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Royal Public Schools

Minutes

Royal Regular Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday August 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Location

4018 S. Presa St. #300 

San Antonio, TX 78223 

(Online Zoom Available)

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, H. Vu (remote), J. Cortez-Haass, R. Tijerina (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

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 Aug 27, 2024 at 12:04 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Public Comments

D.

Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes

H. Vu made a motion to approve the minutes from Royal Public Schools Regular Board Meeting on 06-11-24.
R. Tijerina seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
A. Saavedra made a motion to approve the minutes from Royal Special Board Meeting on 07-24-24.
H. Vu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. CEO REPORT

A.

A Presentation About the School

Dr. Tarim provided a PowerPoint presenatation and talked about current enrollment, new hired staff, summer school, summer PD for teachers and recruitment activities.  He showed pictures from these activities.

III. FINANCIAL REPORTS

A.

Review and Take Action on Board Financial Reports

A. Saavedra made a motion to approve board financial reports.
H. Vu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Review and Take Action on 2023-24 SY Final Budget and Amendments

R. Tijerina made a motion to approve 2023-24 SY final budget and amendments as proposed.
H. Vu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Review and Take Action on the 2024-25 SY Budget

H. Vu made a motion to approve 2024-25 budget as presented.
R. Tijerina seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Review and Take Action on Approval of Resolution to Align Revenue and Expenditures

R. Tijerina made a motion to approve and adopt the board resolution as presented.
H. Vu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. NEW BUSINESS

A.

Review and Take Action on Approval of Online Tutorial Vendor

H. Vu made a motion to approve Amplify as the sole vendor to provide online tutoring for our students.
R. Tijerina seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Review and Take Action on Approval of Federal Manual Handbook

R. Tijerina made a motion to approve Federal Manual Handbook as presented.
H. Vu seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of the Board Meeting Calendar

H. Vu made a motion to approve board meeting calendar as presented.
R. Tijerina seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Review and Take Action on Selection of a Financial Audit Firm

H. Vu made a motion to authorize Dr. Tarim to negotiate with potential audit firms to select the most suitable, cost-effective firm that meets our organization's needs.
R. Tijerina seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

E.

Review of Annual Board Training

Dr. Tarim discussed the required training for new and returning board members. He said he would create an online account for them so that they could complete hours before the deadline.

F.

Review and Discussion of RFP Process and EFF Financing and Timeline

Dr. Tarim provided information about the state of the funding timeline.  He provided a non-binding term sheet for board members' review.  He also discussed the RFP process for members who were not present at the last meeting. 

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

H. Vu made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
R. Tijerina seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 1:21 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
B. Warren