Menlo Park Academy Governing Board
Minutes
Working Session
Date and Time
Wednesday July 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Location
Virtual Meeting
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 (remote), Fraser Hamilton Sr (remote), Susan Dornan (remote), Suzanne McFarland (remote), Teri Harrison (remote), Tiffany Randle (remote)
Directors Absent
Melissa Picone, Richard Hronek
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Dante Giancola
Guests Present
Barbee Thomas (remote), David Berenson (remote), Jeff Jaroscak (remote), Melissa McCarthy (remote), Sarah O'Bryan (remote), Seamus O'Hara (remote), Sylvia Rimm
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 Wednesday Jul 1, 2020 at 6:05 PM.
II. Action Items
A.
New Hires
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to hire Christine Werling as a teacher for an annual salary
up to $39,000 pending background check.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Dante Giancola arrived.
B.
Social-Emotional Services Proposal
Susan Dornan made a motion to table the vote until a later date.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Student Services Agreement
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to table the vote until the next meeting.
Susan Dornan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Board on Track Renewal
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to authorize the renewal of the Board on Track agreement as presented.
Susan Dornan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Technology needs
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to table the vote.
Susan Dornan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. 2020-21 Objectives & Goals
A.
MPA 2024 - Objectives
Teri Harrison spoke on the long term objectives.
B.
2020-21 Goal Framework
Teri Harrison spoke on the 20-21 goal framework.
IV. Staff Updates
A.
Onboarding
Seamus O'Hara's official first day will be 7/6/20.
V. COVID-19 Task Force Update
A.
Sub team Updates
Susan Dornan spoke on possible covid guidelines for fall in regards to social distancing in the school.
Suzanne McFarland spoke on possible covid guidelines for fall in regards to the programming.
Suzanne McFarland spoke on possible covid guidelines for fall in regards to the programming.
B.
COVID Needs
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to approve an expenditure of up to $4500 for plexiglass dividers in the student restrooms for the sinks and teacher work spaces.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Barrier modification, front desk area
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to table the vote.
Susan Dornan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
Teri Harrison made a motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the performance of a public employee.
Susan Dornan seconded the motion.
Invited in Seamus O'Hara, Sarah O'Bryan, Jeff Jaroscak, Barbee Thomas
Entered into session at 8:21 pm
Exited Session at 8:27 pm
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Entered into session at 8:21 pm
Exited Session at 8:27 pm
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Suzanne McFarland |
Aye
|
| Teri Harrison |
Aye
|
| Dante Giancola |
Aye
|
| Melissa Picone |
Absent
|
| Fraser Hamilton Sr |
Aye
|
| Susan Dornan |
Aye
|
| Tiffany Randle |
Aye
|
| Richard Hronek |
Absent
|
VII. 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 8:29 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Dornan
VIII. Employment Status
A.
Employment Status Change
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to terminate employment of Ms. Janie Zell effective 6/26/2020 at 12:00 pm.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.