Etoile Academy Charter School
Minutes
October Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday October 20, 2023 at 11:30 AM
Location
6648 Hornwood Dr. Houston, Texas 77074
Directors Present
A. Caritis, A. Yusuf, E. Enriquez (remote), G. Berg (remote), J. Lynch, M. Bair, N. Iqbal, P. Wright
Directors Absent
J. Munoz, L. Vallone, R. Guill
Ex Officio Members Present
K. Colombero
Non Voting Members Present
K. Colombero
Guests Present
B. Jean-Louis, Heston, Phil, R. Moore
I. Opening Items
A.
Pashto Lesson
B.
STAAR Test Example
The Superintendent led a discussion about STAAR question types.
C.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Bair called a meeting of the board of directors of Etoile Academy Charter School to order on Friday Oct 20, 2023 at 12:10 PM.
D.
Record Attendance
E.
Public Comment
F.
Approve Minutes
N. Iqbal made a motion to approve the minutes from September Board Retreat on 09-22-23.
J. Lynch seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. School and Growth Updates
A.
Superintendent Update
Superintendent gave a update to the board about organizational goals.
B.
Chair Update
III. Committee Reports
A.
Academic Achievement Committee
AAC shared an update regarding our TEA approved curriculum, arc of the year, and certification waiver.
A. Yusuf made a motion to Approve a Certification Waiver.
A. Caritis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Resource Development Committee
RDC shared an update regarding our potential future facilities.
C.
Finance/Facilities Committee
Auditors gave a report on financial reports.
Bissonnet and Hornwood SY24-25 facility planning was discussed.
A. Caritis made a motion to Approve the FY23 Audit.
M. Bair seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
A. Caritis made a motion to approve the budget amendment.
N. Iqbal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Governance
- Reminder to complete TPCSA trainings by Nov. 1 and complete self-assessment on Board on Track by next board meeting.
- Board will docusign the Conflict of Interest Policy.
IV. 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 1:19 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Lynch
Our Hornwood Pashto translator facilitated a language lesson for the board.