Crossroads Charter Schools
Minutes
Crossroads Charter Schools December School Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday December 18, 2017 at 4:15 PM
Location
1011 Central Street, Kansas City, MO
Posted Friday, December 15th, 2017 at 4:15 p.m.
Notice of Meeting
Board of Directors
Crossroads Charter Schools
Monthly Board Meeting
Monday, December 18th, at 4:15 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.
Notice of Meeting
Board of Directors
Crossroads Charter Schools
Monthly Board Meeting
Monday, December 18th, at 4:15 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
C. Hughley, D. Charity, R. Cattelino, R. Moore
Trustees Absent
B. Sweetman, D. Francis, P. Crawford
Guests Present
A. Nichols, D. Johnson, Kirsten Brown, Kristen Brown, Laura LaCroix, Lindsay Yates, 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 Dec 18, 2017 at 4:15 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
D. Charity made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 11-27-17 Board Meeting on 11-27-17.
R. Moore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Closed Sessions Minutes
D. Charity made a motion to approve minutes.
R. Moore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Educational Excellence Committee
A.
Academic Accountability Report
Dr. Doug Thomas presented the Academic Accountability Report. Overall Crossroads Charter Schools are doing very well academically and comparing to peer schools in the area. The previous 2-years look exceptional, even though progress looks down due to opening of Quality Hill.
B.
Middle School Student Relations Coordinator
Laura LaCroix, Central Street Principal, discussed the new position of the Middle School Student Relations Coordinator and the role this position will hold for the Middle School. In addition to this new position Central Street will implement bathroom's and buddy rooms designated to K-5 and 6-8 effective after Winter Break.
III. Finance
A.
November Financials
Total YTD Revenue: $3,998,542
Total YTD Expense: $3,909,611
NET CHANGE IN ASSETS: $88,931
Total YTD Expense: $3,909,611
NET CHANGE IN ASSETS: $88,931
B.
November Register
R. Moore made a motion to Approve.
D. Charity seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Updated Budget Projections
Kristin Brown with EdOps discussed the Overall Budget projections.
D.
Annual Audit Review
R. Moore made a motion to Approve.
D. Charity seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Matt Wallis, KPM CPAs and Advisors, discussed via conference call the outcome of the recent financial audit, which comprised the cash basis statement of financial position as of June 30, 2017, and the related statements of support, receipts and disbursements, and cash flows – cash basis for the year then ended and the related notes to the combined financial statements.
IV. Governance Committee
A.
Update on Annual School Board Report
Dean Johnson provided an update on the Annual School Board Report and the new requirement from DESE.
R. Moore made a motion to Approve to create Memo to DESE.
D. Charity seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Annual Conflict of Interest Statement
C.
Upcoming Board Meeting Dates
R. Cattelino made a motion to Approve the following Board Meeting Dates:
March 19th
May 21st.
R. Moore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Closed Session
A.
Pursuant to Missouri Revised Statutes 610.021(2)
Discussion.
Diane Charity made a motion to approve, second by Richard Moore.
Diane Charity made a motion to approve, second by Richard Moore.
B.
Pursuant to Missouri Revised Statutes 610.021(19)
Tysie McDowell-Ray lead discussion.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
R. Cattelino made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
D. Charity 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 5:25 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
R. Uptergrove