

A.

Review and Take Action on Board Financial Reports

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

V. NEW BUSINESS

A.

Review and Take Action on the Instructional Material Survey

M. Goldberg made a motion to approve the survey as presented.
H. Vu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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 5:17 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
B. Warren