Crossroads Charter Schools
Minutes
Crossroads Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday May 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Location
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
816 Broadway
Trustees Present
G. Valdovino, J. Linn, J. Schwartz, J. Williams, P. Hardwick (remote), S. Bookhart
Trustees Absent
C. Mitchell, D. Charity, L. Weekly, W. King
Guests Present
D. Smith, L. Yarbough, T. McDowell
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
G. Valdovino called a meeting of the board of trustees of Crossroads Charter Schools to order on Monday May 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Minutes
S. Bookhart made a motion to approve the minutes from Crossroads Monthly Board Meeting on 04-28-25.
J. Schwartz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Meeting Agenda
S. Bookhart made a motion to Approve May Meeting Agenda.
J. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Educational Excellence
A.
District Awards: Volunteers, Staff, and Students
B.
FY26 Enrollment Update
Darin Smith shared strategies for filling our seats for the 25-26 school year.
III. Finance
A.
Bond Projects Update
J. Williams made a motion to Approve adding QH Parking Lot to list of approved bond projects.
J. Schwartz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
April Check Register
J. Williams made a motion to Approve April Check Register.
S. Bookhart seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Monthly Budget Update
Latresse Yarbough shared the April Financial Report
D.
FY26 Draft Budget
Latresse Yarbough shared a draft of the FY26 Budget
IV. Governance
A.
Board Offices and Recruitment
Will start advertising for board recruitment in August.
Will vote on board officers in June. Current candidates are:
President: Spark Bookhart
Vice-President: Carly Mitchell and Jacob Schwartz
Secretary: Latrina Collins
B.
June Board Meeting
Will be virtual
C.
Closed Session Pursuant to 6.10.021 (3)
Discussed HR issue. No vote taken.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
P. Hardwick made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
S. Bookhart 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 6:32 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. McDowell
Presented District Awards to staff, students, and volunteers prior to the board meeting.