Parker Performing Arts School

Minutes

BOD Regular Business Meeting

Date and Time

Friday February 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Location

Phone Numbers
(‪US‬) ‪+1 347-486-7018‬
PIN: ‪651 991 229#‬

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

C. Thomas (A, #5)

Ex Officio Members Present

J. Burgess (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

J. Burgess (remote)

Guests Present

Dylan Hyland (remote), Katie McDonald (remote), Tracie Montooth (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 Feb 12, 2021 at 10:04 AM.

B.

Record Attendance & Introduce/Recognize Visitors

C.

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.

II. Approval of Consent Agenda

A.

Adoption of Agenda

B.

Approval of January 8, 2021 Regular Business Meeting Minutes

C. McMahan (E, #6) made a motion to approve the minutes from BOD Regular Business Meeting on 01-08-21.
K. Wagner-Grull (E, #7) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of January 22, 2021 Working Session Minutes

C. McMahan (E, #6) made a motion to approve the minutes from BOD Working Session on 01-22-21.
K. Wagner-Grull (E, #7) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. PPA Academics/Arts Highlight

A.

Highlight on PPA Academics/Arts

Showcase 2nd grade pumpkin presentation

IV. Election Rescission & Appointment of New Candidates

A.

Rescind the Election

Based on number of open seats available, election not required. In accordance with the PPA Election Policy, "[i]n the event that the number of candidates is equal to, or less than, the number of Board seats to be filled, the Board may vote to rescind the election and appoint the candidates."
L. Money (A, #3) made a motion to Rescind the Election.
J. Jerome (A, #2) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Appoint Tracie Montooth to the PPA Board of Directors into a Parent Elected Seat

J. Jerome (A, #2) made a motion to Appoint Tracie Montooth to the PPA Board of Directors into a Parent Elected Seat.
C. McMahan (E, #6) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Appoint Katie McDonald to the PPA Board of Directors into a Parent Elected Seat

K. Wagner-Grull (E, #7) made a motion to Appoint Katie McDonald to the PPA Board of Directors into a Parent Elected Seat.
K. Granger (A, #8) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Appoint Dylan Hyland to the PPA Board of Directors into a Parent Elected Seat

K. Granger (A, #8) made a motion to Appoint Dylan Hyland to the PPA Board of Directors into a Parent Elected Seat.
C. McMahan (E, #6) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Student Fees & Tuition Policy (2nd Reading)

A.

Approval of the Student Fees and Tuition Policy

C. McMahan (E, #6) made a motion to Approval of the Student Fees and Tuition Policy.
K. Wagner-Grull (E, #7) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. Committee Reports

A.

School Accountability Committee (SAC)

Survey is out and has positive response rate thus far

B.

Marketing Committee

C.

High School Development Committee

No updates to share at this time.

D.

PPA Development Committee

Ongoing work with repository to be shared with Principle Burgess. Goal is to identify at least 2-3 key grant opportunity and provide to Jenn in next two weeks

VII. Committee Assignments

A.

Discuss Board Committee Assignments

Chantae- Marketing
Dylan- TBD
Katie- TBD
Tracie- TBD
Chris- SAC
Kelly- Development
Lauren-SAC/Finance 
Jamie- onboarding, school board meetings and alliance coverage 

VIII. Committee Recruitment

A.

Committee Recruitment Pitch

Development to present at next parents meeting 

IX. Administration Reports

A.

Principal's Report

Teachers started receiving COVID-19 vaccinations this week
Looking for a return to school for 7th/8th graders in early March
Awarded additional ESSER funds to address academic gaps/learning loss 
Current enrollment: 670 with 9 pending, full tours each Friday
Plans are underway for a virtual kindie round-up

B.

Approve 2021-2022 School Calendar

Previously approved, moved to remove as topic not covered
J. Jerome (A, #2) made a motion to Remove to approve 2021-2022 School Calendar.
K. Granger (A, #8) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Business Manager's Report

No discussion points 

X. Other Business

A.

Meeting Evaluation

Accomplished all items

B.

Plans for Next Meeting

* Diversity Statement 
* Parent Meeting Update/Plans
* Volunteer Requirement Discussion

 

XI. 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 11:34 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Wagner-Grull (E, #7)
Documents used during the meeting
  • Student_Fees_Tuition_Policy_2020-12-01.docx
  • 2021_02_03_ppa_sac_meeting_minutes.pdf
  • Burgess-Update to the Board February 12, 2021.pdf