Crossroads Charter Schools
Minutes
February TOWN HALL Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 18, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Location
816 Broadway Blvd. Kansas City, MO
Trustees Present
C. Benner, D. Yoder, G. Valdovino, J. Williams, L. Weekly, P. Hardwick, R. Cattelino
Trustees Absent
B. Sweetman
Guests Present
C. Hughley, D. Johnson, Lindsay Yates, R. Uptergrove, T. McDowell
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
R. Cattelino called a meeting of the board of trustees of Crossroads Charter Schools to order on Tuesday Feb 18, 2020 at 5:01 PM.
II. Facilities
A.
Crossroads Preparatory Academy - Facilities Capital Campaign
Dean Johnson shared draft images and design options for the future CPA gymnasium. As this is a capital campaign, the timeline for this project will be determined at a later time. However, Crossroads Administration, design team, and community look forward to this site in the future!
Followed by Q&A from guests.
Followed by Q&A from guests.
III. Educational Excellence
A.
Charter School Funding Equity
Dean Johnson discussed the funding equity glitch with public charter schools and thanked the many parents who have volunteered their time to advocate for Crossroads and all public charter schools.
Followed by Q&A from guests.
Followed by Q&A from guests.
B.
2020-2021 Calendar Discussion
Courtney Hughley discussed the 2020-2021 school year calendar. With the recent change in required hours, rather than days, Crossroads Admin. is seeking staff feedback prior to releasing the 2020-2021 draft calendar. A final calendar will be provided in the near future.
For the current school year, Mrs. Hughley announced that June 2nd, 2020 will be the last day of school.
Followed by Q&A from guests.
For the current school year, Mrs. Hughley announced that June 2nd, 2020 will be the last day of school.
Followed by Q&A from guests.
IV. Other Business
A.
Q & A
Many guests had questions and comments regarding a variety of school operations.
V. Operations
A.
Approve Minutes
P. Hardwick made a motion to approve the minutes from January Board Meeting on 01-27-20.
C. Benner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Finance
A.
January Financial Report
Daniel Yoder provided an update on the current financials and mentioned this month they had a great finance committee meeting.
Current Revenue: $8,223,198
Current Expenses: $9,026,059
Net: (802,862)
Current Revenue: $8,223,198
Current Expenses: $9,026,059
Net: (802,862)
B.
January Check Register
P. Hardwick made a motion to approve.
G. Valdovino seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
R. Uptergrove
Kirsten Brown, CPA Principal, key items mentioned included:
Teachers and scholars engaging in real-world experiences/projects across the campus.
Scholars have continued to engage in real-life opportunites with MindDrive, Arts Asylum, etc.
Expanding on the passport to freedom - a partnership with MCC
Athletics Director - next year will be hired!
Lindsay Yates, Quality Hill Principal, key items mentioned included:
Excited about the KC Royals grant!
6th Grade Center - Prep KC Career Day and CPA shadow days
3rd Graders working with 6th graders for a special service project in honor of late ultra volunteer, Harvey Freed.
Followed by Q&A from various guests.