Bloom Academy Charter School
Minutes
Bloom Academy Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday April 17, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Location
Bloom Academy Charter School
3420 Almeda-Genoa Rd.
Houston, TX 77047
Directors Present
A. Harold, C. Douglas (remote), C. Milton (remote), M. Douglas
Directors Absent
J. Nunoo
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
C. Douglas
Guests Present
B. Reiner, C. Sales, K. Fuccello (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Motion to Adopt the Agenda made by Cherece Milton and seconded by Mayra Douglas. Motion to Adopt is approved.
D.
Approve Minutes
II. Public Comments
A.
Comments from the Public
III. Old Business
A.
Superintendent Update
Discussion held with updates regarding Bloom Academy for scholar recruitment, teacher retention (100% of teachers would like to return), Academics update with the STAAR test coming up and the growth we have seen in the 3rd grade scholars, talk about moving more into our non-profit space to support and assist Bloom families, Head of School resigned last week and Mrs. Sales will step into that role for the remainder of the school year.
IV. New Business
A.
Approval of SY23-24 Academic Calendar
B.
Presentation of Updates from TCSD
James, Ivan, and Tina from TCSD are present virtually and provide updates on the TCSD build out plan and finance structure. Additionally, they discuss and provide information regarding the upcoming closing for the loan.
C.
Review and Approval of Lease Agreement
D.
Review and Approval of Contracts Over $20K
Uniform Vendor Contract: Tommy Hilfiger
Janitorial Contract: Jani King.
E.
Review of SY22-23 Financial Statements
Kimber Fuccello provided an update as to our financial position and reviewed the financial statements. Statements include Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Activities. There is an acknowledgement about some lags in the reimbursements, such as for food, so that will be reconciled once received and by the end of the year financial position. Community Services portion includes After School program and family support services.
V. Committee Updates
A.
Academic Excellence Committee
Cherece Million and Courtney Sales provided the STAAR updates in the Superintendent report. STAAR scores for the upcoming exams will be available mid-summer and at the next Academic Committee meeting intend to reevaluate the assessments we have students take.
B.
Development Committee
Chris Douglas partnering with a bank to provide financial literacy to our students.
C.
Governance Committee
Upcoming Board Retreat for trainings, discussion, review and strategic planning. Everyone will be provided alternative dates.
D.
Finance Committee
No additions that weren't already covered in the review of financial statements.
E.
Campus Safety Committee
There is an upcoming meeting per law, but no safety issues.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- 2023_02_20_board_meeting_minutes.pdf
- Superintendent Board Report_April 2023_FINAL.docx.pdf
- Academic Calendar - Academic Calendar 23-24 .pdf
- Board Resolution Purchase of Property[4]_updated.docx
- MA - Bloom Academy Charter School - 03-13-23.pdf
- Uniform Choices.pdf
- Janitorial Quote #2 .pdf
- Statement of Financial Position as of 3-31-23.pdf
- Statement of Activities as of 3-31-23.pdf
No Members of the Public present.