Parker Performing Arts School
Minutes
Parker Performing Arts BOD Monthly Business Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Location
Parker Performing Arts School
15035 Compark Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
Directors Present
A. Lonsdale (remote), C. Thomas (A, #5) (remote), E. Acosta, J. Adamson (A, #3), K. Cloyd, K. Medellin, M. O'Keeffe, S. Cooke (E, #6)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
P. Molfino
Non Voting Members Present
P. Molfino
Guests Present
T. Maestas
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance & Introduce/Recognize Visitors
C.
Reading of Vision and Mission
II. Approval of Consent Agenda
A.
Adoption of Agenda
B.
Approval of 8/19/25 PPA BOD Working Meeting Minutes
III. Public Comments/Scheduled Appearances
A.
Public Comments
None.
IV. Administration Reports
A.
PrinciPAL Update with Mr Molfino
Finances
- Enrollment currently at 620
- Current Working Budget - looks good with FTE
- Staffing Management - all good to go, including in-house subs.
- Audit scheduled and in progress
Academics
- 2025 SPF Out.
- Results - one area of need is approaching in the academic growth in Elementary school; rest is all in the meets category, actual participation rates were noted as low but with opt outs did meet state levels of participation. 2025 rating is the highest overall number in schools history.
- CMAS growth data was just released and is being reviewed - 5th grade math is one clear area of need.
- UIP data gathering
Arts
- Dance program highlights from spring 2025 - video presented, very strong program
- Shrek - cast and rehearsals started
- CASA Fundraiser - students are heading out to perform at their fundraisers.
Culture / Personnel / Other
- New admin team - good team that is really harnessing their talents and resources for the good of the school.
- New staff - retention bonuses went out to staff.
- Charter Renewal - information was submitted last week.
Business manager arrived, T. Maestas, at 5:55 pm
B.
Business Manager's Report
July Financials
- Was reviewed by the Finance Committee on August 20
- Will be presented to the Board at the September business meeting
August Financials
- Will be reviewed by the Finance Committee on September 17
- Will be presented to the Board at the October business meeting
FY25 Audit
- Underway, they will present at another meeting.
Afterschool program - much larger than before, averaging 55+ students, went to a waitlist.
V. Actionable Business
A.
Teacher and Special Services Induction Procedures
Need to renewal the induction program - need have a 2 year program for professional licensure.
Surfacing that the consultant would be related to Molfino, but has participated in the past induction program development. Would be about 20 hours of consultant work.
B.
Approve 2025/2026 BOD Strategic Plan
VI. Committee Presentations
A.
Finance Committee
All details are trending in the right direction. Revenue up and expenses down.
Need to looking at diversifying the funding sources. Look at ways to add to revenue.
There are some funding challenges coming in the near future, need to look at ways to weather those changes.
B.
SAC Committee
8/20 first meeting was held.
- Monday 1/26 is when the survey will go out. Will stay open a week. Then they will send the board the data.
- PCA gave an update - will focus on families with need.
- Will start on questions for the survey.
- Survey must be approved by the board.
C.
Grants Committee
No new updates.
D.
Fundraising Committee
4 spirit nights set up. Working on filling out the calendar for fundraisers.
Gala update - next meeting is 10/11, committees have been formed.
E.
Sustainability and Growth
No updates.
F.
Community Engagement
Join Parker Chamber of Commerce.
Look at doing Parker Days.
Get the press release out there for TheCon.
Cool Schools.
Macroni Kids and City of Parker for advertising Shrek.
JT read the vision and mission statement.