Crossroads Charter Schools

Minutes

October 2018 Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday October 29, 2018 at 5:00 PM

Location

816 Broadway Street Kansas City, MO 64105

Trustees Present

B. Sweetman, D. Charity, D. Francis, P. Crawford, R. Cattelino, R. Moore

Trustees Absent

None

Guests Present

C. Hughley, D. Johnson, Don Maxwell, Paul Greenwood, R. Uptergrove, T. McDowell

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

B. Sweetman called a meeting of the board of trustees of Crossroads Charter Schools to order on Monday Oct 29, 2018 at 5:03 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

R. Moore made a motion to approve minutes from the September 2018 Board Meeting on 09-24-18 September 2018 Board Meeting on 09-24-18.
P. Crawford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D. Charity made a motion to approve minutes from the September 2018 Board Meeting on 09-24-18 September 2018 Board Meeting on 09-24-18.
D. Francis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Finance

A.

September Financials

Paul Greenwood with EdOps discussed the September financials and YTD totals. 

Total Revenue: $3,231,230
Total Expense: $2,660,183
Operating Net: $571,046

B.

September Check Register

D. Francis made a motion to Approve.
P. Crawford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Updated ProForma

Paul Greenwood discussed the ProForma. Board decided to review the full ProForma and postpone the vote for approval at the November meeting. 

D.

Thayer Building Refinance

Don Maxwell discussed an update on the Thayer Building Refinance plan. 

There was nothing to vote on, therefore the purpose of this agenda item changed to a "discuss." 

E.

Historic Virginia Hotel Refinance

Dean Johnson provided an update on the current state of the refinance of the Virginia Hotel. (Quality Hill) He will have the final plan and another updated in November. 

III. Governance

A.

Enrollment Policy Update

Courtney Hughley provided an update on the Enrollment Policy. No major changes were made. Crossroads will be partnering with 16 other Kansas City Charter Schools to create a Common App where families can apply for multiple schools in one spot. 
D. Francis made a motion to Approve.
D. Charity seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

ASBR Edit Letter

Dean Johnson discussed the Annual Secretary Board Report, a DESE requirement. 

C.

New Board Members

Beth Sweetman provided an update on a potential Board Candidate and mentioned there are two more candidates to interview. 

IV. Operations

A.

Board Safety Committee

D. Charity made a motion to Approve.
R. Cattelino seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Development

A.

Development Updates

Dean Johnson provided an update on Crossroads fundraising and grant opportunities. 

VI. Closed Session

A.

Pursuant to 610.021 (3)

The Board Entered into Closed Session at 6:06 pm
Roll Call:
Patsy Crawford - Aye
Ron Cattelino - Aye
Beth Sweetman - Aye
Diane Charity - Aye
David Francis - Aye


The Closed Session Ended at 6:10 pm and returned to a regular meeting. 
Roll Call:
David Francis - Aye
Ron Cattelino - Aye
Patsy Crawford - Aye
Diane Charity - Aye
Beth Sweetman - Aye
 

VII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

B. Sweetman made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
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 6:10 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Uptergrove