Parker Performing Arts School

Minutes

BOD Working Session

Date and Time

Friday January 22, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Location

Phone Numbers
(‪US‬) ‪+1 724-374-8800‬
PIN: ‪229 192 578#‬
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Directors Present

C. McMahan (E, #6) (remote), C. Thomas (remote), J. Jerome (A, #2) (remote), K. Granger (A, #8) (remote), K. Wagner-Grull (E, #7) (remote), L. Money (A, #3) (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Burgess (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

J. Burgess (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

L. Money (A, #3) called a meeting of the board of directors of Parker Performing Arts School to order on Friday Jan 22, 2021 at 10:04 AM.

B.

Reading of Vision and Mission

PPA Vision
As the performing arts school of choice, we foster confidence, celebrate diversity, and emphasize academic excellence.
PPA Mission
Parker Performing Arts School equips students to become independent creative thinkers, critical problem solvers, and successful collaborators. In our safe learning environment, students engage in rich and innovative instruction in academics and the performing arts in preparation for their roles as citizens of a diverse and increasingly globalized community.
Reviewed the December 2020 Financials and highlights from Finance Committee Meeting Minutes specifically to the reduction of revenue based on enrollment numbers. Considerations to PTO policy based on current status and financial.

5 interested parties have come forward to join marketing committee.

Board is still evaluating options of partnering with a marketing firm/expertise on helping grow our school.

Board being added to all parent calls for visibility, anticipated next one is for mid-February.

C.

Record Attendance & Introduce/Recognize Visitors

II. Committee Reports

A.

Finance Committee

Reviewed the December 2020 Financials and highlights from Finance Committee Meeting Minutes specifically to the reduction of revenue based on enrollment numbers. Considerations to PTO policy based on current status and financial.

5 interested parties have come forward to join marketing committee.

Board is still evaluating options of partnering with a marketing firm/expertise on helping grow our school.

Board being added to all parent calls for visibility, anticipated next one is for mid-February.

III. Diversity Statement

A.

Discuss Diversity Statement

Review and have opted to complete some additional work, refinement and continue to determine how are action steps will be defined. 

B.

Next Steps

Director Thomas to help steer this action forward and continue work and future work to be done. We will want to seek out new board members to potentially join in conversation. 

IV. Other Business

A.

Meeting Evaluation

No comments 

B.

Plans for Next Meeting

Arts Highlights
Student Fees
Committee Reports
Admin Reports
Elections Updates
Meet new board members
 

V. 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 11:31 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Wagner-Grull (E, #7)