Menlo Park Academy Governing Board
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 18, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Location
2149 W. 53rd Street, Cleveland, OH
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
Carol Ryan, Fraser Hamilton Sr, Richard Hronek, Suzanne McFarland, Teri Harrison
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Richard Hronek
Non Voting Members Present
Stacy Stuhldreher
Guests Present
Barbee Thomas, Cindy Wang, Jeff Jaroscak, Jeremiah Tangen, Karen Uthe, Melissa McCarthy, Susan Dornan
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 Apr 18, 2019 at 6:01 PM.
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
III. Board Meeting Minutes Approval
A.
Minutes from 3/1/18 Meeting
Richard Hronek arrived.
Carol Ryan made a motion to table the minutes from the 3/1/18 meeting.
Fraser Hamilton Sr seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Minutes from 9/20/18 Meeting
Carol Ryan made a motion to table the minutes from the 9/20/18 meeting.
Fraser Hamilton Sr seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Minutes from 10/4/18 Meeting
Carol Ryan made a motion to table the minutes from the 10/4/18 meeting.
Fraser Hamilton Sr seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Minutes from 1/17/19 Meeting
Carol Ryan made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 01-17-19 Board Meeting on 01-17-19.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Minutes from 2/21/19 Meeting
Carol Ryan made a motion to approve minutes from the Regular Board Meeting on 02-21-19 Regular Board Meeting on 02-21-19.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Minutes from 3/20/19 Meeting
Carol Ryan made a motion to approve minutes from the Special Meeting on 03-20-19 Special Meeting on 03-20-19.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
G.
Minutes from 3/28/19 Meeting
Carol Ryan made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 03-28-19 Board Meeting on 03-28-19.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Sponsor Update
A.
Sponsor Update
There were no red flags during the monthly financial review. The April site visit focused on a review of the performance goals.
V. Treasurer Report
A.
Monthly Financials
The March financials show a break even budget.
The board acknowledges receipt of the March financials.
Dave Massa attended this portion of the meeting via phone.
B.
FY20 Preliminary Budget
The enrollment target is set for 590 students. The FY20 Preliminary Budget is based on that number.
VI. School Director Report
A.
Monthly Report
No questions about the March School Director's report.
B.
EGOP Execution Report
Activities upcoming include monthly informational booths at Crocker Park Fair and Pinecrest, monthly Cogat testing and informational sessions at Menlo Park Academy.
C.
SY19-20 Teacher Agreement
Carol Ryan made a motion to approve the SY19-20 Teacher Agreement as presented.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Faculty Renewals
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to table the teacher renewals as presented.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Jeff Jaroscak arrived.
E.
Sponsor Monthly Enrollment Verification
The board reviewed the March monthly enrollment verification.
VII. Systems Director Report
A.
Monthly Report
There were no questions about the March Systems Director's report.
B.
Facilities Report
Carol Ryan made a motion to accept the donated items that are listed the inventory.
Fraser Hamilton Sr seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
The board expresses their thanks to Dussault Moving.
C.
Development
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to authorize Barbee Thomas to execute the agreement with Giving Insight as presented pending legal review.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. Executive Leadership Team
A.
Action Items
B.
Board Member Election Timing & Process
The board is currently soliciting applications for new board members. Applications should be in by May 2nd and the board will vote on new members on May 16th.
Thank you to Susan Dornan and Cindy Wang for attending the meeting.
IX. Fund Development
A.
Assurance Reports
The Development committee is looking to host a brainstorming session on May 4th to determine a wish list to present to donors. Information is being gathered and collected to help with grant writing.
X. Program Excellence
A.
Assurance Reports
Dr. Rimm will be the keynote speaker at a conference sponsored by Menlo Park Academy in September. The Annual Survey for Teachers, Parents, and Middle School Students will be released the first week in May.
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.
Carol Ryan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Carol Ryan |
Aye
|
| Suzanne McFarland |
Aye
|
| Richard Hronek |
Aye
|
| Teri Harrison |
Aye
|
| Fraser Hamilton Sr |
Aye
|
Executive session began at 7:35 p.m. Stacy Stuhldreher and Jeff Jarosak were invited to stay. Executive session ended at 8:27.
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to Enter into Executive Session to discuss the appointment of a public employee.
Carol Ryan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Richard Hronek |
Aye
|
| Suzanne McFarland |
Aye
|
| Fraser Hamilton Sr |
Aye
|
| Teri Harrison |
Aye
|
| Carol Ryan |
Aye
|
Executive session began at 8:28. Jeff Jarosak was invited in. Executive session ended at 9:08.
B.
Faculty Salary recommendations
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to approve the faculty salary recommendations as presented.
Carol Ryan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
2019-2020 Faculty Salaries approved:
Lauren Barker $41,200, Erin Bender $34,505, Carla Biggert $22,145, Amanda Conti $35,020, Grace Coyne $27,445, Debra Culp $48,565.50, John Cycyk $43,882.84, Danielle Dachtler $41,818, Jennifer Gali $36,906.43, Brittany Harraman $38,255.67, Shelby Hess $38,110, Shannon Jakubczak $33,552.25, Kateland Kacic $35,200.20, Shanon Kneidel $48,116.85, Amy Kreiger $32,500, Lindsey Macey $38,417.47, Krista Nenadal $33,150, Eamon O'Donnell $46,335.60, Frank O'Grady $40,000, Nicholas Pennypacker $37,500, Daniel Pernod $41,991.77, Sarah Rondini $41,412, Brandy Shuttera $38,306.10, Katherine Theiss $49,647.29, Jeanette Thevenin $36,050, JoAnna Timura $44,341.50, Mary Beth Turk $64,188.60, Kelly Whittaker $43,695.75.
Lauren Barker $41,200, Erin Bender $34,505, Carla Biggert $22,145, Amanda Conti $35,020, Grace Coyne $27,445, Debra Culp $48,565.50, John Cycyk $43,882.84, Danielle Dachtler $41,818, Jennifer Gali $36,906.43, Brittany Harraman $38,255.67, Shelby Hess $38,110, Shannon Jakubczak $33,552.25, Kateland Kacic $35,200.20, Shanon Kneidel $48,116.85, Amy Kreiger $32,500, Lindsey Macey $38,417.47, Krista Nenadal $33,150, Eamon O'Donnell $46,335.60, Frank O'Grady $40,000, Nicholas Pennypacker $37,500, Daniel Pernod $41,991.77, Sarah Rondini $41,412, Brandy Shuttera $38,306.10, Katherine Theiss $49,647.29, Jeanette Thevenin $36,050, JoAnna Timura $44,341.50, Mary Beth Turk $64,188.60, Kelly Whittaker $43,695.75.
XII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Carol Ryan 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 9:08 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa McCarthy