Royal Public Schools

Minutes

Royal Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 11, 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, jhernandez@charterschoolsuccess.com (remote), kburke@charterschoolsuccess.com (remote), nancyjli@aol.com (remote)

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 Tuesday Apr 11, 2023 at 12:02 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Public Comments

Nancy J. Li, the founding member of the Royal, participated in the meeting as a guest.  She thanked all board members and supporters for helping this organization grow.  

D.

Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes

A. Saavedra made a motion to approve the minutes from Royal Regular Board Meeting on 02-28-23.
R. Tijerina seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. CEO REPORT

A.

PowerPoint presentation about the school

Dr. Tarim showed a PowerPoint presentation that included current enrollment, attendance, and new application numbers.  He also talked about grants and growth plans.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Dr. Saavedra did not participate in the discussion during this item.  

III. ACADEMIC REPORTS

A.

Review and Discuss Academic Reports

Dr. Tarim shared NEA MAP testing winter results and talked about the student academic growth trends.

IV. FINANCIAL REPORTS

A.

Review and Take Action on Financial Reports

Ms. Hernandez presented financial statements to the members.  After a short discussion, financial reports were approved.

R. Tijerina made a motion to Approve financial reports.
A. Saavedra seconded the motion.

Ms. Hernandez was the presenter and talked about the financial statements.  After a short discussion, financial reports were approved.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. NEW BUSINESS

A.

Consider and Take Action on Approval of EMAT Survey

A. Saavedra made a motion to APPROVE THE SURVEY.
R. Tijerina 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 1:14 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
B. Warren