Director Cassidy Walker read Parker Performing Arts' Vision and Mission

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Principal Molfino gave the following update:

The upcoming school year has some big things coming up, including the charter renewal, funding formula challenges, financial changes, etc.

Finance- Revised budget has been submitted. It's a healthy budget for 24/25. Spending priorities for the rest of the fiscal year are being looked at and decided upon. 25/26 budget forecasting and outyear budgets are being looked at and sorted through. Some holes of information are missing and we're waiting for that information to finalize the outyear budgets.

Some decisions will need to be made regarding annual increases for staff vs. annual increases from funding. Looking at comparisons, specifically with Douglas County, salaries. Currently looking at a 2.6/2.7 increase for next year. Decisions will need to be made regarding retention bonuses or banking funds for the future.

Academics- iReady mid-year growth scores look good. Lit is looking better than Math. Trying to be at 50% growth at mid-year. 3 grade levels in math category did not meet that growth mark- 1st, 5th, and 6th. 5th grade is an outlier that is being examined. Currently only 1st grade did not meet that growth mark for lit- but was close. Looking ahead at 2nd semester and CMAS.

Arts- December was jam packed. Auditions for the middle school play start on Monday. Staff talent show/hearts for the arts beginning of February

Charter Renewal- Looking at having a strong board with strong leadership as we go into the charter renewal next year. Ensuring that the board is compliant is a big part of the charter renewal. Some board bios and pics are needed. Gordon Mosher will be visiting sometime in the spring- Director Sanchez asked that we possibly have this meeting after elections so new board members can attend.

New enrollment process went well, but there were some small kinks that are being worked through.  

November financials were reviewed with finance committee prior to break. December financials will be reviewed on January 15th. 

Board Bios & pics are needed!

Director Adamson presented the following finance 

Douglas County changed the PPR from $647 to $639, adopted budget was $620, so it will not have an affect on the budget.

Expense perspective- right on track at 42% when we're 43% through the year. Supplies is always higher through the year because curriculum is purchased up front. 

We are $2.1 mil in unrestricted fund balance. Operating right on plan financially.

The SAC is working on putting together the election committee. They have asked for information regarding how many open positions there will be this year and which board member will serve on the committee, according to the election policy. In the coming weeks the SAC will be putting together the school community survey to be sent out. 

It was decided that Director Cooke will send out a survey to all current board members to determine their thoughts for next year. 

Facilities are doing well. We are looking at an overhaul of the phone system and PA/Bell System to update that. Working on fixing the front door intercom system as well. Discussion surrounding the safety of the front door intercom system.

Director Acosta provided the following update- meeting with the Denver Broncos later this month regarding leasing names, signage. 

PCA wants to do car magnets with PPA logo as a fundraiser. Looking at waiting on a new logo. 

The PCA was able to do a giving tree for families on the free/reduced lunches. 

PCA is at a $15,000 max budget, and is not a fundraising program. 

Hearts for the Arts is coming up- Stephanie and Edgar will meet regarding this. 

December 5th Chick Fil A fundraiser- $575 food credit

December 7th Boondocks was not a great result

January 21- Chipotle

February 18- Raising Canes

Chick Fil A- May 8th

Boondocks- May 17th

Principal Molfino told Edgar to get the dates to Kelly Berry and it will go out to the community.

Director Olivas-Smith gave the following update: looking at where things are criss-crossing and what's already being handled vs. what the missing pieces are. 

Looking at opening conversations with the arts community to make PPA THE arts school of the south metro. 

The focus of this committee should be to get the word out and have "eyes on" our school and our students. 

A suggestion was made for getting into Macaroni Kids.

Director Thomas did not provide an update for Grants

The culture committee has put up posters of people within the arts from different cultures in the hallway across from the cafeteria. These will be swapped out each month. 

One of the committee members has done research on different cultures' holidays. They're working on gathering books and information for these holidays to be celebrated. 

Be prepared at our next working meeting to discuss communication guidelines as it relates to the school. Staff handbook has guidelines regarding social media. 

Next meeting will be on January 21st at 5:45 virtually.