St. Mary's Charter School public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
The St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and legislative updates. The board will consider actions regarding the school calendar, student handbook, charter expansion, and facility improvements.
- Financial audit presented by Raul Hernandez & Company, P.C.
- Possible action on the 2024-2025 school year calendar
- Possible action on the SY 2024-2025 student/parent handbook
- Possible action regarding charter expansion amendment
- Possible action on starting a parking structure and moving a fence
The provided minutes for the December 19, 2024, meeting consist of an agenda and procedural headings. No votes, approvals, or specific outcomes were recorded for the items discussed.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors Safety and Security Committee
The St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors Safety and Security Committee will meet to discuss several security-related updates. The committee will also hold an executive session to consult with the board's attorney regarding pending and possible litigation.
- MEOP update
- S.O. safety meeting
- Raptor/SPAT status
- NIMS 362.A for new staff/90-day rule
- Consultation with board's attorney regarding pending and possible litigation
The provided minutes for the December 11, 2024, meeting consist of an agenda outline only. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or detailed discussion notes.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
The St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors will meet to discuss and potentially vote on the 2025 charter school renewal application, presented by Jeanene Jones, Assistant Superintendent. The board will also convene a closed session to consult with legal counsel on pending legal matters, personnel issues, and grievances before reconvening to consider actions from the closed session.
- Review and possible action on 2025 Charter School Renewal Application
- Closed session consultation with legal counsel on pending legal matters (Government Code 551.071)
- Closed session discussion of personnel matters including executive leadership (Government Code 551.074)
- Closed session review of grievance matters (Government Code 551.082)
- District Improvement Plan Workshop presented by Elden Price, Board President
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the meeting, including a review of the 2025 charter school renewal application and a closed session for personnel and legal matters. However, the document does not record any votes, approvals, or specific outcomes for these items.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
The St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the 2024-2025 school year calendar and student/parent handbook. The meeting includes financial reports and an executive session regarding personnel and HR matters.
- Discussion and possible action on the 2024-2025 school year calendar
- Discussion and possible action on the SY 2024-2025 student/parent handbook
- F.I.R.S.T. (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) report
- Executive session for personnel matters and HR review with legal counsel
- Approval of minutes from September 26, 2024 and November 15, 2024
The provided minutes list the agenda items and reports presented during the meeting, but they do not record any specific votes, approvals, or substantive decisions made by the Board.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
The St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors will meet to conduct public comments and new business. The board is scheduled to enter a closed session to discuss personnel, grievance, and legal matters.
- Closed session consultation regarding pending legal matters (Govt. Code 551.071)
- Closed session regarding executive leadership personnel matters (Govt. Code 551.074)
- Closed session regarding grievance matters (Govt. Code 551.082)
The provided minutes consist of a meeting agenda and procedural headings. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or substantive actions taken during the meeting.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
The St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors will meet to discuss and potentially act on changing the authorized signers for the school's checking and bank accounts.
- Possible action to remove Hirma Elizondo as a check signer
- Possible action to add CFO Robin Moore as a check signer
- Possible action to add Principal Marissa Esquivel as a check signer
The provided minutes for the October 1, 2024 meeting contain only the agenda items. There are no recorded votes, outcomes, or decisions regarding the proposed changes to bank account check signers.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will discuss and possibly take action on the 2024-2025 school year calendar, student/parent handbook, and Budget Amendment #1. The meeting also includes reports on finances, facilities, and special education.
- Approval of Budget Amendment #1 to the SY 2024-2025 budget
- Approval of independent contractor contracts for SY 2024-2025, including science, psychology, and speech therapy services
- Approval of the SY 2024-2025 student/parent handbook
- Approval of a railroad activity statement for the school's EOP
- Setting a date for a board workshop on growth, outreach, and enrollment
The provided document contains the agenda items for the September 26, 2024, meeting, but does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made. The record is procedural and does not list substantive actions taken.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors Safety and Security Committee
The St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors Safety and Security Committee will discuss and potentially approve updates to the EOP for the 24-25 school year. The committee will also consider a letter to the Board of Directors regarding a train derailment statement.
- Possible action to approve EOP updates and changes for SY 24-25
- Possible action to approve letter to Board of Directors regarding train derailment statement
- Discussion of EOP annual review
- Discussion of Cyber Security Annex
- Executive session regarding pending and possible litigation
The provided document is an agenda or a skeletal outline of the meeting minutes. It lists items for discussion and possible action, but contains no recorded votes, decisions, or substantive outcomes.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
The St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors will meet to discuss operational updates and school policies. The board may take action on the school calendar, the student/parent handbook, and the final budget amendment for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Possible action on the 2024-2025 school year calendar
- Possible approval of the SY2024-2025 student/parent handbook
- Possible action on the final budget amendment for SY 23-24
- Possible action to remove Father RJ Regalado from the Board of Directors
- Possible action to change board meeting times from noon to evening
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the August 22, 2024, meeting, but do not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes for the items discussed. The document is procedural and does not contain the results of the proposed actions.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
The St. Mary’s Academy Charter School Board of Directors will meet to discuss and possibly approve the 2024–2025 school year budget, grant applications, health insurance contributions, and staff appointments. Several resolutions regarding extracurricular status for organizations and updates to school policies are also on the agenda.
- Approve SY 24-25 budget
- Approve ESSA and IDEA B grant applications
- Approve health insurance employer contribution for SY 24-25
- Approve SY 2024–2025 student/parent handbook
- Appoint Marissa Esquivel as Principal and Vanessa Ramirez as Assistant Principal
The provided document is an agenda or a skeleton of minutes for the July 31, 2024, meeting. It lists items for discussion and possible action, but does not record any final votes, approvals, or outcomes.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
The St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors will discuss and possibly approve the 2024-2025 salary budget and restructured pay scales, as recommended by the Finance and Human Resource Committee. The board will also consider changing regular meetings to the fourth Thursday of each month, setting a board workshop date, and updating the student handbook and code of conduct. Reports will cover finances, superintendent and principal updates, enrollment, STAAR results, after-school programs, special education, facilities, and a lease agreement with St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The board will also enter executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approve 2024-2025 salary budget
- Restructured pay scales
- Change regular board meetings to fourth Thursday monthly
- Lease agreement with St. Joseph's Catholic Church updates
- STAAR result summary report
The provided document is an agenda or a template of minutes for the June 27, 2024, meeting. It lists items for discussion and possible action, but does not record any actual votes, decisions, or outcomes.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors Safety and Security Committee
The St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors Safety and Security Committee is meeting to discuss safety updates, possible meeting dates, and the installation and training for the Raptor alert app. The agenda also includes a closed executive session to consult with the board's attorney about pending and possible litigation, followed by possible action.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 safety committee updates
- Possible meeting dates for school year 2024-2025
- Raptor alert app installation, training, and implementation
- Executive session for attorney consultation on pending/possible litigation
The provided minutes consist of a meeting agenda for the June 27, 2024, Safety and Security Committee meeting. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or outcomes documented in the text.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors Finance and Human Resources Committee
The Finance and Human Resources Committee of St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors is meeting to discuss April financials, review the superintendent's salary, and consider restructured pay scales and the SY 2024-2025 salary budget. The agenda also includes a possible executive session for legal consultation regarding pending or possible litigation.
- April financials review
- Superintendent salary review
- Restructured pay scales discussion
- SY 2024-2025 salary budget discussion and possible action
- Executive session for legal consultation on litigation
The provided minutes consist of an agenda outline only. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or outcomes for the items discussed.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors Safety and Security Committee
The St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors Safety and Security Committee is meeting to discuss and possibly approve updates to the 2023-2024 Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), as well as new classroom flip charts and cybersecurity training. The agenda also includes a closed executive session for attorney consultation on pending litigation.
- Discussion and possible action to approve updates to the 2023-2024 EOP
- Cybersecurity training via TXSCC
- New classroom flip charts
- Executive session for attorney consultation (Texas Code 551.071)
- Discussion of pending and possible litigation
The provided minutes for the May 30, 2024, meeting consist of an agenda outline only. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or summaries of discussion for the items listed.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
The St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors is meeting to conduct the enrollment lottery, approve routine items, and discuss several action items. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent, principal, and finance director, and may take action on a budget amendment, a low-attendance waiver, and calendar updates. The meeting includes an executive session for legal consultation.
- Enrollment lottery conducted by grade level to fill openings and waiting lists
- Approval of IRS Form 990 as recommended by Finance and HR Committee
- Discussion and possible action on 2023-2024 budget amendment
- Discussion and possible action on low attendance waiver for January 16, 2024
- Discussion and possible action on updates to student-parent handbook and school calendar
The provided document is an agenda for the May 22, 2024, meeting. It does not record the outcomes of the proposed actions or any final votes.
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE COMMITTEE
The Finance and Human Resource Committee of St. Mary's Charter School's Board of Directors is meeting to discuss and possibly approve the IRS Form 990 and a budget amendment for the 2023-2024 school year. The agenda also includes financial reports, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a closed executive session to consult with the board's attorney about pending or possible litigation.
- Approve minutes from March 21, 2024
- Financial reports presented by Susan Chincarini
- Possible approval of IRS Form 990
- Possible approval of budget amendment for SY 2023-2024
- Executive session for legal consultation on litigation
The provided minutes consist of a meeting agenda and procedural headings. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or outcomes for the items discussed.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
The St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors will meet to discuss and possibly take action on several items, including the 2023-2024 school year calendar, a budget adjustment, the 2024-2025 school calendar, staff development waiver days, and certification of provisional instructional materials. The board will also consider a policy regarding chaplains in schools, as required by SB 763. The agenda includes informational reports on finances, the superintendent's report, the principal's report, after-school programming, special education, facilities, and a charter conference.
- Discussion and possible action to approve budget adjustment for SY 2023-2024 budget
- Discussion and possible action to approve the calendar for SY 2024-2025
- Discussion and possible action to approve SY 2024-2025 staff development waiver days (Sept 6, Oct 4, Feb 7, Mar 7)
- Discussion and possible action regarding SB 763 chaplains in schools
- Executive session for consultation with board attorney on personnel matters
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the meeting, including discussions on the school calendar, budget adjustments, and staff development. However, the document does not record any final votes or specific decisions made on these items.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will review financial reports and previous committee minutes. The meeting includes an executive session to consult with the board's attorney regarding pending or possible litigation.
- Minutes from July 26, 2023 Finance and Human Resources Committee meeting
- February financial reports presented by Susan Chincarini
- Executive session consultation regarding pending and/or possible litigation
The provided minutes for the March 21, 2024 meeting consist of an agenda outline only. There are no recorded votes, decisions, or detailed outcomes for the items listed.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
The St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on the 2023-2024 school year calendar, updates to the student-parent handbook and code of conduct, and scheduling a team-building workshop. The board will also receive reports on finances, enrollment, and facilities, and will convene in executive session for legal consultation on personnel matters.
- Discussion and possible action on 2023-2024 school year calendar
- Discussion and possible action on updates to student-parent handbook and code of conduct
- Executive session for legal consultation on personnel matters
- Financial reports presented by Susan Chincarini
- Enrollment update from Principal Hirma Elizondo
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the meeting, including financial and superintendent reports, but do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
The St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors will discuss and possibly approve enrollment periods, a lottery date, and school calendar updates. The agenda also includes routine reports and a closed executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Pre-enrollment for current students March 17-30, 2024; mandatory meeting for 5th graders March 5
- Open enrollment period April 28 - May 10, 2024
- Enrollment lottery date May 23, 2024 at 5:30 PM
- Discussion on 2023-2024 school year calendar and student handbook/code of conduct updates
- Executive session for legal consultation and personnel matters
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the meeting, including discussions on enrollment periods and the school calendar. However, the document does not record any votes, approvals, or final decisions made on these items.
Annual & Regular Meeting of the St. Mary's Academy Charter School Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will conduct its annual meeting to elect board members and officers. The agenda also includes discussions on school calendar changes and 6th-grade class size limits.
- Election of board members for three-year terms
- Possible action to accept Father RJ (Ramiro) Regalado to the Board
- Election of board officers including President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
- Discussion to limit 2024-25 6th grade to one class of no more than 25 students
- Discussion regarding changes to the 2023-24 school calendar
The Board of Directors held its annual meeting to address board membership and terms. Board members, including newly elected members Malinda Cowen and Father RJ, were set for terms expiring January 21, 2027.
- Accepted Father RJ (Ramiro) Regalado as a member of the Board of Directors effective January 18, 2024
- Set three-year terms for all board members, including Malinda Cowen and Father RJ, expiring January 21, 2027