Menlo Park Academy Governing Board
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday March 28, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Location
Menlo Park Academy, 2149 W. 53rd Street, Cleveland
OUR MISSION: Menlo Park Academy is a public school that develops the potential of gifted learners through an exemplary program of rewarding experiences that nurtures the whole child.
Directors Present
Fraser Hamilton Sr, Richard Hronek, Suzanne McFarland, Teri Harrison
Directors Absent
Carol Ryan
Non Voting Members Present
Stacy Stuhldreher
Guests Present
Dave Massa, David Atton, Janie Zell, Jeff Jaroscak, Melissa McCarthy, Nadia Dreger
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Teri Harrison called a meeting of the board of directors of Menlo Park Academy Governing Board to order on Thursday Mar 28, 2019 at 6:03 PM.
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
Kurt Dornan spoke regarding the departure of Sean Makinster.
III. Sponsor Update
A.
Sponsor Update
Sponsor provided monthly update.
IV. Treasurer Report
A.
Monthly Financials
Richard Hronek made a motion to Accept the financials.
Fraser Hamilton Sr seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. School Director Report
A.
Monthly Report
Monthly report presented by Director, Stacy Stuhldreher.
B.
Sponsor Monthly Enrollment Verification
Receipt of the Monthly Enrollment Verification acknowledged.
C.
Stipends
Suzanne McFarland made a motion to Authorize payment of stipends as presented.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Development Plan Update
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to Approve the update to the development plan as presented.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
The motion unanimously did not carry.
E.
EGOP Execution Report
Admissions Manager shared data on current enrollment numbers. Discussed testing days and future plans to increase enrollment.
F.
SY19-20 Teacher Agreement
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to Table the topic.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The motion unanimously did not carry.
G.
Teacher Recruiting, Hiring, Retention Plan and Policy Change
S. McFarland shared information on the new Teacher hiring plan, etc. She proposed the change to policy 316
Suzanne McFarland made a motion to Approve the change to Policy 316.
Fraser Hamilton Sr seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
H.
Consultant Proposal
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to Approve Consultant proposal for Dr. Robert Dillon as presented.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Discussed dates for Dr. Dillon to visit MPA.
VI. Systems Director Report
A.
Monthly Report
B.
Facilities Report
J and J Sons Lawn Care proposal discussed and changes highlighted.
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to Authorize Barbee Thomas to sign the agreement with J and J Sons Lawn Care as presented.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Executive Management Team
A.
Staffing Update
Teri Harrison made a motion to Approve the hiring of Communications Director, Karen Uthe Semancik with an annual salary of $58,000 and performance pay as presented.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Regular Meetings
Meetings taking place with Teri Harrison, Dave Massa, Barbee Thomas and Stacy Stuhldreher. These meetings are held to discuss broader issues and keep projects moving forward.
C.
Board Expansion
The Board is accepting applications for new members.
VIII. Finance Committee
A.
Assurance Reports
Discussed meeting prior to working sessions. Searching for members to join the Finance Committee.
B.
Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Process
IX. Fund Development
A.
Assurance Reports
Fraser Hamilton presented the Assurance Reports for discussion.
X. Program Excellence
A.
Assurance Reports
Suzanne McFarland presented reports for discussion.
XI. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the performance of a public employee.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Invited in are Barbee Thomas, Jeff Jaroscak, Dave Massa and Stacy Stuhldreher. Entered into Executive Session at 7:26 p.m. Exited Executive Session at 7:44 p.m.
New Business - Dante Giancola updated the board on a school funding bill.
XII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to Adjourn the meeting.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Janie Zell