Etoile Academy Charter School
Minutes
May Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Location
6614 Hornwood Dr, Houston, TX 77074, USA
Directors Present
A. Yusuf, E. Enriquez, J. Lomas, J. Lynch (remote), M. Bair, P. Wright, R. Guill
Directors Absent
A. Caritis, H. Nasizadeh, T. Ghani
Ex Officio Members Present
K. Colombero
Non Voting Members Present
K. Colombero
Guests Present
B. Jean-Louis, narmeen@dhananipeg.com
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Bair called a meeting of the board of directors of Etoile Academy Charter School to order on Thursday May 12, 2022 at 6:17 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approve Minutes
J. Lomas made a motion to approve the minutes from March Board Meeting on 03-24-22.
R. Guill seconded the motion.
Edits: Michelle was present.
II. Growth and Committee Updates
A.
Growth Update
- Comprehensive Fundraising Campaign need: $25M over 5 years and $50M over 10 years focused on educational advancement and excellence, facilities, teacher and leader development
- Committee chairs discuss action planning around greenlighting metrics in next meetings.
B.
Committee Reports
- Finance Committee shared notes from the monthly committee meeting.
- We have an LOI accepted on Bisonette. Lawyers are looking at the contract.
- Etoile possibly receiving donated facility in Rosenberg and/or Westchase
III. New Business
A.
Academic Achievement
- Discussed STAAR projection data and our strategy this year to fill gaps.
B.
Finance and Facilities Committee
J. Lomas made a motion to Approve the FY23 Budget.
E. Enriquez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
A. Yusuf made a motion to Approve Armstrong, Vaughan, & Associates, P.C. as the auditor.
J. Lomas seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Governance
IV. Superintendent Update
A.
Superintendent Summary regarding Annual Goals and Academics
Superintendent gave updates on enrollment and hiring.
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 8:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Lomas