Parker Performing Arts School

Minutes

Parker Performing Arts BOD Monthly Working Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday March 24, 2026 at 5:45 PM

Location

PPA BOD Working Meeting

Remote
Third Tuesday of every month · 5:45 – 7:00pm
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Directors Present

A. Lonsdale (remote), J. Adamson (A, #3) (remote), K. Cloyd (remote), M. O'Keeffe (remote), S. Cooke (E, #6) (remote)

Directors Absent

C. Thomas (A, #5), K. Medellin

Ex Officio Members Present

P. Molfino (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

P. Molfino (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

S. Cooke (E, #6) called a meeting of the board of directors of Parker Performing Arts School to order on Tuesday Mar 24, 2026 at 5:50 PM.

B.

Record Attendance & Introduce/Recognize Visitors

C.

Reading of Vision and Mission

PPA Vision and Mission read by Director JT Adamson.  

II. Approval of Consent Agenda

A.

Adoption of Agenda

S. Cooke (E, #6) made a motion to Adopt agenda as written.
J. Adamson (A, #3) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of 03/03/2026 BOD Monthly Business Meeting Minutes

S. Cooke (E, #6) made a motion to approve the minutes from Parker Performing Arts BOD Monthly Business Meeting on 03-03-26.
A. Lonsdale seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Public Comments/Scheduled Appearances

A.

Public Comments

No public comments submitted. 

IV. Discussion Items

A.

SAC Survey Recommendations Review

SAC Survey Recommendations and Summary of Results presented by Director Meredith O'Keeffe. 

 

Results will be used to guide leadership goals and strategic planning moving forward as we come into the 2026-2027 school year. 

 

The SAC chair will present summary to staff at one of the upcoming staff meetings. 

 

B.

January Financial Statements Review

January Financial Statement Review presented by Director JT Adamson. 

 

Finances are trending in the positivie direction. 

 

Change in 'days cash on hand', when reviewing the Board Dashboard. Well above 90 day cash on hand requirement. 

C.

Uniform Policy Discussion

Uniform Policy Discussion lead by President Stephanie Cooke. 

 

No additional comments, concerns, or changes needed. 

 

Community communication of new policy including new formal/performance wear policy will be communicated this upcoming week. 

Per President Stephanie Cooke: 

 

Additional community communication will be communicated regarding Executive Principal position to staff/parents/ community. 

V. Actionable Items

A.

Uniform Policy Vote

S. Cooke (E, #6) made a motion to Approve uniform policy revisions.
J. Adamson (A, #3) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. Committee Review

A.

Finance Committee

Upcoming Finance Committee meeting. Committee will review and discuss contract for new auditor.  

 

Discussion: PPR for upcoming school year, and lack of increase on the horizon. 

 

Future discussion of staff/salary annual increase needed. 

 

Discussion: State of Colorado revenue shortfalls, and future of education needs/funding. 

 

President Stephanie Cooke will go to staff meeting next Tuesday to discuss new Principal selection, as well as board approval/staff salary increase but no retention bonus approved for 26-27 school year. 

B.

Grants Committee

Director absent, no new report. 

C.

SAC Committee

One meeting left on the school year calendar. New SAC chair will be seated for 2026-2027 school year. 

D.

Fundraising Committee

Successful fundraising event at Lazy Dog: $1300 plus staff meal donation. 

 

Upcoming Chick Fil A night next Thursday. 

 

Looking at top vendors PPA supports to request financial support/donation in kind back to PPA. 

 

 

E.

Sustainability & Growth Committee

No new report. 

F.

Community Engagement Committee

Director absent, no new report. 

VII. Other Business

A.

Other Items

President Cooke: 

 

Contract signed for executive principal position. 

 

Mentorship will be provided by Phil Molfino. Other mentorship positions were not appropriate/eligible. 

 

Edgar A. has resigned from the Board of Directors. Board will not 'fill' position immediately. 

B.

Plans for Next Meeting

Board will meet in person at PPA on Tuesday, April 7th at 5:45pm. 

VIII. 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 6:30 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
M. O'Keeffe