Parker Performing Arts School

Minutes

Working Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday August 16, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Location

https://meet.google.com/xzs-evbc-uyg?hs=224

Directors Present

C. Thomas (A, #5) (remote), C. Walker (E, #1) (remote), E. Remington (A, #2) (remote), K. McDonald (E, #4) (remote), R. Sanchez (A, #8) (remote), S. Cooke (E, #6) (remote), V. Olivas Smith (E, #7) (remote)

Directors Absent

D. Hyland (E, #9)

Ex Officio Members Present

P. Molfino (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

P. Molfino (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance & Introduce Recognize Visitors

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

C.

Reading of Vision and Mission

Vison and Mission read by director R Sanchez

II. Finalize 22/23 Committee Updates and Needs

A.

School Accountability Committee

  • Update provided by Director K McDonald
    • Looking for potentially 2 more members for the committee. 
    • Sept 7th meeting scheduled at 3:45 in person
  • Open for questions by director R Sanchez
  • Passed to P. Molfino
    • CMAS data to be provided to the committee

B.

PCA Update

  • Update to director V Olivas-Smith
    • Introduction to incoming PCA will update in future
      • the first meeting to attend Sept 1st
    • Liaison appointment from PCA invitation as a possible opportunity for collaboration 

C.

Finance Committee

  • Update by Director R Sanchez
    • Meeting on 08/17/2022
    • Financials are incomeing for review
    • 222/23 objectives are being reviewed with forecasts out on ed
    • looking for a few new members
      • hoping to have a current member step in the Treasurer role

D.

Douglas County School Board Updates

  • update by Director E Remington
    • Mill Levy information
    • LRP for Douglas County

 

E.

Fundraising Committee

  • update director S Cooke
    • 500K in net income including Fun Run
    • Looking for a potential Benefactor
    • Restructure sponsorships
    • Restaurant Spirit Nights 
      • potential performances on the spirit nights 
    • Gala night to get on the calendar
    • Looking for potentially 1-2 new committee members  

F.

Grants Committee Update

  • Update by Director C. Thomas
  • goal to apply for 1 grant a month 
    • successfully obtain 1 per quarter
    • 315k goal
    • four current grant opportunities in consideration
  • monthly meetings for current needs goal for 5% of the annual budget
  • Don't see a need at the moment for specific new committee members 
    • will reevaluate as needed 

 

G.

Marketing Committee Update

  • update from Director C Walker Ericson
    • potential Marketing Interns, college students
    • development of measurable metrics
    • focus on engagement and enrollment in the school
    • looking for at least 8-10 potentially more new committee members
    • Press pass and camera 
      • social media presence
      • updated visual documentation
    • Daycare opening on Chambers/Compark engagement for a partnership to feed students into the school
    • Search engine analytics and tags for better engagement
    • branding in the community
      • passive marketing 
      • updating of Facebook page
    • meeting TBD
  • Update P. Molfino
    • potential bringing on a position as a recruiter and business development 

III. Other Business

A.

Other Business

  • Director R Sanchez reminder for upcoming Board Visit Day 09/14/2022
  • Drive Line volunteering
  • No new business was brought up

B.

Meeting Evaluation

  • Director R Sanchez opens up for discussion on concerns that needs to address for future meetings

C.

Plans for Next Meeting

  • Scheduled for 09/06/2022 in person
    • ideas for potential student visitors to showcase upcoming performances or things they are working on

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

  • Director C. Walker Erickson  moves for adjournment
  • Seconded by Director K. McDonald

 

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Remington (A, #2)