Tejano Center public meetings in 2023

Board Meeting

The Tejano Center for Community Concerns board is meeting to vote on a series of action items, including financial approvals, contracts, and grants. Key decisions include a $1.5 million budget amendment for the Houston Charter Seed Fund to support Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success (RYSS) expansion, and several procurement and financing approvals for school expansion projects. The agenda also includes routine items like financial statement approvals and a monthly disbursement report.

• Approval of $1,500,000 budget amendment for Houston Charter Seed Fund (new funding)
• Approval of $92,820 contract with CDW for 221 laptops via Technology Lending Grant
• Approval of $148,730 contract with Longhorn Bus Sales for a new school bus for BRYSS Academy
• Approval of $850,000 direct subsidy from Federal Home Loan Bank of Texas for Sunrise Lofts
• Approval of $20,000 principal performance pay using preliminary state accountability data

The Board approved a $1.5 million budget amendment for the Houston Charter Seed Fund to support school expansion and authorized legal counsel for New Markets Tax Credit financing. Other actions included approving teacher and principal performance pay, purchasing a new school bus, and accepting grants for housing and Medicaid assistance.

• Approved $1.5M budget amendment for Houston Charter Seed Fund
• Approved $20,000 payout for 2022-2023 principal performance pay
• Approved 2023-2024 STAAR/EOC teacher performance stipends
• Approved $92,820 CDW contract for 221 laptops
• Approved $148,730 contract with Longhorn Bus Sales, LLC for a new school bus
• Approved $40,000 Capital One grant for housing counseling
• Approved $20,675 UnidosUS grant for Medicaid Unwinding Project
• Approved direct subsidy up to $850,000 from Federal Home Loan Bank of Texas for Sunrise Lofts

Board Meeting

The Tejano Center for Community Concerns Board of Directors will meet to consider a series of action items, including approvals for RYSS expansion financing, multiple budget amendments, and acceptance of grants. The agenda also includes updates on OST Lofts and Sunrise Lofts, and several board member re-elections.

• Approval of RYSS Expansion Financing MTI Structure with Equitable Facilities Fund and RAZA Development as first lender members
• Approval of Budget Amendment #4 ($60,000) for extra duty pay, #5 ($11,700) for contracted services, #6 ($150,000) for food service, #7 ($75,000) for organizational codes
• Approval of 2-year lease renewal for 6200 Gulf Freeway Suite 200 at $7,500/month
• Acceptance of $100,000 grant from CenterPoint Energy Foundation for home repairs and $3,500 from Prosperity Bank for housing program
• Approval of $93,000 for laptops and $7,000 for Smart Boards funded by TCLAS Technology Lending Grant

Finance Committee Meeting

The Tejano Center Finance Committee is meeting to discuss financing for the RYSS expansion, including a recommendation to move forward with a structure where EFF and Raza are the first lender members. They will also review unaudited financials, a contract with Harris County Department of Education, and several budget amendments. The agenda includes public comment and an executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• RYSS expansion financing recommendation: move forward with MTI structure, EFF and Raza as first lender members
• Discussion on $160,700 contract with Harris County Department of Education for business support services
• Discussion on Budget Amendment #4: $60,000 for extra duty pay (High School Organization 001)
• Discussion on Budget Amendment #6: $150,000 for Food Service program due to increased enrollment
• Discussion on adding Antonio Zambrano as new CFO to bank accounts, removing Dr. Jesus Amezcua and Adam Dominguez

The committee reviewed a recommendation to move forward with an MTI structure for RYSS expansion financing involving EFF and Raza. Several budget amendments and administrative updates were discussed, but the minutes do not record final votes or formal approvals for these items.

• Recommended MTI structure for RYSS expansion financing with EFF and Raza as first lender members
• Discussed $160,700 contract with Harris County Department of Education for business support services
• Discussed updating bank account signatories to add Antonio Zambrano and remove Dr. Jesus Amezcua and Adam Dominguez
• Discussed Budget Amendment #4 for $60,000 for High School extra duty pay
• Discussed Budget Amendment #5 for $11,700 for Early College STEM Academy contracted services
• Discussed Budget Amendment #6 for $150,000 for Food Service program enrollment increase
• Discussed Budget Amendment #7 for $75,000 for Fund 420 organization codes

Nueva Vida Board Meeting

The Nueva Vida Apartments board will consider approving Multi-Family Management Ministries as the management agent for Nueva Vida Senior Housing and a contract with Pittsford Samuels LLC for the Kimber Dover Apartments annual audit. The board will also hold a public comment period and may enter executive session to discuss legal, property, and personnel matters.

• Approval of Multi-Family Management Ministries as management agent for Nueva Vida Senior Housing
• Approval of agreement with Pittsford Samuels LLC for Kimber Dover Apartments 2023 audit, projected cost $9,325 plus $1,650 tax return and $200 data collection form
• Public comment period (max 5 minutes per speaker, sign-in required)
• Executive session under Texas Government Code for legal, real property, and personnel deliberations

The provided document is an agenda for the October 26, 2023, meeting. It lists items for approval regarding a management agent and an annual audit, but does not record the final outcomes or votes of these actions.

Board Meeting

The Board of Directors is reviewing updates on the Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success (RYSS) expansion and several financial items. Key discussions include school security funding, housing program grants, and the termination of a proposed campus project in Humble, Texas.

• Approval of $105,000 in state-provided safety funds for seven campuses
• Termination of efforts to open the Northeast Cluster #2 PK-8 campus in Humble, Texas
• Acceptance of $100,000 from Wells Fargo for the Blue Skies Home Repair Program
• Approval of $138,600 for armed guards via Guards on Call Security
• Ratification of a $91,041 change order for Sunrise Lofts with Camden Living Excellence

The Board approved several budget amendments for safety and special education and terminated efforts to open a PK-8 campus in Humble, Texas. The Board also approved various grants for housing and home repair programs and authorized food service and security contracts.

• Terminated efforts to open Northeast Cluster #2 PK-8 campus in Humble, TX
• Approved budget amendment #1 for $105,000 in state safety funds
• Approved budget amendment #2 for $5,000 for RYSS Castillo classroom needs
• Approved budget amendment #3 for $100,000 for special education services
• Approved $1,038,778 in FY 23-24 food service contracts
• Approved $138,600 contract with Guards on Call Security for armed guards
• Accepted $100,000 Wells Fargo grant for Blue Skies Home Repair Program
• Accepted $30,875 UnidosUS grant for Mortgage-Readiness for Home Pilot

Special-Called Board Meeting

The Board approved multiple expenditures for the Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success, including musical instruments, furniture, and a security patrol contract. The Board also ratified a special education staffing contract and a ground lease extension.

• Approved $13,200 amendment to Children at Risk contract for P STEM Academy professional development
• Ratified contract not to exceed $250,000 with Schoolforce Solutions for special education teachers
• Approved $66,978 payment to Music & Arts for musical instruments
• Approved $79,097 payment to Liberty Office Product for school furniture
• Ratified FY 2022-2023 Disbursement Report/Vendor Payments
• Approved $116,400 contract with Harris County Constable Precinct 2 for patrol at 2950 Broadway
• Approved 2023-2024 Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success District Parent-Student Handbook
• Approved ground lease extension with SEF Investments for BRYSS school at $34,200 annually

Board Meeting

The Board reviewed and approved several professional service contracts for the 2023-24 fiscal year, including psychological services and teacher development. The Board also declared a good cause exception regarding armed security officer requirements due to funding and personnel shortages.

• Approved RYSS Fund 420 Operating and Child Nutrition budgets for FY 23-24
• Approved June 2023 Monthly Financial Statements
• Approved $50,000 contract with TPG Consulting LLC for program analysis and school review
• Approved $76,800 contract with Carla Stevens for project management and data analysis
• Approved $110,000 contract with Cecilia Borg Vigil for technical assistance
• Approved $80,000 contract with Nora Benny and $50,000 contract with Esmeralda Lopez for psychological services
• Ratified $50,000 contract with Abilities Therapy and Consulting, LLC and $86,248 contract with Children at Risk
• Declared a good cause exception for House Bill 3 armed security officer requirements

Public Hearing

The Tejano Center for Community Concerns Board of Directors is holding a public hearing. The agenda includes public comment and a presentation of the FY 23-24 budgets for TCCC and RYSS. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Public comment period (sign-up required 72 hours in advance, 3-minute limit)
• Presentation of TCCC and RYSS FY 23-24 budgets

The provided minutes for the August 29, 2023, public hearing contain only the meeting agenda. There are no records of votes, decisions, or outcomes.

Board Workshop & Board Meeting

The Board approved several financial amendments, including $3.6M for school expansions and a $300,000 project management agreement for a Pasadena site. Multiple grants for housing, voter engagement, and community health were accepted, and academic calendars for the 2023-2024 school year were approved.

• Approved $300,000 Project Management Agreement for Pasadena Expansion Project
• Approved Budget Amendment #2 for $3,600,000 in TEA Expansion Grants
• Approved Budget Amendment #3 for $155,934 TEA NIFA Grant for Pasadena
• Approved 24-month lease extension with Boxx Modular for $230,400
• Approved $100,000 Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Dunis Grant
• Ratified $75,000 Houston Methodist Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grant
• Approved $45,000 UnidosUS Homeownership Solution Network Grant
• Approved 2023-2024 Academic Calendars for RYSS and BRYSS schools

Nueva Vida Board Meeting

The Nueva Vida Board will consider approving May 2023 unaudited financials and ratifying Jaime De La Isla as the new director and property manager. They will also receive a facilities report and hold an executive session on legal, property, and personnel matters.

• Approval of May 2023 unaudited financials for Nueva Vida
• Ratification of Jaime De La Isla as new director and property manager
• Facilities report for Nueva Vida Senior Living Apartments
• Executive session on litigation, real property purchase, CEO/CFO duties, and complaints

The board met to review May 2023 unaudited financial statements and the appointment of a new Director and Property Manager. The record does not state whether these items were approved or denied.

• Approval of May 2023 Unaudited Financials (outcome not recorded)
• Ratification of Jaime De La Isla as Director and Property Manager (outcome not recorded)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Finance Committee is meeting to review unaudited financial reports for April and May 2023 covering Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success, Tejano Center for Community Concerns (non-school), and Nueva Vida (Kimber Dover Apartments). The agenda also includes a budget overview and an expansion overview. No votes or decisions are listed; the items are for information only.

• April 2023 unaudited financials for Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success and Tejano Center (non-school)
• May 2023 unaudited financials for Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success and Tejano Center (non-school)
• May 2023 unaudited financials for Nueva Vida (Kimber Dover Apartments)
• Budget overview
• Expansion overview

The committee reviewed unaudited financial reports for April and May 2023 regarding Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success, Tejano Center for Community Concerns (Non-School), and Nueva Vida. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Board Meeting

The Tejano Center for Community Concerns/Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, prayer, pledge, roll call, and public comment, plus a presentation on Board Goal 2 progress. The board will vote on approving minutes from two prior meetings and may enter executive session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, and staffing matters.

• Approval of minutes from March 28, 2023 board meeting
• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2023 board meeting
• Presentation on Board Goal 2 progress by Carla Stevens and Adriana Tamez
• Public comment requires sign-in 72 hours in advance via email
• Executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, and staffing discussions

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for discussion and action, but does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.