Crossroads Charter Schools
Minutes
Crossroads Charter Schools Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday January 25, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Location
816 Broadway Blvd. Kansas City, MO 65105
https://zoom.us/j/95737468284
This Agenda has been posted on Friday, January 22nd, 2021
Trustees Present
C. Benner (remote), G. Valdovino, J. Williams (remote), L. Weekly (remote), P. Hardwick (remote)
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
C. Hughley (remote), D. Yoder, M. Strohschein, 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 Jan 25, 2021 at 5:02 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Meeting Agenda
J. Williams made a motion to approve meeting agenda.
C. Benner seconded the motion.
Following review and consideration a motion was made.
D.
Approve Meeting Minutes
J. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from Crossroads Charter Schools Monthly Board Meeting on 12-14-20.
P. Hardwick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Meeting Minutes
C. Benner made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 12-16-20.
J. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Approve Meeting Minutes
J. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 12-23-20.
C. Benner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Approve Meeting Minutes
J. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from Special Board Meeting on 01-13-21.
L. Weekly seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Forum
A.
Public Comment
No guests joined the meeting.
III. Finance
A.
December Financials
YTD Revenue: 7,718,161
YTD Expenses: 8,265,319
YTD Net: (547,159)
YTD Expenses: 8,265,319
YTD Net: (547,159)
B.
December Check Register
J. Williams made a motion to approve December Check Register.
L. Weekly seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Organizational Development
A.
District Signature Authority
J. Williams made a motion to approve with exception of section 5 appendix B.
P. Hardwick seconded the motion.
The Board reviewed a proposed amendment to the Finance Board Policies. The proposal would revise the board policy to authorize signature authority for the Superintendent of Schools and Chief Operating Officer. Following review and consideration a motion was made with the following exception:
The Board would like Sec. 5 appendix B revised before approving the appendix.
V. Educational Excellence
A.
School Reopening Plan - Review
J. Williams made a motion to approve updated school reopening plan.
P. Hardwick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Equity Statement
L. Weekly made a motion to approve revised Equity Statement.
J. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Board Governance
A.
Attendance Audit Policy
L. Weekly made a motion to adopt attendance audit policy.
C. Benner seconded the motion.
Phyllis Hardwick presented a proposed policy which would enhance the schools Attendance Audits. Following review a motion was made.
B.
Board Training Resolution
Phyllis discussed the potential addition of a Board Training Resolution. Following the discussion by the Board, no action was taken on the matter.
C.
Board Policy Review
Trevor explained importance behind Board Policy Review and what steps would be taken. Following the discussion by the Board, no action was taken on the matter.
D.
March Board Meeting Date
P. Hardwick made a motion to move March board meeting from March 22nd to March 29th.
J. Williams seconded the motion.
Due to no school the week prior to March 22nd, administration proposed moving the monthly meeting to March 29th.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Closed Session
A.
Pursuant to RSMo.610.021(3)
P. Hardwick made a motion to enter closed session pursuant to RSMo.610.021(3).
J. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Williams |
Aye
|
| G. Valdovino |
Aye
|
| L. Weekly |
Aye
|
| P. Hardwick |
Aye
|
| C. Benner |
Aye
|
J. Williams made a motion to approve employee agreement for the position of Superintendent of Schools.
P. Hardwick seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Valdovino |
Aye
|
| L. Weekly |
Aye
|
| C. Benner |
Aye
|
| J. Williams |
Aye
|
| P. Hardwick |
Aye
|
P. Hardwick made a motion to re-enter open session.
J. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| P. Hardwick |
Aye
|
| G. Valdovino |
Aye
|
| L. Weekly |
Aye
|
| J. Williams |
Aye
|
| C. Benner |
Aye
|
VIII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
P. Hardwick 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 6:53 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Strohschein