Royal Public Schools

Minutes

Royal Regular Board Meeting

December 10, 2024

Date and Time

Tuesday December 10, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Location

4018 S. Presa St. San Antonio, TX 78223

 

(online participation is 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, B. Warren (remote), R. Tijerina (remote)

Directors Absent

H. Vu

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 Dec 10, 2024 at 12:02 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

Board chair Benjamin Warren welcomed everyone and noted that Mr. Vu was absent.  

C.

Public Comments

D.

Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes

A. Saavedra made a motion to approve the minutes from Royal Regular Board Meeting on 10-29-24.
R. Tijerina seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
R. Tijerina made a motion to approve the minutes from Royal Special Board Meeting on 11-08-24.
B. Warren seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. CEO REPORT

A.

A Presentation about the School

Dr. Tarim presented a PowerPoint presentation to the members, informing them about enrollment, attendance, and school activities since the last meeting.  

III. ACADEMIC REPORTS

A.

Review of Academic Reports

Dr. Tarim presented a PowerPoint presentation to the members, informing them of academic achievements and programs conducted since the last meeting.  

IV. FINANCIAL REPORTS

A.

Review and Take Action on Board Financial Reports

Jackie Hernandez provided a brief financial update about the projected and actual budget items.  No action was taken.  

V. OLD BUSINESS

A.

Review and Discuss New High School Financing and Timeline

Dr. Tarim provided an update about the current negotiations with a financial firm and their efforts to obtain financing for the new high school building.  He talked about two possible financial options that were presented by the entity. 

VI. NEW BUSINESS

A.

Review and Take Action on Special Education Board Policies

A. Saavedra made a motion to approve special education policies and procedures presented by Dr. Tarim.
R. Tijerina seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Review and Take Action on Charter Renewal Application

R. Tijerina made a motion to approve and authorize Dr. Tarim to submit the charter renewal application to TEA.
A. Saavedra seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

R. Tijerina made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
B. Warren 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 1:11 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
B. Warren