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
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
- Introduction to incoming PCA will update in future
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)
Vison and Mission read by director R Sanchez