Menlo Park Academy Governing Board
Minutes
Working Session
Date and Time
Thursday May 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Location
Web Conference Link - https://meet.google.com/fpq-sjvr-xjr
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
Dante Giancola (remote), Fraser Hamilton Sr (remote), Richard Hronek (remote), Susan Dornan (remote), Suzanne McFarland (remote), Teri Harrison (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Richard Hronek, Suzanne McFarland
Guests Present
Ashley O'Malley, Dave Massa (remote), Jeff Jaroscak (remote), Jon Smith, Kateland Kacic, Melissa McCarthy (remote), Tara Schmitt (remote), Tiffany Randle (remote)
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 May 7, 2020 at 6:02 PM.
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes
A.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from Strategic Planning Session 4/4/2020
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to approve the minutes from Strategic Planning Session on 04-04-20.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from 4/16/2020 Regular Board Meeting
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Board Meeting on 04-16-20.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Health Insurance
A.
Renewal Option
Dave Massa and Jon Smith spoke on health insurance options.
Suzanne McFarland arrived.
Richard Hronek arrived.
IV. Action Items
A.
SY20-21 School Calendar
Richard Hronek made a motion to approve the 20-21 school calendar as presented with the addition of 3 days to the beginning of the school year for professional development, and removing administrative holiday from March.
Susan Dornan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Loan Resolution
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to authorize the board secretary Susan Dornan to sign the loan resolution as presented.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
Through the Cares Act we have applied for a forgivable loan that will be spent on payroll and rent expenses. At the end of the term the loan can be forgiven and becomes a grant.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Discussion Items
A.
FY21 Budget Draft
The 20/21 school year budget was discussed.
B.
Website Update
Tara Schmitt spoke on the updated website.
VI. COVID-19 Task Force
A.
Task Force Charter
Richard Hronek made a motion to table the vote on the Covid-19 Task Force Committee Charter.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Membership
Teri Harrison made a motion to elect Susan Dornan as the chair of the Covid-19 Task Force Committee.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to elect Suzanne McFarland and Rich Hronek as members of the Covid-19 Task Force Committee.
Susan Dornan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Building & Operations Update
Fraser Hamilton spoke on the basement building project.
D.
Next Steps
VII. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
Teri Harrison made a motion to discuss pending litigation.
Fraser Hamilton Sr seconded the motion.
Entered into Executive session at 8:15pm. Invited in Jeff Jaroscak, Dave Massa and Tiffany Randle
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Dante Giancola |
Aye
|
| Teri Harrison |
Aye
|
| Fraser Hamilton Sr |
Aye
|
| Suzanne McFarland |
Aye
|
| Susan Dornan |
Aye
|
| Richard Hronek |
Aye
|
Executive Session ended at 8:20pm.
Teri Harrison made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the performance of a pubic official.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
Entered into executive session at 8:20pm.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Susan Dornan |
Aye
|
| Dante Giancola |
Aye
|
| Suzanne McFarland |
Aye
|
| Richard Hronek |
Aye
|
| Teri Harrison |
Aye
|
| Fraser Hamilton Sr |
Aye
|
Executive session ended at 8:43 pm.
VIII. Consulting Agreement
A.
Consulting agreement with ACCEL Schools
Richard Hronek made a motion to delegate the execution of a contract with Accel Schools to Executive Committee not to exceed $31,000.
Susan Dornan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:59 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Dornan