Royal Public Schools
Minutes
Royal Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Location
4018 S. Presa St. #300 San Antonio, TX 78223 (Zoom Available)
Due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic and the governmental and administrative responses to that Pandemic, this meeting will be conducted by video conference in accordance with the governor’s authorization concerning suspension of certain open meeting law requirements for Covid-19 Pandemic. A quorum of the Board may be physically present at the registered office address. A member of a board member physically present there. Nevertheless, the meeting will be open to the public. Please access this agenda via the Royal Public School website as the time of the meeting approaches or you may attend the meeting at the school location (4018 S. Presa St. #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, J. Cortez-Haass (remote), R. Tijerina (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
S. Tarim
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Public Comments
D.
Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes
II. Public Hearing
A.
Federal Report Card Presentation
B.
State Report Card Presentation
Dr. Tarim presented the State Report Card. No data was available since the school had no testing grades last year.
III. CEO Report
A.
PowerPoint presentation about the school
Dr. Tarim provided a presentation that included enrollment and attendance numbers. He also talked about some of the school activities and events.
IV. Review Academic Reports
A.
Review and Discuss Academic Reports
Dr. Tarim provided a presentation about the Resilient School Support Program and shared Mock STAAR test results.
V. Financial Reports
A.
Review and Take Action on Financial Reports
Jackie from CSS presented all financial reports.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Consider and Take Action on Hiring Financial Advisors
Board members discussed the pros and cons of hiring a financial advisor.
B.
Review and Discuss about Facility and Expansion Plans
Dr. Tarim provided building plans to the members. He also talked about the initial permitting process.
C.
Consider and Take Action on Investment Options
Benjamin Warren presented current rates to the members. After a short discussion, members believed hybrid investment options such as CD and Money market would be the best option.
Dr. Tarim presented the Federal Report Card to the members in attendance.