Crossroads Charter Schools
Minutes
Crossroads Charter Schools Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday March 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM
Location
816 Broadway Blvd. Kansas City, MO 65105
https://zoom.us/j/97041140639?pwd=elZrTm1tU1hMYXR5NFhWZjl6MXFOUT09
This Agenda has been posted on Friday, March 26th, 2021
Trustees Present
C. Benner (remote), G. Valdovino, J. Williams (remote), L. Weekly (remote)
Trustees Absent
P. Hardwick
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
J. Williams
Guests Present
C. Hughley (remote), D. Yoder
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 Mar 29, 2021 at 5:02 PM.
B.
Record Attendance
J. Williams arrived at 5:10 PM.
C.
Approve Meeting Agenda
D.
Approve February Meeting Minutes
L. Weekly made a motion to approve the minutes from Crossroads Charter Schools Monthly Board Meeting on 02-22-21.
C. Benner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Public Forum
A.
Public Comment
No public comment
III. Educational Excellence
A.
School Reopening Plan - Review
L. Weekly made a motion to Adopt reopening plan and reopen schools hybrid for grades PACE - 10, and every day for 11th and 12th grades.
C. Benner seconded the motion.
School still in Orange Zone. Recommending starting all other grades hybrid on 4/19/21. Allows for staff vaccinations on 4/12/21. All juniors and seniors come daily and be socially distanced. 4/19 is one week removed from all staff having opportunity to be vaccinated.
B.
2021-22 School Calendar
J. Williams made a motion to Adopt 2021-2022 school year calendar.
L. Weekly seconded the motion.
Calendar provided in packet. Jumpstart starts Aug. 9. No half days this year with only full days of training this year. Using virtual option for inclement weather days. At this time planning to start school fully in-person.
IV. Finance
A.
February Financials
ESSER -
- Consider adding dollar amounts to explanation
- Look at multi-year efforts, given how long dollars can be spent
B.
Facility Financial Approval
C. Benner made a motion to Approve resolution as written.
J. Williams seconded the motion.
Need to double check the alternatives vs. add-ons. Consider adding supplier diversity assessment. System is designed to meet filtration needs as-designed. Up to $250K maximum.
C.
February Check Register
L. Weekly made a motion to approve February check register.
J. Williams seconded the motion.
Note: reconciling difference in register pulled by Chris and packet
V. School Operations
A.
Annual Compensation Philosophy
A few things to note:
- 10-month staff moving to next step up
- 2% increase for 12-month staff due to continued work on performance management tool
- No COLA
Board recommends waiting for vote to develop statement to explain differential. Will discuss in April.
VI. 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 6:37 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
C. Hughley
L. Weekly made a motion to adjourn meeting.
J. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.