Belton Preparatory Academy

Subject

Belton Preparatory Academy Board of Trustees

Date

02/10/2020

Facilitator

Chris Cauley

Time

6:00 p.m.

Location

BPA Conference Room 

Scribe

Angie King

Attendees

Deirdre McCullough, Chris Cauley, Donelle Millwood, Magon Wilson, James Galyean, and Angie King 

Public Attendees

Melissa Kiddy

Key Points Discussed

No.

Topic

Highlights

1.

Call to Order

Meeting called to order at 6:09 p.m. 

2.

Invocation 

Invocation led by James Galyean

3. 

Pledge of Allegiance

All members stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance

4.

Freedom of Information Act Compliance

The meeting is in full compliance with the Freedom of Information Act 

5.

Public Comment

No comment. 

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Motions

The agenda was amended to reflect the 2020-2021 budget. Motion to approve the amended agenda by James Galyean; Magon Wilson 2nd. Motion carries. 

January meetings approved by Donelle Millwood; James Galyean 2nd. Motion to approve minutes carried. 

7.

January Financials

January financials were not completed at this time. Melissa Kiddy was in attendance to review the line-item for the 2019-2020 annual budget. Motion to move forward with amended budget by James Galyean; Chris Cauley 2nd. Motion carries. 

8.

P&I Update

Deirdre McCullough briefed the board on remaining purchases to be made by the P&I grant. The 2019-2020 academic year is the last year BPA will receive the P&I grant. 

9.

Board Member Vacancy

Motion to appoint Craig Wooten as a BPA board member made by James Galyean; Angie King 2nd. Motion carries.

10.

Board Reports and Updates

Enrollment: For the 2020-2021 academic year there is a projected enrollment of 158 students in grades K5-4th. 

A lottery will be held for K5; 2nd; and 4th grades.  

K5 31 students moving up with 10 applicants

1st 19 students moving up with 11 applicants 

2nd 18 students moving up with 7 applicants

3rd 19 students moving up with 7 applicants

The school began with 101 students. Currently there are 88 students enrolled for the academic year 2019-2020. 

Lottery: There will be a lottery for K5 and grade applicants that will close out February 1st. The Charter Alliance will come in and run the lottery on February 19, 2020 at 3:30 pm.

Playground Update: Playground is set to be erected as soon as the weather clears. 

Charter Institute Visit: The Charter Institute visit was on site February 10, 2020. The meeting went well. 

2020-2021 Budget: A draft of the 2020-2021 budget will need to be sent in April 2020. 

11.

Cleaning Services 

Several different cleaning services were evaluated and discussed by the members of the board. Motion to approve A Step Above Cleaning Services made by James Galyean; Chris Cauley 2nd. Motion carries

12.

New Hire- Paraprofessional

Motion made to hire Jennifer Schronce as a Paraprofessional by James Galyean; Donelle Millwood 2nd. Motion carries.

13.

Miscellaneous from the Board

No comment by the board. 

14.

Next Meeting

March 10, 2020

Motion by Chris Cauley to adjourn at 6:55 p.m.; Magon Wilson 2nd. Motion carries. Meeting adjourned.

Action Plan

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Board Member Signatures 

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