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
B.
Record Attendance & Introduce/Recognize Visitors
C.
Reading of Vision and Mission
II. Approval of Consent Agenda
A.
Adoption of Agenda
B.
Approval of 03/03/2026 BOD Monthly Business Meeting Minutes
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
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.
PPA Vision and Mission read by Director JT Adamson.