Parker Performing Arts School
Minutes
BOD Regular Business Meeting
Date and Time
Friday March 12, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Location
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(US) +1 505-636-0208
PIN: 372 399 101#
Directors Present
C. McMahan (E, #6) (remote), C. Thomas (A, #5) (remote), J. Jerome (A, #2) (remote), K. McDonald (E, #4) (remote), K. Wagner-Grull (E, #7) (remote), L. Money (A, #3) (remote), T. Montooth (E, #1) (remote)
Directors Absent
D. Hyland (E, #9), K. Granger (A, #8)
Guests Present
P. Molfino (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 Mar 12, 2021 at 10:06 AM.
B.
Record Attendance & Introduce/Recognize Visitors
C.
Reading of Vision and Mission
II. Approval of Consent Agenda
A.
Adoption of Agenda
C. Thomas (A, #5) made a motion to Adopt the agenda with the following amendments:
1) Remove the PPA Academics/Arts Highlight
2) Table the Charter Contract Approval.
J. Jerome (A, #2) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approval of February 12, 2021 Regular Business Meeting Minutes
T. Montooth (E, #1) made a motion to approve the minutes from BOD Regular Business Meeting on 02-12-21.
C. Thomas (A, #5) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approval of February 26, 2021 Working Session Minutes
T. Montooth (E, #1) made a motion to approve the minutes from BOD Working Session on 02-26-21.
C. Thomas (A, #5) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. PPA Academics/Arts Highlight
A.
Highlight on PPA Academics/Arts
Agenda item removed.
IV. Charter Contract Approval
A.
Review & Approve Charter Contract Renewal
Tabled.
V. Committee Reports
A.
School Accountability Committee (SAC)
Director Money provided an update to the Board on the SAC meeting and minutes from the meeting were provided for review. Survey results were provided for informational purposes but are still in the process of review by the SAC. The results will be summarized for the Board.
B.
Marketing Committee
Director Money provided an updated on the Marketing Committee. PPA will be moving forward with the marketing consultant and a meeting will be scheduled. PPA staff members have been assigned as the points of contact for the consultant.
C.
Finance Committee
Director Money provided an update to the Board on the most recent Finance Committee meeting and provided the meeting minutes to the Board for review. A high level overview was discussed.
D.
PPA Development Committee
* No update to grant writing at this time
* April fundraiser for restaurant coupons will begin, Kelly to share marketing flyer with board and plan 2nd week of April to launch to community for purchase.
VI. Administration Reports
A.
Principal's Report
* School theater performance will be recorded, exploring options to promote fundraising is being evaluated.
* CMAS supported to gather data, but will not have school rating for 2021/2022 based on Covid
* Remote students whom are interested in participating in CMAS testing will have to test in person and will be able to do so individually.
* Potential legislation around future of testing is still TBD
* Return to school post Spring break will continue to be 4 days until TBD
B.
Business Manager's Report
No updates at this time
VII. Other Business
A.
Meeting Evaluation
* Parent survey next steps- SAC is reviewing and will prepare report for board. Request made to provide years past data for context.
B.
Q4 & Beyond Parent Meeting
* Chantae and Chris will take presentation preparation to be share at parent meeting in mid-April.
C.
Plans for Next Meeting
* Principle Burgess Review
* Diversity Statement Review
* Strategic Planning session date for summer scheduled
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 11:21 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Wagner-Grull (E, #7)
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.