Royal Public Schools
Minutes
Royal Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday October 17, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Location
4018 S. Presa
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
Hoang Quan Vu (remote), Jackie Hernandez (remote), Nancy J Li-Tarim, 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. CEO REPORT
A.
A presentation about the school
Dr. Tarim provided updates and information about enrollment, attendance, application, and current and past school events.
III. ACADEMIC REPORTS
A.
Information About State and Local Test Comparisons
Since TEA did not release the STAAR test results for individual schools, Dr. Tarim provided a PPT explaining the general academic STAAR results for the state and the San Antonio region.
IV. FINANCIAL REPORTS
A.
Review and Take Action on Board Financial Reports
Jackie Hernandez briefly explained the financial reports and responded to the questions.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A.
V. Review Board Members' Training Hours
Dr. Tarim reminded everyone to complete the required annual board training hours and provided a link to the online training portal.
B.
Discussion of New School Locations for the Proposed High School (Executive Session)
There was no executive session since there was no public at the meeting. Board members discussed various proposed land and properties to establish the second campus. No decision was made. Members will continue to search for the proper location for the next expansion.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A.
A. Review and Take Action of Annual Financial Audit Engagement
B.
Nomination of a New Board Member
Benjamin Warren introduced Mr. Vu to the rest of the members and shared his resume with the participants. Mr. Warren said that Mr. Vu's background and experience in legal matters will greatly enhance the quality of our board.
C.
C. Board Committee Nominations, Election of Board Officers, and Advisory Board Members
President (Board Chair): Dr. Saavedra (contingent on TEA;s approval)
V. President: Benjamin Warren
Secretary: Ray Tijerina
Member: Ms. Cortez
STANDING COMMITTEES
Academic: Dr. Saavedra, Mr. Tijerina, and Dr. Tarim
Finance: Mr. Warren, Ms. Cortez, and Dr. Tarim
Governance: Mr. Vu, Mr. Warren, and Dr. Tarim
No Public Comment