F.W. Parker Charter Essential School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 12, 2020 at 6:45 PM
Location
Room 27 at the Parker School
Trustees Present
C. Regan-Davi, G. Clancy, G. Penna, J. Bartsch, J. Saxe, M. Lindsey, M. Silva-Rosa, M. Turnbull, M. VanderWilden, S. Reinhorn, S. Roach, T. Sumner, T. Testa, Z. Basma
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
K. Tedstone, M. Beganski, M. McKenna
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Roach called a meeting of the board of trustees of F.W. Parker Charter Essential School to order on Wednesday Feb 12, 2020 at 6:45 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
C. Regan-Davi made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 12-11-19.
M. Silva-Rosa seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Bartsch |
Aye
|
| G. Penna |
Aye
|
| C. Regan-Davi |
Aye
|
| G. Clancy |
Aye
|
| J. Saxe |
Aye
|
| S. Roach |
Aye
|
| M. Turnbull |
Aye
|
| T. Sumner |
Aye
|
| S. Reinhorn |
Aye
|
| Z. Basma |
Abstain
|
| M. Silva-Rosa |
Aye
|
| M. Lindsey |
Aye
|
| M. VanderWilden |
Aye
|
| T. Testa |
Abstain
|
D.
Approve Minutes
C. Regan-Davi made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 01-08-20.
M. Silva-Rosa seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Reinhorn |
Aye
|
| M. VanderWilden |
Aye
|
| J. Bartsch |
Aye
|
| J. Saxe |
Aye
|
| T. Testa |
Aye
|
| M. Silva-Rosa |
Aye
|
| M. Lindsey |
Aye
|
| C. Regan-Davi |
Aye
|
| S. Roach |
Aye
|
| G. Clancy |
Abstain
|
| T. Sumner |
Aye
|
| Z. Basma |
Aye
|
| M. Turnbull |
Aye
|
| G. Penna |
Aye
|
II. Climate Control Capital Project: Phase 1
A.
Facilities Committee Update on Project
On behalf of the Facilities Committee, Martin Turnbull presented information about Phase 1 of the Climate Control Project. The bidding process has been completed and a contractor has been selected. In order to ensure readiness to begin the work this summer, the board approved moving forward with the project.
III. Principal's Report
A.
Principal's Report
Todd highlighted the DESE Summary of Review, the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar, and Barr Foundation visit. Todd also spoke to the Board about the recent graffiti incident and shared about the community conversations that have taken place to address the incident.
IV. Committee Reports
A.
Finance
Michelle provided a financial update on behalf of the Finance Committee; currently we are on track and overall favorable across the board.
B.
Development
Katrina shared on behalf of the Development Committee highlighting the upcoming 25th Celebration on May 2. She also shared with the board the successful visit by Mass Charter School Association for filming of Parker’s upcoming video profile. Zayna Basma added that we are in the final stages of kicking off the Alumni Council and the first meeting will be happening soon.
C.
Governance
On behalf of the Governance Committee Christine Regan-Davi requested that trustees continue to think about individuals in their networks who might be a fit for future recruitment and involvement with the board or committees.
D.
Diversity and Enrollment
Mario Silva-Rosa shared that the Diversity and Enrollment Committee is planning to examine current data in order to plan next steps.
V. Second Reads and Statutory Items
A.
Vote to Approve the 2020-2021 Calendar
G. Clancy made a motion to approve the 2020-2021 calendar.
J. Saxe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Vote related to capital project
M. Turnbull made a motion to approve moving forward with the project.
G. Penna seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Other Business
A.
Comments from the public
There were no comments from the public.
VII. 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 9:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
M. Lindsey