Crossroads Charter Schools
Minutes
January Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday January 28, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Location
816 Broadway Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64105
Trustees Present
B. Sweetman, D. Charity, P. Crawford, R. Cattelino, R. Moore
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
C. Hughley, D. Johnson, 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 Jan 28, 2019 at 5:00 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
R. Cattelino made a motion to approve minutes from the Special Board Meeting on 12-07-18 Special Board Meeting on 12-07-18.
P. Crawford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes
R. Moore made a motion to approve minutes from the December Board Meeting on 12-17-18 December Board Meeting on 12-17-18.
D. Charity seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Governance
A.
Welcome New Board Members
Beth Sweetman introduced three new Board Members who have been asked to join. Greg Valdovino with the KC Chamber, Daniel Yoder with Communities In Schools of Mid-America, and Jeffrey Williams with the City of Kansas City. The Board is thrilled to have them join!
B.
Board Member Responsibilities
Richard Moore discussed and reminded the Board members of their obligations and expectations. The Board has requested lists of volunteer opportunities within the schools.
C.
2019 Board Meeting Dates
D. Charity made a motion to Approve.
P. Crawford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. December Financials
A.
December Financial Report
Total Revenue: $6,821,451
Total Expense: $6,490,071
Net Income: $331,380
Total Expense: $6,490,071
Net Income: $331,380
B.
December Check Register
R. Cattelino made a motion to Approve.
P. Crawford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
HVH Financing Update
This agenda item was changed to a VOTE.
Dean Johnson presented an update on the refinance of the Historic Virginia Hotel loan.
Dean Johnson presented an update on the refinance of the Historic Virginia Hotel loan.
R. Cattelino made a motion to Approve Dean Johnson the authority to move forward if terms remain as drafted with the review and approval from Don Maxwell and Richard Moore.
P. Crawford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Operations
A.
Campus Security Update
Courtney Hughley, COO, provided an update on campus security. A committee has been created specifically for student safety and will meet quarterly to discuss and evolve campus security. She is currently seeking at Board Member to join this committee.
B.
Update Purchasing Policy
R. Moore made a motion to Approve.
D. Charity seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Development Update
Dean Johnson provided an update on school fundraising.
D.
Braille Policy
R. Moore made a motion to Approve.
P. Crawford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Educational Excellence
A.
2018 MAP and APR Scores
Tysie informed the Board that the scores are currently not public yet. There were errors by the state and she is hopeful corrected scores will be available on February 1st. An update will be provided at the next Board meeting.
B.
Kansas City Pre-K Sales Tax
D. Charity made a motion to Approve.
P. Crawford seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Charter School Pre-K Collaborative
P. Crawford made a motion to Approve.
R. Moore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Charter Funding Equity
This item has been moved to the February meeting.
VI. Closed Session
A.
Closed Session pursuant to 610.021 (6)
Closed Session Began at 6:28 pm
Roll Call:
Richard Moore Aye
Diane Charity Aye
Beth Sweetman Aye
Ron Cattelino Aye
Closed Session ended at 6:34 pm
Roll Call:
Diane Charity Aye
Ron Cattelino Aye
Richard Moore Aye
Beth Sweetman Aye
Roll Call:
Richard Moore Aye
Diane Charity Aye
Beth Sweetman Aye
Ron Cattelino Aye
Closed Session ended at 6:34 pm
Roll Call:
Diane Charity Aye
Ron Cattelino Aye
Richard Moore Aye
Beth Sweetman Aye
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
R. Moore 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 6:37 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
R. Uptergrove