Crossroads Charter Schools
Minutes
June Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday June 22, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Location
Meeting ID
This Agenda has been posted on Thursday, March 26th, 2020
Trustees Present
C. Benner (remote), G. Valdovino (remote), J. Williams (remote), L. Weekly (remote), P. Hardwick (remote)
Trustees Absent
B. Sweetman, R. Cattelino
Guests Present
C. Hughley (remote), D. Yoder (remote), R. Uptergrove (remote), S. Watkins (remote), T. McDowell (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
G. Valdovino called a meeting of the board of trustees of Crossroads Charter Schools to order on Monday Jun 22, 2020 at 5:04 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
C. Benner made a motion to approve the minutes from May Board Meeting on 05-18-20.
G. Valdovino seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
New Staff Introductions
Tysie introduced Sheena Watkins as the new COO and Dan Yoder as the new CFO.
II. Finance
A.
May Financials
Dan Yoder presented the May Financials.
REVENUE: $2M AHEAD
Impacted largely by PPP funding (1.42mil) and KCPS MOU. State Funding deficit due to a combination of student enrollment and decreased formula funding. State funding per WADA is $473 less than budgeted, an impact of $365k decline. Federal Revenue ahead due to CSP grant.
EXPENSES: $1.1M BEHIND
Technology expense shifted to FY21 and expenses adjusted for school closure. Capital expense are forecast to be above budget by 1Mil, as expenses for capital renovation was not included in the budget. However, this is offset by adjustments in expense and capital fundraising.
NET INCOME: $891K ahead
REVENUE: $2M AHEAD
Impacted largely by PPP funding (1.42mil) and KCPS MOU. State Funding deficit due to a combination of student enrollment and decreased formula funding. State funding per WADA is $473 less than budgeted, an impact of $365k decline. Federal Revenue ahead due to CSP grant.
EXPENSES: $1.1M BEHIND
Technology expense shifted to FY21 and expenses adjusted for school closure. Capital expense are forecast to be above budget by 1Mil, as expenses for capital renovation was not included in the budget. However, this is offset by adjustments in expense and capital fundraising.
NET INCOME: $891K ahead
B.
May Check Register
G. Valdovino made a motion to approve.
P. Hardwick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
FY21 Budget
Courtney Hughley presented the FY21 budget to the Board for approval.
L. Weekly made a motion to approve.
C. Benner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Educational Excellence
A.
2020-21 School Reopening Plan
Sheena and Tysie discussed the reopening plan for the 2020-21 school year.
Reopening Plan goals are:
Reopening Plan goals are:
- To maintain the health, wellness, and safety of the entire school community
- To secure a strong financial and operational future
- To maximize student learning and ability to thrive
- To support educators to adapt and respond to the unique needs of students and their
families - This structure increases safety by limiting exposure in the span of the week.
Additionally, it creates longer routines for scholars, families, and staff, allows for deeper continuous learning, and improves logistical needs.
- Ultimate focus is to position our community to thrive in the midst of Covid. Through
re-inventing our approach to school, we will prioritize the following goals: - Create a safe and healthy community through additional protocols, processes,
and a focus on SEL - Ensure educational equity through addressing learning needs
- Increase parent partnership through clear communication, teamwork, and
collaboration - Build teacher skills while prioritizing sustainable work loads
P. Hardwick made a motion to approve the plan as is, granting Administration as needed changes based on CDC and state guidelines. If full reopen occurs board requests to review plan prior to approval.
L. Weekly seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Governance
A.
Board Policy Updates
C. Benner made a motion to approve the policy update.
L. Weekly seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Board Officers
L. Weekly made a motion to approve Chris Benner as Board Treasurer.
G. Valdovino seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
FY21 Insurance Renewal
C. Benner made a motion to approve.
L. Weekly seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Facilities
A.
Resolution to Receive Donated Property
This Agenda item moved up at 6:13 pm after the ReOpening Discussion.
Don Maxwell discussed the donated land for the future site of a Crossroads community center type facility.
Don Maxwell discussed the donated land for the future site of a Crossroads community center type facility.
P. Hardwick made a motion to approve the land donation.
G. Valdovino seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Operations
A.
Interim Executive Director
P. Hardwick made a motion to approve Tysie McDowell as Interim Executive Director while Dean Johnson is away on vacation.
C. Benner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Closed Session
A.
In pursuant to RSMo. 610.021 (13)
G. Valdovino made a motion to Move into closed session in regards to RS
Roll Call:
CB: Aye
GV: Aye
LC: Aye
PW: Aye
JW: Aye.
C. Benner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
C. Benner made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
G. Valdovino 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 6:51 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
R. Uptergrove