Crossroads Charter Schools
Minutes
September Town Hall Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday September 23, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Location
816 Broadway Blvd. Kansas City, MO
Trustees Present
B. Sweetman, D. Charity, D. Yoder, G. Valdovino, J. Williams, P. Crawford, R. Cattelino
Trustees Absent
R. Moore
Guests Present
C. Hughley, D. Johnson, R. Uptergrove
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 Sep 23, 2019 at 5:32 PM.
II. Educational Excellence
A.
Crossroads Strategic Plan
Dean Johnson introduced the Principals from each campus, Karis Parker - Central Street, Lindsay Yates - Quality, and Kirsten Brown, CPA.
Karis Parker discussed the Culture Day kick-off. Lindsay Yates discussed the blending of Central Street and Quality Hill 5th Graders to create the 6th-grade center and the new culture it has created. Kirsten discussed AP classes and the rigorous push in the core classes to expand authentic learning.
Courtney Hughley, COO, introduced Kevin LaBranche, Campus Safety Manager and the rest of the Operations team.
Karis Parker discussed the Culture Day kick-off. Lindsay Yates discussed the blending of Central Street and Quality Hill 5th Graders to create the 6th-grade center and the new culture it has created. Kirsten discussed AP classes and the rigorous push in the core classes to expand authentic learning.
Courtney Hughley, COO, introduced Kevin LaBranche, Campus Safety Manager and the rest of the Operations team.
B.
Q & A
Can the school post more items on social media?
Courtney Hughley responded - The main focus on the Crossroads Charter School social media pages is to share highlights and important information not only for Crossroads Families but for the community. Posting school-specific items won't be done but can be shared on the PAC pages. Crossroads has requested access to be in the PAC pages to post more school-specific items and respond to parent questions, however, this request was denied by the PAC.
Can CPA games be added to the district calendar?
Courtney Hughley - We can look at adding these to the CPA and district calendars.
Will there be foreign language classes in elementary?
Courtney Hughley - Currently, Spanish is offered at Quality Hill, alternated with STEM.
Regarding CPA Clubs
Kirsten Brown - Clubs scheduling is determined by the team member managing the club. Students can participate once or twice a week in after school clubs. Transportation home from clubs is not possible at this time because all CPA buses must be at Central Street or Quality Hill by 4 pm. Kirsten encouraged families to send her community service ideas. CPA Clubs will continue to expand and grow!
CPA students shared comments regarding CPA Athletics
Student comments: Games are not publicized well, there is little support from the Crossroads community and students do not feel well-supported. The lack of facilities makes it tough to practice.
Kirsten Brown - We hear you! We are working to get our athletic program strong and well supported. You can always come to me with your concerns at any time. In the 2020-2021 school-year, a full-time Athletic Director will be hired to ensure our program is fully supported.
Parents expressed concerns with Athletics
Student Behavior concerns:
Reach out to the Student Relations Coordinators and principals.
Breakfast programs?
Not at this time and no plans in the future as of right now.
Courtney Hughley responded - The main focus on the Crossroads Charter School social media pages is to share highlights and important information not only for Crossroads Families but for the community. Posting school-specific items won't be done but can be shared on the PAC pages. Crossroads has requested access to be in the PAC pages to post more school-specific items and respond to parent questions, however, this request was denied by the PAC.
Can CPA games be added to the district calendar?
Courtney Hughley - We can look at adding these to the CPA and district calendars.
Will there be foreign language classes in elementary?
Courtney Hughley - Currently, Spanish is offered at Quality Hill, alternated with STEM.
Regarding CPA Clubs
Kirsten Brown - Clubs scheduling is determined by the team member managing the club. Students can participate once or twice a week in after school clubs. Transportation home from clubs is not possible at this time because all CPA buses must be at Central Street or Quality Hill by 4 pm. Kirsten encouraged families to send her community service ideas. CPA Clubs will continue to expand and grow!
CPA students shared comments regarding CPA Athletics
Student comments: Games are not publicized well, there is little support from the Crossroads community and students do not feel well-supported. The lack of facilities makes it tough to practice.
Kirsten Brown - We hear you! We are working to get our athletic program strong and well supported. You can always come to me with your concerns at any time. In the 2020-2021 school-year, a full-time Athletic Director will be hired to ensure our program is fully supported.
Parents expressed concerns with Athletics
Student Behavior concerns:
Reach out to the Student Relations Coordinators and principals.
Breakfast programs?
Not at this time and no plans in the future as of right now.
C.
Charter School Funding Equity
Dean Johnson gave background and made families aware of Charter Funding Equity. He shared the details of #fixtheglitch. This will be shared on the Wednesday Updates.
Randy, a public affairs consultant, encouraged families to get educated on Charter Funding Equity and reach out to legislature.
Randy, a public affairs consultant, encouraged families to get educated on Charter Funding Equity and reach out to legislature.
D.
Approve Minutes
P. Crawford made a motion to approve minutes from the August Board Meeting (Board Retreat) on 08-17-19 August Board Meeting (Board Retreat) on 08-17-19.
D. Yoder seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J. Williams made a motion to approve minutes from the August Board Meeting (Board Retreat) on 08-17-19 August Board Meeting (Board Retreat) on 08-17-19.
D. Yoder seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
SPED Plan
D. Charity made a motion to Approve.
B. Sweetman seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Financials
A.
August Financial Report
YTD Revenue: $2,146,833
YTD Expenses: $1,998,610
Variance: $148,223
YTD Expenses: $1,998,610
Variance: $148,223
B.
August Check Register
P. Crawford made a motion to Approve.
J. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
P. Crawford made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
D. Yoder 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 7:34 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
R. Uptergrove
Motion - Daniel Yoder
Second - Diane Charity
All - Yes