Menlo Park Academy Governing Board
Minutes
Working Session
Date and Time
Thursday September 3, 2020 at 6:00 PM
Location
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), Melissa Picone (remote), Richard Hronek (remote), Susan Dornan (remote), Suzanne McFarland (remote), Teri Harrison (remote), Tiffany Randle (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Richard Hronek, Susan Dornan
Guests Present
Anthony Moujaes (remote), Barbee Thomas (remote), David Berenson (remote), Jeff Jaroscak (remote), Jennifer Ingraham (remote), Melissa McCarthy (remote), Sarah O'Bryan (remote), Seamus O'Hara (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 Sep 3, 2020 at 6:03 PM.
II. Action Items
A.
PSI Agreement
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to authorize Seamus O'Hara to execute the agreement with PSI as presented.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
New Hires
Suzanne McFarland made a motion to hire Sarah Duplaga as an 1 on 1 aide for an hourly rate of $15.00 per hour until the end of the first trimester.
Fraser Hamilton Sr seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Richard Hronek arrived.
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to add the position of Enrollment & Outreach Coordinator to the staff.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to hire Jerrid Atkinson as Enrollment & Outreach Coordinator for an annual salary of $43,750.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Virtual Learning Coordinator
Richard Hronek made a motion to add the position of Virtual Learning Coordinator to the staff.
Fraser Hamilton Sr seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to hire Matthew White as the Virtual Learning Coordinator for an annual salary of up to $57.000 pending background check.
Melissa Picone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Richard Hronek made a motion to motion to accept the resignation of Ja'Shae Hackney as of 8/25/20.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Consulting Agreement Amendment
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to approve the amendment with Accel Schools.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Staff Actions
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to end the furlough for the employees listed.
Dante Giancola seconded the motion.
Doug McGregor – 1:1 Aide - return 8/17/20
Betty Svoboda – Edison Club – return 8/25/20
Nicole D’Amico – Edison Club – return 8/25/20
Elizabeth Wygonski – Edison Club – return 8/25/20
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Betty Svoboda – Edison Club – return 8/25/20
Nicole D’Amico – Edison Club – return 8/25/20
Elizabeth Wygonski – Edison Club – return 8/25/20
III. Program
A.
Execution Reports
Susan Dornan arrived.
IV. COVID-19 Task Force
A.
COVID-19 Task Force Update
Susan Dornan spoke on the safety procedures with the Menlo Learning Lab and the changes in CDC recommendations.
V. 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.
Sarah O'Bryan, Seamus O'Hara, Anthony Moujaes, Jeff Jaroscak invited into Executive Session.
Entered into session at 8:03pm
Exited session at 8:22pm
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Entered into session at 8:03pm
Exited session at 8:22pm
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Teri Harrison |
Aye
|
| Dante Giancola |
Aye
|
| Richard Hronek |
Aye
|
| Suzanne McFarland |
Aye
|
| Tiffany Randle |
Aye
|
| Melissa Picone |
Aye
|
| Fraser Hamilton Sr |
Aye
|
| Susan Dornan |
Aye
|
VI. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
Teri Harrison made a motion to discuss the compensation of a public employee.
Susan Dornan seconded the motion.
entered into executive session at 7:38 pm
invited in: Sarah O'Bryan, Seamus O'Hara, Anthony Moujaes, Jeff Jaroscak
Executive Session ended at 7:59 pm.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
invited in: Sarah O'Bryan, Seamus O'Hara, Anthony Moujaes, Jeff Jaroscak
Executive Session ended at 7:59 pm.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Dante Giancola |
Aye
|
| Teri Harrison |
Aye
|
| Melissa Picone |
Aye
|
| Richard Hronek |
Aye
|
| Suzanne McFarland |
Aye
|
| Tiffany Randle |
Aye
|
| Susan Dornan |
Aye
|
| Fraser Hamilton Sr |
Aye
|
VII. Employee Compensation
A.
Employee Compensation
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to compensate Jennifer Ingraham $4,400 recognizing her work during the transition of Communications Director.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. 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 8:28 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Dornan
Anthony Moujaes spoke on the development of the new website that will launch over Labor Day weekend.