Crossroads Charter Schools
Minutes
October Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday October 28, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Trustees Present
B. Sweetman, D. Charity, D. Yoder, G. Valdovino, R. Moore
Trustees Absent
J. Williams, R. Cattelino
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 Oct 28, 2019 at 5:01 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
D. Yoder made a motion to approve minutes from the September Town Hall Board Meeting on 09-23-19 September Town Hall Board Meeting on 09-23-19.
R. Moore seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Financials
A.
September Financial Report/UPDATED FY20 BUDGET PROJECTIONS
B.
September Check Register
R. Moore made a motion to Approve.
D. Charity seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Charter Funding Equity Update
Dean presented an update on the current Funding Equity situation. KCPS and fellow Charter School Leaders are working together to create legislation. KCPS has been very supportive in ensuring all Kansas City students receive equitable funding.
D.
Greenworks PACE Financing
R. Moore made a motion to Approve.
D. Charity seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Governance
A.
Pre-K Collaborative Letter of Intent
D. Charity made a motion to approve Dean Johnson the authority to move forward.
D. Yoder seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Updated Board Committees
D. Yoder made a motion to approve.
D. Charity seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Beth Sweetman encouraged the board to provide input on adjustments needed within the Board Committees. All members are happy to see much progress being made within the Board.
Board members will review the current committee descriptions and send Beth feedback. Each Board member will then need to fill out a form and select the committee they would like to volunteer on. Forms will be provided at the November meeting.
Board members will review the current committee descriptions and send Beth feedback. Each Board member will then need to fill out a form and select the committee they would like to volunteer on. Forms will be provided at the November meeting.
C.
New Board Member Nominations
D. Yoder made a motion to approve.
G. Valdovino seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Beth Sweetman discussed the three new Board candidates. All had excellent things to present to the board and those who interviewed are excited to have them join.
IV. Education Excellence
A.
SchoolAppKC
Courtney Hughley mentioned that applications for new students will open on November 9th, 2019 through SchoolApp KC. Families can apply through February.
B.
Thanksgiving Dinner for Staff
The Board will host a Thanksgiving meal for the Crossroads staff. A meal will be catered and desserts provided by the Board. Dinner will be at 4 p.m., prior to the November Board Meeting. All Board members are encouraged to attend.
V. Closed Session
A.
Pursuant to RSMo.610.021(6)
The closed Session began at 6:17 p.m.
R. Moore made a motion to Move into closed session to discuss items pursuant to Missouri Revised Statutes RSMo.610.021(6) and 610.021(1) the board of directors will convene in closed session. D. Charity seconded the motion.
Roll Call
D. Charity Aye
R. Moore Aye
B. Sweetman Aye
D. Yoder Aye
G. Valdovino Aye
R. Moore made a motion to Move into closed session to discuss items pursuant to Missouri Revised Statutes RSMo.610.021(6) and 610.021(1) the board of directors will convene in closed session. D. Charity seconded the motion.
Roll Call
D. Charity Aye
R. Moore Aye
B. Sweetman Aye
D. Yoder Aye
G. Valdovino Aye
B.
Pursuant to RSMo.610.021(1)
R. Moore made a motion to move out of closed session.
D. Charity seconded the motion.
Roll Call
G. Valdovino Aye
D. Charity Aye
D. Yoder Aye
R. Moore Aye
B. Sweetman Aye
The board VOTED to unanimously to approve the motion.
The Closed Session ended at 6:35 p.m.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
D. Charity made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
R. Moore 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 6:36 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
R. Uptergrove
Total Expenses: $3,566,922
Net Income: ($186,920)