Parker Performing Arts School
Minutes
BOD Regular Business Meeting
Date and Time
Friday May 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM
Location
Meeting ID
Phone Numbers
(US) +1 929-445-3471
PIN: 463 995 396#
Directors Present
C. McMahan (E, #6) (remote), C. Thomas (A, #5) (remote), D. Hyland (E, #9) (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
None
Directors who left before the meeting adjourned
K. Wagner-Grull (E, #7)
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 May 14, 2021 at 10:04 AM.
B.
Record Attendance & Introduce/Recognize Visitors
C.
Reading of Vision and Mission
II. Approval of Consent Agenda
A.
Adoption of Agenda
J. Jerome (A, #2) made a motion to Approval of Consent Agenda.
D. Hyland (E, #9) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Approval of April 9, 2021 Regular Business Meeting Minutes
J. Jerome (A, #2) made a motion to approve the minutes from BOD Regular Business Meeting on 04-09-21.
D. Hyland (E, #9) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Approval of April 23, 2021 Working Session Minutes
J. Jerome (A, #2) made a motion to approve the minutes from BOD Working Session on 04-23-21.
D. Hyland (E, #9) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
D.
Approval of May 7, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes
J. Jerome (A, #2) made a motion to approve the minutes from BOD Special Meeting on 05-07-21.
D. Hyland (E, #9) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Approval of May 10, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes
J. Jerome (A, #2) made a motion to approve the minutes from BOD Special Meeting on 05-10-21.
D. Hyland (E, #9) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
F.
Approval of May 13, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes
J. Jerome (A, #2) made a motion to approve the minutes from BOD Special Meeting on 05-13-21.
D. Hyland (E, #9) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
III. Reappointment of Chantae Thomas
A.
Reappoint Chantae Thomas to the PPA Board of Directors
T. Montooth (E, #1) made a motion to Reappoint Chantae Thomas to the PPA Board of Directors.
J. Jerome (A, #2) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement
A.
Adopt Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement
Uploaded final version, no comments or edits in final review.
D. Hyland (E, #9) made a motion to Adopt Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement.
T. Montooth (E, #1) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Committee Reports
A.
School Accountability Committee (SAC)
SAC reviewed parent survey with the following highlights:
* The current Pearson curriculum was found to be the best for our school and is the curriculum of choice for the entire district and surrounding districts. Area of opportunity is around supplemental curriculums for students who struggle and applying this consistently.
* The second item discussed was communication and strength in weekly emails and zoom parent meetings. School bzzz did not score well and is not liked by teachers so will not be used next year. Ongoing communication evolution will continue to be a deliverable for school leadership.
* The third recommendation from the SAC is for middle school teachers to set clear expectations for parents and students in terms of communication. Middle school teachers do not communicate as much with parents as the expectation is that the student will be accountable. Expectations for this need to be set up front so that parents know what to expect.
* The current Pearson curriculum was found to be the best for our school and is the curriculum of choice for the entire district and surrounding districts. Area of opportunity is around supplemental curriculums for students who struggle and applying this consistently.
* The second item discussed was communication and strength in weekly emails and zoom parent meetings. School bzzz did not score well and is not liked by teachers so will not be used next year. Ongoing communication evolution will continue to be a deliverable for school leadership.
* The third recommendation from the SAC is for middle school teachers to set clear expectations for parents and students in terms of communication. Middle school teachers do not communicate as much with parents as the expectation is that the student will be accountable. Expectations for this need to be set up front so that parents know what to expect.
B.
Marketing Committee
Met and discussed plan forward and want to balance out social media push with in person/local community marketing ideas.
Marketing committee will meet throughout the summer to keep momentum going-
Marketing committee will meet throughout the summer to keep momentum going-
C.
High School Development Committee
No updates at this time, one parent inquiry about progress and being addressed by Director McMahan
D.
PPA Development Committee
*Restaurant Passport extend through end of school year, Jenn pushing out message for last call
*Grant Repository up and first push to school leadership for consideration and will establish a regular cadence of presenting opportunities.
*Consideration of potentially tapping into G&G
*Grant Repository up and first push to school leadership for consideration and will establish a regular cadence of presenting opportunities.
*Consideration of potentially tapping into G&G
K. Wagner-Grull (E, #7) left at 11:00 AM.
VI. Administration Reports
A.
Principal's Report
*Discussed Jenn's Principal report, highlighted staffing changes and positions in need of filling.
*Growth in iready scores across elementary and middle school as compared to their days In Person vs hybrid and quarantine.
*Growth in iready scores across elementary and middle school as compared to their days In Person vs hybrid and quarantine.
B.
Business Manager's Report
*Budget to be approved at next finance meeting
*Enrollment numbers in preparation for 2021-2022 school year
*Enrollment numbers in preparation for 2021-2022 school year
VII. Executive Session
A.
Executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(f)(I)
D. Hyland (E, #9) made a motion to Executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(f)(I).
C. McMahan (E, #6) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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 12:23 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Jerome (A, #2)
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.