Menlo Park Academy Governing Board
Minutes
Working Session
Date and Time
Thursday October 1, 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), Richard Hronek (remote), Susan Dornan (remote), Suzanne McFarland (remote), Teri Harrison (remote), Tiffany Randle (remote)
Directors Absent
Melissa Picone
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
Susan Dornan
Guests Present
Anthony Moujaes (remote), Jeff Jaroscak (remote), Lesley Gillen (remote), Melissa McCarthy (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 Oct 1, 2020 at 6:01 PM.
II. Action Items
A.
Actions
Suzanne McFarland made a motion to add 3 new stipend positions as presented.
Richard Hronek seconded the motion.
The new positions are club coordinator, curriculum deputy, events coordinarot.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Teri Harrison made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss the compensation of a public employee.
Suzanne McFarland seconded the motion.
entered into executive session at 6:17 pm Inviting in Anthony Moujaes, Jeff Jaroscak, Seamus O'Hara, Lesley Gillen
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Dante Giancola |
Aye
|
| Melissa Picone |
Absent
|
| Fraser Hamilton Sr |
Aye
|
| Suzanne McFarland |
Aye
|
| Susan Dornan |
Absent
|
| Tiffany Randle |
Aye
|
| Teri Harrison |
Aye
|
| Richard Hronek |
Aye
|
III. 2020-21 Key Result Areas & Goals
A.
Key Result Areas
The 2020-2021 Objectives, Key results & goals were discussed including student retention, student enrichment options
Susan Dornan arrived.
IV. Board Onboarding
A.
Board Committees
There are 4 main board committees The executiive committee, Finance and Audit Committee, Advancement Committee, Program Excellence Committee and the Covid-19 Task force.
V. FY21 Budget Update
A.
FY21 October Budget Update
The october budget was discussed.
B.
FY21 Development Plan
possible activities to include in the development plan were brainstormed.
VI. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
no additional executive session was needed.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Fraser Hamilton Sr made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Suzanne McFarland 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 8:47 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Melissa McCarthy