BELIEVE STL Academy
Minutes
June Board Meeting | In-Person
Date and Time
Tuesday June 18, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Location
BELIEVE STL Academy
2837 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63103
Directors Present
J. Boone, K. Martin-Johnson, L. Voellinger, M. Hantak (remote), P. Woods, T. Jordan, T. Wells
Directors Absent
D. Thomas, M. Johnson
Guests Present
T. Vonderheit (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
T. Jordan called a meeting of the board of directors of BELIEVE STL Academy to order on Tuesday Jun 18, 2024 at 4:52 PM.
II. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
A.
April Meeting Minutes
T. Jordan made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-28-24.
M. Hantak seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. BELIEVE STL Academy Updates
A.
Recruitment & Enrollment
- Tested 107 kids.
- Families have returned to have students retest.
- Kids are stronger in math over reading. Different than the national trend.
- Double digit number of kids will be taking college level courses this summer.
- Grade 9: 134 applications submitted; 111 completed registrations
- Grade 10: 35 applications submitted; 29 completed registrations
- Only have 125 seats; families may be turned away. Planning for some level of attrition.
- Every student that has applied, has been accepted.
- If registration is not complete by a specific date, they will no longer be considered.
- At 175 applications submitted, we will no longer accept applications.
B.
Education, Academic, and Partnership Programs
- Upcoming Events:
- Summer Session I June 24th- June 27th
- Summer Session II July 8th-July 12th
- Programs and Partnerships
- Summer Opportunities:
- Harris Stowe Experience: 27 kids show up to engage with construction company, go to BJC to learn about health careers, visited/toured SLU, expectations for BELIEVE, jump start on orientation.
- Facilities update: painting, furniture, renovations.
- Vape detectors being installed in all bathrooms.
- Summer Opportunities:
- Talent/Hiring
- Good interviews taking place.
- Offers being extended.
IV. Approvals/Vote
A.
BELIEVE Academy Staff Handbook
T. Jordan made a motion to Approve BELIEVE Academy Staff Handbook.
J. Boone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
BELIEVE Academy Student and Family Handbook
T. Jordan made a motion to approve BELIEVE Academy Student and Family Handbook.
J. Boone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
BELIEVE Academy LEP Handbook
T. Jordan made a motion to approve BELIEVE Academy LEP Handbook.
J. Boone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
BELIEVE Academy SPED Handbook
T. Jordan made a motion to approve BELIEVE Academy SPED Handbook.
J. Boone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
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 5:28 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Hantak