Crossroads Charter Schools
Minutes
Crossroads Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday October 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Location
Crossroads Preparatory Academy
816 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64105
Trustees Present
D. Charity, J. Linn, J. Schwartz, J. Williams, P. Hardwick (remote), S. Bookhart
Trustees Absent
C. Mitchell, L. Weekly, W. King
Guests Present
K. Parker, L. Yarbough
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Meeting Agenda
D.
Approve Minutes
II. Public Forum
A.
Public Comment
III. Governance
A.
Introduction: Superintendent Search Firm
Yanika Daniels with Daniel Talent Solutions provided the board with an update on the Superintendent search (presentation in the board packet).
B.
Board Retreat
Spark proposed to the board that the Board Retreat be moved to February in light of all of the current activities and all board members agreed.
C.
November Staff Dinner
The board will provide lunch for the staff on Nov 17
IV. Finance
A.
August Check Register
Jillian present register, she reviewed both August & September registered and has no concerns
B.
September Check Register
Jillian present register, she reviewed both August & September registered and has no concerns
C.
Monthly Budget Update
Latresse Y. provided a monthly review for the board (presentation provided in the board packet).
D.
Audit FY2025 update
Latresse provided an update on the FY2025 audit progress. EdOps and CCS finance department were 95% ready for fieldwork. We're current in the follow phase. We have an updated request list that we are currently working thought. We are looking to have a full board review and vote on Nov 17th. If the auditor is not ready on Nov 17th we're looking to have a full board review and vote on December 18 @1:30 our Finance Committee Meeting.
V. Educational Excellence
A.
DESE Special Education Compliance Plan
Karis Reviewed the Special Education Compliance Plan with the board. CCS will adopt the state provide plan. Karis highlighted the 2 areas that were adjustments from previous years.
VI. Development
A.
Grand Rising Fundraiser
Lea P. gave update on the current status of the FY 2026 Special Event. Grand Raising Goal is $100,000 currently at $41,500. Sponsor goal is 22 sponsor and currently we have 11 sponsors.
No public comment