Crossroads Charter Schools
Minutes
Crossroads Charter Schools Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday December 14, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Location
816 Broadway Blvd. Kansas City, MO 65105
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This Agenda has been posted on Friday, December 11th, 2020
Trustees Present
C. Benner (remote), G. Valdovino, J. Williams (remote), L. Weekly (remote), P. Hardwick (remote)
Trustees Absent
None
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
J. Williams
Trustees who left before the meeting adjourned
J. Williams
Guests Present
C. Hughley (remote), D. Johnson, D. Yoder, M. Strohschein, M. Wallace, T. McDowell
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
G. Valdovino called a meeting of the board of trustees of Crossroads Charter Schools to order on Monday Dec 14, 2020 at 5:03 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Meeting Agenda
J. Williams made a motion to approve agenda to include Amendment to discuss Crossroads Real Estate Company board.
P. Hardwick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Meeting Minutes
C. Benner made a motion to approve the minutes from Crossroads Charter Schools Monthly Board Meeting on 11-23-20.
J. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Forum
A.
Public Comment
2 parents gave 3 minutes of public comment.
III. Finance
A.
Financial Audit
Matt Wallace joined the meeting to discuss our FY19 Financial Audit.
L. Weekly made a motion to approve financial audit.
J. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
November Financials
YTD Actuals
Revenue: $5,592,303
Expense: $7,057,623
Net: $(1,465,320)
Revenue: $5,592,303
Expense: $7,057,623
Net: $(1,465,320)
C.
November Check Register
Chris Benner informed the board he checked through the check register and found no issue.
J. Williams made a motion to approve November Check Register.
P. Hardwick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Organizational Development
A.
MO Department of Economic Development Youth Opportunity Program Grant Agreement
Don Maxwell discussed the YOP Grant and what happens next.
J. Williams made a motion to approve the YOP Grant subject to Department of Economic Development's approval of requested modifications.
L. Weekly seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Transition Organizational Chart
Dan presented the transitional organizational chart.
Board discussed options of change before FY 21/
Board discussed options of change before FY 21/
J. Williams made a motion to approve presented organizational chart to begin Jan 2021 with request of an update on Data & Tech, Community Engagement and Development Director positions before FY21.
C. Benner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Capital Campaign Approval
Dan shared Capital Campaign resources with board including a letter. Board provided feedback.
J. Williams made a motion to approve Capital Campaign while requesting updates made to resources.
C. Benner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
District Signature Authorities
Dan discussed the need of change in District Signature Authorities in transition of Executive Director to Superintendent.
V. Educational Excellence
A.
School Reopening Plan - Review
Tysie updated board on gating criteria data.
VI. Board Governance
A.
Resolution Committing to High Quality Governing Board Training
Dean provided overview and background of MCPSA's new resolution requests.
B.
Resolution Committing to Strong Finance Oversight and Auditing of Attendance Reporting and Procedures
Dean shared a sample option of resolution.
C.
Draft Board Training Plan
Dean presented a drafted plan for year long board training.
D.
Updated Remedial Policy
Dean informed board on reasoning for changes.
J. Williams made a motion to approve updated Remedial Policy.
L. Weekly seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Crossroads Real Estate Company Board
Dan educated board on importance of having at least 4 Crossroads board members on the Crossroads Real Estate Company Board. Jeffrey Williams and Greg Valdovino volunteered to join board.
J. Williams left.
VII. Closed Session
A.
Pursuant to RSMo.610.021(1)
P. Hardwick made a motion to enter closed session pursuant to RSMo. 610.021(1).
C. Benner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Benner |
Aye
|
| J. Williams |
Absent
|
| L. Weekly |
Aye
|
| G. Valdovino |
Aye
|
| P. Hardwick |
Aye
|
J. Williams arrived.
B.
Meeting Reopened
C. Benner made a motion to reopen meeting.
P. Hardwick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Benner |
Aye
|
| J. Williams |
Aye
|
| L. Weekly |
Aye
|
| G. Valdovino |
Aye
|
| P. Hardwick |
Aye
|
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
L. Weekly made a motion to adjourn meeting.
J. Williams 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 7:13 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Strohschein