Crossroads Charter Schools

Minutes

Crossroads Charter Schools Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday June 26, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Location

This Agenda has been posted on Friday, June 23rd, 2023

Trustees Present

B. Riley (remote), G. Valdovino (remote), J. Schwartz (remote), J. Williams (remote), L. Weekly (remote), S. Bookhart (remote)

Trustees Absent

D. Charity, P. Hardwick, R. Moore

Guests Present

D. Yoder (remote), Gail Taylor (remote), T. McDowell (remote)

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 Jun 26, 2023 at 5:03 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Approve Meeting Agenda

 

J Williams made a motion to approve meeting agenda.

B Riley seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

 

 

J. Williams made a motion to approve the minutes from April.
L. Weekly seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve May Meeting Minutes

L. Weekly made a motion to approve the minutes from May Crossroads Charter Schools Board Meeting on 05-22-23.
J. Williams seconded the motion.

N/a

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Public Forum

A.

Public Comment

No public comments

III. Finance

A.

May Check Register

Beth was not able to complete the check register. Requests we move to next meeting

B.

May Financials

D Yoder presented the May financials.

C.

FY24 Budget Presentation

Dan presents overview

  • S. Bookhart had questions re: are we anticipating any large positive or negative impact
    •  Dan will review in detailed budget
  • L. Collins asked if private funds/donations were multiyear gifts or one-time gifts.
    • Depends, we have both
  • G. Valdovino asked where we rank among other districts in terms of being competitive with salaries. 
    • We're most competitive with first year teachers
    • We were the first to bump salaries up then other districts followed
  • J. Williams suggested including 2 year projections in certain areas of the budget (e.g., Esser) beyond our WADA
  • J. Schwartz asked if it was intentional to be competitive w/ first year teachers over others?
    • Gail explained yes, it was intentional as that was the majority of the hires
  • S. Bookhart asked if we're able to glean what other enticements are valuable to teachers other than just salaries.
    • Gail outlined multiple steps taken to listen to existing staff and implement programs, new staff positions, etc.
  • Dan reviewed fund balance
    • J. Schwartz asked for clarification on Dan's comment re: the model's sustainability
    • S. Bookhart suggested more participatory budget planning/knowledge
J. Williams made a motion to approval of budget for SY24.
J. Schwartz seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

IV. Educational Excellence

A.

Therapy Dog Program

Tysie reviewed, program is ready to be executed.

 

J. Schwartz made a motion to Vote to approve the policy of therapy dog program.
B. Riley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Quarterly Board Data Story

Tysie reviewed draft of board goals data story

  • J. Williams suggested including timeline for each to set expectations
  • J. Shwartz requested some historical data for a frame of reference

V. Board Governance

A.

Operational Policy Vote

Dan provided overview and welcomed Don Maxwell to review.

L. Weekly made a motion to Motion to approve operational policy.
J. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Superintendent Compensation

Gail reviewed 

B. Riley made a motion to approve Superintendent Compensation salary increase at 2.25%.
J. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

New Board Terms voting in July

Dan informed board that officer positions would be voted on in July meeting in addition to renewing board seats.

D.

RIchard Moore Resignation

Tysie announced the board resignation of R Moore.

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 6:26 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Weekly