Parker Performing Arts School

Minutes

Parker Performing Arts BOD Monthly Business Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 4, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Location

Parker Performing Arts School

15035 Cpmpark Blvd 

Parker, CO 80134 

 

Room 140 unless stated otherwise on the meeting agenda

Directors Present

C. Thomas (A, #5), J. Adamson (A, #3) (remote), K. McDonald (E, #4), R. Sanchez (A, #8), V. Olivas Smith (E, #7)

Directors Absent

C. Walker (E, #1), E. Remington (A, #2), S. Cooke (E, #6)

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

R. Sanchez (A, #8) called a meeting of the board of directors of Parker Performing Arts School to order on Tuesday Apr 4, 2023 at 5:47 PM.

B.

Record Attendance & Introduce/Recognize Visitors

C.

Reading of Vision and Mission

II. Approval of Consent Agenda

A.

Adoption of Agenda

R. Sanchez (A, #8) made a motion to approve.
V. Olivas Smith (E, #7) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Approval of 2/21/23 PPA BOD Working Board Meeting Minutes

R. Sanchez (A, #8) made a motion to approve.
K. McDonald (E, #4) seconded the motion.

Change dates

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Administration Reports

A.

PrinciPAL Update with Mr Molfino

June- supplemental budget due

Fun run May 5th

Cmas started with Elementary and Middle

Registration for next year is 647 on paper

Shauna Williams will be the elementary assistant principal 

Staff retention is really high

Website refresh 2-3 weeks out

I love PPA marketing campaign with Dottie

PCA elections coming up

 

B.

Business Manager's Report

March financials will be handled on April 26th and presented in May

Proposed budget by April 15th, Adopted by May 30th
 

IV. Committee Reports

A.

School Accountability Committee (SAC)

2/3 responses on surveys for both parent and teacher. Will get the raw data tomorrow. 

B.

Marketing Committee

Met with a publication here in Parker, Parker City Lifestyle Magazine. In discussion for pricing. 
280,000 subscribers 

 

Nieche 90 hits, 5 went to the enrollment page

C.

Grant Committee

Lacking participation. Reassessing and strategizing. 

D.

Fundraising Committee

Raised $550 at Chipotle 

Perry Pizza is Thursday

A shortfall in the fundraising committee line item hopes that it will be made up with the fun run.

 

Art gallery w/auction? At the school families purchase art. Or set pieces from plays.

E.

Finance Committee

Feb financials sitting 2.25m 1.78 last year. Total liabilities 401k down from 461k last year
Outstanding items- retention bonuses, science tables, kitchen, black box, spiderweb.

The committee will look at an investment account with no limitations or penalties for deposits or withdrawals. Double what our current percentage is. 

 

Looking to adopt Wonders 1 year vs. 5 year is a $17k difference

Pricing out Pearson for 3 & 5 yrs as well

 

F.

PCA Committee

Searching for volunteers, difficulty staffing activities due to lack of parent participation. 

Elections will be coming in April. Information needs to be disseminated ASAP, as elections will be on April 22nd. The election needs to be pushed; we must have a 30-day notice to the community. 

 

The group is working towards increasing communication and inclusivity and becoming welcoming to additional members and volunteers. 

Request SAC to do a specific volunteer-based survey- do you know what PCA, Sac, Board, and Committees are? What stops you from volunteering? What do these organizations do for you? How would you like to get involved? 

V. Actionable Items

A.

Updated 23/24 SY calendar

K. McDonald (E, #4) made a motion to Approve.
J. Adamson (A, #3) seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Board Member Training Modules

Must be completed ASAP

Must be posted in our Board on Track

C.

23/34 SY Board Strategic Meeting

August 6th 10-2

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 7:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. McDonald (E, #4)