Parker Performing Arts School

Minutes

Working Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday October 25, 2022 at 5:30 PM

Directors Present

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

Directors Absent

C. Thomas (A, #5), E. Remington (A, #2)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance & Introduce Recognize Visitors

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

R. Sanchez (A, #8) called a meeting of the board of directors of Parker Performing Arts School to order on Tuesday Oct 25, 2022 at 5:38 PM.

C.

Reading of Vision and Mission

Read by C. Walker

II. 22/23 Committee Updates and Needs

A.

School Accountability Committee

1) Admin, not board related however, "Get Better Faster" has been implemented as well as three evaluations including self-evaluations, goal setting, three flybys, and increased coaching.

 

2) This is a personnel concern. 

3) 23-24 school year, and an administrative concern. The proposed schedule update will be presented at the next SAC meeting by Phil Molfino

4) This would fall under parent outreach and would become an action item for the PCA, volunteer dependant, and we will come up with a plan

5) DnD, 5k running club, Chess, Origami, Chess club, Math, Improve, 4th Grade Orchestra, Spanish. More to come! Staffing teachers are spread thin. Other things might need to be fee-based.

6) Board suggests sending teacher survey earlier and from survey monkey so it can be responded to anonymously.  Teacher concerns are being addressed by administration.

 

B.

PCA Update

Ginny connected with PCA leadership at the Fall event and are planning an in person meeting with board director S. Cooke and the PCA leadership to discuss the partnership between the Board and PCA.  Date of that meeting is still to be set. 

C.

Finance Committee

No new updates at this time.  The audit will be presented at the Nov 1 Board meeting.

D.

Douglas County School Board Updates

No updates as of now as Elizabeth wasn't in attendence.

E.

Fundraising Committee

Working to plan a Fall/Winter 23 Gala.

Panda Express night upcoming

Sponsorship packets have gone out and Stephanie is looking to meet with sponsors in person if possible 

 

F.

Grants Committee Update

Chantae is not in attendence so no updates for Grant

G.

Marketing Committee Update

Met week of Oct 10th

Vendor list being created so we're aware of where our relationships are and how best to utilize those

Planning on small business cards with PPA qr code that can be utilized when discussing PPA in public

Section in admin's email regarding volunteer opportunities for parents (which are desperately needed as our teachers are stretched very thin)

New 8x10 posters being prepared to be hung around the Parker area at community centers, dance schools, music schools, daycares/preschools 

Potentially inviting live audiences to watch rehearsals

Marketing committee is hitting the upcoming Trunk or Treats to share info about PPA

Marketing and fundraising partnering together to support one another

Preparing to market the Mary Poppins show to the Denver metro community at large

III. Board Communication to PPA Community

A.

Newsletter

Tabling newsletter for now and will reassess in the next semester.  

Ginny is going to engage PCA leadership to see if they have an appetite to work with us on a join communication to families.

IV. Actionable Items

A.

LGBTQ Support Plan

Mr Molfino presented the PPA LGBTQ support plan that supports our students and their identities while also supporting parents and their rights to know what's going on with their students. 

Our intent is to walk a supportive middle ground being sure to include parents and helping students to communicate their needs to their families. 

We will cover this in deeper discussion at our Nov 1 board meeting

V. Other Business

A.

Other Business

Rochonne presented a rundown of the BOD's roles and responsibilities as Directors of PPA with a focus on policy creation and implementation with a reminded that as board members we have to silo ourselves so that our roles as parents does not cross into our roles as board members.  

The Board was reminded to complete their training with the CDE and to address any concerns or questions to Rochonne going forward. 

B.

Plans for Next Meeting

Next meeting is Nov 1 at 5:30 in room 140 at PPA 

VI. 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 7:20 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Sanchez (A, #8)
Documents used during the meeting
  • SAC Board Recommendations 2022.pdf
  • Board Newsletter Signup Sheet - Sheet1.pdf
  • LGBTQ Support Plan at PPA.pdf