Parker Performing Arts School

Minutes

BOD Working Session

Date and Time

Wednesday October 27, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Location

Parker Performing Arts School
15035 Compark Blvd.
Room 140
Parker, CO 80134

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Directors Present

C. McMahan (E, #6) (remote), C. Thomas (A, #5) (remote), D. Hyland (E, #9) (remote), J. Jerome (A, #2), K. McDonald (E, #4), L. Money (A, #3), R. Sanchez (A, #8) (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

P. Molfino, T. Maestas (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 Wednesday Oct 27, 2021 at 6:08 PM.

B.

Reading of Vision and Mission

Read by L. Money (A, #3)
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.

C.

Record Attendance & Introduce/Recognize Visitors

II. Parker Performing Arts Building Corp

A.

Director Nomination & Approval

J. Jerome (A, #2) made a motion to Remove Jennifer Burgess and Daniel Chapman from Building Corp and replace them with Chantae Thomas, Dylan Hyland, and Phil Molfino.
C. McMahan (E, #6) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Strategic Plan Review

A.

Review & Discuss Strategic Plan Progress

Committees should be meeting and discussing strategic plan goals and progress. This should be done by the Working Session on November 17.

IV. Annual Board Policy & Handbook Review

A.

Review Board Policies & Handbook

Handbook: Add 24 hour response time to internal communications and 72 hour communications to Directors Handbook.
Election Policy: Change Director Eligibility criteria to fulfill at least two requirements. Add "be able to commit to 10 hours per month to board commitments (committee meetings, board meetings, etc.)

 

V. Principal Evaluation Check-in

A.

Discuss Interim Principal Goals

Phil Molfino will be meeting with Chris McMahan (E, #6) and Rochonne Sanchez (A, #8) to further discuss goals. 

VI. Mask Mandate Update

A.

DougCo v DougCo Decision on Masks

L. Money (A, #3) made a motion to Amend agenda to add Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) for conferences with an attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions related to recent litigation regarding local public health orders.
K. McDonald (E, #4) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
K. McDonald (E, #4) made a motion to convene in Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) for conferences with an attorney for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions related to recent litigation regarding local public health orders.
D. Hyland (E, #9) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
L. Money (A, #3) made a motion to Motion made to leave executive session.
J. Jerome (A, #2) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. Other Business

A.

Other Business

November 24 Working Session Meeting moved to November 17 due to Thanksgiving Break.
Jamie will follow-up with Travis to confirm what board members are on the distribution list for board emails.

B.

Meeting Evaluation

Meeting was productive. No other comments.

C.

Plans for Next Meeting

On November 10, a vote to approve the changes to the Director's Handbook and Election Policy. Review updates to mask requirements and updates from committees. 

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 7:49 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Jerome (A, #2)
J. Jerome (A, #2) made a motion to Motion to adjourn meeting.
C. McMahan (E, #6) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.