Royal Public Schools
Minutes
Royal Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 16, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Location
Date : May 16, 2023 (Tuesday)
Time : 12:00 PM
Location : 4018 S. Presa St. #300 San Antonio, TX 78223 (Online Zoom Available)
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Meeting ID: 882-6891-1764
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This meeting will also be conducted by video conference in accordance with public meeting law requirements. A quorum of the Board may be physically present at the above meeting location. In addition, a member of board member physically present there. The meeting agenda is provided at the Royal Public School website (royaltx.org/board-meeting-and-agenda). As the time of the meeting approaches, you may access ZOOM online or attend the meeting at the above location.
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
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
Jackie Hernandez, Kati Burke, S. Tarim
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Public Comments
D.
No Public Comment
E.
Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes were approved as presented.
II. CEO REPORT
A.
PowerPoint presentation about the school
III. FINANCIAL REPORTS
A.
Review and Take Action on Financial Reports
Jackie and Kati talked about the financial reports and anticipated FIRST rating for the school
B.
Review and Take Action on Budget Amendments
Kati and Jackie presented the amended budget and mentioned the adjustments in the budget.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A.
Consider and Take Action on 2023-24 School Calendar
Dr. Tarim presented the calendar for the 2023-24 school year. He said the calendar was prepared compared to two neighboring school districts.
B.
Consider and Take Action on Amendments to the Staff Handbook
There was a general consensus that the current teachers needed to be paid higher than the new hire regarding retention bonuses. Dr. Tarim acknowledged and made the necessary adjustments.
Dr. Tarim talked about current attendance, enrollment, academic programs, HR, grants, and miscellaneous school activities. No action was required.