Royal Public Schools

Minutes

Royal Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday June 13, 2023 at 12:00 PM

Location

 4018 S. Presa St. #300 San Antonio, TX 78223 (Online Zoom Available)

 

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. Warren called a meeting of the board of directors of Royal Public Schools to order on Tuesday Jun 13, 2023 at 12:01 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

The Chair, Benjamin Warren, welcomed everyone and called the meeting. 

C.

Public Comments

No Public Comments

D.

Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes

A. Saavedra made a motion to approve the minutes from Royal Regular Board Meeting on 05-16-23.
R. Tijerina seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. CEO REPORT

A.

PowerPoint presentation about the school

Dr. Tarim provided updates and information about the school and current events.

III. FINANCIAL REPORTS

A.

Review and Take Action on Board Financial Reports

R. Tijerina made a motion to approve the proposed financial reports.
J. Cortez-Haass seconded the motion.

Jackie and Kati talked about the financial reports and anticipated FIRST rating for the school.

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. NEW BUSINESS

A.

Consider and Take Action on the Resolution Regarding Investment Options

A. Saavedra made a motion to Invest in TexPool to earn interest.
J. Cortez-Haass seconded the motion.

Board members discussed several investment options to see which one yielded the most benefit to the school.  

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Consider and Take Action on HR Matters (will be discussed in Executive Session)

In a closed session, Dr. Tarim presented resumes for multiple candidates.  No decision was made in the closed session.  Since Dr. Tarim has the authority to hire the new principal, the board took no action at the open session either by letting Dr. Tarim know to hire the best candidate for the school in light of the discussions.  

V. 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 1:36 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
B. Warren