Menlo Park Academy Governing Board
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday February 20, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Location
2149 W. 53rd Street, Cleveland, Ohio
OUR MISSION: Menlo Park Academy is a public school that nurtures gifted children through an exemplary program and rewarding experiences which develop the whole child.
Directors Present
Dante Giancola, Fraser Hamilton Sr, Susan Dornan, Suzanne McFarland, Teri Harrison
Directors Absent
Richard Hronek
Guests Present
Jeff Jaroscak, Melissa McCarthy, Sarah Grady, Tara Schmitt
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 Feb 20, 2020 at 6:06 PM.
II. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
III. Board Meeting Minutes Approval
A.
Meeting Minutes 1/16/2020
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 01-16-20.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Meeting Minutes-1/25/20
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to approve the minutes from Strategic Planning Session on 01-25-20.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Meeting Minutes-2/6/20
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to approve the minutes from Working Session on 02-06-20.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
IV. Sponsor Update
A.
Sponsor Update
Jeff Jaroscak spoke on highlights of the sponsor newsletter and the sponsor visit next week.
V. Treasurer Report
A.
Financial Statements - January 2020
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to table the financial statement.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
FY21 Budget Planning
VI. School Operations Reports
A.
Head of School Report
Tara Schmitt spoke on January activities in the school including continuing staff training with Dr, Dillan.
Suzanne McFarland made a motion to authorize Tara Schmitt to execute the agreement with the Great Lakes Science Center pending legal review.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Monthly Enrollment Verification
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to acknowledge receipt and review of the monthly enrollment verification.
Susan Dornan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
C.
Enrollment Update
Tara Schmitt spoke on the re-enrollment numbers as of 2/18/20
D.
Communications Director Report
The open house had a good turn out despite the weather. Information nights and free testing days are continuing to draw people in. The new website is being developed.
E.
Development Update
Tara Schmitt discussed the Development Plan.
F.
Green Wave Recycling: Smartboards
VII. Board Reports
A.
Committee Reports
Suzanne McFarland spoke on PEC increasing social emotional development at Menlo.
B.
Policy Alignment
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to table the policy alignment.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
VIII. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the appointment of a public official at 6:52pm.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
Dr. Jeff Jaroscak and Ms. Tara Schmitt were invited into Executive Session.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Dante Giancola |
Aye
|
| Fraser Hamilton Sr |
Aye
|
| Susan Dornan |
Aye
|
| Richard Hronek |
Absent
|
| Suzanne McFarland |
Aye
|
| Teri Harrison |
Aye
|
Executive Session ended at 7:01pm.
IX. Board Member Election
A.
Election
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to elect Tiffany Randle to outstanding Board position as a member of Menlo Park Academy Board of Directors for term expiring June 2022 pending receipt of all required documents.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to elect Melissa Vacca to outstanding Board position as a member of Menlo Park Academy Board of Directors for term expiring June 2022 pending receipt of all required documents.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
X. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee at 7:04pm.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
Dr. Jeff Jaroscak and Ms. Tara Schmitt invited into Executive Session.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Richard Hronek |
Absent
|
| Dante Giancola |
Aye
|
| Teri Harrison |
Aye
|
| Suzanne McFarland |
Aye
|
| Fraser Hamilton Sr |
Aye
|
| Susan Dornan |
Aye
|
Executive session ended at 7:34pm
XI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to adjourn meeting.
Susan Dornan 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 8:06 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Dornan
XII. Resignation
A.
Resignation
The Board acknowledged the resignation of D'Asia Board 1:1 Aid, last day in position to be 2/24/2020. Position to be posted for replacement.