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
B.
Record Attendance & Introduce/Recognize Visitors
C.
Reading of Vision and Mission
II. Approval of Consent Agenda
A.
Adoption of Agenda
B.
Approval of 1/17/23 PPA BOD Working Board Meeting Minutes
III. Public Comments/Scheduled Appearances
A.
Welcome scheduled guests and meeting attendees
B.
Public Comments
None scheduled
IV. Administration Reports
A.
PrinciPAL Update with Mr Molfino
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
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
- Board Updates 22-23 (2).pdf
- Business Manager Update - February 2023.pdf
- PPAMarketingCommittee_DigitalFlier.pdf
- Grant Committee_ Funding Strategy Work Plan.pdf
No scheduled guests