Parker Performing Arts School

Minutes

BOD Regular Business Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday January 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Location

MEETING WILL BE VIRTUAL ONLY.

Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/oda-whev-vkc
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 435-574-4432‬ PIN: ‪141 848 371‬#

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

C. Thomas (A, #5)

Guests Present

P. Molfino (remote), 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 Jan 12, 2022 at 6:03 PM.

B.

Record Attendance & Introduce/Recognize Visitors

C.

Reading of Vision and Mission

Read by Lauren 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.

II. Approval of Consent Agenda

A.

Adoption of Agenda

D. Hyland (E, #9) made a motion to Approve Consent Agenda.
L. Money (A, #3) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of December 8, 2021 Regular Business Meeting Minutes

D. Hyland (E, #9) made a motion to approve the minutes from BOD Regular Business Meeting on 12-08-21.
L. Money (A, #3) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Approval of December 12, 2021 Special Board Meeting Minutes

D. Hyland (E, #9) made a motion to approve the minutes from PPA Special Board Meeting on 12-12-21.
L. Money (A, #3) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Approval of December 15, 2021 Special Board Meeting Minutes

D. Hyland (E, #9) made a motion to approve the minutes from PPA Special Board Meeting on 12-15-21.
L. Money (A, #3) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. PPA Arts/Academics Highlight

A.

Discuss Restoring PPA Arts/Academics Highlights to Board Meetings

Moving forward, the Board will attempt to add Arts Highlights to meetings.

IV. Administration Reports

A.

Principal's Report

- Security system upgrade process has started.
- Adding National Junior Honors Society to PPA
- GSA program is still in the creation phase

B.

Business Manager's Report

V. Committee Reports

A.

Principal Search/Hiring Committee

The committee will meet this week to determine next steps in restarting the search.

B.

School Accountability Committee (SAC)

C.

Marketing Committee

D.

Fundraising & Grant Writing Committees

Both committees are resuming meetings now since winter break is over.

E.

Finance Committee

- Net income is improving month over month.
- Grant for Spotlight is coming.
- Currently PPA is doing well and is fiscally performing better than originally anticipated.

VI. 2021-2022 Budget Appropriation Resolution

A.

Approve 2021-2022 Budget Appropriation Resolution

R. Sanchez (A, #8) made a motion to Approve 2021-2022 Budget Appropriation Resolution.
L. Money (A, #3) seconded the motion.
Be it resolved by the Board of Education of PARKER PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL located in Douglas County School District in Douglas County that the amounts shown in the following schedule be appropriated to each fund as specified in the PROPOSED BUDGET for the ensuing fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. Be it further resolved, in accordance with C.R.S. 22-44-105, the Board of Education authorizes the use of a portion of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Beginning Fund Balance from the Building Corporation in the amount of $353,810 Be it further resolved, that the use of this portion of the beginning fund balance for the purposes set forth above will not lead to an ongoing deficit, provided the use of funds from fund balance is one time.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VII. Other Business

A.

Other Business/Actionable Items

- The Board is utilizing Board on Track to manage agendas and minutes for the public.
- Jamie Jerome has resigned from the board for the time being.

B.

Meeting Evaluation

C.

Plans for Next Meeting

The next Board meeting is a working session scheduled for January 26, 2022 at 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. MT and will be held virtually via Google Meet.

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 7:28 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Sanchez (A, #8)