Parker Performing Arts School

Minutes

BOD Regular Business Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday February 7, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Location

Parker Performing Arts School

Room 140

15035 Compark Blvd

Parker, CO 80112

 

PPA Board Business Meeting

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Directors Present

C. Thomas (A, #5), C. Walker (E, #1), E. Remington (A, #2), J. Adamson (A, #3) (remote), K. McDonald (E, #4), S. Cooke (E, #6), V. Olivas Smith (E, #7)

Directors Absent

R. Sanchez (A, #8)

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

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

Ex Officio Members Present

P. Molfino

Non Voting Members Present

P. Molfino

Guests Present

T. Maestas

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

K. McDonald (E, #4) called a meeting of the board of directors of Parker Performing Arts School to order on Tuesday Feb 7, 2023 at 5:51 PM.

B.

Record Attendance & Introduce/Recognize Visitors

C.

Reading of Vision and Mission

II. Approval of Consent Agenda

A.

Adoption of Agenda

K. McDonald (E, #4) made a motion to Adopt agenda.
C. Walker (E, #1) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of 1/17/23 PPA BOD Working Board Meeting Minutes

C. Walker (E, #1) made a motion to approve the minutes from PPA BOD Working Board Meeting on 01-17-23.
V. Olivas Smith (E, #7) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Public Comments/Scheduled Appearances

A.

Welcome scheduled guests and meeting attendees

No scheduled guests

B.

Public Comments

None scheduled

IV. Administration Reports

A.

PrinciPAL Update with Mr Molfino

C. Thomas (A, #5) arrived.

Sitting really nicely financially. Goal is to have 100 days of budget in the bank. 

 

Opinion: does not need any more money in the bank at this point. Looking to purchase some capital needs. Furniture, playground. Prioritizing spending- have a list of priorities. One of the priorities is a retention bonus. 

 

PPR 2024- 10% increase currently. Hoping for a 655 best case scenario butts in seats for 2024. 

 

Looking at pay increases for next year. Currently sitting about 3%. Mill passing would be another 10%.

 

Potentially 4 open positions for next year. 

 

iReady mid-year numbers:

Math:

Overall:20% at or above grade level at start of year, 40% at or above grade level at mid year

6th grade- 29% at or above grade level at start of year, 54% at mid year

 

Reading- 

Overall: 42% at or above grade at start of year- 53% at mid year

18% 2 years+ below grade level at start of year, 16% 2 years + below grade level at mid year

 

Annual site visit from the district last year

Charter will be renewed in 3 years

 

Late Start Date will be moving to Tuesday

Revised middle school schedule

 

Current enrollment: 640

Need: 1st grade, 3rd, 4th

 

Intent to enroll- currently only 3 students not returning, about 1/2 of the families have responded

E. Remington (A, #2) arrived at 6:16 PM.

B.

Business Manager's Report

April 15th- 2024 proposed budget due to district

May 30th- 2024 budget needs to be to the district with board approval

V. Committee Reports

A.

School Accountability Committee (SAC)

Parent surveys are getting ready to go out. Will be anonymous. 

 

Going to observe SAC meetings at other charters

B.

Marketing Committee

Dottie came to last meeting- talked about her position.

 

Digital flyer for when approaching for advertising partnerships

 

Talk of the town. O'Brien digital board free. Advertising our shows.

 

Film school to work on a sizzle reel?

 

Dottie going to start blogging. Looking at ideas to update website.

C.

Grant Committee

Working toward funding strategy w/ goals. Working toward solidifying brand, sharing culture in grant application.

 

See attachment

D.

Fundraising Committee

Red Robin Spirit Night Raised $119.41. The dollar amount does not seem to match the turnout so Stephanie plans on contacting management to see the discrepancy. 

 

Staff talent show raised about $2500 between ticket sales and Hearts for the Arts donations. There is room for growth in the Hearts for the Arts opportunity drawings including opening ticket sales for a week + and getting more donations. 

 

Next spirit night is at Chick Fil A. Working to put together a plan for students to perform & communication.

 

Need consistency on the committee

E.

Finance Committee

Covered by Phil & Tiffany

VI. Other Business

A.

Other Business/Actionable Items

PCA Liaison Update-

 

Moms Night Out was not a huge success. 

 

Working toward spring dance. 

 

Need volunteers for spring dance and shareouts

 

Douglas County Board updates-

None

B.

Plans for Next Meeting

February 21st- 5:45-7pm virtually

 

Chantae will be absent

VII. 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 7:08 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. McDonald (E, #4)
Documents used during the meeting
  • Board Updates 22-23 (2).pdf
  • Business Manager Update - February 2023.pdf
  • PPAMarketingCommittee_DigitalFlier.pdf
  • Grant Committee_ Funding Strategy Work Plan.pdf