Crossroads Charter Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday November 27, 2017 at 4:00 PM

Location

Crossroads Academy- Central Street, Kansas City, MO
                                                                       Posted Tuesday, November 21st at 5:00 p.m.
Notice of Meeting

Board of Directors

Crossroads Charter Schools
Monthly Board Meeting
 
Monday, November 27, at 4:00 p.m.
 
Meeting Location:
Crossroads Academy-Central Street
1011 Central
Kansas City, MO 64105
 
 
This is an open public meeting.
 
 
Representatives of the media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting Crossroads Charter Schools at the address listed above, or by calling (816) 221-2600.















 

Trustees Present

B. Sweetman, C. Hughley, D. Charity, D. Francis, P. Crawford, R. Cattelino

Trustees Absent

R. Moore

Guests Present

A. Nichols, D. Johnson, Don Maxwell, Mark Swanson, R. Uptergrove, T. McDowell

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

C. Hughley called a meeting of the board of trustees of Crossroads Charter Schools to order on Monday Nov 27, 2017 at 4:08 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

D. Charity made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 10-23-17 Board Meeting on 10-23-17.
R. Cattelino seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Finance

A.

October Financials

P. Crawford made a motion to Approve.
D. Charity seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Approved with the understanding the Agenda would be updated to reflect "October" Financials instead of September. 
YTD Revenue: 3,103,037
YTD Expense: 3,117,016

Currently operating at modest 14K Deficit
Cash Balance as of 10/31: $781,059
 

B.

October Register

R. Cattelino made a motion to Approve.
P. Crawford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Approved with the understanding the Agenda would be updated to reflect "October" Financials instead of September. 

III. Governance Committee

A.

Charter Board Partners

Courtney discussed attending a recent meeting to learn about the opportunity to partner the Charter Board Partners group.
B. Sweetman made a motion to Approve.
R. Cattelino seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Extension to Board Terms

Don discussed that a "Consent Action of the Board of Directors of Crossroads Charter Schools In Lieu of Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors" will be created and with a unanimous vote yes from all members who are not renewing their terms it can be approved. Could not vote during meeting as were missing quorum. 

C.

Early Childhood Tax Update

Dean spoke about the Kansas City Charter Public Schools Early Childhood Mill Levy Proposal For Charter Schools.

IV. Educational Excellence Committee

A.

MAP and APR Update

Tysie discussed the MAP scores and updated the Board Members on the results. Individual school scores did not drop, however, the overall scores look lower due to the addition of Quality Hill. Staff has plans in place for tutoring students to maintain solid scores. A memo will be sent out to parents on Wednesday, 12/6 with an update on the MAP scores. 

V. Closed Session

A.

Closed Session

P. Crawford made a motion to Move into closed session to discuss items pursuant to Missouri Revised Statutes 610.021(1), 610.021(2) , and 610.021(19) the board of directors will convene in closed session.
P. Crawford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Discussion was held in regards to Missouri Revised Statutes 610.021(1)

Discussion was held in regards to Missouri Revised Statutes 610.021(2)
P. Crawford, Motioned to approve, Second - all.

Discussion was held in regards to Missouri Revised Statutes 610.021(19)

Adjourn Closed Session
R. Cattelino made a motion to move out of closed session.
P. Crawford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
B. Sweetman Aye
D. Charity Aye
P. Crawford Aye
D. Francis Aye
R. Cattelino Aye
C. Hughley Aye
R. Moore Absent
 

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

D. Charity made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
R. Cattelino seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously 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 5:17 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Uptergrove