Parker Performing Arts School
Minutes
Parker Performing Arts BOD Monthly Working Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 18, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Location
PPA BOD Working Meeting
Third Tuesday of every month · 5:45 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Denver
Google Meet joining info
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Directors Present
C. Thomas (A, #5) (remote), C. Walker (E, #1) (remote), E. Acosta (remote), J. Adamson (A, #3) (remote), R. Sanchez (A, #8) (remote), S. Cooke (E, #6) (remote)
Directors Absent
A. Lonsdale, V. Olivas Smith (E, #7)
Ex Officio Members Present
P. Molfino (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
P. Molfino (remote)
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 2/4/25 BOD Monthly Business Meeting Minutes
Approval was tabled for the next meeting due to missing finished thoughts
III. Public Comments/Scheduled Appearances
A.
Public Comments
No public comments were submitted
IV. Actionable Items
A.
Review volunteer hour donations
This was a proposal by the SAC committee that carried over from last year to reduce the dollar amount per volunteer hour to $10 per hour, rather than $25 per hour. This would help families feel as if they are able to contribute and match financial constraints of our families.
B.
Board Election Update
Director Lonsdale has stated that at this time there are 0 applicants.
There was discussion surrounding extending applications until February 28th. Additionally we can put out communication that the two meeting requirement can be met after applying to be a candidate.
Finally, we would like to change the meet and greet night to March 4th to be held during a board meeting in order to help meet one board meeting requirement and reduce the need for us to be at the school a second night.
C.
Communication Policy
Communication surrounding a potential communication policy OR communication to our community via a website page that indicates what is official communication pages.
There was discussion on whether there is a gap missing in our official pages with a parent forum- where parents could engage in conversation, and the pros and cons of having that available.
On the website there is a Communication at PPA page- links to our official pages could live there
Counsel has advised that we do not "chase" down any unofficial pages.
Phill will communicate this to Tiffany to create a page on the website with the official communication pages.
V. Other Business
A.
Other Business
13 open kindergarten spots for 25/26 school year. Cassidy is working on communication to local schools and businesses and asking them if we can leave fliers. Stephanie and Edgar have stated that they can help if we divide and conquer.
610 currently enrolled at this time for 25/26 school year.
23 3rd grade spots currently open. These are our two really open grades. Most other grades are full at this time, with a few open pieces.
Discussion surrounding an outreach to preschool age students and ideas. This included utilizing arts honors students to give presentations at schools and libraries.
Edgar asked about the magnet fundraiser and whether we should wait for a new logo or not. Consensus was to wait until we have a new logo.
B.
Plans for Next Meeting
Next board meeting will take place March 4th in person at 5:45pm. Plan to have board candidates, and a vote on budget.
Director Acosta read Parker Performing Arts' Vision and Mission